Introduction to Speech Composition teaches audience-centered public speaking and writing to build confidence and research skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Caitlin Mayer, Katherine Trotter, Kenneth Lythgoe: Writing speeches is described as brutal, and midterms require heavy textbook study. Students must follow instructions exactly to succeed.
COMARTS 260 explores communication and human behavior, covering inquiry methods, interaction dynamics, and public communication.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Karma Chavez, Lillie Williamson: The course involves heavy reading for discussion and four major writing assignments. Students must manage asynchronous work, with exams covering lecture material in some terms.
COMARTS 298 is a directed study course allowing students to engage in independent reading, research papers, production projects, or research team participation under faculty guidance.
COMARTS 373 explores intercultural communication and rhetoric, examining how culture, history, and power shape identities and cross-cultural engagement.
COMARTS 699 is a directed study allowing students to complete advanced independent projects, such as research papers or productions, under faculty guidance.
LACIS 440 examines specific topics related to the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian region, covering themes in history, literature, media, and politics.