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SPEECH AND DRAMA
Speech and Drama is an introductory course into the principles of public speaking and performing. It includes communication theories, skill-building exercises, and dramatic workshops designed to make you a better speaker and performer in public and professional contexts. Through this course you will develop an understanding of the basics of speech communication and its application to public speaking. In addition,you will improve your listening skills (essential for effective discussions and critiques of speeches) and your critical thinking skills necessary to successful speech preparation and presentation. The second half of the semester will be devoted to the performance of dramatic literature.
Required Speeches - Each student will present three graded speeches, they are: Object Speech, 2 to 3 minutes in length; Informative Speech, 5 to 7 minutes in length; and Persuasive Speech, 7 to 9 minutes in length. One additional speech, (ungraded, but worth five points) is also included.
Required Readings - Each student will present four performances of literary selections, they are: Exploratory Reading - 1 to 2 minute reading of any literary selection (ungraded, but worth 5 points); Poetry Reading - 1 to 2 minute reading of a poem or poems; Prose Fiction Performance - 4 to 6 minute performance of prose fiction; Drama Duo Performance - 8 minute performance of dramatic literature with one or two classmates.
Required Speeches - Each student will present three graded speeches, they are: Object Speech, 2 to 3 minutes in length; Informative Speech, 5 to 7 minutes in length; and Persuasive Speech, 7 to 9 minutes in length. One additional speech, (ungraded, but worth five points) is also included.
Required Readings - Each student will present four performances of literary selections, they are: Exploratory Reading - 1 to 2 minute reading of any literary selection (ungraded, but worth 5 points); Poetry Reading - 1 to 2 minute reading of a poem or poems; Prose Fiction Performance - 4 to 6 minute performance of prose fiction; Drama Duo Performance - 8 minute performance of dramatic literature with one or two classmates.