1977-1978 Academic Catalog

Speech Communications 113 411 History of Public Address 5 hours Classical through contemporary rhetorical systems and theories are studied and analyzed from the perspective of the rhetorical critic. The development of rhetoric is traced from the Greek period to the present and the student is encouraged to develop further expertise on a particular period of his own choice. Analysis is made of the part that rhetoric has played in the development of philosophies and nations. 420 Advanced Intercollegiate Debating 2 hours Varsity intercollegiate competition in debate. See SP 320. Repeatable to six credit hours. Prerequisite: SP 320 (six credit hours) 430 Internship in Broadcasting 12-15 ho1,1rs One quarter of work in a commercial or non-commercial radio or television station, or the programming department of a regular program service is coupled with supervi– sion approved by the department to help the student become proficient in his area of specialization. By permission of the supervising station, the department chairman, and the coordinator of broadcasting only. Senior majors only. 442 Advanced Oral Interpretation 3 hours An advanced study in oral interpretation is gained from literary analysis of prose, poetry, and drama. Prerequisite: 242 443 Dramatic Literature 4 hours An emphasis upon the relationships among styles, theory, criticism, and dramatic construction is gained from a survey of major drama, playwrights, dramatic critics and theorists from the Greek period to the present. This course can be applied to meet English or speech requirements, but not to meet both fields for the same student. 452 Advanced Homiletics 'II hours An advanced study of sermon structure, development, and effective delivery. The course is designed to give the student practice in outlining, writing, delivery, and evaluating sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: SP110 and SP260 460 Speech Seminar 3 hours Alternating courses are available to the advanced student for intensive study of some phase of speech communication field with classroom participation. A. Rhetoric and Public Address B. Broadcasting C. Homiletics D. Special Topics Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor 470 Independent Study in Speech 1-4 hours For those with special interests and capabilities, the independent studies can be taken to secure an in-depth background into one of the areas of speech communica– tion. The course is repeatable to a total of eight credit hours in the field.