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DRAMA DEGREE learning outcomes
SPEECH DEGREE learning outcomes
DRAMA AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DRAM 1120. Theatre Practicum (1-0-3)
This course is a practicum in scene construction, lighting. sound, costuming, publicity, stage properties, acting, and general theatre practices~. The course may be repeated each semester for a maximum of four semester hours credit.
DRAM 1310. Introduction to the Theatre (3-3-0)
This is a course designed to provide a survey of the main fields of theatre activity thus providing a background for the appreciation and enjoyment of live theatre through an understanding of the elements of theatre management, play analysis, acting, directing, and technical theatre. Students will be expected to participate in management, acting and technical activities.
DRAM 1330. Stagecraft I (3-3-2)
This course is a course in basic technical theatre practice, using materials and principles of stagecraft, scene painting, and properties. Participation in technical crews of the college theatre productions is required.
DRAM 1341. Stage Makeup (3-3-0)
This is a practical course in theory, types, design, and application of theatrical makeup with techniques and principles applicable to television, film, and fashion makeup.
DRAM 1351. Acting I (3-3-2)
This course focuses on the development of basic skills and techniques of acting including increased sensory awareness, greater self-confidence, stage movement, characterization, and improvisation. Students will be expected to participate in management. acting, and technical activities.
DRAM 1352. Acting II (3-3-2)
Prerequisite: DRAM 1351 or consent of instructor
This course is a continuation of DRAM 1351 with special emphasis on the exploration and development of techniques for the creation of a characterization through the preparaflon and presentation of scenes and monologues. Students will be expected to participate in management, acting. and technical activities.
DRAM 1370. Summer Theater Workshop (3-3-3)
This course is a laboratory course in all phases of drama/theatre, with emphasis on techniques and procedures. Practical experience is gained by participating in plays produced during the summer.
DRAM 2331. Stagecraft II (3-3-2)
This course is a study of basic theatre practices with emphasis on lighting and instrumentation. It includes elements, style, and basic principles of scenic design and basic scenic design projects. Participation in college theatre production is required.
DRAM 2336. Voice and Articulation (3-3-0)
(Same as SPCH 1342)
This practical course is designed to develop an understanding of the use and function of the performer’s voice as a creative instrument for communication. The course content focuses on the unique problems of the performer including projection, age, character voice, and dialect study.
DRAM 2370. Oral Interpretation (3-3-0)
(Same as SPCH 2341)
This course is a course in the principles and techniques involved in the analysis and oral readings of standard literary forms. It is recommended for elementary education majors and drama majors and for English majors preparing to teach literature.
SPCH 0370. Developmental Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English
(Same as ESOL 0334) (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: ESOL 0314 or 0324
This developmental course is specifically designed for non-native speakers of English to improve listening and speaking skills which form the basis for effective communication. The focus is on dialect deletion and on pronunciation.
SPCH 0371. Developmental Communication II for Non-Native Speakers of English
(Same as ESOL 0344) (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: SPCH 0370
This course is a continuation of SPCH 0370. This developmental course is designed specifically for non-native speakers of English to improve listening and speaking skills. The focus is advanced pronunciation through a continuing study of speech sound with emphasis on the mastery of the vowel sounds and concepts of stress in spoken English.
SPCH 1144. Forensics (1-1-0)
This is a laboratory course designed for students to enhance performance skills in public speaking, oral interpretation, and/or acting. The students are offered an opportunity of activities including tournament competition, community sponsored performances, and/or organized festivals. The students are given individual attention for preparation of performances O and rehearsal is offered. This course may be repeated each semester for a maximum of four semester hours credit.
SPCH 1311. Introduction to Speech Communication (3-3-0)
The course aims at understanding and demonstrating the fundamentals of speech communication and participation in small groups, interpersonal and various speaking situations. The focus of this course is on critical thinking skills and developing communication skills for a variety of situations.
SPCH 1315. Public Speaking (3-3-0)
This is a course designed on critical thinking skills and preparing and delivering different types of speeches. Some possible areas for practice include persuasion techniques and theories, informative presentations, and specialty speeches.
SPEECH 1318. Interpersonal Communication (3-3-0)
This is a course designed for the student who wants to improve communication skills in one-to-one settings and small groups. The course is a study and practice in effective interpersonal concepts and techniques. The course includes subjects such as listening, assertive communication, and dealing appropriately with conflicts. The course emphasis is on self-improvement.
SPCH 1321. Business and Professional Speech (3-3-0)
The course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals and techniques of business and professional presentations. The course is a study of organizational communication, and the types of communication used in business settings is included. The course also includes critical thinking skills, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group process, and formal presentations.
SPCH 1342. Voice and Articulation (3-3-0)
(Same as DRAM 2336)
This course is a practical course designed to develop an understanding of the use and function of the voice as well as provide individual instruction in pronunciation and articulation to facilitate oral communication.
SPCH 1370. Pronunciation I for Non-Native Speakers of English (3-3-0)
This is a course specifically designed to enhance the oral competency of normative English speakers. The focus is on dialect deletion and on pronunciation.
SPCH 1371. Pronunciation II for Non-Native Speakers of English (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: SPCH 1370
The course is a continuation of SPCH 1370 for students wanting additional work with dialect with emphasis on practice in conversational English.
SPCH 1372. Voice and Articulation – RTF (3-3-0)
The course is the same as SPCH 1342 with additional emphasis on the voice as a creative
instrument for communication in the fields of radio, television, and film.
SPCH 2335. Argument and Debate (3-3-0)
The course covers the principles of argumentation and debate, analysis and discussion of current public questions, briefing, inductive and deductive reasoning, strategy, refutation, and rebuttal and debates. This course is excellent for students in pre-law, business, and other professions where defense of a position is important.
SPCH 2341. Oral Interpretation (3-3-0)
(Same as DRAM 2370)
This course covers the principles and techniques involved in the analysis and oral performance of standard literary forms. It is recommended for elementary education majors, drama majors, and English majors preparing to teach literature.