DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH W ILLIAM CARSON LANTZ, M.A., Chairman of Department
MILRE LISSO, M.A., Instructor GLENN O’NEAL, M.A., Instructor NANCY WOOLNOUGH, A.B., Instructor
The aim of this department is to help the student learn to communicate orally. Courses may deal with public speaking generally, with preaching and homiletics in particular, with special aspects such as composition, content, and delivery, or with specialized forms such as radio, oral reading, and visual aids. Throughout, the aim is to help the student learn to transport verbally worthy and Scriptural ideas and experi ences from his heart and mind to other hearts and minds so that these other persons also understand the ideas and undergo the experiences. Carefully considered are (1) Christian love for the listener as the motivation for communicating; (2) clarity, force fulness, and ability to think on one’s feet as the techniques of successful communicating; and (3) Scriptural, fresh, valid, and significant content as the essential for worthiness of that which is communicated. A major is offered in conjunction with the Department of English. For the satis factory completion of this course of study 18 hours of speech and 24 units of English are required with an average grade of B in the major field. 101-102. BASIC SPEECH. (2-2) A diagnosis of present speech difficulties with their correction. Fundamentals of speaking, maintenance of poise, natural attitude, and effective delivery. 103,104. GOSPEL BROADCASTING. (2-2) Introduction to Gospel broadcasting which includes programming, script writing, production, microphone technique, and participation in the weekly student broadcast. 203. THE LISTENER IN PUBLIC SPEAKING. (2) A consideration of the listener from the standpoint of the public speaker and preacher; the listener’s interests, needs, motivations, etc. Special emphasis on the listener to the Christian message in evangelism and worship, methods of persuasion, and the listener’s response. 204. INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL SEMANTICS. (2) A practical study of ways to solve spiritual and inter-personal problems by a more communicative use of language as it affects human relationships. 301,302. FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING. (3-3) The principles, practice, and evaluation of persuasive and educational messages; also oral reading of poetry, prose, and the Bible. 304. HISTORY OF PUBLIC ADDRESS AND PREACHING. (2) Prerequisite: One course in public speaking. Analyses of outstanding speeches and sermons from ancient to modern times, pertinent biographical factors, and relative historical data. 314. STORY TELLING . (2) Prerequisites: Speech 101, 102. A course designed to meet the needs of the elementary school teacher. 316. CORRECTIVE SPEECH METHODS. (2) Prerequisites: Speech 101, 102. A course designed to train prospective teachers in dealing with the speech problems under public school conditions. 51
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