The course presents examples of Western literary development from the Greeks through the Twentieth Century, acquainting students with various genres and themes. Emphasis will be placed on a close reading of the individual literary work. In addition, attention may be given to the historical and psychological characteristics of the authors. Students also will be expected to write expository, creative, and research papers. Recommendation of instructor Speech Workshop is an advanced, intensified course in the study and practice of giving speeches.
Communication theory is taught and examined along with the important elements of delivery.
The ethics of communication, literature interpretation, organization, delivery strategies, and debate techniques will also be taught. The student will prepare a contest speech for use. Included are lead writing, news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, and headline writing. Also included are the legal aspects of copy reading, layout, makeup, and journalism. Consent of instructor Journalism 2 is a course in which students use the skills of lead writing, news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, and headline writing to produce the school newspaper.