Speech

SPE 101M
Speech Communication
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course provides the student with a practical introduction to the theories and practices of effective oral communication. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the general principles of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication. The student is provided the opportunity to examine, develop, and apply his/her own oral communication skills in varied communication situations. Course content includes: the human communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding self and others, listening, interpersonal skills, and; organizing and presenting effective informative and persuasive speeches. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Education Goals 1, 3, 8, 9, 14
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C)

SPE 102M
Public Speaking
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course is devoted to developing effective public speaking skills. The course will provide students with numerous opportunities to prepare and deliver speeches (informative, persuasive speeches, special occasion) in a variety of modes (manuscript, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking) and environments (Classroom, theatre, television studio). Particular attention will be paid to public speaking delivery skills, credibility, ethics, and the use of documented resources. (Usually offered Spring semester of even numbered years.) Sometimes offered as Honors course.
Prerequisite: SPE 101 or permission of Instructor.
Meets General Education Goal 1
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C)

SPE 103M
Interpersonal Communication
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
A practical introduction to current and traditional theories and practice of interpersonal communication. The course will include experiences in such interpersonal speech communication situations as interviewing, conferences, effective listening, interpersonal conflicts and nonverbal communication. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the principles of interpersonal communication and the student will be provided with the opportunity to examine and develop his/her own communication skills. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Educational Goals 1, 3, 7, 8
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C)

SPE 105M
Oral Interpretation
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
The development of skill in the oral interpretation of poetry, prose and drama including a study of the techniques by which the written word comes alive. Emphasis is placed on a maximum amount of class performance. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Meets General Educational Goals 1, 4
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

SPE 106M
Voice and Diction
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course concentrates on the physical production of vocal sounds. It is designed to enable students to analyze their vocal production and develop a plan for improvement. Topics to be covered include: the physical process of voice production; vocal health issues; vocal characteristics of pitch, rate, volume, and quality; articulation; pronunciation; International Phonetic Alphabet, dialects, and accents. This course is designed to develop vocal abilities for career and everyday communications. Also available as THA 134. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
Meets General Education Goals 1, 7

SPE 110M
Group Discussion
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
A performance course in which the student learns by working in small groups how to become a leader and how to be an effective member of a group. Students organize group reports, analyze case studies and discuss current findings about group management. (Usually offered Fall semester in even numbered years.)
Meets General Education Goals 1, 8

SPE 111M
Fundamentals of Persuasion
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of persuasion. Emphasis is placed on writing and speaking skills/techniques, the elements, audience, message, modes and strategies/reasoning of the persuasive arguments, with consideration given to the early theories of Aristotle, Cicero, Plato, Quintilian, etc., and the contemporary perspectives on attitude and behavior change. This course is designed at a college sophomore level and draws from the student’s previously learned perspectives of their courses offered at the College. (Usually offered Fall semester in odd numbered years.)
Meets General Education Goals 1, 8
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C)

SPE 112M
Fundamentals of Debate
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the unique genre of human communication known as argumentation or debate. Students in the course will be provided with training which will allow them to think quickly as well as critically, organize and integrate many arguments into a coherent whole and investigate ideas which, when played out on the battlefield of the spoken word, can be effective instruments of persuasion. It is hoped that the competitive nature of debate will be used to stimulate and motivate members of the class and create an electric atmosphere which will enhance learning. (Usually offered Spring semester in alternate years.)
Meets General Education Goals 1, 3, 10, 14
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C)

SPE 230-232M
Special Topics in Speech
(1 - 4 Cr.
The initial description of the topic would be determined by the instructor and then reviewed by the Fine Arts Division when the topic is submitted for consideration.
Meets General Education Goal 1