Academics
Interpretive Speech Concentration
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communications Major
A Graduate’s Perspective
One of the highlights of college for me was directing the play for the Dramatic Productions class. There is so much more to drama than meets the eye. The experience taught me so many things. As the class learned to build a sturdy stage, we also learned the importance of working together as a team. As we attended nightly rehearsals, we learned the discipline of balancing a busy schedule. We learned to endure and we learned to work hard. We understood more thoroughly that our purpose was to produce a drama that in the end would be well pleasing to the audience, not for our own personal accolades, but for them. Then I realized that this is the same reason we strive to live our lives to the glory of God—so that when all of life's work is over and we take our final bow, we may hear from our God and Savior those sought for words, "Well done." — Hannah, PCC 2010 Graduate
Since the days of ancient Greece, speech has been a part of the traditional academic curriculum. Speech training enhances any area of study by developing responsible oral communication skills and increasing one’s overall possibility of success. Therefore, all students take at least one semester of speech.
Courses in interpretation, public speaking, and dramatic productions are offered. Students have numerous opportunities for platform experience in Vespers programs, Experimental Theater productions, and major stage productions. The interpretive speech concentration provides training in development of logical thought and decision-making processes, research skills, documentation of support for assertions and positions, organizational skills, leadership techniques, various forms of verbal presentations, and critical listening.
Speech Repertoire: Students with a concentration, minor or teaching field in speech are required to enroll in SP 999 Speech Repertoire each semester after passing the sophomore platform.
Platform Evaluation and Recital: Sophomores must pass a Sophomore Speech Platform to continue in this major. Seniors must present a speech recital. Students must apply for recital procedures with the Coordinator of Productions by appointed deadline.
Production Participation: Students must perform at least one role in a college play. A speaking role in a dramatic production play will satisfy this requirement.
Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all speech courses. A minor must be completed.
Academic Program Fee: $80 per semester or $20 per payment.
Minor: Speech (recital not required). Students must pass a Sophomore Speech Platform and enroll in Speech Repertoire.
Missions Broad Field: Speech (platform evaluation and recital not required)
Speech Education: Major; second teaching field
Recommended Course Sequence
Freshman Course Sequence
Sophomore Course Sequence
Junior Course Sequence
Senior Course Sequence
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