11 courses with the subject SPE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPE 201Basic Speech Communication3
Designed to i n troduce the student to the basic princip les and techn iques of public speaking. Emphasis in class is placed upon the selection of subjects and supporting materials, the organization of the speech, and the oral and physical aspects of delivery. One section of this course is designed specifically for students pursuing a career in the health sciences. Topics include medica l-eth ical questions, interviewing techniques, and interpersonal communication skill build ing. F, Sp, Su
Communication theory in its application to informal, face-to-face situations. Practical application of the impromptu speech relative to interpersonal commun ication. F
Designed for students going into management, human relations, communications, person nel management and the sciences where the ind ividual must work on a person-to-person basis. I ncluded in the course are units on presenting informative reports, using visuals, interview and conference -tech n iq ues, and manuscript speaking. (No prerequis ite) Sp SPE 231 - Fundamentals of Acting I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Credits Fundamentals of Acting w i l l emphasize the mechanics (vocal and physical) of present i ng a character on stage. F
Improvisations, use of acting techn iques in extensive work. Emphasis placed on special problems in contemporary roles. (Prerequ isite : S P E 231 o r permission of i nstructor) ,.
A su rvey course in theatre covering the history and development of Western drama. Th is course w i l l emphasize drama as production rather than as l i terature. F
This course is designed to introduce students to the practical considerations of play pro duction. It emphasi zes theory and practice in the various areas of design and stage con struction, introduces the students to meaningful rehearsal techniques and offers them the opportu nity to apply acquired cl assroom skills to actual stage experience. Sp SPE 251 - Theatre Practicum I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Credit
Field experience cou rses offering practical experience for students working i n on-cam pus and off-campus tech n i cally oriented or performance oriented theatre activities. Each cou rse carries one hour credit, and students may e a rn u p to six c re d i ts by enrol ling for one course each semester.