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SPA 253 Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Intensive writing and speaking in Spanish for individuals of bilingual background. Includes intermediate oral
communication, complex reading communication, intermediate written communication, and themes in popular and
traditional cultures.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 203.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived with ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.
Offered: Fall.
SPA 254 Intermediate Grammar and Writing for Spanish Speakers
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Intensive grammar and writing for Spanish speaker within a dynamic cultural context. Includes complex intermediate oral
communication, intermediate grammar and writing communication, exploration of diversity of culture and customs, and
themes in literature.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 253.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.
Offered: Spring.
SPA 296 Independent Study in Spanish
1-4 cr. hrs. 1-4 periods (1-4 lec.)
Independent Spanish readings or other projects under the supervision of an instructor.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Speech Communication
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
SPANISH — SPEECH COMMUNICATION
SPE 102 Introduction to Speech Communication SUN# COM 1100
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the function, basic concepts, and skills of oral communication in interpersonal and public address
situations. Includes the communication process, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and group process.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPE 110 Public Speaking
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Study and training in public speaking with emphasis on audience adaptation. Includes the responsibility of the public
speaker and the listener, informative and persuasive speaking, audience analysis, organizing information, visual aids,
delivery techniques, evaluating evidence, handling questions, and speech evaluation.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPE 120 Business and Professional Communications
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Study and training in organizational communication within a multicultural/global environment. Includes communication in
a multicultural/global business environmnet; interpersonal communication skills in a culturally diverse workforce;
researching, organizing, and delivering informative, instructional, and persuasive presentations; interviewing techniques;
group process in business; and listening techniques.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPE 124 Argumentation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Principles and practice of argumentation. Includes construction of an argument and argumentative cases, communicating
arguments, and analyzing arguments in advertising and the media.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
SPE 130 Small Group Discussion
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Study and training in group process. Includes the nature and functions of groups, preparation for group work, group
communication process, problem solving and decision making, and observing and evaluating the group process.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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