1974-1975 Academic Catalog

74 Cedarville College The Department of Speech Associate Professor: Marl in L. Rayburn Assistant Professors: James R. Phipps, Chairman Part-Time Teachers: Miriam B. Maddox, Clifford W. Johnson The Department of Speech offers seven basic areas of emphasis: rheto– ric and public address, communication theory, drama, homiletics, oral interpretation, 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 manage– ment, consultancy programs, media communications, and corporate ex– ecutive training, as well as being a good background study for those considering law, sales, or politics as future career choices. In combina– tion with Biblical studies, speech has been used as a basic preparation I for those interested in attending seminary after graduation. Beyond this, the speech major is an excellent choice for those who in"1e11d to go on to graduate training and for those wishing to teach seco~'eaty school. . ---. - --- --.., _ ..........__ ....... . - v--- Private speech c(}b'fses in preparation for recital , public perform<l:i'i'Ce,- 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 in Speech with the addition of such courses in other discipl ines as the student and adviser deem necessary to attain the student's goals.