Oral Interpretation is the act of attaching to prose or poetry, the meaning intended by the author or poet and using audible symbols and visible bodily action to elicit from an audience response to the meaning. The course is designed to expand the dramatic capabilities of the reader, give him insight into the creativity of the written word, and develop his skills in oral communication. Interpretative Reading 3 cr. Speech Workshop 1 cr. One hour credit may be earned each semester for participation in college plays, technical theatre or speech work.
Enrollment is limited to students selected by the instructor of speech.
You and Your Ideas 1 cr. It examines the available means of persuasion and its effect on human behavior. The major emphasis will be on the contemporary uses of persuasive technique in personal, business and commercial practices. This course is designed to help students become more aware of nonverbal communication as a vital factor in human communication by studying the research, practice, and principles underlying nonverbal behaviors. Topics include kinesics, proxemics, paralinguistics, haptics, and olfactics.