www.spcomm.uiuc.edu
Speech communication focuses on the use and impact of communication
messages in human interaction. The field serves many students as preprofessional
education and others as the core of a liberal education. The curriculum
reflects concern for the theory, practice, and criticism of communication
in several areas of study: interpersonal and family communication,
organizational and group communication, health communication, communication
technologies, political communication, rhetoric and public discourse,
persuasion and argumentation, communication in cultural contexts,
and mediated communication.
Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum
E-mail: spcomm@uiuc.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required major and supporting course work equates to 48 hours
including a minimum of 30 hours of Speech Communication courses.
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set
up so students automatically complete the Campus
General Education requirements.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Departmental distinction: Superior students are encouraged to consult
the departmental honors adviser about requirements and opportunities
for participation in the departmental honors program.
| Hours |
Requirements |
| 30 |
Speech Communication
courses including at least one course from each of the following
groups and 16-19 hours selected in consultation with an adviser: |
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Interpersonal
And Small Group Communication: |
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SPCM 113–Small Group Communication
|
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SPCM 211–Business Communication
|
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SPCM 230–Intro to Interpersonal Comm
|
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SPCM 413–Adv Small Group Communication
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SPCM 432–Gender and Language
|
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SPCM 435–Adv Interpersonal Comm
|
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Persuasion
and Social Influence: |
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SPCM 213–Persuasion and the Arts
|
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SPCM 321–Persuasive Speaking
|
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SPCM 323–Argumentation
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SPCM 421–Persuasion Theory & Research
|
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SPCM 424–Campaign Messages & Strategies
|
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Rhetorical
Theory: |
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SPCM 102–Intro to Comm Theory & Res
|
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SPCM 310–The Rhetorical Tradition
|
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SPCM 415–Classical Rhetorics
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SPCM 417–Contemporary Rhetorics
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SPCM 416–Early Modern Rhetorics
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Criticism
of Public Discourse: |
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SPCM 277–Media of Public Discourse
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SPCM 354–Freedom of Speech
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SPCM 423–Rhetorical Criticism
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SPCM 450–Adv Topics in Public Discourse
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| 12 |
Additional
hours in speech communication and in supporting fields will
be chosen in consultation with, and with the approval of, a
departmental adviser. The resulting program may be distributed
among the four areas listed above, or it may be a specialized
program organized around a theme or topic including other speech
communication course offerings. |
| 6 |
Additional
hours in Speech Communication or supporting courses selected
in consultation with a speech communication adviser. |
Twelve hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the major must be taken
on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the
LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75
hours). Please see your adviser.
At least 15 hours of the required 30 hours must be at the 300 level
or above.
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