CATALOG 1952-1953 505

 SCH. 301.-Advanced Public Speaking. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
SCH. 201. Offered 1, 2, 3.
 Structure, style and delivery of speeches for formal occasions, with special
emphasis on the psychology of audience persuasion.

 SCH. 303.-Argumentation. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite:
SCH. 201. Offered 1.
 The principles of argumentation and their application to issues of current public
interest, with special reference to the national debate question. All students expecting
to join the debate squad should take this course.

 SCH. 307.-Interpretation of Literature. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite or
corequisite: SCH. 201. Offered 1, 2.
 Exercises for developing the effectiveness of the body and voice; oral reading of
short stories and narrative poetry.

 SCH. 308.-Interpretation of Literature. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
SCH. 307. Offered 2, 3.
 Advanced oral interpretation of lyric poetry, dialect readings, novels, plays;
arrangement and presentation of public programs.

 SCH. 309.-Staging and Lighting. 1 hour, and 4 hours laboratory. 3 cred-
its. Prerequisite: SCH: 250. Offered 2.
 The designing, constructing, assembling and painting of scenery; lighting plans,
instruments, controls and colors; special effects. Participation in plays.

 SCH. 310.-Directing. 3 hours and 2 hours laboratory. 3 credits. Pre-
requisites: SCH. 250 and SCH. 309. Offered 1.
 The theories and principles of direction and practical experience in directing plays.
The project method is used.

 SCH. 311.-Speech Training for the Radio. 4 hours. 3 credits. Prerequis-
ite: SCH. 307. Offered 1, 2.
 Vocal considerations for all uses of the microphone.

 SCH. 312.-Courtroom Speaking. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: SCH.
301 or SCH. 303. Offered 2.
 Reading and analysis of courtroom speeches by famous lawyers, and presentation of
original arguments based upon hypothetical cases. Designed primarily for students who
contemplate entering law.

 SCH. 314.-Types of Public Discussion. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
SCH. 201. Offered 2.
 Study and practice in the principles and methods of group discussion. Special
attention given to problem-solving and conflict resolution.-

 SCH. 317.-Correction of Speech Defects. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
SCH. 201. Offered 1, 2.
 A beginning course in the recognition of common defects of articulation, dialect,
nasality. Observation in the clinic.



The statement "Offered 1" means offered first semester; 2, second semester; 3, summer session.