2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Arkansas-Monticello
SPAN 3613 Cultures and Civilizations of Spain and
Spanish America
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPAN 2213
Designed to give a panoramic view of Spanish and
Spanish American cultures and civilizations. It
emphasizes salient aspects of historical and current social
and political perceptions; cultural traditions and
contributions; their geographical influence on the rest of
the world; their art, letters, and music; and their role in
the modern world. The course is interdisciplinary.
SPAN 3623 Survey of Major Hispanic Literatures
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPAN 2213
Designed to offer students the opportunity to examine
various forms and themes of major Spanish American
literary works. Readings include selections in Spanish
from the twelfth century to the present. The course is
conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 4633 Seminar in Spanish Studies
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPAN 2213
A detailed study of a special topic area in Spanish. It
may be repeated when the topic varies for a total of six
semester credit hours with the approval of the unit
chairperson.
SPAN 479V Independent Study in Spanish
Variable credit
Consult the Independent Study Courses subheading in
the Academic Regulations section of this catalog for
Prerequisites and description.
SPCH Courses
(Speech)
SPCH 1013 Voice and Diction
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Articulation and pronunciation including an introduction
to phonetics.
SPCH 1023 Public Speaking
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Principles of audience analysis, collection of materials,
and outlining. Emphasis on careful preparation of
speech and delivery. May not be taken for credit by
students who have taken SPCH 1043.
Course Descriptions
SPCH 1043 Honors Speech Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Minimum ACT composite score of 24 or
Dean’s permission.
Performance course emphasizing research and persuasion
on a more sophisticated level than that in SPCH 1023.
NOTE: Fulfills General Education requirement for
speech. May not be taken for credit by students who
have taken SPCH 1023.
SPCH 1103 Introduction to Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
An introduction to the major areas of study in the field
of oral communication including general theories of oral
communication, interpersonal communication, small
group discussion, and performance studies. Students
will demonstrate competence in interviewing skills,
group processes, and public speaking in a performancecentered
course designed for the non-major.
SPCH 2203 Interpersonal Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Promotes conceptual understanding of relevant theory
and research with a combination of theory, skills
practice, and competency evaluation.
SPCH 2223 Mass Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
NOTE: May be used for either speech or journalism
credit, but not for both.
Survey of historical, economic, and political influences of
mass communication on society and individuals.
SPCH 2243 Technical Theater Arts
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Theory and practice of technical theater (set, stage
properties, costumes, light, and make-up). Laboratory
hours in addition to regular class meetings assigned by
instructor.
SPCH 2273 Argumentation and Debate
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Pre-requisite: SPCH 1023
Principles of argumentation and place of debate in
democratic government, analysis of propositions, proper
use of evidence and reasoning, case construction, and
persuasive speech.
SPCH 2283 Business and Professional Speech
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Oral communication needs of professional persons.
Practice in the construction and delivery of various types
of speeches and participation in group conferences,
discussions, and interviews.
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