For Undergraduates.
Public Speaking B1: English Literature A, or equivalent, prerequisite.
—Writing original speeches and addresses; the content and structure of
the speech of introduction, of presentation, of acceptance, of welcome,
of farewell, of the after-dinner speech, and of various other types;
the distinctive principles of oral style. Delivery of written, original
speeches; individual training in the effective use of the voice, in platform
deportment, in bearing, in the use of gestures; principles of
vocal and physical expression. Extemporaneous speaking from outlines;
impromptu speaking on topics of the day. History of oratory
from Empedocles to Bryan. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Section I, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 3-4; Minor Hall; membership
of each section limited to a miximum of twelve and a minimum of
six. Adjunct Professor Paul.
Public Speaking B2: Public Speaking B1, or its equivalent, prerequisite.—Principles
of argumentation and debating, including analysis of the
proposition, evidence, brief-making, and tactics of debate. Practical
debating by opposing teams that each week study a public question
and draw briefs in preparation for the debate. (B. A. or B. S. credit,
3 session-hours.) Section I, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3-4; Minor
Hall; membership of each section limited to a maximum of eighteen
and a minimum of six. Adjunct Professor Paul.
