Speech (SPC)

A basic course which utilizes a series of structured and evaluated classroom speaking experiences. The student will be exposed to a variety of the most common interpersonal communication and public speaking situations.

A basic course which utilizes a series of structured and evaluated classroom speaking experiences. The student will be exposed to a variety of the most common interpersonal communication and public speaking situations. REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only

Gives guidance and experience in reading poetry and prose to elicit the author's intended reaction from an audience.

Includes the principles and techniques of preparing and delivering radio and video scripts.

The course studies strategies and techniques for various methods of presentation to a variety of audiences in business settings. Planning, preparation and actual presentation style are a focus of the course.

The primary focus is effective strategies for public persuasion. Students examine the public media (print and electronic) for techniques of audience attention and motivation. Several speaking situations are required.

A study of strategies and techniques for effective small group communication. This course focuses on interaction in task-oriented and decision-making groups and on leadership style and conflict resolution.

A study of strategies and techniques for effective small group communication. This course focuses on interaction in task-oriented and decision-making groups and on leadership style and conflict resolution. REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only

This course builds upon the basics of theory and practice presented in SPC 120. Research methods, various world views, and historical foundations that contribute to modern Christians' understanding of the communication process in relation to presentations are examined.

Storytelling has strong links to Oracy. The purpose of this course is to develop the understanding of story and the skills to create and perform storytelling. Students will analyze the components of narrative communication while they develop verbal and nonverbal skills through the experience of personal performance. Creativity and imagination will be explored and applied by adapting written stories and through original story development.

Communicating the content of the Christian faith in creative and effective verbal-driven forms is a challenging task. Our course will explore fundamental aspects of public speaking at an advanced level with a focus on sharing faith stories, beliefs and experiences. The student will prepare and share multiple forms of formal spoken presentations including a personal testimony, biblical narrative, lay sermon and persuasive argument related to a current events topic. Our goal is to build confidence, precision and poise in sharing faith related content through verbal channels of communication.