COMM 120: Medical Terminology 3 cr.
The meaning, pronunciation and spelling of a large basic medical vocabulary will be introduced. Medical specialties, pathologies, and surgical diagnostics/therapeutic procedures are included. The morphological structure of the words, including roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms will be studied. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 125: Voice and Articulation 3 cr.
This course is designed to assist the student to achieve changes in voice quality, diction, intonation patterns, pronunciation, and/or foreign, regional or uneducated dialects. Course may be taken for a grade or pass/fail. Two hours lecture, two hours lab.

COMM 135: Public Speaking* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in ENGL 105. An introductory course in public speaking. Chief emphasis is placed on the delivery of carefully prepared speeches and major attention is given to such principles of public speaking as audience analysis, collection of materials, and outlining. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 145: Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 cr.
Designed to meet the needs of the elementary teacher and the speech major. Fundamental course for the student specializing or interested in speech/language pathology. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 165: Forensics 1 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of three hours. The student will research, prepare, and present speeches for intercollegiate competition. Five hours of laboratory.

COMM 215: Parliamentary Law 1 cr.
Study and intensive drill in standard parliamentary practice. One hour of lecture.

COMM 216: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing 3 cr.
Study of the structure, action, and control features of the speech and hearing mechanism. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 225: Oral Interpretation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 135 or consent of the department. Basic techniques of oral interpretation with emphasis on developing vocal skills of actors, broadcast journalists, and others who read material aloud. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 235: Introduction to Audiology and Speech Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 145 or consent of the department. Elementary acoustics; voice production including phonation and resonation; introduction to anatomy and physiology of the ear and vocal mechanism. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 236: Introductory Phonetics 3 cr.
Articulatory phonetics with emphasis on transcription, principles of phonetics, and introduction to generative phonology. Brief introduction to American dialects. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 260: The Art and Craft of the Theatre* 3 cr.
An introduction to the Theatre as an art form and to dramatic structure, forms, and style. Students are required to participate in and attend selected local theatrical performances. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 261: Introduction to Acting* 3 cr.
A beginning acting class that concentrates on body awareness, voice production, and acting techniques. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 262: Theatre Laboratory 1 cr.
Participation in LSUS sponsored or approved off-campus theatrical productions as a performer or technical staff member. Student will keep record of and analyze involvement in theatrical experiences. May be repeated for maximum or three hours.

COMM 264: Observation of Clinic Practicum 2 cr.
The student will observe and discuss 40 clock hours of speech, language, and hearing therapy and evaluations utilizing both assigned clinical practicum sites and in-class videos. The student will analyze and keep a record of all observations. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis. One hour of lecture and three hours of lab.

COMM 290: Special Topics in Communication 3 cr.
A course exploring current issues, themes, and technologies in ways suitable for freshmen and sophomores. Topics will vary from offering to offering. May be repeated for a total of six semester hours. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 315: Normal Speech and Language Acquisition 3 cr.
Prerequisite: All Block I courses. A normative and developmental study of the process of language acquisition, including articulatory, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic aspects of language. Includes theories of language development. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 316: Language Disorders 3 cr.
Prerequisite: All Block I courses. Causation, evaluation, and remediation of symbolic disorders, including disorders of oral and written language and special problems of the deaf, hard of hearing and mentally retarded. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 330: Advanced Public Speaking 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 135. A continuation of COMM 135 with special attention given to deliberative and ceremonial speaking. Development of skills and techniques of persuasion emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 331: Advocacy in Modern Society 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 135. A study of argumentation in several areas of modern society: political, legislative, judicial, commercial, and educational. The focus is on learning the basic principles of argumentation theory and developing skills in advocacy through practical exercises in each speech setting. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 333: Introduction to Health Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 135 or consent of the department. A course in oral communication designed for the student who plans to enter the administrative or medical aspect of the health care industry. Focus will be placed on communication strategies used interpersonally; in groups, and in the mass media as they relate to or are utilized by the health care industry. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 345: Articulation Disorders 3 cr.
Study of the major approaches to the testing and remediation of articulation disorders. Includes theories of causality. Three hours of lecture.COMM 346: Disorders of Rhythm 3 cr.
Study of the major approaches to testing and remediation of stuttering and other disorders of rhythm. Includes theories of causality. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 347: Disorders of Voice 3 cr.
Diagnosis and remediation of organic and functional voice disorders. Includes study of causation. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 349: Introduction to Diagnostic and Clinical Methods 3 cr.
Selection, administration, and scoring of basic standardized diagnostic tests and preparation of session plans and progress reports. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 355: Interpersonal Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 135 or consent of the department. A study of the one-on-one communication of individuals in a variety of settings with emphasis on the work place. Time will also be devoted to discussions and assignments relating to gender and cultural influences on interpersonal communication. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 365: Debate 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Forensic activity. May be repeated for a maximum of three hours. The student will research, prepare, and present debate arguments of the current national debate topic for intercollegiate competition. Five hours of laboratory.

COMM 400: History of the Theatre through the Renaissance 3 cr.
The historical development of the Theatre from primitive tribes through the Greeks and the Renaissance. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 401: History of the Theatre since the Renaissance 3 cr.
The historical development of the Theatre from the 16th Century to the present including the Avant-garde and Absurdist movements. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 405: Persuasion and Propaganda 3 cr.
A study and application of principal communication variables and theories relative to the formulation and presentation of persuasive communication and the response of individuals and groups to persuasive messages. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 418: American Minority Group Dialects 3 cr.
An introduction to the development of American dialects, including phonological, morphological, semantic and vocabulary features, with particular reference to the development of Black and Mexican-American dialect.

COMM 440: Organizational Communication 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Comm 135 or consent of the department. A course designed for business/professional individuals and/or students. Offering a wide range of communication skills, the course focuses on listening, intercultural communication, interviewing, group leadership and participation, making presentations, and conflict management, as they apply to the various organizational arenas. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 455: Group Dynamics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 255 or consent of the department. The study of the nature and composition of task-oriented small groups with special emphasis on the patterns of communication used to solve problems in the group process. Three hours of lecture.


COMM 465: Diagnostic and Therapy Practicum 3 cr.
Prerequisites: All Block I and Block II courses and a 2.9 overall on last 60 hours completed ( Transfer students must have taken COMM 349 at LSUS). Student performs 50 ASHA certifiable clock hours of therapy and/or evaluation with communication impaired clients. The course may be repeated once. Not all students meeting these minimum requirements may not be admitted. One hour lecture, six hours lab.

COMM 490: Seminar in Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from the fields of journalism and speech will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

COMM 491: Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: All Block I and II courses. Basic designs for experimental and survey research will be studied Students will read and analyze the design and statistical treatment of both recent and classic research and will design, carry out, and report on a research project Three hours of lecture

COMM 494: Seminar in Clinical Application 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Block I and II courses. A new clinical topic will be studied each semester Review of recent developments and all acceptable evaluation/therapy procedures in current use in the area will be included The course is an in-depth study of a narrow clinical area Three hours of lecture.

COMM 495: Independent Studies in Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the Speech or Journalism faculty. Three hours of research.

COMM 600: History of the Theatre through the Renaissance 3 cr.
The historical development of the theatre from primitive tribes through the Greeks and the Renaissance. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 601: History of the Theatre since the Renaissance 3 cr.
The historical development of the theatre from the 18th century to the present including the Avant-garde and Absurdist movements. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 605: Persuasion and Propaganda 3 cr.
A study and application of principal communication variables and theories relative to the formulation and presentation of persuasive communication and the response of individuals and groups to persuasive messages. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 618: American Minority Group Dialects 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 325 or consent of the department. An introduction to the development of American dialects, including phonological, morphological, semantic and vocabulary features, with particular reference to the development of Black and Mexican-American dialect. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 638: Advising School Publications 3 cr.
An examination of the objectives, techniques, activities, and problems in advising for school newspapers and yearbooks, and in directing students in their publication. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 655: Group Dynamics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 255 or consent of the department. The study of the nature and composition of task oriented small groups with special emphasis on the patterns of communication used to solve problems in the group process. Three hours of lecture.

COMM 690: Seminar in Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from the fields of journalism and speech will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

COMM 695: Independent Studies In Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the Speech or Journalism faculty. Three hours of research.

COMM 790: Special Topics in Speech  Communication 3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics are selected from areas such as speech criticism, speech pathology, persuasion, classical rhetoric, contemporary rhetoric, and content analysis. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.