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THDA 220, Voice and Speech: An introduction to the fundamentals of the human voice. Using techniques of Lessac, Linklater, and Rodenburg, students learn elements of elocution: communication awareness, breath support, healthy voice production, projection, posture, speech articulation, Standard American English pronunciation, and vocal delivery. Essential performers and useful for anyone choosing a career such as law, teaching, politics, leadership, that use public speaking. This is a dynamic and highly experiential performance-based lab course. The semester culminates with a public solo performance of oratory and poetry. No previous acting experience required.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequency: Every semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Easy, Open, Forward Placed, Energetically Flowing Vocal Production and Projection without strain <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Clearly articulated Standard American English <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Confident, Expressive Delivery in Performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Methodology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Student will achieve the course objectives through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Class Participation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Regular Practice & Rehearsal outside of class <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Weekly Practice & Progress Journals <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. 2 Written Tests <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Recordings of Acquired Spoken Skills <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Final, Solo Performance of 3 minutes of Public Oratory & Poetry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Evaluation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Attendance and Class Participation:<\/strong> 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Written Assignments and Tests:<\/strong>\u00a025%\n
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        • written assignments include weekly journals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Performance and Demonstrated Cumulative Skills Improvement:<\/strong> 65%<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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