Courses

Selected Communication Arts courses appear below. A complete Undergraduate School course list can be found at UW Catalog Course Descriptions.

100 Level

100 Introduction to Speech Composition. I, II, SS; 3 cr (a-E).
Teaches students to give effective oral presentations in a variety of public speaking situations and to become better consumers of written and oral discourse. Students will also learn basic composition and outlining skills as well as library research techniques.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following courses may be taken for credit: CA 100, 105, 109, 181. Students desiring honors should elect 181. Students may receive degree credit for only one Com A course.

105 Public Speaking. I, II, SS; 2 cr (E).
Development of fundamental skills in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of the common forms of public address.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following courses may be taken for credit: CA 100, 105, 109, 181. Students desiring honors should elect 181.

181 Elements of Speech-Honors Course. I; 3 cr (a-E).
The process of oral communication; principles of effective speaking; application of principles in selected speaking and reading projects.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following courses may be taken for credit: CA 100, 105, 109, 181. Students desiring honors should elect 181. Students may receive degree credit for only one Com A course.

198 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (E).
P: Open to Fr & So only.
Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires written cons inst

199 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (E).
P: Open to Fr & So only.
Graded on a lettered basis; requires written cons inst