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An overview of the major aspects of communication study including interpersonal communication, public speaking, small group and nonverbal interaction. This course offers practical skills towards effective communication using theoretical foundations. Students will learn techniques for improving their oral communication skills through a variety of assignments. Course graded on A, B+, B, C+, C, and U basis. An in-depth course in which the student experiences the significance of his or her own abilities in speech communication. Learning will focus on communication and self, dyadic communication, and communicating interpersonally with audiences. The dynamic for this form of speech communication is nourishment in interaction. 3 credits. AY SCS 225. Public Speaking A study of theories of public speaking and practice in the development of effective oral communication. Fundamental theories of rhetorical criticism will be studied and applied to chosen speakers and speeches. 3 credits. AY A study of voice and articulation patterns for social and professional use. The course focuses on the enhancement of these patterns, as needed, and on their use for the expression of personality. Prerequisite: SCS 101 or permission of department chair or instructor. 3 credits. AY Techniques of oral communication in business and the professions. The psychological concepts and the physical techniques underlying effective performance in interviewing, conference work and public presentations will be studied. Prerequisite: SCS 101 or permission of department chair or instructor. Not open to students who have taken SCS 4110. 3 credits AY SCS 320. Argumentation and Debate Basic elements of argumentation; techniques of debate, including rules and presentation; actual debates in class. Prerequisite: SCS 101 or permission of chair or instructor. 3 credits AY SCS 330. Mass Communications and American Life Studies of the effects of the communications revolution on our society. Changes in the nature of the press, radio, television and film; the structure and output of modern media and their influence on people's lives and outlook. Not open to students who have taken SCS 3101. 3 credits AY SCS 332. Problems in Media Communication A study of those areas of media communication which have come to bear on our lives and the future of mankind. Specific units of study in freedom of speech and censorship; interpretative reporting; political, commercial, and social propaganda. Not open to students who have taken 3102. 3 credits AY SCS 334. Gender Differences in Human Communication This course explores differences in the strategies employed by females and males in intrapersonal, interpersonal and group communication. Same course as WST 334. Not open to students who have taken SCS 3340. 3 Credits AY The focus of this course will be a study of the special problems of communication that emerge when people from different cultures attempt to communicate. the problems of different assumptions as starting points for discourse, language as basis of sensitivity and perception, nonverbal messages, and cultural norms and values will be considered. Not open to students who have taken SCS 4103. 3 credits AY SCS 360. Speech Communication Theories A study of the psychological principles involved in speech as a form of human behavior and application of these principles to individual and group problems in speech. Areas to be considered will include communication theories and models, language development, perception, attitude change and nonverbal communication. Not open to students who have taken SCS 3600. 3 credits AY SCS 361. Normal Acquisition of Speech and Language This course covers the perception, production, emergence, development and interrelationships of the five components of speech and language: phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics and pragmatics. Theoretical issues of language acquisition will be introduced. This course focuses on early (ages 0 - 3 years) language acquisition. Prerequisite: SCS 368 or SCS 363. 3 credits. SCS 363. Phonetics A foundation course in phonetic principles. A detailed study of the sounds of American English. Students learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and use it to transcribe their own speech and recorded samples. 3 credits. SCS 364. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism A study of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and respiratory systems, the larynx, the skull and the nervous system as related to normal and abnormal speech production. 3 credits. SCS 365. Introduction to Hearing Science A study of the anatomy and physiology of the ear; responses of normal and pathologic ears to changes in sound stimuli, with particular concern for the application of this knowledge to the understanding of diagnostic tests of Audiology and methods of rehabilitation of the hearing impaired. Introduction to principles of acoustics. 3 credits. SCS 366. Audiology A review of the principles of normal aspects of sound and hearing, and an introduction to the disorders of hearing and evaluation of the auditory system. Additional time will be required for students to practice equipment technique. Prerequisite: SCS 365 or permission of department chair or instructor. 3 credits. SCS 367. Aural Rehabilitation A study of the communicative problems related to hearing impairment as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of management of the hearing impaired child and adult. Emphasis on the nature and use of hearing aids, principles of speech reading, problems of speech intelligibility of the deaf, and considerations of educational placement for the hearing impaired child. Prerequisites: SCS 365 and SCS 366. 3 credits SCS 368. Speech/Language Pathology I Introduction to the study of normal and disordered speech and language development; the social and emotional implications of communication disorders; the etiology, symptomatology and treatment of language based communication disorders in children and adults. 3 credits. SCS 369. Speech/Language Pathology II Continued study of normal and disordered speech, voice and fluency in children and adults, and of the etiology, symptomatology and treatment of dysphonias, dysrythmias, dysarthrias and dyspraxias. Prerequisite: SCS 368. 3 credits. SCS 370. Small Group Communication Experiential learning involving the theory and practice of group interaction. The student will be exposes to the dynamics of building relationships with members of a group and exploring directions of mutual group interest. The student will learn group processing and methods of evaluating group progress. Not open to students who have taken SCS 2104. 3 credits AY SCS 371. Advanced Small Group Communication A continuation of SCS 370. The student will be provided with an opportunity to gain leadership skills in group interaction. More delicate areas of problematic situations will be explored, including racial dynamics, male-female interaction, and peer group problem structures. Group behavior will be studied to provide an empirical grounding in speech communication understanding. Prerequisite: SCS 370 or permission of department chair or instructor. 3 credits AY SCS 372. Introductory Field Experience in Communication Disorders Twenty five hours of observation in approved speech and hearing clinics, hospitals, schools and/or private practices. Students will be expected to keep a log of activities, submit reports of observations and cooperate with the speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists that they observe. Planned seminars will be used to discuss observations, explore opportunities in communication disorders, and to aid students in defining career. This course fulfills the requirements set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for observation prior to clinical practicum. Prerequisite: SCS 368. 3 credits. SCS 375. Interviewing The theory and practice of effective interviewing for both interviewer and interviewee will be discussed: creating rapport, barriers to interviewing effectiveness, styles of listening, categories of interview questions, effective verbal and nonverbal interviewing behaviors, and directive versus non directive approaches. Students will participate in different types of evaluated interview settings, such as information gathering, employment, persuasive problem solving and counseling interviews. 3 credits AY SCS 380. Communication Problems in the Aging This course examines the conditions which influence the speaking and listening habits of the aging, identifies the physiological, emotional and environmental factors which contribute to the deterioration of communication abilities, and delineates methods of helping the elderly to improve their patterns of communication. Prerequisite: SCS 369. SCS 400. Independent Study in Communications Independent research designed to enable the student to examine in depth a specific area of communication arts, communication sciences. Work to be done under supervision of special advisor. Students may take a second independent research course for credit by enrolling in SCS 402. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. 3 credits FS SCS 401. Internship in Speech Communication Students will have the opportunity for professionally supervised field experience in an agency related to their major concentration. The objective of the practicum is to provide first-hand learning and work experience in a nonacademic institution. Seminars and reports will supplement agency supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. 3 credits SCS 402. Independent Research in Speech Communication Studies Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. 3 credits FS SCS. 415 Special Topics in Speech Communication SCS 418. Principles of Clinical Management in Speech-Language Pathology I In this course, students will study how research and theory about phonological, syntactical, semantic and pragmatic development are put into clinical practice. Topics include the techniques for treating disorders of articulation, voice, fluency and language, as well as the current tests and measurements used in the diagnosis of speech and language disorders. Opportunities for supervised clinical practice will be provided to qualified students. Prerequisites: SCS 368, 369, 363, 372, and permission of department chair or advisor. 3 credits. SCS 419. Principles of Clinical Management in Speech-Language Pathology II Continued study and practice in the treatment of speech and language disorders. Further discussion and study of the treatment of fluency disorders, neurogenic disorders, articulation and voice disorders. Opportunities for supervised clinical practice in the treatment of speech and language disorders will be provided to qualified students. Prerequisite: SCS 418 and permission of department chair or advisor. Corequisite: SCS 361. 3 credits. |
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