DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH Obiective. Believing that in any society the inclividual's adjustment and success is dependent largely upon his effectiveness in oral communication, the Speech Department considers acceptable speech an essential for every student. Courses may deal with public speaking generally; with special aspects such as composition, con tent, and delivery; or with specialized forms such as radio, oral reading, story telling, speech correction, and visual aids. Emphasis is placed upon worthy motiva tion; fresh, valid, and significant content; and clear and forceful delivery. 20. SPEECH CLIN1C. (0) Training for students with voice and articulation disorders, stuttering, cleft palate speech, etc. Individual and group situations. 101, 102. BASIC SPEECH. (2, 2) A performance course designed to provide the individual with experience in oral communication; particular attention given to preparation, presentation, poise, and audience rapport. 203. 204. RADIO WORKSHOP. (1-1) Introduction to radio broadcasting, including programming, script writing, pro duction and microphone technique. 212. BEGINNING ORAL INTERPRETATION. (2) Development of techniques in oral reacting; intensive practice in the reading of various types of literature. 224. VOICE AND DICTION. (2) Development of tone porduction, breath control, voice projection, pronunciation, and articulation. Extensive use of individual and class exercises. 244. SPEECH WORKSHOP. (2) Practice in the arts of contest speaking. Intensive practice in extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, debating, and oratory. 307, 308. PRIVATE SPEECH. (2, 2) Designed to meet the individual speech needs of the student. Problems of voice improvement, speech performance, and program planning. 311. ART OF INTERPRETATION. (3) Basic theory and technique of oral reading; emphasis on the development ot reading skills; intensive practice in various literary forms. 314. STORYTELLING. (2) The educational use of the story, analysis and classification of stories for particular age groups; practice in the art of cutting, adaptation, and actual story-telling. Designed to meet the needs of teachers. 322. CORRECTIVE SPEECH METHODS. (2) Etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of speech cases found on the elementary school level. Speech emphasis given to articulatory and rhythm disorders. Designea particularly to train prospective teachers. 341, 342. FORENSICS. (1, 1) Practical speech experience in contest speaking; inter-collegiate speech activity. 401. ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING. (2) The composition and delivery of speeches appropriate for professional and civic occasions with study of audience psychology. Prerequisite: 101, 102 64
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