Friday, August 08, 2008
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UDTS Student Named 2008 Lydia Scholar
Hayes Named Spartans Head Cross Country Coach
Thompson Announced as Spartans Head Track & Field Coach
UDTS Distance Learning Staff Spreading the News
University of Dubuque Receives President's Honor Roll Award for Service
Security Officer Bongert to Compete in 2008 USA Olympic Judo Trials
University of Dubuque Choir to Tour Eastern States and Canada
University of Dubuque Announces 2008 Commencement Ceremonies
Academics
Communication
Objectives
The Department of Speech Communication offers courses for all students with the objectives of helping them to:
- become competent public speakers.
- develop an increased sophistication as a critic of persuasive messages.
- understand the relationships between writing, reading, and performing (embodying) literature.
- develop an appreciation of current theater practice and performance theory.
- develop familiarity with the use of persuasive messages in mass communication.
- respect the different kinds of intercultural discourse communities.
- become skilled in understanding the dimensions of interpersonal and small group communication.
- become conversant with the various models of organizational discourse and leadership theory.
- develop conceptual mastery concerning the practice of argumentation.
- be able to analyze literature germane to disciplinary inquiry.
