Speech Rhetoric Minor
Students in pursuit of the Speech Rhetoric Minor are required to study the most essential elements of verbal rhetoric. They are also allowed to view rhetoric through the lens' of the Journalism, Philosophy and Religion, Political Economy and Theatre and Speech Arts Departments. Students further have the option to apply their skill and knowledge in activity courses associated with the Speech and Debate team and the Model United Nations program.
The minor consists of:
- SPE-101 Basic Public Speaking (3 cr)
- SPE-201 Foundations of Oral Communication (3 cr)
- SPE-301 Oral Argumentation (3 cr) Six credits from the following:
- JOURN-200 Principles & Practices of Journalism - Print (3 cr)
- JOURN-201 Principles & Practices of Journalism - Visual (3 cr)
- PHI-202.5 Knowledge & Morality (3 cr)
- PHI-214 Introduction to Logic (3 cr)
- POE-299 Evidence, Proof, & Knowledge (3 cr)
- THE-215 Fundamentals of Acting (3 cr)
- THE-216 Voice & Diction (3 cr)
- POE-199 Model United Nations I (1 cr)
- POE-399 Model United Nations II (1 cr)
- SPE-199 Debate I (1 cr)
- SPE-399 Debate II (1 cr)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Increased Employability
- Increased Self Confidence
- Ability to Act as an Advocate for Self and Others
- Exposure to Diverse Opinions and Peoples