Kenneth Hinton: Instructor

Three Credits

MWF   1:00pm -- 1:50pm  

LOCATION:   LEONARD HALL RM 303

Course Introduction:

A course in voice and diction deals with talking. It does not concern itself so much with what you talk about, but how you talk. This course is concerned with the effective use of voice and diction, and therefore with oral production. Through vocal and breathing exercises, as well as presentation. Students will learn skills that will support them for life in any chosen profession.

Course Overview:

This course will cover the skills that are basic to an accomplished communicator. It will emphasize vocal quality, articulation, appropriate loudness, expressiveness, pronunciation, dialects, listening skills, oral interpretation, character interpretation, business speeches and debates. Primary emphasis will be placed on learning what make our voices work, how to improve o what we are already doing, as well as presentation.

Course Objectives and Activities

        Perform simple oral interpretation of literature:

Present a speech for a business meeting

Present a motivation speech

Perform adequately in a debate situation

        Identify different phonetically written sounds

During implementation of the course and at the conclusion students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills
2. Perform simple oral interpretation of literature
3. Present a speech for a business meeting
4. Perform adequately in a debate situation
5. Present a motivational speech
6. Identify different phonetically written sounds

Competency Includes:

Communications

1. Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
2. Use proper grammar and vocabulary in written and verbal communication.
3. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills
4. Use effective listening techniques.
5. Demonstrate the ability to address members of various constituent groups appropriately.
6. Explain the importance of cross-cultural communication skills
7. Develop positive working relationships with staff and volunteers.
8. Handle constituent request.
9. Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflicts.
10. Explain the importance of understanding group dynamics.
11. Develop and effective resume.
12. Prepare appropriate job search correspondence.
13. Research an Organization to determine compatibility with personal and communal values and goals.
14. Prepare for an interview.
15. Demonstrate effective interviewing skills.
16. Demonstrate appropriate interview follow-up practices.

Lectures Assigned Reading

Projects Speeches

Readings Videos

Guest artist Field trips

Physical exercises

Vocal exercises

Students will choose their own reading from outside sources,. Write their own, and receive hand outs from additional sources

 

Textbook:

Your Voice and Articulation, Glenn, Glenn and Forman

Drama   Publishers,   New York ; 1999.

Course Requirements:

A.   Students are required to be on time and prepared for all classes.

B.   Students are permitted three unexcused absences during the semester

C.   All projects must be presented in a polished and professional manor

D.   Students are required to have notebook and textbook for each class meeting 

E.   Students are required to maintain current email address 

       and blackboard account for this course

F. Student Classroom Decorum Expectations

 To enhance the learning atmosphere of the classroom, students are expected to dress and behave in a fashion conducive to learning in the classroom. More specifically, students will refrain from disruptive classroom behavior (i. e., talking to classmates, disrespectful responses to teacher instructions; swearing; wearing clothes that impede academic learning such as but not limited to, wearing body-revealing clothing and excessively baggy pants; hats/caps, and/or headdress. Students will turn off telephones prior to entering the classroom. Students who exhibit the behaviors described above, or similar behaviors will be immediately dismissed from class at the third documented offense. The student will be readmitted to class only following a decision by the department chair. The student may appeal the decision of the department chair to the Dean of the College offering the course, and, subsequently, to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and then to the President of Shaw University. The decision of the President will be final. Failure to follow the procedures herein outlined will result in termination of the appeal, and revert to the decision of the department chair.

Student Evaluation:

Grading 

91-100       A

81-90         B

71-80         C

61-70         D

60             F

Speeches         40 %

Participation     10%

Examinations:    20% 

Quizzes:            20 %

Attendance       10%

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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