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11 courses with the subject SPE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SPE 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication3

3 lecture, 3 total contact hours Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
SPE 102Professional Communication3

3 lecture, 3 total contact hours Provides students with advanced practice of oral communication in public speaking and communication theory. Topics included are: an examination of informative, persuasive and special occasion speech preparation and delivery; effective use of visual aids; analysis of communication events and the effects of communication messages Typically offered: Fall, Spring

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
Prerequisite
SPE 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructo
SPE 107Oral Interpretation3

3 lecture, 3 total contact hours Provides the student an opportunity to select, prepare and perform various types of literature. Emphasizes the use of body and voice in oral reading. IAI TA 916 Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
SPE 180Applied Forensics I1

0 lecture, 2 lab, 2 total contact hours Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
SPE 181Applied Forensics II1

0 lecture, 2 lab, 2 total contact hours Continues SPE 180 . Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
Prerequisite
SPE 180 with a grade of C or better
SPE 182Applied Forensics III1

0 lecture, 2 lab, 2 total contact hours Continues SPE 181 . Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
Prerequisite
SPE 181 with a grade of C or better
SPE 183Applied Forensics IV1

0 lecture, 2 lab, 2 total contact hours Continues SPE 182 . Provides practical experience in the preparation of public speeches, oral interpretation programs, acting scenes, group performances and/or limited preparation speaking situations for public presentation in forensics/speech competition. Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
Prerequisite
SPE 182 with a grade of C or better
SPE 200Interpersonal Communication3

3 lecture, 3 total contact hours Explores one-to-one, face-to-face communication through experience, theory and skill application. Examines communication in family, work and social contexts. Stresses satisfying individual needs, functioning in appropriate roles, resolving conflicts and communicating effectively. IAI MC 901 Typically offered: Fall, Spring

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
SPE 205Small Group Communication/Team Work3

3 lecture, 3 total contact hours Studies the theory and practice of effective small group communication processes. This is a skills-oriented course that engages students in a variety of group discussions and exercises. Provides practical experience in group communication, as well as providing a theoretical base in small group communication. Emphasizes the powe Typically offered: Spring

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
SPE 210Persuasive Communication and Argumentation3

3 lecture, 0 lab, 3 total contact hours Examines principles of reasoning, critical thinking, argumentation, and advocacy and their expression in a variety of media (social, political, print, web, public, visual, debate…). Students will develop an understanding of how arguments function to influence attitudes, values, and behaviors in our public culture with an emphas Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu
SPE 215Intercultural Communication3

3 lecture, 0 lab, 3 total contact hours Examines how culture influences the communication process including values, beliefs, norms, linguistic and nonverbal differences between cultures, cultural bias, ethnocentrism, globalization and cultural adjustment. Reviews major theories of intercultural communication and the practical approaches to communicating more effectiv World Culture and Diversity Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
SPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Edition Catalog
Source
catalog.harpercollege.edu

Source: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary-Wake County Extension Center's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61