University of Virginia Library

Public Speaking.

Adjunct Professor Paul.

For Undergraduates.

Public Speaking B1: English Literature A1 or A2, or the 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. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9-11; Minor Hall; membership is limited
to a maximum of twenty 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


153

Page 153
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
of electives-at-large.) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1-2; Minor Hall;
membership limited to a maximum of eighteen and a minimum of six.
Adjunct Professor Paul.