2009-2010 Catalog II - Newberry College

Core Curriculum
The following Theatre and Speech courses meet Core Curriculum requirements:
SPE 110, Public Speaking, satisfies Core requirements for Communications Skills, Area B-1.
SPE 204, Oral Interpretation, satisfies Core requirements for Humanities, Area C-2.
THE 101, Acting I; 110, Theatre Appreciation; 301, History of the Theatre; and
481, Topics in Theatre, satisfy Core requirements for Fine Arts, Area C-3.
Laboratory/Materials Fees
Fees are charged each semester for each of the following courses:
A $50 fee is charged for each of these courses: THE 104, 204, 232.
A $75 fee is charged for THE 212, 231, 302.
A $50 fee is charged for THE 303.
Course Descriptions-Speech
SPE 110. Public Speaking. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 111.
An exploration and practice of the fundamental principles of oral communication in regards to public
speaking. Interpersonal skills, organizing ideas into messages, and speaking dynamically and with purpose
are major components of the class. Students apply and practice the art of public speaking as an active,
dynamic process and the relationship between a positive attitude and effective oral communication is
established. Informative, impromptu, extemporaneous and persuasive speaking are included.
Required in the Core Curriculum. Speech 110 satisfies Core Curriculum requirements in Communication
Skills, Area B-1.
Offered every semester.
SPE 202. Voice and Diction. (3)
Study, description, and development of breathing techniques, vocal production, articulation, expressiveness,
and Standard American Speech through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Oral readings from
literature are prepared and presented as part of class.
Recommended for non-majors, especially for Communications majors.
Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.
SPE 203. Argumentation. (3)
Prerequisite: SPE 110.
Critical analysis of and response to reasoning used in oral and written arguments. Students engage in
debates and examine logical strengths and weaknesses of claims appearing in a variety of media.
Offered at departmental discretion.
SPE 204. Oral Interpretation: The Study of Literature through Performance. (3)
A study of significant religious and secular literature as expressions of human culture. After thorough
analysis, the student performs prose, poetry and/or dramatic literature, creating his or her own
expression of human culture. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding and appreciation of
literature and how that understanding can be communicated to an audience. Attendance at on-campus
and off-campus performance events may be required.
Speech 204 satisfies Core Curriculum requirements in Humanities and Fine Arts, Area C-2.
Offered spring semester, even-numbered years.
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