1975-1976 Academic Catalog

Speech Communications Associate Professor: Marlin I. Rayburn Assistant Professors: James R. Phipps, Chairman Instructors: Roger Booth, Marsha Shepard s 105 Part-Time Teachers: Miriam B. Maddox, Clifford W. Johnson, Deborah Haffey, Robert Burkett The Department of Speech Communications offers seven basic areas of em– phasis: rhetoric and public address, communication theory, drama, forensics 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 prob– lems. 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 recital, public performance, or con– tests are available in the department. Certification in a Communications teaching field can be gained from a combi– nation of 41 hours of Speech, 27 hours of English, 12-14 hours of journalism and 8 hours of reading. (See listing under Department of Language and Literature.) 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 Theory and Interpersonal Communication ......................................... 3 411 History of Public Address ..................................................... 5 Twenty-three quarter hours of electives in Speech with the addition of such courses in other disciplines as the student and adviser deem necessary to attain the student's goals. Requirements for a Minor in Speech. Twenty-four quarter hours including Fundamentals of Speech 110, Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation 242, and Argu– mentation 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 proficiency in the many areas involved in mass communications. The major is para-professional in nature and emphasizes the practical aspects of broadcasting with the theoreti-