A "T" located
to the left of the available semester 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 C2 900 Fall /Spring/Summer
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(s): None
SPC 112 ORAL INTERPRETATION
T By Request
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(s): None
SPC 113 CREATIVE DRAMA
T By Request
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(s): None
SPC 118 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION FROM A LISTENER’S VIEWPOINT
T By Request
Interpersonal Communication from 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(s): None
SPC 120 COMMUNICATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED
By Request
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(s): None
SPC 121 COMMUNICATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED II
By Request
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(s): Communication for Hearing Impaired-SPC 120
SPC 122 COMMUNICATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED III
By Request
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(s): Communication for Hearing Impaired II-SPC 121
SPC 210 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
T Fall /Spring/Summer
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, conflict
resolution, crises, cultural ethics, and gender issues.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
