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Speech Courses

For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail judys@shawneecc.edu

A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.

SPC 111 SPEECH T

This course is the study of the theory and practice in developing the skills needed for public speaking. Major attention is devoted to the basic principles of audience, analysis, perception, listening, organization, delivery and evaluation of oral communication. Students will present demonstration, informative, persuasive, impromptu, and special occasion speeches.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 112 ORAL INTERPRETATION T

The analysis and use of the audible and visible aspects of interpreting various types of literature are explored. Emphasis is placed on determining the intellectual and emotional meanings of the literature and expressing these meanings to an audience.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 113 CREATIVE DRAMA T

Modern and ancient plays are studied with emphasis on dramatic conventions and devices used to give form and meaning to human experience.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 114 BEGINNING FORENSIC ACTIVITIES T

Students engaged in actual communication situations in the community or in interscholastic speech competition may earn one hour credit per semester. A total of four semester hours may be accumulated. Two lab hours per week are utilized to research and practice for speech activities.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 115 FORENSIC ACTIVITIES II T

This course is designed to make opportunities available in which students can improve their skills in the communication arts. Through discussions and laboratory sessions, the student becomes acquainted with persuasive speaking, informative speaking, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, entertainment speaking, oral interpretation, duet acting, and readers theatre.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Beginning Forensic Activities-SPC 114

SPC 116 READERS THEATER I T

This course is designed to teach students the principles of group interpretation through choral speaking activities and readers theatre productions. Students will gain experience in choosing literature, compiling a script, cutting literature, writing introductions and transitions, and effective oral interpretation of literature.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 117 READERS THEATER II T

This course is designed to give the students experience in choral speaking techniques and readers theater performances. Participation in at least one readers theater production is required.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Readers Theater I-SPC 116

SPC 118 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION FROM A LISTENER'S VIEWPOINT T

"Interpersonal Communication form a Listener's Viewpoint" places emphasis on listening in interpersonal relationships and presentations including lectures and all types of speeches. Different levels of listening, deterrents to effective listening, and methods to become a better listener in various contexts will be emphasized.
Credit: 1 hour - One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 120 COMMUNICATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED

This course is designed for all interested parents, friends, associates, and professional people of the deaf and hard of hearing. It will cover the history, philosophy, and understanding of deafness and its implications. Brief history of manual communication of the deaf in the United States and other countries will be covered. Practice in learning to sign and fingerspell will also be given. Emphasis will be placed on reading fingerspelling and sign language.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 121 COMMUNICATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED II

Review of sign language and fingerspelling learned in SPC 120. Practice in learning to sign and fingerspell on the second level. Emphasis will be in reading fingerspelling.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Communication for Hearing Impaired-SPC 120

SPC 122 COMMUNICATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED III

Review of sign language and fingerspelling. Practice in learning to sign and fingerspell on a conversational level. Emphasis in developing expressive and receptive skills.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Communication for Hearing Impaired II-SPC 121

SPC 210 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS T

Interpersonal Communication is a study of human communication on a one-to-one basis. The concepts discussed include self-awareness, perception, listening, non-verbal communication, relationship development, self-disclosure, and conflict resolution.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

SPC 211 GROUP DISCUSSION T

A study of principles, methods, and types of discussion and their application in the solving of modern day problems.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Speech-SPC 111 or consent of instructor.

SPC 212 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE T

The principles of argument analysis, evidence reasoning, fallacies, briefing, and delivery are studied and applied in debating experiences.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Speech -SPC 111 or consent of instructor.

SPC 213 FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATER T

Attention in this course is given to the various aspects of play production with opportunity to gain experience in one or more of the theatrical arts.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Creative Drama-SPC 113 or consent of instructor.

SPC 214 FORENSIC ACTIVITIES III T

This course is designed to make opportunities available in which students can improve their skills in the communication arts. Through discussions and laboratory sessions the student becomes acquainted with persuasive speaking, informative speaking, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, entertainment speaking, oral interpretation, duet acting, and readers theater.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Beginning Forensic Activities-SPC 114

SPC 215 FORENSIC ACTIVITIES IV T

This course is a continuation of Forensics Activity III-SPC 214.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Forensic Activities II-SPC 214

SPC 216 READERS THEATER III

This course is designed to give the students experience in choral speaking techniques and readers theater performances. Participation in at least one readers theater production is required.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Readers Theater II-SPC 117

SPC 217 READERS THEATER IV

This course is designed to give the students experience in choral speaking techniques and readers theater performances. Participation in at least one readers theater production is required.
Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Readers Theater III-SPC 216

SPC 219 INTRODUCTION TO FILM ART

Includes historical development and trends; aesthetic importance; social impact; technical aspects; production methods; and screening, discussion, and critical evaluation of selected films.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail judys@shawneecc.edu

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