H UMA N I T I ES / 89 Department Minor: 20 units, of which 12 must be upper divi sion. The student must complete 144 or 244 and select 3 units from each of the following four groups: (1) 212, 261, or 320; (2) 301 or 348; (3) 205 or 405; (4) 401,403, or 404. 101. BASIC SPEECH. (2) Consideration of the basic principles and practices of effec tive oral communication with emphasis on finding, evaluat ing, and organizing materials and on simplicity and direct ness in style and delivery. Experience in the preparation and delivery of suitable speeches. Either semester. 144. INTRODUCTION TO ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE. (2) In addition to stressing effective oral communication, atten tion is given to invention, analysis, evidence, the methods of attack and defense, and arrangement of ideas. May be taken in lieu of Speech 101 with consent of instructor.
205. DISCUSSION. (3)
Methods of cooperative, face-to-face problem solving. Par ticipation in the forms of discussion.
212. ORAL INTERPRETATION. (3)
Introduction to the oral interpretation of literature for un derstanding, appreciation, and communication.
224. VOICE AND DICTION. (3)
Development of voice improvement techniques and breath control. Extensive use of oral projects and exercises. 244, 245, 344, 345. INTERCOLLEGIATE FORENSICS. (1, 1, 1, 1) Practical speech experience in debate and other forms of contest speaking. 251. ELEMENTS OF DRAMATIC PRODUCTION. (3) Lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and laboratory ex perience in the theory and practice of production. Lighting, construction and painting of scenery, assembling of stage properties and methods of costuming. Management, promo tion and rehearsals. Preparation and presentation of a three act play two consecutive nights. 261. ELEMENTS OF DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION. (3) Lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and laboratory ex perience in acting and directing. Play analysis, casting, the actor's resources and methods, and clarity of expression. Stage composition, balance, movement, and business in addi tion to oral interpretation and voice development. Production of a three-act play presented two consecutive nights.
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