Apr 17, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

SPCH 151 - Communication Fundamentals


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
MTA English Comp/Communications Satisfier Y
MTA Humanities/Fine Arts Satisifer Y
Session Cycle: FWSU

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles of the communication process: intrapersonal, interpersonal and public. It is a broad-based approach to aid the student in becoming a more effective communicator. Each student will present formal speeches to inform, persuade and demonstrate and be expected to participate in class discussions.

Notes: Humanities/Social Sciences Division

Theory Hours: 45

Learning Outcomes:  

  1. Demonstrate the three basic general purposes of communication through organized speeches.
  2. Demonstrate correct outline format.
  3. Demonstrate effective delivery skills.
  4. Recognize components of perception, listening, and verbal and nonverbal communication.