Minor
Speech
Degrees
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Speech,
Courses
SPE 110: Public Speaking
Class Program
Through theory and practice, Public Speaking equips students with effective oral communication skills appropriate for informative and persuasive speaking in public. Interpersonal skills, organizing ideas into messages, impromptu speaking, and speaking dynamically and with purpose are major components of the course. Students learn and apply the art of public speaking as an active, dynamic process, establishing the relationship between a positive attitude and effective oral communication. Extemporaneous delivery style is practiced and applied to speaking assignments. A laptop computer is required.
Core Tags
SP
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
SPE 202: Voice & Articulation
Class Program
Voice & Articulation focuses on development of effective oral communication skills. Through the study, description, and development of breathing techniques, vocal production, articulation, expressiveness, and Standard American Speech including use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, students prepare and present performances of significant religious and secular literature as ways of understanding the world and our place in it. Students endeavor to meet required standards regarding use of positive and flexible vocal techniques to communicate specific and distinctive interpretation in performance. Required for Theatre majors. Required for Speech minors. Recommended for Communications, Teacher Education, Religion, and Music majors.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester, even-numbered years.
SPE 204: Oral Interpretation: The Study of Literature through Performance
Class Program
In Oral Interpretation, students acquire, develop, and demonstrate knowledge of the arts and humanities as ways of understanding the world and our place in it. As students study literature through performance, they continue to develop effective oral communication skills, focusing on advancing talents in performance studies. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding and appreciation of literature and how that understanding can be communicated to an audience. Students endeavor to meet advanced standards regarding use of positive and flexible vocal techniques to communicate specific and distinctive interpretation in performance. Attendance or participation in on-campus Theatre productions is required; attendance at off-campus Theatre productions may be required. Required for Speech minors. Recommended for Theatre, Communications, Religion, and Teacher Education majors.
Core Tags
HON
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.
SPE 210: Introduction to Competitive Speech and Debate
Class Program
Introduction to Competitive Speech and Debate introduces students to the framework for competitive speech and debate through learning and practicing the fundamental rules and paradigms for public speaking events. Through preparation and practice of events, students will expand on skills such as how to reason, how to communicate, and how to problem-solve, to be curious, to be empathetic, and to lead, building on previous experience. Events may include informative, impromptu, and extemporaneous speaking, criticism, radio, oratory, congress, oral interpretation, and various forms of cross-examination debate. Other topics covered may include debate tournament operations, literature and topic reviews, logistical fallacies, ethical theories, and the historical context of argumentation and refutation. PREREQUISITE: SPE 110 or permission of program director.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Course Offered each semester.
SPE 310: Ethical & Strategic Speaking
Class Program
Ethical & Strategic Speaking continues the development of effective oral and written communication skills through engagement in activities such as: debate, interview communication, and/or other oral communication activities. Ethical theories will be defined, discussed, and applied to public and strategic speaking. A laptop computer is required. Recommended for Communications, Political Science, Business Administration, Religion, and Teacher Education majors. Recommended for Speech minors.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester, even-numbered years.
SPE 410: Advanced Competitive Speech and Debate
Class Program
Advanced Competitive Speech and Debate requires participation as members of the Newberry College’s Competitive Speech and Debate Team. Through preparation and participation in events, students will practice and expand on skills such as how to reason, how to communicate, and how to problem-solve, to be curious, to be empathetic, and to lead, building on previous experience. Events may include informative, impromptu, and extemporaneous speaking, criticism, radio, oratory, congress, oral interpretation, and various forms of cross-examination debate. Other topics covered may include debate tournament operations, literature and topic reviews, logistical fallacies, ethical theories, and the historical context of argumentation and refutation. PREREQUISITES: SPE 110, SPE 210
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Course Offered each semester.
SPE 481: Seminar in Speech
Class Program
Seminar in Speech involves an intensive study of one or more selected areas of speech, continuing the development of effective oral and written communication skills. The following seminar titles are offered as examples: Performance Studies, Advanced Public Speaking, Chamber Theatre Production, Interview Communication.
Prerequisites
SPE 110 or permission of instructor
Semester Offered
Offered at program discretion.
SPE 482: Seminar in Speech
Class Program
Seminar in Speech involves an intensive study of one or more selected areas of speech, continuing the development of effective oral and written communication skills. The following seminar titles are offered as examples: Performance Studies, Advanced Public Speaking, Chamber Theatre Production, Interview Communication.
Prerequisites
SPE 110 or permission of instructor
Semester Offered
Offered at program discretion.
SPE 491: Independent Study
Independent Study in Speech involves an intensive study and application of one or more aspects of Speech to be selected in consultation with Speech faculty. Subject to Independent Study rules and regulations.
Prerequisites
SPE 110 and permission of instructor
Semester Offered
Offered at program discretion.
SPE 492: Independent Study
Independent Study in Speech involves an intensive study and application of one or more aspects of Speech to be selected in consultation with Speech faculty. Subject to Independent Study rules and regulations.
Prerequisites
SPE 110 and permission of instructor
Semester Offered
Offered at program discretion.
SPE 495: Internship
Speech Internship incorporates experiential learning in an approved program of study. Individual projects to be selected in consultation with Speech faculty. Subject to Internship rules and regulations.
Prerequisites
SPE 110 and permission of instructor
Semester Offered
Offered at program discretion.
SPE 496: Internship
Speech Internship incorporates experiential learning in an approved program of study. Individual projects to be selected in consultation with Speech faculty. Subject to Internship rules and regulations.
Prerequisites
SPE 110 and permission of instructor
Semester Offered
Offered at program discretion.