Speech Communication
Speech Communications
Speech Communication courses are available as an area of emphasis for students who plan to complete an associate in arts degree at HCC and then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Mastering the ability to make others understand concepts, ideas, projects, and tasks is an asset valued by all employers.
Potential career opportunities include human resources, management, sales, advertising, education, broadcast media, and performing arts.
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Speech Communication Courses
>> This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for System Wide Transfer (SWT) among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions offering an equivalent course. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit the Highland Registrar to learn more.
GE This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for the General Education Transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions offering an equivalent course.
3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for meaning-oriented oral communications. The course also covers becoming a more effective critical listener. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal and public communication.
3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to study and practice the techniques of effective oral reading and performance. The focus will be on the careful reading, analysis, discussion, rehearsal, and performance of selections taken from various forms of literature, including poetry, essay, novel, short story, and drama.
3 Credit Hours
SP 105 is a general education requirement at HCC
This course is designed to improve student effectiveness in small-group and one-to-one communication.
3 Credit Hours
SP 106 is a general education requirement at HCC
The purpose of this course is to increase student understanding of the principles and applications of public speaking through analysis and practice in communication theory, topic selection, audience analysis, research, use of support materials, content organization, presentation, and evaluation.