SPE 100: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION
This course is designed to develop students' knowledge and skills pertaining to the
fundamental theories, concepts, vocabulary, and practices related to the discipline
of communication. Topic areas the course addresses include the process of communication,
as well as verbal, nonverbal, listening, interpersonal, small group, intercultural,
organizational, public and mediated forms of communication.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Lab
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix J, Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 101: PUBLIC SPEAKING
This course is devoted to the study of oral communication as it relates to the speaker,
her/his purpose, subject, outline, presentational aids, delivery and audience. The
first part of the course emphasizes the theory of public speaking, while the latter
part is concerned with the analysis, preparation and performance in the areas of informative,
demonstrative, persuasive and occasional speaking.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix J, Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 102: ORAL INTERP OF LITERATURE
This course explores basic techniques of reading aloud and the selection, analysis,
and performance of prose, poetry, children's literature from various cultures, drama,
and documentary. Emphasis is on the general improvement of oral performance skills.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix G, Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 111: TAKE TERROR OUT OF PERFORMANCE
This course is designed for those who would like to reduce their fear of speaking
or performing in front of an audience. Students explore the origin and extent of
their anxiety and learn practical methods for dealing with all types of performance
apprehension.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 115: EFFECTIVE LISTENING
In this course students will develop an awareness of the process and role of listening
in oral communication. In addition, students will develop skills related to analyzing
and improving therapeutic, critical, and appreciative listening.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 116: INTERVIEWING TO GET THE JOB
This course provides straight-forward, practical advice on developing communication
skills needed to effectively prepare for and perform during a job interview. Students
will benefit from role-play interviews using the most-often-asked questions by interviewers.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 201: ARGUMENTATION AND PERSUASION
This is a course devoted to the theory and practice of persuasive techniques in oral
communication. Special emphasis is on the role of evidence, logic, fallacies, emotions,
style, organization and delivery in oral persuasive communication.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix G, Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 210: SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
This course introduces students to the topic and study of communicating in small groups
with an emphasis on the principles and techniques of discussion, and on the development
of effective participation by group members in small groups at school, at home, and
in the workplace. Specifically, they will study methods for how to be successful leaders
in small groups, manage meetings effectively, manage group conflicts, organize group
activity to address problems in the home and workplace, and how to identify, analyze,
and address problems in group dynamics.
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 219: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
This course will explore the methods by which people of various races, cultures, genders,
religions, socio-economic backgrounds and sexual orientations communicate verbally
and non-verbally. Students will develop the skills necessary to build and maintain
positive communication across cultures. Students will focus on similarities and differences
in communication behaviors, and they will explore how perceptions, language usage,
nonverbal style, thinking modes and values influence communication between individuals
of different cultures. By the end of the course, students will more fully understand
their own cultures, as well as intercultural communication in their community, place
of employment, country, world and in the media.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix J, Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 271: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation
and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval.
Projects may be based on reading, research, travel, work experience, or other activities
that advance the student's knowledge and competence in oral communication, theatre
or related subjects. The student's time
commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 272: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
Similar to SPE 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will
be approximately 70-90 hours.
Credits: 2
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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SPE 273: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
Similar to SPE 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will
be approximately 105-135 hours.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: Performing, Visual Art & Comm
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