1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Speech Communications Associate Professors: James R. Phipps, Chairman, Marlin L. Rayburn Assistant Professor: Sharon Biddle Instructors: J. Wesley Baker, Rebecca Baker Part-Time Faculty: Miriam B. Maddox, Clifford W. Johnson, Associate Professor Emeritus, Deborah Haffey The Department of Speech Communications offers seven basic areas of empha– sis: rhetoric and public address, communication theory, drama, forensics homilet– ics, 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 expe– riences. Students may also have individual help with speech problems. It has been found that speech is a 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 alter 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 for students wishing corrective help are available in the department. Requirements for a Major in Forty-five quarter hours including the following courses: 11 0 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................................... 5 210 Advanced Public Speaking ........................................................... .4 212 Argumentation and Debate ........................................................... .4 224 Interpersonal Communication ........................................................3 241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation ...............................................5 322 Persuasive Theory .........................................................................5 411 History of Public Address ............................................................... 5 Fourteen quarter hours of electives in Speech with the addition of such courses in other disciplines as the student and their advisor deem necessary to attain the students goals. 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 theoretical. WCDR-FM, a 3600 watt community service station on the campus, gives the stu– dent a varied background in the many facets of station operation including on-the– air training. Cedarville graduates have had excellent success in broadcasting ca– reers over the past several years. Requirements for a Major in Broadcasting. Seventy quarter hours with a com– bination of the core courses, plus electives in areas of specialization: Core Courses SP 130 SP 131 SP 132 Introduction to Broadcasting ................................................ 3 Audio Control Techniques .................................................... 2 Broadcast Announcing ........................................................ .4