SPEECH
DIANE SHANEBECK, Chairman
Objective. The courses offered by this department are designed to acquaint the student with the essential theories that govern effective discourse and to develop in him a measure of proficiency in the various skills demanded by the speech arts. Department Majoi·: 30 units, of which 24 must be upper division. The student must complete 144 or 244 and select 8 units from each of the following four groups : (1) 212 or 261; (2) 320 or 321; (3) 301 or 304; (4) 205 or 405. In addition he must complete 403 and 404. D epartment Minor: 20 units, of which 12 must be upper division. The student must complete 144 or 244 and select 3 units from each of the following groups: (1) 212, 261 , or 320; (2) 301 or 304; (3) 205 or 405; ( 4) 403 or 404. 101 BASIC SPEECH (2) Basic principles and practices of effective oral communication, with emphasis on find ing, evaluating, and organizing materials and on simplicity and directness in style and delivery; experience in the preparation and delivery of suitable speeches. Either semester. 144 INTRODUCTION TO ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE (3) Effective oral communication; invenlion, analysis, evidence, the methods of attack an<l defense, and arrangement of ideas. May be taken in lieu of Speech 101 with consent of instructor. 205 DISCUSSION (3) Methods of cooperative and face-to-face problem solving; participation in the forms of discussion. 212 ORAL INTERPRETATION (3) Oral interpretation of literature for understanding, appreciation, and communication. Fall semester. 224 VOICE AND DICTION (3) Development of voice improvement techniques and breath control; extensive use of oral projects and exercises. Alternate years, offered 1970-71.
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 experience in the theory and practice of production; lighting, construction and painting of scenery, assembling of stage properties and methods of costuming; management, promotion, and rehearsals ; preparation and presentation of a three-act play two consecutive nights. Spring semester. 261 ELEMENTS OF DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION (3) Lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and laboratory experience in acting and direct ing; play analysis , casting, the actor's resources and methods, and clarity of expres sion; stage composition, balance, movement, and business; oral interpretation and voice development; production of a three-act play presented two consecutive nights. 80
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