cement required concurrently with ENG 103 and ENG 099. An introduction to structured oral communication, concentration on the development and delivery of informative messages.

The verbal and non/verbal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is placed on roles played by self/esteem, perception, trust, conflict, language, values, etc.

Deals with the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of speeches. Emphasis is placed upon the impromptu, the extemporaneous, and the written speech.

The theory and practice of small and large group discussion, and formal and informal debate strategies, emphasizing the individual’s role within the group and on debate.

The course focuses on analyzing and discerning content found in traditional and digital media, and guides students to written conclusions about American media. Credit: 3 semester hours.

The study of communication strategies in different cultural and racial groups.

Designed to equip the student with techniques for effective oral interpretation of such literature as the Bible, the Classics, dramatic literature, and poetry.

The study of the rhetorical aspects of speech in persuasive styles. Emphasis is placed on gathering, structuring, and orally presenting persuasive data.

A basic course offered to acquaint the student with the social, physiological, psychological, phonetic, and linguistic bases of speech communication.

Designed to acquaint the students with organizational structures and how they develop internal and external communication systems.

Study of public relations concepts. Students are given the opportunity to practice public relations theory in a variety of activities and organizations.