SPCH 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: Theory and practice of speech communication behavior in one-to-one, small group, and public communication situations are introduced. Students learn more about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and deliver formal public speeches. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045112 |
SPCH 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Public Speaking This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: An introductory course to develop the student's skills, knowledge, and understanding of the public speaking process. Topics include the principles of reasoning, audience analysis, collection of materials, outlining, and delivery. Emphasis is on the oral presentation of well-prepared speeches, using computer technology when appropriate. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045312 |
SPCH 1318 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Interpersonal Communication This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: This course presents theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045412 |
SPCH 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Business and Professional Communication This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: Theories and skills of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations will be studied. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045212 |
SPCH 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC Voice and Diction This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: The mechanics of speech are studied. Emphasis is on improving voice and pronunciation. This course is cross-listed as DRAM 2336. The student may register for either DRAM 2336 or SPCH 1342 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045812 |
SPCH 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC Argumentation and Debate This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: Public discussion and argumentation are studied. Both theories and techniques are covered. Emphasis is on evaluation, analysis, and logical thinking. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045912 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.