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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The course will continue to apply the translation theory and techniques introduced in Spanish 420, and it will continue to focus on English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English non-literary translation. Emphasis will be placed on materials selected from the fields of business, advertising, and legal discourse. Class projects will include translation of advertisements, legal documents, and business brochures. (AY,W).
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3.00 Credits
Consideration of the basic elements of effective interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Designed to give the student increased self-confidence through practical experience in presenting speeches, with emphasis on delivery skills and training in the skills of analysis, organization, development, and adaptation of ideas. (F,W).
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3.00 Credits
Course adopts a discussion and activities-centered approach to understanding and applying principles and methods associated with successful interpersonal communication. Students will study and refine the communication of relationship in dyadic settings as it is influenced by cultural and gender differences. Non-verbal variables, listening, and assertive communication are just a few of the areas of discourse that will be studied in relationship to expanding cultural and gender awareness.
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3.00 Credits
Students gain perspectives and experience as both critical consumers and informed producers of public discourse. Students will become familiar with basic theories of rhetorical action, engage in critical analysis of varied public arguments and rhetorical events, and prepare speeches of advocacy intended for both real and imagined audiences. (YR).
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the logical and legal foundations of the argumentation process. Offers practical and theoretical experience in analysis, reasoning, case-building, evaluation of evidence, refutation, and cross-examination. (AY).
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3.00 Credits
A study of the theories of persuasion. Consideration will be given to the psychological appeals and logical reasoning skills that secure the acceptance of ideas, attitudes, values, and beliefs. This course provides practical experience in persuasive speaking as well as theoretical analysis of representative persuasive speaking. (AY).
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Readings or analytical assignments in speech in accordance with the needs and interests of those enrolled and agreed upon by the student and advising instructor. (F,W).
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3.00 Credits
Course concentrates on aspects of organizational communication theory and specific speech skills useful for professionals in education, government, business and industry. Representative topics include formal and informal presentations, interviewing, dealing with media and public, audience analysis, use of graphics, negotiation and conflict resolution, non-verbal skills, listening, instructional techniques. Students cannot receive credit for both SPEE 400 and SPEE 500. (OC).
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3.00 Credits
A survey of small group behavior from the perspectives of theory, research, and practice. Activities and discussion will emphasize skills in leadership, problem solving, policy making, and the development of consensus. Students cannot receive credit for both SPEE 430 and SPEE 530. (AY).
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3.00 Credits
This class is a survey of American public address in the 20th century. Students will examine and critically analyze several of the most significant speeches and rhetorical movements of the last one hundred years. Through lectures, discussions, and analysis of speeches and other artifacts, we will focus on the relationship between rhetoric and history, and how theories of rhetorical action help us appreciate the role of discourse in the effective functioning of a democratic system. Students will learn to utilize several critical perspectives as a means of understanding both historical and contemporary political discourse. (W).
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