2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Course Descriptions<br />
SPCH 340V Intercollegi<strong>at</strong>e Deb<strong>at</strong>e/Forensics<br />
Variable credit<br />
Pre-requisite: SPCH 2273,<br />
One or two hours credit given to students particip<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
in activities designed to enhance and test skills in<br />
competitive speaking and deb<strong>at</strong>e. Includes study and<br />
activities rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the directing <strong>of</strong> speech tournaments,<br />
festivals, and exhibitions. Students concurrently enrolled<br />
in SPCH 2273 may enroll for only 1 hour credit.<br />
SPCH 3453 Persuasion<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
The theory and practice <strong>of</strong> persuasion in rhetorical and<br />
behavioral contexts as a means <strong>of</strong> motiv<strong>at</strong>ing human<br />
conduct.<br />
SPCH 3483 Communic<strong>at</strong>ion in Small Groups<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Practical and theoretical study <strong>of</strong> communic<strong>at</strong>ion during<br />
decision making, conflict management, and interpersonal<br />
interaction in task-oriented work groups.<br />
SPCH 3513 Introduction to Oral Interpret<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Study and techniques <strong>of</strong> interpret<strong>at</strong>ive reading.<br />
SPCH 3523 Acting<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Pre-requisite: SPCH 2243, or consent <strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />
A detailed study <strong>of</strong> character analysis, cre<strong>at</strong>ion, and stage<br />
movement.<br />
SPCH 3533 Communic<strong>at</strong>ion in Organiz<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Study and practice <strong>of</strong> using effective communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
skills to improve management within the organiz<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
SPCH 395V Communic<strong>at</strong>ion Practicum<br />
Variable credit<br />
Prerequisite: Completed 12 hours in Speech or<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> Dean.<br />
Note: May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for a total <strong>of</strong> 6 hours credit with<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> the Unit Head. Introduction to research<br />
methods in communic<strong>at</strong>ion in the context <strong>of</strong> assisting<br />
with faculty research.<br />
SPCH 4623 Seminar in Speech<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
NOTE: May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for a total <strong>of</strong> 12 hours credit<br />
with Dean’s permission.<br />
Detailed study <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the major areas <strong>of</strong> speech,<br />
emphasizing assigned readings and individual research.<br />
SPCH 4643 Directing<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Pre-requisite: SPCH 2243<br />
A detailed study <strong>of</strong> basic interpret<strong>at</strong>ion, casting, rehearsal<br />
procedures, and director-actor rel<strong>at</strong>ionships in an<br />
analysis and cre<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> character.<br />
SPCH 4653 Theories <strong>of</strong> Human Communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Pre-requisite: Senior standing<br />
Origin and development <strong>of</strong> basic concepts in communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
theory. Survey and analysis <strong>of</strong> communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
theories and models used in quantit<strong>at</strong>ive and qualit<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
research.<br />
SPCH 4663 Performance Studies<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: SPCH 3513<br />
Cutting, arranging, and delivery <strong>of</strong> all literary forms and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> original character studies. Special<br />
emphasis on program building.<br />
SPCH 468V Communic<strong>at</strong>ion Internship<br />
Variable credit<br />
Prerequisite: Advanced standing and permission <strong>of</strong> Dean<br />
and instructor.<br />
Practical experience in organiz<strong>at</strong>ional, interpersonal, and<br />
public communic<strong>at</strong>ion. Students work in a business<br />
setting which allows for applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> theoretical<br />
knowledge and the development <strong>of</strong> communic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
skills.<br />
SPCH 479V Independent Study in Speech<br />
Variable credit<br />
Consult the Independent Study Courses subheading in<br />
the Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions sections <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog for<br />
Prerequisites and description.<br />
SPCH 4903 Seminar in Teaching Speech<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion and critique <strong>of</strong> micro classroom teaching,<br />
history <strong>of</strong> academic discipline, philosophy development,<br />
test design and evalu<strong>at</strong>ion, and m<strong>at</strong>erials for on-site<br />
teaching.<br />
SWK Courses<br />
(Social Work)<br />
SWK 1013 Introduction to Social Work.<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
This course serves as an introduction to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong><br />
social work, to social welfare, and to the methods and fields<br />
<strong>of</strong> social work practice, with an emphasis on the<br />
empowering approach to the generalist social work method.
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