Speech Arts (Speech)
1X. Corrective Speech (2)
Voice difficulties diagnosed and corrective exercises prescribed. Designed
for students whose speech test suggests need for special help. May not count
on the speech major or minor.
21. Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Appreciation of what constitutes good speech. Development of expressiveness.
Emphasis on attainment of pleasing speech habits.
22. Fundamentals of Interpretation (3)
Techniques, of coordinating effective physical and vocal expression. Continuation
of Speech 21. Prerequisite: Speech 21.
23. Oral Reading (24)
Ability to read effectively varied types of literary material. Prerequisite:
Speech 21.
24A-B. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3-3)
(a) Organization of material for platform speaking; practice in delivery
of, speeches; emphasis on clarity of thinking and grammatical accuracy.
(b) Organization of material for group discussion; practice in group discussion;.
emphasis on good listening, impersonality, clarity of thinking and diplomacy.
Prerequisites: Subject A, Speech 21.
25A-B. Debate (2-2) or (3-3)
Preparation of addresses to be given before off-campus audiences. Also preparation
for debating, extempore, and other intercollegiate forensic con- tests.
Prerequisite: Speech 24A.
27. Parliamentary Practice (2)
Basic factors pertaining to conduct of meetings; chairmanship practice in
conduct of meetings; practice in organizing societies.
33A-B. Elementary Techniques of Acting (2-2) or (3-3)
First semester is an introduction to acting and provides, through concentrated
laboratory procedure, a basic understanding and appreciation of techniques
involved in dramatic presentation. Second semester is application of acting
techniques to the presentation of one-act plays for studio audiences. Prerequisite:
Speech 21.
34A-B. Elementary Stagecraft (2-2) or (3-3) (Same as Ind Arts
34A-B)
Settings designed; scenery and stage property built according to technical
standards; lighting plotted and the stage managed in the spirit of the best
traditions of art and the professional theater.
38. Rehearsal and Performance (2 or 3)
Prerequisite: Speech 33. Application of acting techniques to the presentation
of plays for studio and other audiences.
40A-B. Introduction to Radio Broadcasting (2-2) or (3-3)
Radio as an aural medium; actual practice in the application of oral
techniques to the broadcast situation.
120. Survey of Methods in Speech Correction (2)
To aid candidates for Teachers' Credentials in training children in effective
use of the voice; recognition of speech defects and corrective measures.
Provision is made for observation of clinical work.
121A-B. Methods in Correction of Speech Defects (2-2) or (3-3)
Correct formation of sounds, faulty habits of articulation. Diagnosis of
causes, and the correction of faulty vocal quality. Delayed speech, speech
of feeble-minded, malformations, the hard of hearing, foreign accent, cleft
palate, aphasia; opportunity to observe clinical treatment. Prerequisite:
Speech 21.
122A-B. Advanced Interpretation (2-2) or (3-3)
Prerequisite: Speech 21, 22, or 23. Oral interpretation of lyric poetry,
monologues, narratives, and drama. For students desiring to develop appreciation
and interpretative ability as well as for those interested in platform work.
123A-B. Methods in Correction of Speech Defects (2-2)
Physiology of speech mechanism; underlying factors giving rise to, stuttering
and allied disorders; diagnostic and remedial procedures; program of corrective
methods; methods of rendering speech aid to spastics; speech disorders that
relate to defective, neural responses. Opportunity to observe clinical treatment.
Prerequisite: Speech 21.
124A-B. Advanced Public Speaking (3-3)
Preparation and delivery of speeches. Speech outlines. Familiarity with
forms of public address, i.e., court room plea, pulpit address, platform
lecture, debate, after dinner speech, etc. Prerequisite: Speech 24a.
125A-B. Advanced Public Address (2-2) or (3-3)
Preparation of addresses, and also of intercollegiate debate and other contest
forensics. Continuation of Speech 25. Prerequisite: Speech 24a.
129A-B. Motion Picture Evaluation (1-1) or (2-2)
Appreciation and enjoyment; developing powers of observation; checking judgments
of organizations and reviews of competent critics improved shopping for
current pictures. Required to see one picture a week. No prerequisite.
130A-B. Dramatization of Poetry (2-2)
Lyric poetry and, ballads; impressionistic interpretation; voice choruses,
eurhythmic movement; appreciation of poetry through dramatization. Pre-
requisite: Speech 22.
131A-B. Playwriting (2-2) or (3-3)
a. Survey of theatre as a medium, exploration of Folk material, play analysis,
fundamentals of playwriting. Prerequisite: English la.
b. One-act playwriting including critical analysis and revision, experimental
production of complete scripts. Prerequisite: Speech 131a.
133. Advanced Techniques of Acting (3)
Advanced acting techniques. Experience is provided through acting in laboratory
theater productions. Admission by permission of instructor. Prerequisite:
Speech 33a.
134A-B-C. Technical Stage Management (1-1-1) or (2-2-2) or (3-3-3)
For those qualified to assume responsibilities of key positions of leadership
in theater organization; chief technician, stage manager, light technician,
master of properties, sound technician, etc. Prerequisite: Speech 34a.
136. Methods in Speech Education (2)
Bibliographies, course outlines,, lesson plans and methods for specified
educational levels and needs. Prerequisite: Junior standing and major work
in speech.
138A-B-C. Rehearsal and Performance (1-1-1) or (2-2-2)
Active participation as an actor in the production of a major playhouse
presentation. An opportunity to gain experience before many audiences and
observe the varied activities that constitute the public character of the
playhouse on the campus and in the community. Registration permitted when
cast from open tryouts. Prerequisite: Speech 33a.
139A-B. Play Direction (2-2) or (3-3)
a. Elementary techniques evolved in play direction. Classroom projects in
picturization and movement are used for demonstration. Prerequisite: Speech
33a.
b. Advanced, study of play direction and experience through the direction
of one-act plays for the laboratory theater, under supervision. Prerequisites:
Speech 139a, Art 119b.
140a-b. Radio Workshop (2-2) or (3-3)
The techniques of effective radio production with a thorough training
in all phases of production, including voice, sound effects, proper music
selection, monitoring, announcing, continuity writing, timing and effective
organization. Prerequisite: Speech 40a.
141. Radio Dramatic Writing (3)
The application of the principles of creative writing to the field of
radio broadcasting. Practice in analysis and writing of all types of radio
plays in an effort to improve writing skills and standards of appreciation.
Prerequisite: English 1a.
142. Radio News Broadcasting (2 or 3)
A course designed to cover all aspects of radio news broadcasting. Includes
analysis and use of the techniques involved in editing, writing. Same as
Journalism 142. Prerequisite.: English la and Journalism 114.
143. Function and Utilization of Radio in Education (2-2)
A study of the philosophy, objectives, and uses of radio in education.
The course will cover the place of radio in the curriculum, classroom utilization,
out-of-school listening, advantages and limitations of the medium, evaluation
of school broadcasts and program planning.
190. Special Study (1-5)
Intended primarily to give talented students an,. opportunity to create
material for special occasions. Independent or small group study of approved
projects or special interest.
195. Honors Course (1-5)
Open to speech majors in senior year with at least a B average in department.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Speech Arts (Spceeh)
222. Seminar in Interpretation (2)
Analysis of interpretation as an art and as a skill; problems in reading
famous literary passages; arrangement of interpretative programs and festivals;
techniques in cutting books and plays for review; preparation of poetry
for dramatization.
224. Seminar in Public Speaking (2)
The heritage derived from great orators of the past; function of public
,speaking in a program of speech training; organization of patterns of discussion;
lecture forum, informal groups, panel, symposium; priniciples involved,
in cooperative solution of social and economic problems; analysis of varied
types of briefs and delivery.
239. Advanced Play Production (2 or 3)
Prerequisite: Speech 189A. The selection, casting and direction of a three-act
play for public presentation.