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DRAMA 2336/SPEECH 1342
VOICE AND ARTICULATION SYLLABUS
Department: Theatre and Speech Communication Date: January 1, 2006
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Avenue. San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
Course Number/Title: Speech 1342/Drama 2336, Voice and Articulation
Credit Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Office Number: McAllister 125 Instructor:
FAX: (210) 785-8464 Office Phone: (210) 733-2715
Web Address: www.accd.edu/sac/theatre/default.htm
Office Hours: Email Address:
I. Catalog Description: 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.
II. Required Background: Reading 0303, English 0302
III. Text: Fundamentals of Voice and Articulation, 13th edition, Lyle Mayer
IV. Methods of Instruction: Any or all of the following: class lecture, class
discussion, vocal practice exercises both group and individual, and vocal
readings.
V. Course Content
A. To successfully complete this course, the student will demonstrate mastery of required vocal techniques. (See section VI.) The student will complete various types of class vocal exercises, individual exercises, homework assignments, mid-term and final exams.one ssignment will be a capstone oral presentation worth a higher percentage of the course grade that will be instrumental in assessing whether the student has mastered the vocal techniques.
B. Criteria for each assignment will be handed to the student who will be graded on how accurately they follow the criteria. Failure to follow the criteria can mean a lower grade and perhaps an automatic F for that portion of the assignment.
VI. Learning Outcomes: As articulated and agreed to with SACS students passing
this course will demonstrate the mastery of the following exit competencies for
voice and articulation. In conjunction textbook readings, classroom lectures
and discussions, classroom activities, the student will be evaluated more heavily
on a capstone performance which will exhibit demonstration of the exit
competencies.
Learning Outcome 1: The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its use.
Performance objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective:
The student will be tested quantitatively on the ability to transcribe language into the International Phonetic Alphabet. The capstone exercise will be graded more heavily.
Performance objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective: The student will be tested quantitatively on the ability to use the IPA to correct and improve pronounciation.
Learning Outcome 2: The student will be exhibit understanding of the vocal
mechanism, its parts and use.
Performance objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective: The student will be tested on the parts of the vocal mechanism and their functions.
Learning Outcome 3: The student will exhibit knowledge and use of the
techniques to improve speech production to facilitate better communication.
Performance objective/Method(s) of measurement for each objective: The student engages in both impromptu and prepared readings/assignments to demonstrate improve vocal technique to include correct vowel and consonant sounds, breathing techniques, and the use of phrasing to facilitate improved communication.
Additional Learning Outcomes:
(as determined by the instructor) SCANS Competencies: See attached for a list of competencies related to the workplace as outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
VII. Course Requirements and Grade Computation:
A. College Requirements: A comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. This final examination will also have an oral component. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor. A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F”. Postponed examinations result in a grade of incomplete. The final exam must be taken with 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F”. (SAC Bulletin)
B. Departmental Requirements: The student is responsible for contacting the instructor to complete a recorded “I” grade.
C. Instructor Requirements: Individual Instructor’s Attendance Policy
D. Grade Breakdown of Assignments
VIII. College Policies:
A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access employment programs
or services.
B. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council, April, 1998
C. ADA Statement: As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of Disability Support Services, CAC 124C, 733-2347
D. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C,
Phone (210)733-2347
E. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty.
Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. For Additional information refer to the “Student Code
of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cell phones,
etc.) when in the classrooms, laboratories, and the library. College Academic Council, 1/2000
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day/and evenings, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure
from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers;
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Hotline (210) 208-8189 (for information on college closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.