COMLISSPC
Speech Communication
COM 1000 Introduction to Communication Studies
Credits: 3.
Introduces various theoretical perspectives for understanding human communication. (S)
Credits: 3.
Explores the processes, practices and difficulties of communication among large groups engaged principally in the work environment. Examines organizational structures, patterns of communication, task and social roles, extrinsic influences and methods of producing intrinsic motivation and innovation.
COM 3462 Interpersonal Conflict Management
Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 or SPC 2300 or instructor permission.
Introduces fundamental communication skills, principles, theories and research relevant to effective conflict management in a variety of interpersonal contexts and relationships.
COM 3465 Conflict Management and Negotiation in the Professions
Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 or SPC 2608 or instructor permission.
Introduces fundamental concepts and skills relevant to effective communication in business and professional conflicts. Topics include conflict management, ADR, and interpersonal, organizational, community and international negotiation. Emphasizes helping students to understand and improve the conflict management and negotiation skills required in their professional careers.
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Credits: 3. Prereq: COM 1000 OR SPC 2300 or instructor permission.
Provides students with an understanding of how communication functions to develop, maintain, enrich, or limit family relationships.
Credits: 3.
Surveys theory, research and practice of communication in the contexts of healthcare and health promotion. (WR)
COM 4911 Undergraduate Research in Communication Studies
Credits: 0 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
Provides firsthand, supervised research in Communication Studies. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application in Communication Studies.
COM 4930 Special Topics in Communication
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: COM 1000 or equivalent.
Seminar study of theory and research in a specific area of communication.
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LIS 2001 Introduction to Library and Internet Research
Credits: 1.
Learn how to conduct solid and reliable library research. Critical thinking skills are used to find, evaluate and use relevant scholarly resources in a variety of disciplines. This dynamic, hands-on course emphasizes creative thinking and media production tools while exploring the social responsibilities of using digital age information.
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SPC 2300 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3.
Studies how two people interact with one another and how factors such as listening skills, gender and culture influence that communication.
Credits: 3.
Theory and practice in responsible, participatory listening. Also includes principles of listening for literal comprehension and critical evaluation of ideas in response to various spoken and nonverbal messages.
Credits: 1; can be repeated with a change in content up to 3 credits. Prereq: satisfactory completion of one semester of intercollegiate forensics participation at UF before registering for this course.
Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual speaking.
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking
Credits: 3.
Theory and practice presenting public speeches, determining communication purpose(s) and adapting to organization, evidence, language and other message characteristics for designated audiences.
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Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000.
Surveys theory and research in nonverbal communication including eye behavior, facial expressions, gestures and vocal cues.
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2608 or instructor permission.
Implementation of principles and methods advocating factual claims and policy proposals. Also discusses propositional analysis, evidence as demonstration, effecting reasoning processes to become experimental for listeners and ethics in controversy.
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2608 or equivalent.
Studies principles and methods of selected forms of public speaking for various purposes, audiences and contexts.
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SPC 4301 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPC 2300 or instructor permission.
Analysis of interpersonal communication in various professional and social settings shown through case studies, role plays and discussion that all illustrate how emotions and social expectations shape communication.
Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000.
Communication in small groups with emphasis in practical applications, skill development and current research and theory.
SPC 4710 Patterns of Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3; Prereq: COM 1000 or equivalent.
Explores practices and difficulties of communication between and among people of contrasting cultures. Includes investigation of theory and research by which intercultural communication problems can be mitigated. (N and S) (WR)
SPC 4905 Directed Individual Study in Communication Studies
Credits: 1-3; can be repeated with change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.
Directed Individual Study in Communication Studies is designed for the advanced student who wants to pursue an in-depth area of study not provided in regularly offered courses. Directed Individual Study could involve independent readings or individual projects under faculty guidance.
SPC 4911 Undergraduate Research in Speech Communication
Credits: 0 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
Provides firsthand, supervised research in Speech Communication. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application in Speech Communication.
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