1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Speech Communications 119 320 Intercollegiate Debate - A, W, Sp 2 hours Participation in intercollegiate tournaments at the novice level using the current debate propositions, will give the student a chance to apply his theory and ability to actual competi– tive debating. One of the oldest of the educational curricula, the course stresses the ethical theories of debate and attempts to allow the student to become involved in national issues as well. The course is repeatable to a total of six credit hours. 322 Persuasive Theory - W 5 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitude, involvement, and change, are combined with classical positions on the principles and methods of persuasive communications. Attention is given to the study, analysis, and delivery of persuasive speeches in a free society. The student is given background in the rhetorical criticism of logi– cal, emotional and ethical proofs. Interpersonal communications problems, methods, and theories are dealt with. 323 Organizational Communication - Sp 3 hours A study of the usage of communication for the organizational structure including parlia– mentary procedure, problem solving, discussion, and committee structures for the person potentially involved in either private or corporate organizations. The course will include the– ory and practice in both inter- and intra-organizational communication. 330 Advanced Broadcast Clinic - A, W, Sp 2 hours An advanced workshop in radio - See SP 230. Repeatable to a total of six hours. Prereq– uisite: 130 and 230 (Credit/No Credit) 333 Broadcast Advertising and Sales - W 4 hours The sales structure of broadcasting, including the roles of salesmen, sales management and sales promotion, is examined. Research principles are applied to sales and the creative work in advertising, including copywriting, are explored. Prerequisite: Sp 232. (Alternate, even years) 335 Advanced Broadcast Journalism - Sp 3 hours Building upon Broadcast Journalism, the course emphasizes newsgathering and reporting techniques which are unique to the electronic media. Documentaries and "in depth" news stories will be developed by the students. Prerequisite: SP 334 (Alternate, odd years) 343 Principles of Play Directing - Sp 4 hours A practical study of methods used in the direction of dramatic presentations with some practice included. The class may be especially helpful to education majors who may have to assist in productions. 350 Homiletics 5 hours Practice of the skills necessary to the preparation and delivery of sermons of the topical, textual and expository modes is gained along with a study of the theory involved. Students gain practical experience in speaking situations. Prerequisite: Sp 11 O and BE 260; Jr. or Sr. Status. 353 History of Pulpit Oratory - W 3 hours The development of homiletic systems is studied with emphasis upon great preachers throughout history. Trends and styles in sermon presentation will be examined. 360 Teaching Speech - A, Sp 2 hours To be taken by majors seeking certification in speech, the course involves discussion of methods directly related to the speech discipline. The course is supplemental to ED 300. 365 Clinical Methods in Teaching Speech - A, W, Sp 2 hours Students seeking speech certification for teaching will receive classroom experience with responsibilities synonymous with teaching experiences. Twenty classroom hours will equal 1 credit hour. Assignments will be supervised by department staff members. (Credit/No Credit) Required for secondary certificate after 1980. 411 History of Public Address - A 5 hours Classical through contemporary rhetorical systems and theories are studied and analyzed from the perspective of the rhetorical critic. The development of rhetoric is traced from the Greek period to the present and the student is encouraged to develop further expertise on a