Practice in speech composition and delivery, stressing principles of clarity, interest, and audience analysis. Speeches to inform and to persuade are stressed. 103 Dempster 21. Introduction to Performance Studies 3 s.h. The techniques of performance as applied to literature and other written and transcribed materials.
Consideration is given to investigation and analysis of performed texts.
Critical listening is encouraged in the peer evaluation of student performances. Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction 3 s.h. Readings, discussion and research projects. Students must obtain, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will guide the research. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies Internship 3 s.h .