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080 Improving Speech Skills

[F W SP] 5 Credits

Teaches beginning speaking, listening, and feedback skills; includes intellectual, emotional, physical, and cross-cultural aspects of communication.

100 Basic Oral Communication

(C) [S F W SP] 5 Credits

Prereq: COMPASS Read. score of 70 or completion of Reading 60 or Speech 80 with a 2.0 or above. Provides underlying theory and practice with basic communication in one-to-one, one-to-many, and small group settings; focuses on communicator competency.

140 Cooperative Education

1-5 Credits, by permission

Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace. In addition to the work experience which is related to career goals and major, students participate in a weekly seminar on campus.

200 Intercultural Communication

(H-D&G) [F W SP] 5 Credits

Prereq: COMPASS Read. score of 70 or completion of Reading 60 or Speech 80 with a 2.0 or above. Completion of Speech 100 recommended. Speech communication theory and strategies designed to enhance the student's ability to interact with persons from different cultures both within and outside our border.

210 Interpersonal & Group Communication

(H) [F W SP] 5 Credits

Prereq: COMPASS Read. score of 70 or completion of Reading 60 or Speech 80 with a 2.0 or above. Completion of Speech 100 recommended. A study of how relationships function systemically, roles of group members and leaders , multiculturalism and appreciation of diversity, and effective  problem-solving skills and conflict management.

213 Presentation Skills

(C) [S F W SP] 5 Credits

Prereq: COMPASS Read. score of 70 or completion of Reading 60 or Speech 80 with a 2.0 or above. Completion of Speech 100 recommended. Practical presentation skills in which students develop and deliver a variety of speeches suitable or many settings: job, community, and school. Speaking competence is developed including use of audio-visual materials.

240 Cooperative Education

[D] 1-5 Credits, by permission

Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace. In addition to the work experience which is related to career goals and major, students participate in a weekly seminar on campus.

291-295 Contractual Studies

[D E] 1-5 Credits, by permission

Offers individual activities under the guidance of an instructor; may include Readers Theater or other performance situations, interviewing, or projects in interpersonal, nonverbal, or public communication.

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