1973-1974 Academic Catalog

Communications 67 The Department of Speech Associate Professor: Marlin L. Rayburn Assistant Professors: Miriam B. Maddox, James R. Phipps, Chairman Instructor: Paul H. Gathany The Department of Speech offers seven basic areas of emphasis: rhetoric and public address, communication theory, drama, homiletics, oral inter– pretation, and broadcasting. A combination of theory and practice is used to help the student learn to communicate effectively in a wide range of experiences. Students may also have individual help with speech problems. It has been found that speech is the most widely accepted major for those considering future work in public relations, personnel management, consultancy programs, media communications, and corporate executive training, as well as being a good background study for those considering law, sales, or politics as future career choices. In combination with Biblical studies, speech has been used as a basic preparation for those interested in attending seminary after graduation. Beyond this, the speech major is an excellent choice for those who intend to go on to graduate training and for those wishing to teach secondary school. Private speech courses in preparation for recita I, pub Iic performance, or contests are available in the department. Requirements for a Major in Speech. Forty-five quarter hours including the following courses: 110 Fundamentals of Speech ............................5 212 Argumentation and Debate ......................... .4 242 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation ..................5 322 Persuasive Communication ..........................3 411 History of Public Address ...........................5 Twenty-three quarter hours of electives ~n Speech with the addition of such courses in other disciplines as the student and adviser deem necessary to attain the students goals. Requirements for a Minor in Speech. Twenty-four quarter hours including Fundamentals of Speech 110, Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation 242, and Argumentation and Debate 212, or Persuasive Communication 322. Broadcasting is offered as an interdisciplinary major in the department. The combination of courses is designed to enable the student to gain profi– ciency in the many areas involved in mass communications. The major is para-professional in nature and emphasizes the practical aspects of broad– casting with the theoretical. WCDR-FM, a 3600 watt community service