1913-1914 Academic Catalog

DEPARTMENT OF ORATORY. PROFESSOR PUTT, Director. In this department much attention is given to the developmenL of a pleasing, cultured, lyrical voice, including the fundamental principles of correct breathing, vowel sounds, and articulation Gesture, as the natural and spontaneous outcome of the emotions, is taught. This insures easy and graceful bodily action in public speaking. A correct interpretation of the selections for study is the fundamental factor in successful public reading. The principles for such interpretation are therefore taught. Much time is de– voted to the :finished and polished platform rendering of orations and selections from the best literature. ELECTIVE ()[R.ATORY. Elective work in oratory to the amount of eight credits will bf' counted ton-ards the degree of Bachelor of Arts. One lesson a week for one semester constitutes the work required for one credit. Students electing oratory must pay the usual fees for les– sons in oratory in addition to their collegiate tuition fees . RATES OF TUITION. The rates of tuition in the Department of Oratory are twelve dollars per semester, payable in a'.lvance, or seventy-five cents for a single lesson. A contingent fee of one dollar per semester is required of all students in oratory who have not paid the three– dollar contingent fee in some other department of the College. All fees are payable at the beginning of the semester. For other expenses, see page 26. 62