For Undergraduates.
Course 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
maximum of twelve and a minimum of six. Adjunct Professor Paul.
Course 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.
