Department of Speech and Theatre

Course Offerings

Speech

SPH 1001      Fundamentals of Speech- 3 Credit Hours
                        A course in the fundamentals of speech presentation in audience situations with emphasis upon the development of effective research, organization, delivery and listening.

SPH 1002        Discussion & Debate- 3 Credit Hours
                         The course considers the study of speech in relation to contemporary life in the areas of public address, discussion and debate.

SPH 1204        Oral Communication Skills for Business, Industry & Technology-3 Credit Hours
                          This course focuses on the recognition and practical application
                     of speaking, listening and observing skills for the world of work.
                     Designed for students in business, technical and vocational programs,
                     the course stresses team building, critical thinking and problem
                     solving.

 

Theatre

THE 1005         Theatre Play Production- 3 Credit Hours
                          The study and production of a major play, revue and/or reader's
                     theatre.  All areas of production related to acting, technical work,
                     business and public relations will be dealt with as areas of specific
                     assignments.

THE 1006         Acting- 3 Credit Hours
                     A first year course in basic skills in the art of acting in interpretation
                     of roles.

THE 2001         Oral Interpretation- 3 Credit Hours
                     Intensive study of literary selections involving critical reading and
                     interpretation of oral readings to audiences.

THE 2002         Introduction to Theatre- 3 Credit Hours
                     A study of the origins and the development of theatre arts from
                     primitive man to contemporary theatre movements.  Representative
                     examples of theatre and/or performances.  The application of critical
                     elements to a production will be used as a basis for the course.  The
                     course deals primarily with western world theatre with a brief
                     presentation of theatre from the Middle and Far East.

THE 2005         Theatre Play Production- 3 Credit Hours
                     A continuation of THE 1005. 


Faculty Email

Cory_Tomasson@ivcc.edu

David_Kuester@ivcc.edu

Norm_Engrom@ivcc.edu