Whitman Speech, Rhetoric and Public Address, and Rhetoric and Film Studies Department
Whitman
Speech, Rhetoric and Public Address, and Rhetoric and Film Studies Department
Overview
of Key Changes in the Rhetoric Department
Speech
1983-1984 through 1987-1988
Speech
1988-1989 through 1991-1992
Rhetoric
and Public Address 1997-1998
Rhetoric
and Public Address 1998-1999
Rhetoric
and Public Address 1999-2000
2002-03
Rhetoric and Film Studies
2003-04
Rhetoric and Film Studies
2004-2005
Rhetoric and Film Studies
2005-2006
Rhetoric and Film Studies
2006-07
Rhetoric and Film Studies
2007-2008
Rhetoric and Film Studies
2008-2009
Rhetoric and Film Studies
Overview of Key Changes in the Rhetoric Department
Interesting Facts:
Speech department begins in 1947 having
operated in the English department prior to that. Speech/argument/rhetoric has
been a part of the
Whitman had a Speech Major until 1968. A minor was
restored in 1997. Karen Skantze received an independently designed Political
Rhetoric major in 1998. Nicholas Thomas received an independently designed
Rhetoric major in 2002. A major was reestablished beginning with the 2002-2003
year for the newly named Rhetoric and Film Studies department.
1947 – 53, Lloyd Newcomer
Lloyd Newcomer begins in 1946 and the year after, the new Speech
department appears, separate from the English department.
Newcome leaves in 1951 with Harold Sims and John Shepard taking charge
until 1954 when Dean McSloy began.
1954 – 70, Dean McSloy
Dean McSloy with X, Arlene Dummond, x, x, William Veatch
Speech major. The department offers a comprehensive approach including
speaking, debating, discussion, radio, public address, persuasion and argument,
oral interpretation, and speech correction.
Speech Correction is dropped in 1960.
Oral Interpretation is dropped in 1962.
The Speech Major is dropped in 1968.
Dean McSloy leaves in 1968, William Veatch takes over until 1970.
1970 – 72, Larry Arlington
Larry David Arlington (instructor) with Remy Wilcox (forensics)
Major alterations in the program occurred. The fundamentals course is
redescribed. Radio is dropped. Forensics appears to take less importance. The
fundamentals course is redone as a (classical) rhetorical theory course. The
description of the department changes in 1970 and 1971 significantly.
1972 – 80, Remy and Joann
Joann Rasmussen (instructor) with Remy Wilcox (Forensics)
The fundamentals course is returned as a public speaking course.
Argumentation, discussion, public address, persuasion are all dumped. Instead,
a course in voice and articulation is added, somewhat akin to oral
interpretation but more linguistic in nature. Forensics becomes a yearly course
again.
In 1977, the department becomes “extra-departmental,” a teaching
department. This description was essentially dropped in the 1980 catalog but
remnants of it existed up until the 2000-2001 catalogue when Jim Hanson and Bob
Withycombe submitted a proposal that ended the teaching areas, created
interdisciplinary studies as an area, and placed the Rhetoric Department into
the Humanities Division (II).
1980 – 92, Bob arrives
Bob drops the articulation and diction course and returns to argument
and persuasion and a western rhetorical theory course.
1992 – 2001, Jim and Bob
Jim’s addition to the instructors allows multiple new courses.
Rhetorical Criticism, Argument in the Law and Society, Free Speech, Black
Protest Rhetoric, Advanced Public Address, Kenneth Burke, Contemporary
Rhetorical Theory, Classical Rhetorical Theory, Rhetoric in Race, Class, and
Gender courses are added.
Department name changed to Rhetoric and Public Address in 1997.
Marilee Mifsud is visiting Johnstone Professor in Rhetoric for
1997-1998 and teaches a variety of classical rhetoric courses.
Minor added in 1997; its requirements were adjusted in 1998.
2001-Present, Rhetoric and Film Studies
Robert Sickles is added in fall 2001. Department is renamed Rhetoric
and Film Studies in Spring 2001.
A major is established in the Fall of 2002. It is revised and
unanimously approved by the faculty for 2003.
Bob, Robert, and Jim continue to be the 3 Department Professors.
Andrew Douglas served as Visiting Professor in the Fall of 2004
(replacing Robert Sickels).
Amy Corey served as Johnstone Visiting Professor 2007-2008 (she moved
to Visual Culture studies in the 2008-2009 year).
1882-1895
Rhetoric, Elocution, Greek Oration and Declamation classes required
1882-1897
1882-1888
Miss Abbie E.Cushman, A.M., 1883 - 1888 , Lady Principal and Professor
of English Language, Elocution, and History; in 1886, becomes Professor English
Language and History
Corabel Tarr, Ph. B., 1886-1888, Instructor in Elocution and Latin;
taught different courses after that for a year.
1888-1895
William D. Lyman 1888 - 1890; 1891-1895, began as Professor of English
language and History; then became Professor of Political Science and English in
1891 (continued on as Pol. Sci. and History until ?)
Mrs. M. C. Gunn, 1890-1891, Professor of English language and History
Miss Fannie C. Norris, A.M., 1890-1891, Instructor in latin, German,
and Elocution
1895-1903
Otto A. Hauerbach, A.B., 1895 - 1901, 1901-1903 , Professor of Oratory
and Elocution; in 1901, he becomes Professor of English Language and
Literature; is on leave of absence in 1903 and does not return
1903-1904
William D. Lyman teaches some courses in English, 1903-1904,
1904-1909
well, its really not very clear
Archer W. Hendrick, A.M., LL.B., 1903- 1909 when he becomes Dean,
Acting Professor of English Language and Literature and Principal of Academy’
becomes Professor of English, and Principal of Whitman Academy in 1904; called
the Pearsons Academy 1906; just Professor of English in 1908; becomes Dean of
the College in 1909
1909-1912
Norman Frank Coleman, A.B., 1906- Professor of Rhetoric; becomes
Professor of English in 1909
President Penrose and E. B. Merrell taught Public Speaking, a separate
department!, 1905-1906
Lucille Foster Fargo, B.L., 1904-1905, Assistant in English
Ruby Maud Jolliffe, A.B., 1905- Instructor in English and German; just
English as of 1906
Julia Lucile James, 1906-1907, Assistant in English
Annie Jenkins Rue, 1906-1907, Assistant in English
Louise R. Loomis, A.B., 1898-1901, Instructor in Latin and English
William Worthington, A.B. 1900-1901, Instructor in Greek and English
1902, ASWC starts; it controls debate and oratory/recognizes it
Edith B. Merrell, A.B., 1901-1907 Instructor in Greek and Latin;
becomes Greek and Oratory in 1905; returned in 1912
Eliza P. Cobb, A.B., 1903- 1905, Dean of Women and Assistant Professor
of English
Ralph Waldo Morris, A.B., 1909-1911 Assistant Professor of English
Harold Guy Merriam, A.B., 1909-1911 Instructor in English
Hughena Monteith Thomson, 1909-1911, Instructor in Public Speaking,
and Director of Physical Training for Women
Aubrey Ward Goodenough, A.M., 1911-1912 Assistant Professor of English
Mable Electa Bulan, Ph.D., 1911-1912, Instructor in English
May Frazier, A.M., 1911-1913, Instructor in English
Ariel Margaret McNaughton, A.M., 1911- 1915, Instructor in English
1911-1913
Ralph Phillip Boas, A.M. 1911-1916, Assistant Professor of English, in
1913 becomes Associate Professor in 1911. He went on leave in 1916-1918 and
never returned. He coached debate at least for some time.
1913-1916
William Rees Davis, Mary A Denny Professor of English;
1916-1919
Milton Simpson A.M. Acting Associate Professor of English, 1916-1919.
He probably coached debate and taught speech, taking over for Boas.
Margaret Lucille Leyda, A.B. Instructor in English and Physical
Training for Women, 1916-1917.
Eliza Polhemus Cobb, A.B. Instructor in English, 1917-1918.
Dorothy Margaret Gardner A.M. 1918-1920, Instructor in English;
1920-?, Assistant Professor of English and Dean of Women.
1919-1920
Mark Bayley A.M. Assistant Professor of English, 1919-1920. Probably
coached debate; taught speech.
1920-1925
Le Forest Waterman Sawtelle, Assistant Professor English, 1920-?;
Ph.B. Probably coached debate and taught speech.
May Dening Penrose, 1920-? Instructor in English.
1920 Catalog, the “Courses in Speaking” are separated from English.
Edith Blackman Merrell Davis, A.B. (Mrs.) Assistant Professor English,
Raymond Lloyd Lapham, Instructor in English, 1926-?, A.M.,
1929-1931
Mark Harris, Assistant Professor of Public Speaking and Debate,
1929-1931.
1931-1934
Roy Clyde McCall, A.M. Assistant Professor of English, 1931-1934 A.B.
University of Redlands, 1930; A.M., University of Southern California, 1933.
Took a leave of absence in 1934-35; returned; he leaves in 1936. I believe the
debate and speech oriented courses may have not been taught during his absence
or Ackley taught them. Probably coached debate and took over for Harris who may
actually have stopped teaching in 1931.
Marvin Waldo Cragun, Instructor in English, 1930-1933; Assistant
Professor, 1933-? A.B. and
William Russell Blankenship; Associate Professor of English,
1923-1932; Associate Professor; became a Professor in 1932, went on leave and
did not return.
1934-1945
John William Ackley, A.M. Assistant Professor of English, A.B.,
University of Redlands; A.M., University of Southern California, started in
1934 as acting assistant; 1935-1936 he is an instructor; given assistant professor
position in 1936; he teaches an literature, discussion and the English intro
course during his first two years; becomes an associate professor in 1944; is
taken out of job in 1945 (Ray Keesey replaces him) goes on leave of absence for
the 1946-47 year and then leaves the college permanently.
1945-1946
Ray Keesey, A.M. Assistant Professor of English; A.B., A.M., Ohio
University; Ohio State University; joins the school in 1945; becomes assistant
professor in 1946; unclear when he leaves because in 1946 Newcomer arrives
Speech 1946-1951
Lloyd Robert Newcomer, A.M. Assistant Professor of English; Northern
Illinois State Teachers College; Iowa University; A.B. University of Wyoming;
A.M., University of Southern California. Joins the faculty in 1946. He resigned
May, 1951.
William Owen Pugh, A.M., Instructor in English, A.B.,
Frederick James Hunter, A.M. Assistant Professor of English; Los
Angeles City College; A.B. University of California; A.M., University of North
Carolina; joins the faculty in 1946; teaches drama and basically replaces EBM
Davis; probably ended his time at Whitman in 1950 when Dorothy Crutchfield
joined.
Alvin Cline, A.M, (1949;
1950) Assistant Professor of Education
and Psychology
A.B.,
University. May have ended in 1950.
Speech 1952-1954
John Ralph Shepherd, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Speech; San Jose
State College; A.B., A.M., Stanford University; Ph.D., University of Southern
California. Joined the school in 1952; left in 1954.
Dorothy
Marie Crutchfield, M.F.A. Instructor in Speech and Dramatic Art;
Note: in 1921, Whitman became a member of DSR. We switched to Pi Kappa
Delta in 1954 when Dean McSloy began coaching.
Speech 1954-1956
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Whitman College offers a major study in speech in a sequence of courses which
is designed to give the student an understanding of basic principles and skills
which are fundamental and preparatory to careers in such fields as radio,
television, teaching, and other areas of verbal and visual communication. These
courses are planned to correlate with the academic work the student may be
doing in other courses within the College. Special emphasis is put upon the
relationship between speech and English, dramatic art, and the social sciences.
In extracurricular activity, there is opportunity for students who may be
interested in speech but who are not enrolled in speech classes.
A radio production unit functions on the campus as a service group,
and also assists in radio programs produced both on and off the campus.
Programs produced by the group are broadcast over local stations, and over
stations in other cities.
The College pursues an active program in intercollegiate forensics,
and is represented at tournaments by junior and senior varsity squads.
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, debate, speech correction,
and history of public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 55, 56;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
SPEECH
(See
Division 11 Major Studies, page
41.)
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Faber Bennett
DeChaine (1953-1955)
Note: John Ackley, Intramural Debate Men’s Prize;
Austin Rice was the Women’s Prize; Delta Gamma Prize in Forensics was given
out; it was for $60.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. Designed to lay a foundation in the fundamental speech skills common
to radio, theatre, public speaking, and interpretation; skills which enter into
all speaking and reading; the proper use of the voice, body movement, selection
and organization of materials, speaker-listener relationships. Required of all
major students. Prereq- uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of
instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel discussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems
are studied through discussion techniques. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Debate, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse and
reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions. Frequent
speaking before the class is used to illustrate application o fthe principles
studied to discussion of problems in the field of reading. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing.
SPEECH 43. Intercollegiate
Debate, 1 hour, one semester
A seminar course designed especially for varsity
debaters with standing above freshman rank. Maximum credit allowed, three
hours.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television in the United States and foreign
countries.
SPEECH 72. Radio
Production and Direction, 3 hours, one semester The writing, production,
and direction of various types of radio
programs. The first half of the course deals with
variety, music, news, audience participation, and special events shows. The
second half is concerned with drama. Prerequisite: Course 53 or consent of
instructor.
SPEECH 78. Oral
Interpretation, 3 hours, one semester
Basic theories of interpretation. Practice in
reading aloud various literary forms, with stress on communication of thought
and emo- tion. Prerequisite: Course 11.
SPEECH 80. Voice
Science and Phonetics, 3 hours, one semester A study of the human anatomy
which is related to the production and reception of sound. Practical
application of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Course 11 and
junior standing.
SPEECH 81. Introduction
to Speech Correction, 3 hours, one semester
A course to acquaint students having no special
training in speech correction with the more common disorders of voice and
articulation, and with what they should and should not attempt in assisting
speech defectives. Designed primarily for the prospective teacher.
Prerequisite: Course 80 and Psychology 53.
SPEECH 82. Problems
in Speech Correction, 2 or 3 hours, one semester
A course in clinical methods using case histories,
audio and visual aids, and various corrective procedures in working with speech
de. fectives. Prerequisite: Course 81.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the preparation of a required report or thesis.
Required of and limited to senior honors candidates in speech.
Speech
1956-1958
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS Whitman College offers a major study
in speech in a sequence of courses which is designed to give the student an
understanding of basic principles and skills which are fundamental and
preparatory to careers in such fields as radio, television, teaching, and other
areas of verbal and visual communication. These courses are planned to
correlate with the academic work the student may be doing in other courses
within the College. Special emphasis is put upon the relationship between
speech and English, dramatic art, and the social sciences. In extracurricular
activity, there is opportunity for students who may be interested in speech but
who are not enrolled in speech classes.
A radio production unit functions on the campus as a service group,
and also assists in radio programs produced both on and off the campus.
Programs produced by the group are broadcast over local stations, and over
stations in other cities.
The College pursues an active program in intercollegiate forensics,
and is represented at tournaments by junior and senior varsity squads.
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, debate, speech
correction, and history of public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 47, 48;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Arlene Faye
DuMond, MFA (1955-); Arlene becomes an assistant professor in 1957
CHANGES: Speech 11 and 12 changed skipping
connection to radio and theater. Speech 42 changed from Argumentation and
Debate to Argumentation and Persuasion. Speech 43 changed to 43 and 44 with
different description and not limited to non-frosh. New Speech 51, Business and
Professional Speaking.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the
evaluation of these by group discussion. Required of all major students.
Prereq- uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel clis@ussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems
are studied through discussion techniques. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions.
Motivating human con- duct. Frequent class speaking. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. Investigation.
Evidence and argu- ments. Briefing and outlining. Refutation and rebuttal. The
advo- cate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, to inform, and to persuade.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Radio play
pro- duction.
SPEECH 72. Radio
Production and Direction, 3 hours, one semester The writing, production,
and direction of various types of radio
programs. Variety, music, news, audience
participation, special events shows, and drama. Prerequisite: Course 53 or
consent of instructor.
SPEECH 78. Oral
Interpretation, 3 hours, one semester
Basic theories of interpretation. Practice in
reading aloud various literary forms, with stress on communication of thought
and emo- tion. Prerequisite: Course 11.
SPEECH 80. Voice
Science and Phonetics, 3 hours, one semester A study of the human anatomy
which is related to the production and reception of sound. Practical
application of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Course 11 and
junior standing.
SPEECH 81. Introduction
to Speech Correction, 3 hours, one semester
A course to acquaint students having no special
training in speech correction with the more common disorders of voice and
articulation, and with what they should and should not attempt in assisting
speech defectives. Designed primarily for the prospective teacher.
Prerequisite: Course 80 and Psychology 53.
SPEECH 82. Problems
in Speech Correction, 2 or 3 hours, one semester
A course in clinical methods using case histories,
audio and visual aids, and various corrective procedures in working with speech
de. fectives. Prerequisite: Course 81.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the prep-
aration of a required report or thesis. Required of and limited to
senior honors candidates in speech.
Speech 1958-1960
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS Whitman College offers a major study
in speech in a sequence of courses which is designed to give the student an
understanding of basic principles and skills which are fundamental and
preparatory to careers in such fields as radio, television, teaching, and other
areas of verbal and visual communication. These courses are planned to correlate
with the academic work the student may be doing in other courses within the
College. Special emphasis is put upon the relationship between speech and
English, dramatic art, and the social sciences. In extracurricular activity,
there is opportunity for students who may be interested in speech but who are
not enrolled in speech classes.
A radio production unit functions on the campus as a service group,
and also assists in radio programs produced both on and off the campus.
Programs produced by the group are broadcast over local stations.
The College pursues an active program in intercollegiate forensics,
and is represented at tournaments by junior and senior varsity squads.
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, televeision, general public speaking, discussion, debate, speech
correction, and history of public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 47, 48;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Arlene Faye
DuMond, MFA (1955-)
Note: No more Intramural prizes; intramural debate
probably stopped during these years.
Chester Maxey Award in Intercollegiate Forensics is given annually toa student
who has shown distingiuished achievement in intercollegiate forensics.
CHANGES: None.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the
evaluation of these by group discussion. Required of all major students. Prereq-
uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel clis@ussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems are
studied through discussion techniques. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions.
Motivating human con- duct. Frequent class speaking. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. Investigation.
Evidence and argu- ments. Briefing and outlining. Refutation and rebuttal. The
advo- cate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, to inform, and to persuade.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Radio play
pro- duction.
SPEECH 72. Radio
Production and Direction, 3 hours, one semester The writing, production,
and direction of various types of radio
programs. Variety, music, news, audience
participation, special events shows, and drama. Prerequisite: Course 53 or
consent of instructor.
SPEECH 78. Oral
Interpretation, 3 hours, one semester
Basic theories of interpretation. Practice in
reading aloud various literary forms, with stress on communication of thought
and emo- tion. Prerequisite: Course 11.
SPEECH 80. Voice
Science and Phonetics, 3 hours, one semester A study of the human anatomy
which is related to the production and reception of sound. Practical
application of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Course 11 and
junior standing.
SPEECH 81. Introduction
to Speech Correction, 3 hours, one semester
A course to acquaint students having no special
training in speech correction with the more common disorders of voice and
articulation, and with what they should and should not attempt in assisting
speech defectives. Designed primarily for the prospective teacher.
Prerequisite: Course 80 and Psychology 53.
SPEECH 82. Problems
in Speech Correction, 2 or 3 hours, one semester
A course in clinical methods using case histories,
audio and visual aids, and various corrective procedures in working with speech
de. fectives. Prerequisite: Course 81.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the prep-
aration of a required report or thesis. Required of and limited to
senior honors candidates in speech.
Speech 1960-1962
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Whitman College offers a major study in speech in a sequence of
courses which is designed to give the student an understanding of basic
principles and skills which are fundamental and preparatory to careers in such
fields as radio, television, teaching, and other areas of verbal and visual
communication. These courses are planned to correlate with the academic work
the student may be doing in other courses within the College. Special emphasis
is put upon the relationship between speech and English, dramatic art, and the
social sciences. In extracurricular activity, there is opportunity for students
who may be interested in speech but who are not enrolled in speech classes.
A radio production unit functions on the campus as a service group,
and also assists in radio programs produced both on and off the campus.
Programs produced by the group are broadcast over local stations.
The College pursues an active program in intercollegiate forensics,
and is represented at tournaments by junior and senior varsity squads.
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, debate, and history of
public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 47, 48;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Arlene Faye
DuMond, MFA (1955-)
Note: No more Intramural prizes; intramural debate
probably stopped during these years.
Chester Maxey Award in Intercollegiate Forensics is given annually toa student
who has shown distingiuished achievement in intercollegiate forensics.
CHANGES: Sophomore prerequisites were dropped.
Speech 78, advanced radio dropped. Oral interpretation, voice and diction,
speech correction were all dropped.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the
evaluation of these by group discussion. Required of all major students.
Prereq- uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel discussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems
are studied through discussion techniques.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions.
Motivating human con- duct. Frequent class speaking.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. Investigation.
Evidence and argu- ments. Briefing and outlining. Refutation and rebuttal. The
advo- cate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, to inform, and to persuade.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Various
types of radio programs.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the prep-
aration of a required report or thesis. Required of and limited to
senior honors candidates in speech.
Speech 1962-1964
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Whitman College offers a major study in speech in a sequence of
courses which is designed to give the student an understanding of basic
principles and skills which are fundamental and preparatory to careers in such
fields as radio, television, teaching, and other areas of verbal and visual
communication. These courses are planned to correlate with the academic work
the student may be doing in other courses within the College. Special emphasis
is put upon the relationship between speech and English, dramatic art, and the
social sciences. In extracurricular activity, there is opportunity for students
who may be interested in speech but who are not enrolled in speech classes.
A radio production unit functions on the campus as a service group,
and also assists in radio programs produced both on and off the campus.
Programs produced by the group are broadcast over local stations.
The College pursues an active program in intercollegiate forensics,
and is represented at tournaments by junior and senior varsity squads.
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, debate, and history of
public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 47, 48;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Arlene Faye
DuMond, MFA (1955-1962 or 1964)
John Raymond Freimann, MFA joined in Arlene’s
position in 1962; BS New York University, MFA,
Note: No more Intramural prizes; intramural debate
probably stopped during these years.
Chester Maxey Award in Intercollegiate Forensics is given annually to a student
who has shown distingiuished achievement in intercollegiate forensics.
CHANGES: None but a more detailed list of courses
asked of Speech majors.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the evaluation
of these by group discussion. Required of all major students. Prereq- uisite
for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group discussion,
panel discussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems are studied
through discussion techniques.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions.
Motivating human con- duct. Frequent class speaking.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. Investigation.
Evidence and argu- ments. Briefing and outlining. Refutation and rebuttal. The
advo- cate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, to inform, and to persuade.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Various
types of radio programs.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the prep-
aration of a required report or thesis. Required of and limited to
senior honors candidates in speech.
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Associate Professor MCSLOY
The student of the speech arts may anticipate an
increasing demand for his knowledge and skill both in the teaching profession
and in the broad field of communications in general. There is an increasing
demand for those with a sound liberal arts background, varied undergraduate
courses in speech, and specialization on the graduate level in public speaking,
speech and hearing therapy, radio and television, or public address. The ability
to direct forensics is a distinct asset.
Telecommunications of the commercial type, and
particularly the rapid development of educational television, provide career
opportunities. There are also many opportunities in the business and
professional areas for who have had in addition to speech concentrated study
programs which prepare persons for such fields
as business management, personnel work, sales, social work, dramatic
art, journalism, law, the ministry, and c service.
RECOMMENDED FoR THE FRESHMAN YEAR
Economics 11, 12,
Principles of Economics
Political Science 21, 22, American
Political Processes
Psychology 3 Introduction to
Psychology
Philosophy 2i, Introduction to
Philosophy
Speech 11, 12, Fundamentals of Speech
RECOMMENDED FOR THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
Dramatic Art 47, 48, Play Production or
Dramatic Art 33, 34, Intermediate Acting
English
25, 26, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Sociology
3, Introduction to Sociology
Speech 41, Theory
and Practice of Discussion
Speech 43,
Principles and Practices of Debate
RECOMMENDED FOR THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
English 79, 80, American
Literature
History 61, The
Rise of American Industrial Society
History 62, The
Psychology 54, Human
Growth and Development
Sociology 43, Social
Psychology
Religion
52, Christian Ethics
Speech 42, Argumentation
and Persuasion
Speech 43, 44, Principles
and Practice of Debate
Speech 5
1, Business and Professional Speech
Speech 53,
Radio and Television
Courses in
dramatic art
Courses in foreign languages
Speech 1964-1966
The intro description of the speech department is gone.
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, and debate. Attention
is given also to history of public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 47, 48;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Dean McSloy
becomes full professor in 1964; John Raymond Freimann, MFA joined in Arlene’s
position in 1962; BS New York University, MFA, Fordham University; Charles
David Haller, MFA (1964-?) is added as Assistant Professor of Dramatic Art and
Speech; and Actiong Director of the Whitman Theatre (1964-65);
CHANGES: Minor wording changes.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the
evaluation of these by group discussion. Required of all major students.
Prereq- uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel discussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems
are studied through discussion techniques.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current social, economic, and political questions. Motivating
human con- duct. Frequent class speaking.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. investigation,
evidence and arguments, briefing and outlining, refutation and rebuttal, the
advocate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, information, and persuasion.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Various
types of radio programs.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the prep-
aration of a required report or thesis. Required of and limited to
senior honors candidates in speech.
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Associate Professor MCSLOY
The student of the speech arts may anticipate an
increasing demand for his knowledge and skill both in the teaching profession
and in the broad field of communications in general. There is an increasing
demand for those with a sound liberal arts background, varied undergraduate
courses in speech, and specialization on the graduate level in public speaking,
speech and hearing therapy, radio and television, or public address. The
ability to direct forensics is a distinct asset.
Telecommunications of the commercial type, and particularly
the rapid development of educational television, provide career opportunities.
There are also many opportunities in the business and professional areas for
who have had in addition to speech concentrated study programs which prepare
persons for such fields as business
management, personnel work, sales, social work, dramatic art, journalism, law,
the ministry, and c service.
RECOMMENDED FoR THE FRESHMAN YEAR
Economics 11, 12,
Principles of Economics
Political Science 21, 22, American
Political Processes
Psychology 3 Introduction to
Psychology
Philosophy 2i, Introduction to
Philosophy
Speech 11, 12, Fundamentals of Speech
RECOMMENDED FOR THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
Dramatic Art 47, 48, Play Production or
Dramatic Art 33, 34, Intermediate Acting
English
25, 26, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Sociology
3, Introduction to Sociology
Speech 41, Theory
and Practice of Discussion
Speech 43,
Principles and Practices of Debate
RECOMMENDED FOR THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
English 79, 80, American
Literature
History 61, The
Rise of American Industrial Society
History 62, The
Psychology 54, Human
Growth and Development
Sociology 43, Social
Psychology
Religion
52, Christian Ethics
Speech 42, Argumentation
and Persuasion
Speech 43, 44, Principles
and Practice of Debate
Speech 5
1, Business and Professional Speech
Speech 53,
Radio and Television
Courses in
dramatic art
Courses in foreign languages
Speech 1966-1968
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, and debate. Attention
is given also to history of public address.
The major required:
Thirteen hours selected from courses in speech; Dramatic Art 47, 48;
twelve hours selected from English 25, 26, 35, 36, 39, 40, 75, 76, 79, 80;
three hours selected from History 27, 28, 57, 58, 61, 62, 64. Of the total of
thirty-six hours, eighteen must be in courses numbered above 50. Advised: As
much additional work in dramatic art as time permits.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); John
Raymond Freimann, MFA (1962-1967); Charles David Haller, MFA (1964-?) William
Veatch is added in 1967 but doesn’t actually begin his appointment until 1968.
Chester Maxey award in Forensics is gone; it now
goes to the best politics student.
CHANGES: None.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the
evaluation of these by group discussion. Required of all major students.
Prereq- uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel discussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems
are studied through discussion techniques.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions.
Motivating human con- duct. Frequent class speaking.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. investigation,
evidence and arguments, briefing and outlining, refutation and rebuttal, the
advocate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, information, and persuasion.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Various
types of radio programs.
SPEECH 85, 86. Senior
Honors Course, 3 hours, each semester Designed to further independent
investigation leading to the prep-
aration of a required report or thesis. Required of and limited to
senior honors candidates in speech.
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Associate Professor MCSLOY
The student of the speech arts may anticipate an
increasing demand for his knowledge and skill both in the teaching profession
and in the broad field of communications in general. There is an increasing
demand for those with a sound liberal arts background, varied undergraduate
courses in speech, and specialization on the graduate level in public speaking,
speech and hearing therapy, radio and television, or public address. The
ability to direct forensics is a distinct asset.
Telecommunications of the commercial type, and
particularly the rapid development of educational television, provide career
opportunities. There are also many opportunities in the business and
professional areas for who have had in addition to speech concentrated study
programs which prepare persons for such fields
as business management, personnel work, sales, social work, dramatic
art, journalism, law, the ministry, and c service.
RECOMMENDED FoR THE FRESHMAN YEAR
Economics 11, 12,
Principles of Economics
Political Science 21, 22, American
Political Processes
Psychology 3 Introduction to
Psychology
Philosophy 2i, Introduction to
Philosophy
Speech 11, 12, Fundamentals of Speech
RECOMMENDED FOR THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
Dramatic Art 47, 48, Play Production or
Dramatic Art 33, 34, Intermediate Acting
English
25, 26, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Sociology
3, Introduction to Sociology
Speech 41, Theory
and Practice of Discussion
Speech 43,
Principles and Practices of Debate
RECOMMENDED FOR THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
English 79, 80, American
Literature
History 61, The
Rise of American Industrial Society
History 62, The
Psychology 54, Human
Growth and Development
Sociology 43, Social
Psychology
Religion
52, Christian Ethics
Speech 42, Argumentation
and Persuasion
Speech 43, 44, Principles
and Practice of Debate
Speech 5
1, Business and Professional Speech
Speech 53,
Radio and Television
Courses in
dramatic art
Courses in foreign languages
Speech 1968-1970
Speech courses are designed to develop proficiency in oral and written
communications and to acquaint the student with the following areas of speech:
radio, television, general public speaking, discussion, and debate. Attention
is given also to history of public address.
The major in the department ended in 1968.
Associate Professor MCSLOY (1954-1969); Dean McSloy
becomes a visiting professor; John Raymond Freimann is no longer connected to
the speech department as of 1967. William Horace Veatch joins the faculty in
1968. Charles David Haller is no longer at Whitman at this point.
CHANGES: Honors course is replaced by a foreign
study course.
SPEECH 11, 12.
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours, each semester Adjustment to the speech
situation. The basic principles of speech and proficiency in their use. Voice,
bodily movement, selection and organization of materials, speaker-listener
relationships. The preparation and delivery of speech for the class, and the
evaluation of these by group discussion. Required of all major students. Prereq-
uisite for Course 12: Course 11 or consent of instructor.
SPEECH 41. Theory
and Practice of Discussion, 3 hours, one semester
The theory and the practice of informal group
discussion, panel discussion, the symposium, and the forum. Current problems are
studied through discussion techniques.
SPEECH 42. Argumentation
and Persuasion, 3 hours, one semester Principles of argumentative discourse
and reacting in current
social, economic, and political questions.
Motivating human con- duct. Frequent class speaking.
SPEECH 43, 44. Principles
and Practice of Debate, 2 hours, each semester
The analysis of propositions. investigation,
evidence and arguments, briefing and outlining, refutation and rebuttal, the
advocate as speaker. Participation in class debates.
SPEECH 51. Business
and Professional Speech, 3 hours, one semester A study of business and
professional speech situations. Interviews,
conversations, conferences. Reading )vritten
reports. Speeches of good will, information, and persuasion.
SPEECH 53. Introduction
to Radio and Television, 3 hours, one semester
An historical examination and evaluation of the
development and nature of radio and television. Radio engineering. Various
types of radio programs.
SPEECH 71, 72. Foreign Study Project, 5 credits each semester.
Research project undertaken abroad in cooperation with the Experiment
in International Living. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
SPEECH, RADIO, AND RELATED FIELDS
Associate Professor MCSLOY
The student of the speech arts may anticipate an
increasing demand for his knowledge and skill both in the teaching profession
and in the broad field of communications in general. There is an increasing
demand for those with a sound liberal arts background, varied undergraduate
courses in speech, and specialization on the graduate level in public speaking,
speech and hearing therapy, radio and television, or public address. The
ability to direct forensics is a distinct asset.
Telecommunications of the commercial type, and
particularly the rapid development of educational television, provide career
opportunities. There are also many opportunities in the business and
professional areas for who have had in addition to speech concentrated study
programs which prepare persons for such fields
as business management, personnel work, sales, social work, dramatic
art, journalism, law, the ministry, and c service.
RECOMMENDED FoR THE FRESHMAN YEAR
Economics 11, 12,
Principles of Economics
Political Science 21, 22, American
Political Processes
Psychology 3 Introduction to
Psychology
Philosophy 2i, Introduction to
Philosophy
Speech 11, 12, Fundamentals of Speech
RECOMMENDED FOR THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
Dramatic Art 47, 48, Play Production or
Dramatic Art 33, 34, Intermediate Acting
English
25, 26, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Sociology
3, Introduction to Sociology
Speech 41, Theory
and Practice of Discussion
Speech 43,
Principles and Practices of Debate
RECOMMENDED FOR THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
English 79, 80, American
Literature
History 61, The
Rise of American Industrial Society
History 62, The
Psychology 54, Human
Growth and Development
Sociology 43, Social
Psychology
Religion
52, Christian Ethics
Speech 42, Argumentation
and Persuasion
Speech 43, 44, Principles
and Practice of Debate
Speech 5
1, Business and Professional Speech
Speech 53,
Radio and Television
Courses in
dramatic art
Courses in foreign languages
Speech 1970-71
Pi Kappa Delta Intramural Debate award is given to top team in
intramural debates.
The Dean McSloy Award in Intercollegiate Forensics are given annually
to a man and a woman student who have shown distinguished achievement in
intercollegiate forensics.
Larry David Arlington (1970-1972); Remy Wilcox continues as an
assistant to the forensics program.
CHANGES: Substantial changes occur. The description
of the department is changed; the fundamentals 12 course is given more advanced
material. Forensics is divided up by semester and into independent study.
Credit restrictions were placed on the courses with a maximum of 8 credits of
Speech courses except for 11 and 12 and 71, 72.
Speech courses are designed to focus on controlled
communication. Attention is given to systems, settings and strategies and to
the encouragement of sound judgment in communications practice. The student is
urged to become a responsible listsner and communicator.
11, FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
5 sections of the course are taught
An introduction to communication systems, settings and strategies.
Among the emphases: the responsibilities of listeners and speakers , verbal and non-verbal communication,
problems of meaning and language, audience analysis, rhetorical criticism,
speech prepar- ation and delivery. Lectures, discussions and class speaking. Offered both semesters.
12 FUNDAMENTALS
OF SPEECH
x, 3
staff
Memorial 310 9 M T Th
Intensive practice in audience analysis, rhetorical criticism ' speech preparation and delivery. Attention is
given also to the history of public address* Lectures, discussions and
frequent class speaking. Prerequisite:
Speech 11 or consent of instructor. Second
semester only.
41 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF, DISCUSSION
2, x
Mr. Arlington
Memorial 308 7 pm M
An emphasis on the theory and practice of persuasion in group discussion, panel
discussion, the symposium and the forum. Current
social and political questions are studied through discussion techniques.
Frequent class participation. First
semester only.
42 ARGUMENTATION AND PERSUASION
X, 2
Mr. Arlington
Memorial 308 7 pm M
An emphasis on the theories and practices of argumentation and persuasion.
Current
social and political questions are studied as well
as audience motivation and response. Frequent class speaking. Second semester only.
43 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF DEBATE 2, x; not offered, 1970-71
Continuation of Speech 41, 42. Intercollegiate
debate. First semester only; not offered,
1970-71.
44 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF DE13ATIE x, 2; not offered, 1970-71
Continuation of Speech 43. Intercollegiate debate. Second semester only; not offered, 1970-71.
33, 56
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1.2, 1-2
Mr. Arlington
arranged Directed reading and preparation and presentation in
extemporaneous speaking,. oratory, interpretation or other forensic events. Prerequisite: six credits of speech and
consent Of instructor. The number of students accepted for the course will
depend on the availability of the staff.
71, 72
Foreign STUDY PROJECT
5, 5
Research project undertaken abroad in cooperation
with the Experiment in Interna- tional Living. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Speech 1971-1972
Note: Classes were happening in Memorial
Mr. Arlington, Chairman
CHANGES: Almost all of the course
descriptions were changed. Fundamentals was radically altered and became more
of a rhetorical theory course. The department description was changed and has
been, with modifications, in use through today.
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions, page 51).
11
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
3, 3
Mr. Arlington, Section A Memorial 310 11 M T Th
Mr. Arlington Section, B Memorial 310 1-2:30 T Th
A study of the classical writer’s major
contributions to the art of rhetoric
to provide a construct against which to judge contemporary theories and
practices. In company with text and Aristotle's Rhetoric are selected readings in Plato, Cicero, Quintilian, et al. Offered both semesters.
12
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
x, Mr. Arlington Memorial 310 9 M T 71
A study of the natures of proof and language,
audience analysis, and message
preparation. In company with texts are selected readings. Both a "personal
interest study" and public speaking advance opportunity for research and
the sharing of it. Prerequisite; Speech 11
or consent of instructor. Second semester
only.
41
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DISCUSSION
2, x; not offe,nd, 1971-72, An emphasis on the theory and practice of
persuasion in group discussion
dis-panel discussion, the symposium and the forum. Current social and
political questions are studied through discussion techniques. Frequent class
participation. First semester only. Not
ofiered, 1971-72 (alternate, with Speech 43).
42
ARGUMENTATION AND PERSUASION 2; not offered, 1971-72
An emphasis on the theories and practices of
argumentation and persuasion. Current social and political questions are
studied as well as audience motivation and response. Frequent class speaking. Second semester only. Not offered, 1971-72 (altemates
with Speech 44).
43, 44
DEBATE/FORUM
Mr. Arlington
A workshop advancing the process of using ideas as
proofs for influencing the beliefs of listeners or readers. designed for the
student--regardless of experience--who expects and invites rigorous examination
and judgment of his ideas by his fellows and the public audience.
Debaters/speakers are provided opportunity to address intercollegiate and
public audiences. Offered in alternate years with Speech 41, 42.
55, 56 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Mr. Arlington
Individual study chosen by the student.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Speech 1972-1973
Note: Classes moved to Olin
Mr. Arlington, Chairman
CHANGES: No course changes though it
is possible that the fundamental course was returned to the public speaking
course it had been when Joann Rasmussen was added to the faculty and
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions, page 51).
11
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
3, 3
Mr. Arlington, Section A Memorial 310 11 M T Th
Mr. Arlington Section, B Memorial 310 1-2:30 T Th
A study of the classical writer’s major
contributions to the art of rhetoric
to provide a construct against which to judge contemporary theories and
practices. In company with text and Aristotle's Rhetoric are selected readings in Plato, Cicero, Quintilian, et al. Offered both semesters.
12
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
x,
Mr. Arlington Memorial 310 9 M T 71
A study of the natures of proof and language,
audience analysis, and message
preparation. In company with texts are selected readings. Both a "personal
interest study" and public speaking advance opportunity for research and
the sharing of it. Prerequisite; Speech 11
or consent of instructor. Second semester
only.
41
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DISCUSSION
2, x; not offe,nd, 1971-72, An emphasis on the theory and practice of
persuasion in group discussion
dis-panel discussion, the symposium and the forum. Current social and
political questions are studied through discussion techniques. Frequent class
participation. First semester only. Not
ofiered, 1971-72 (alternate, with Speech 43).
42
ARGUMENTATION AND PERSUASION 2; not offered, 1971-72
An emphasis on the theories and practices of
argumentation and persuasion. Current social and political questions are
studied as well as audience motivation and response. Frequent class speaking. Second semester only. Not offered, 1971-72 (altemates
with Speech 44).
43, 44
DEBATE/FORUM
Mr. Arlington
A workshop advancing the process of using ideas as
proofs for influencing the beliefs of listeners or readers. designed for the
student--regardless of experience--who expects and invites rigorous examination
and judgment of his ideas by his fellows and the public audience.
Debaters/speakers are provided opportunity to address intercollegiate and
public audiences. Offered in alternate years with Speech 41, 42.
55, 56 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Mr. Arlington
Individual study chosen by the student.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Speech 1973-1974
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat
public speaking as a liberal art, proposing that such speaking is not a
skill learned by rule but an exercise of judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the
nature of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
The advanced fundamentals course was dropped. The fundamentals course returned
to public speaking with an emphasis on diction. A diction course was also
added. The discussion course was dropped. The argumentation and persuasion
course was not offered and was dumped the next year.
11, 11 Fundamentals of Speech 3, 3 first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 M T Th
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
182 /Speech
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen
Olin 157 11 M T Th
Training in the fundamentals of good speech, such
as orderly thinking, emo- tional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct
articulation and effective oral use of language. Speech as man's primary means
of communication, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of various
types of speeches as well as on the more informal uses of speech in daily life.
Offered both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs.
Rasmussen Olin
220 1-2:30 T Th
A study of the sounds of American speech through
the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects
for interested students. Second semester
only.
41 Argumentation and Persuasion 2, x; not offered,
1973-74
The theories and practices of argumentation and
persuasion with emphasis upon research, testing of evidence and application of
sound reasoning processes. Current social and political questions are studied
as well as audience motivation and response. Students may participate in
intercollegiate competition -and non- competitive speaking activities. Offered
in alternate years with Speech 43; not
offered, 1973-74.
42 Theory and Practice of Discussion and
Debate x, 2; not offered,
1973-74
Fundamentals of effective participation in small
problem solving groups with topics of current interest. Students will have the
opportunity to participate in non-competitive discussion activities and to
apply the principles of reasoned discourse in intercollegiate competition.
Offered in alternate years with Speech 44;
not offered, 1973-74.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3 Mrs. Wilcox Olin 221 6:30-8:30 T
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. Offered in alternate
years with Speech 41, 42; not offered
1974-75.
Speech 1974-1975
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
41 and 42 are dropped. 43, 44 are now offered every year.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech
3,3
first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 MTTh Mrs. Rasmussen Section B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Memorial 311 11 M T Th
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs.
Rasmussen Olin
220 1-2:30 T Th
A study of the sounds of American speech through
the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects
for interested students. Second semester
only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Mrs. Wilcox
Olin 221 6:30-8:30 T
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. During their first year
students will normally receive two credits per semester. May be repeated for a
total of eight credits.
Speech 1975-1976
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
41 and 42 are dropped. 43, 44 are now offered every year.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech
3,3
first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 MTTh Mrs. Rasmussen Section B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Memorial 311 11 M T Th
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs.
Rasmussen Olin
220 1-2:30 T Th
A scientific study of the sounds of American speech
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects or
work in speech therapy for interested students. Second semester only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Mrs. Wilcox
Olin 221
7 p.m. T
Section A was for 1 credit
Section B was for 2 credits
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. During their first year
students will normally receive two credits per semester. May be repeated for a
total of eight credits.
Speech 1976-1977
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
None.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech 3,3
first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 MTTh Mrs. Rasmussen Section B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Memorial 311 11 M T Th
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs.
Rasmussen Olin
220 1-2:30 T Th
A scientific study of the sounds of American speech
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects or
work in speech therapy for interested students. Second semester only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Mrs. Wilcox
Olin 221
7 p.m. T
Section A was for 1 credit
Section B was for 2 credits
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. During their first year
students will normally receive two credits per semester. May be repeated for a
total of eight credits.
Speech 1977-1978
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
Speech was placed in “General Studies” as an extra-departmental “teaching”
area. The forensics course now was 2 credits for debate; 1 credit for
individual events.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech
3,3
first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 MTTh Mrs. Rasmussen Section B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Memorial 311 11 M T Th
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs.
Rasmussen Olin
220 1-2:30 T Th
A scientific study of the sounds of American speech
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects or
work in speech therapy for interested students. Second semester only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Mrs. Wilcox
Olin 221
7 p.m. T
Section A was for 1 credit
Section B was for 2 credits
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. Students who are
debating should register for two credits. Those who are only in individual
events will normally receive one credit. May be repeated for a total of eight
credits.
Speech 1978-1979
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
No changes.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech
3,3
first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 MTTh Mrs. Rasmussen Section B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Memorial 311 11 M T Th
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs.
Rasmussen Olin
220 1-2:30 T Th
A scientific study of the sounds of American speech
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects or
work in speech therapy for interested students. Second semester only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Mrs. Wilcox
Olin 221
7 p.m. T
Section A was for 1 credit
Section B was for 2 credits
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. Students who are
debating should register for two credits. Those who are only in individual
events will normally receive one credit. May be repeated for a total of eight
credits.
Speech 1979-1980
Mrs. Rasmussen Mrs. Wilcox
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
None.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech 3,3
first
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Section
A Olin 157 11 MTTh Mrs. Rasmussen Section B Olin 157 1-2:30 T Th
second
semester
Mrs. Rasmussen Memorial 311 11 M T Th
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics x, 3 Mrs. Rasmussen Olin 220 1-2:30 T Th
A scientific study of the sounds of American speech
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects or
work in speech therapy for interested students. Second semester only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Mrs. Wilcox
Olin 221
7 p.m. T
Section A was for 1 credit
Section B was for 2 credits
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. Students who are
debating should register for two credits. Those who are only in individual
events will normally receive one credit. May be repeated for a total of eight
credits.
Speech 1980-1981
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
CHANGES:
Bob Withycombe took over the department at this point. Bob taught the
Argumentation and Persuasion course instead of the Articulation course. Joann
Rasmussen continued to teach at the college until the end of the 1985-1986
year. She was listed as an instructor in Speech but did not teach any Speech
courses.
11,11 Fundamentals of Speech
3,3
Training in
the fundamentals of good
speech, such as orderly thinking,
emotional adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation and effective oral
use oflanguage. Speech as man's primary means of communication, with emphasis
on the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches as well as on the
more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered
both semesters.
14 Fundamentals of Articulation and Phonetics
A scientific study of the sounds of American speech
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on proper
articulation, pronunciation and voice production. Optional study of dialects or
work in speech therapy for interested students. Second semester only.
43, 44 Principles and Practice of Forensics 3, 3
Olin 221
6:30 p.m. T
Section A was for 1 credit
Section B was for 2 credits
Theory, preparation and practice of debate and/or
individual speaking events. Intercollegiate forensics. Students who are debating
should register for two credits. Those who are only in individual events will
normally receive one credit. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Speech 1981-1982
CHANGE:
Bob drops the Fundamentals of Articulation and Phoenetics and adds Argumentation
and Persuasion
Mr.
Withycombe
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgement that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts. (See Credit
Restrictions.)
11, 11 Fundamentals of Speech
3,3 Training in the fundamentals of good speech, such as orderly
thinking, emotional
adjustment, adequate voice, distinct articulation
and effective oral use of language. Speech as man's primary means of
communication, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of various types
of speeches as well as on the more informal uses of speech in daily use. Offered both semesters. Fall: Mr.
Withycombe, section A, 11 M T Th; Mr. Withycombe, section B, 1-2:20 T Th.
Spring: Mr. Withycombe; 11 M T n.
36 Argumentation and Persuasion
x, 3 Theory, preparation and practice in the art of persuasion will be
the central focus of this
course. Time will be devoted to the study of logic
and reasoning, language development and memory, psycholinguistics and
paralinguistic codes, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of propaganda
and advertising, and the structure of arguments. Students will be expected to
observe, evaluate and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and
informal settings. Spring: Mr Withycombe;
1-2:20 T Th.
45. 46 Principles and Practice of Forensics
1-2,1-2 Theory, preparation, and practice of debate and/or individual
speaking events. Intercol-
legiate forensics. Students who are debating should register for two
credits. Those who are only in individual events will normally receive one
credit. May be repeated for a total of eight credits. Fall and spring: Mr Withycombe, section A (I credit), 6:30 p.m. T;
Mr Withycombe, section B (2 credits),
6:30 p.m. T
Speech 1982-1983
CHANGE:
Bob adds Seminar on Western Rhetorical Thinking
Robert A Withycombe
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill leamed by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
11,11 Fundamentalsof Speech
3,3 Speech is man's primary
means of communication. This course will provide training in the fun-
damentals of good speech: orderly thinking, adequate vocal variety,
distinct articulation and ef- fective oral use of language. Emphasis will be on
the preparation, delivery and criticism of various types of speeches as well as
on the more informal uses of speech in daily life. Three lecture- discussion
presentation periods per week. [11] Fall
and Spring: Withycombe.
36 Argumentation and Persuasion
x,3 Theory, preparation and practice in the art of persuasion will be
the central focus of this course.
Time will be devoted to the study of logic and
reasoning, language development and memory, psycholinguistics and parlinguistic
codes, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of propaganda and advertising,
and the structure of arguments. Students will be expected to observe, evaluate
and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and informal
settings. Three lecture- discussion presentation periods per week. Offered in alternate years with Speech
370; offered 19&3-84. [361 Spring:
Withycombe.
45,46 Principles and Practice of Forensics 1
1-2,1-2 Theory, preparation and practice of debate and individual speaking
events. Intercollegiate
forensics. Students who are debating should
register for two credits. Those who are only in in- dividual events will
normally receive one credit. May be repeated for a total of eight credits; sub-
ject to activity credit limitation. One meeting per week, individualized
practice, and weekend tour- nament participation. [45, 461 Fall and Spring: Withycombe.
51 Seminar: Western Rhetorical Thinking 3; not
offered 1983-84 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion.
This course will focus on the prin-
cipal rhetorical developmentswhich occurred during the great periods
of Western thought: the classical world of
Speech 1983-1984 through 1987-1988
CHANGE:
The courses stay the same but the numbers change
Robert A Withycombe
Note: Sean O’Rourke taught courses from 1986-1987
as Bob was on sabattical finishing his dissertation
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill leamed by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110,110 Fundamentalsof Speech
3,3 Speech is man's primary
means of communication. This course will provide training in the fun-
damentals of good speech: orderly thinking, adequate vocal variety,
distinct articulation and ef- fective oral use of language. Emphasis will be on
the preparation, delivery and criticism of various types of speeches as well as
on the more informal uses of speech in daily life. Three lecture- discussion
presentation periods per week. [11] Fall
and Spring: Withycombe.
221,222 Principles and Practice of Forensics 1
1-2,1-2 Theory, preparation and practice of debate and individual speaking
events. Intercollegiate
forensics. Students who are debating should
register for two credits. Those who are only in in- dividual events will
normally receive one credit. May be repeated for a total of eight credits; sub-
ject to activity credit limitation. One meeting per week, individualized
practice, and weekend tour- nament participation. [45, 461 Fall and Spring: Withycombe.
270 Argumentation and Persuasion
x,3 Theory, preparation and practice in the art of persuasion will be
the central focus of this course.
Time will be devoted to the study of logic and
reasoning, language development and memory, psycholinguistics and parlinguistic
codes, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of propaganda and advertising,
and the structure of arguments. Students will be expected to observe, evaluate
and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and informal
settings. Three lecture- discussion presentation periods per week. Offered in alternate years with Speech
370; offered 19&3-84. [361 Spring:
Withycombe.
370 Seminar: Western Rhetorical Thinking 3; not offered 1983-84
Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion. This course
will focus on the prin-
cipal rhetorical developmentswhich occurred during the great periods
of Western thought: the classical world of
Bob teaching circa 1980s.
Speech 1988-1989 through 1991-1992
CHANGE:
Bob changes some descriptions of each course and a special topics is added
though no courses appear to have been offered. Bob’s office was in Old Music
Conservatory (Room 106 with the classes in Old Music Basement) for a year or
two during the Olin addition. At this point, he returned to Olin and was in
Olin 183.
Robert M. Withycombe
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110, 110 Fundamentals of Speech 3,3
Speech is our primary means of communication. This course will provide training
in the fundamentals of good speech: orderly thinking, adequate vocal variety,
distinct articulation and effec- tive oral use of language. Emphasis will be on
the preparation, delivery and criticism1 of various types of speeches as well
as on the more informal uses of speech in daily fife. Three lecture- discussion
presentation period-, per week. Fall and
Spring: Withycombe.
221, 222 Principles and Practice of Intercollegiate
Forensics
1-2,1-2 Theory, preparation and practice of debate and individual
speaking events. Intercollegiate
forensics. Students who are debating should register for two credits.
Those who are only in indi- vidual events will normally receive one credit. May
be repeated for a total of twelve credits; subject to activity credit
limitation. One meeting per week, individualized practice, and weekend touma-
ment participation. Fall and Spring:
Withycombe.
270 Argumentation and Persuasion
x,3 Theory, preparation and practice in the art of public persuasion
will be the central focus of this
course. Time will be devoted to the study of logic and reasoning, the
psychology of persuasion, the ethics of persuasion, the structure of arguments,
and persuasion in social movements. Students will be expected to observe,
evaluate, and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and
informal settings. Three lecture-discussion presentation periods per week.
Spring; Withycombe.
370 Seminar: Western Rhetorical Thinking 3; not
offered 1992-93 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion.
This course will focus on the prin-
cipal rhetorical developments which occurred during
the great periods of Western thought: the classical world of Greece and Rome;
the British period of the seventeenth to the nineteenth cen- tury, roughly
corresponding to the Age of Reason; and the contemporary era of
twentieth-century theorists in Western Europe and America. (Theorists covered
will include Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Campbell, Whately, I.A. Richards,
McLuhan, Weaver, Burke and Perelman.) Students who enroll in this course will
develop a broader appreciation for the theoretical literature upon which most
contemporary practice is based. Three lecture-discussion periods per week. Not offered 1992-93.
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and
Communication
3; not offered 1992-93 Intensive studies in particular social movements,
speakers, or approaches to rhetorical criticism.
The specific topic will be specified each year the
course is offered. Not offered 1992-93.
401,402 IndependentStudy
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or papers on
topics suggested by the student and approved by the instructor. The
student is expected to submit a written proposal to the instructor prior to
registration for the study. The number of students accepted for the work will
depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite:
consent of the instruc- tor. Fall and
Spring: Withycombe.
Speech 1992-1993
CHANGE:
Jim Hanson is hired as co-director of forensics. Jim adds a course in
rhetorical CRITICISM but it is not included in the Catalogue.
Robert M. Withycombe
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110, 110 Fundamentals of Speech 3,3
Speech is our primary means of communication. This course will provide training
in the fundamentals of good speech: orderly thinking, adequate vocal variety,
distinct articulation and effec- tive oral use of language. Emphasis will be on
the preparation, delivery and criticism of various types of speeches as well as
on the more informal uses of speech in daily fife. Three lecture- discussion
presentation period-, per week. Fall and
Spring: Withycombe.
221, 222 Principles and Practice of Intercollegiate
Forensics
1-2,1-2 Theory, preparation and practice of debate and individual
speaking events. Intercollegiate
forensics. Students who are debating should register for two credits.
Those who are only in indi- vidual events will normally receive one credit. May
be repeated for a total of twelve credits; subject to activity credit
limitation. One meeting per week, individualized practice, and weekend touma-
ment participation. Fall and Spring:
Withycombe.
270 Argumentation and Persuasion
x,3 Theory, preparation and practice in the art of public persuasion
will be the central focus of this
course. Time will be devoted to the study of logic and reasoning, the
psychology of persuasion, the ethics of persuasion, the structure of arguments,
and persuasion in social movements. Students will be expected to observe,
evaluate, and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and
informal settings. Three lecture-discussion presentation periods per week.
Spring; Withycombe.
370 Seminar: Western Rhetorical Thinking 3; not
offered 1992-93 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion.
This course will focus on the prin-
cipal rhetorical developments which occurred during
the great periods of Western thought: the classical world of Greece and Rome;
the British period of the seventeenth to the nineteenth cen- tury, roughly
corresponding to the Age of Reason; and the contemporary era of
twentieth-century theorists in Western Europe and America. (Theorists covered
will include Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Campbell, Whately, I.A. Richards,
McLuhan, Weaver, Burke and Perelman.) Students who enroll in this course will
develop a broader appreciation for the theoretical literature upon which most
contemporary practice is based. Three lecture-discussion periods per week. Not offered 1992-93.
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Communication 3; not offered
1992-93 Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or
approaches to rhetorical criticism.
The specific topic will be specified each year the
course is offered. Not offered 1992-93.
401,402 IndependentStudy
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or papers on
topics suggested by the student and approved by the instructor. The
student is expected to submit a written proposal to the instructor prior to
registration for the study. The number of students accepted for the work will
depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite:
consent of the instruc- tor. Fall and
Spring: Withycombe.
Speech 1993-1994
CHANGE:
Bob adds a course in Background of African American Protest Rhetoric. Speech
380, Argument in the Law, Politics, and Society was added. Speech 379 African
American Protest Rhetoric and Speech 379 Free Speech were added. Rhetorical
Criticism was continued but not offered and hence still not included in the
Catalogue. Debate meetings were moved to Olin 343 near to Jim’s office, Olin
328. Courses now counted for 4 credits each.
Robert M. Withycombe James Hanson
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110, 110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4,4 Speech is our primary means of communication. This course will
provide training in
the fundamentals of good speech: orderly thinking, adequate vocal
variety, distinct articulation, and effective oral use of language. Emphasis
will be on the preparation, delivery, and criticism of various types of
speeches as well as on the more informal uses of speech in daily life. Three
lecture-discussion presenta tion periods per week. Fall:
Hanson and
Withycombe; Spring: Hanson.
221, 222 Principles and Practice of Intercollegiate
Forensics 1-2,1-2
Theory, preparation, and practice of debate and individual speaking
events. Intercollegiate forensics. Students who are debating should register
for two credits. Those who are only in individual events will normally receive
one credit. May be repeated for a total of twelve credits; subject to activity
credit limitation. One meeting per week, individualized practice, and weekend
tournament participation. Fall and
Spring: Hanson.
270 Argumentation and Persuasion
x,3 Theory, preparation and practice in the art of public persuasion
will be the central focus of this
course. Time will be devoted to the study of logic and reasoning, the
psychology of persuasion, the ethics of persuasion, the structure of arguments,
and persuasion in social movements. Students will be expected to observe,
evaluate, and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and
informal settings. Three lecture-discussion presentation periods per week. Not
offered.
370 Seminar- Survey of Western Rhetorical
Theory
x, 4 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion.
This course will focus
on the principle rhetorical developments that occurred during the
great periods of Western thought: the classical world of
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Communication 4,4
Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or approaches to
rhetorical
criticism. The current offerings appear below.
379 Special Topics: Freedom of Speech 4; not offered
1994-95 Arguments over the "appropriate" boundaries of freedom of
speech are among the
most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the legal
system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on freedom of
speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in ancient
Athens, through British Common Law, to Colonial America, and finally to a wide
range of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court. Issues
such as privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial speech
will be discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with special
issues of free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior restraint, and
free speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the marketplace. In addition
to student participation, papers, projects, and examinations will be required. Fall Withycombe.
379 Special Topics: Background of African
American 4, not offered
1994-95 Protest Rhetoric
In this course students will examine the conflicting strategies of
assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the rhetoric the civil rights
movement used to promote and attack these strategies. Various stages of the
social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on the nature of public argument
about blacks in
401,402 Independent Study
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or
papers on topics suggested by the student and
approved by the instructor. The student is expected to submit a written
proposal to the instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of
students accepted for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor. Fall and Spring: Withycombe.
Speech
1994-1995
CHANGE:
Speech 210, Advanced Public Address was added.. The Argument and Persuasion
course is renamed to focus on social movements.
Robert M. Withycombe James Hanson
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110, 110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4,4 Speech is our primary means of communication. This course will
provide training in
the fundamentals of good speech: orderly thinking, adequate vocal
variety, distinct articulation, and effective oral use of language. Emphasis
will be on the preparation, delivery, and criticism of various types of
speeches as well as on the more informal uses of speech in daily life. Three
lecture-discussion presenta tion periods per week. Fall:
Hanson and
Withycombe; Spring: Hanson.
210 Advanced Public Address
4 People need to communicate effectively in order to engage in business,
law, academics,
and virtuallyevery aspect of daily life. To this end, the Advanced
Public Address course provides training in presenting good reasons, defending
and responding to others' arguments, and choosing the right words and phrases
for constructing arguments. Specifically, the course will cover advanced speaking
skills, debate, and analysis of famous instances of communication. Quizzes,
final examination, term paper, and oral presentations are required. Spring: Hanson.
221, 222 Principles and Practice of Intercollegiate
Forensics 1-2,1-2
Theory, preparation, and practice of debate and individual speaking
events. Intercollegiate forensics. Students who are debating should reiister
for two credits. Those who are only in individual events will normally receive
one credit. May be repeated for a total of twelve credits; subject to activity
credit limitation. One meeting per week, individualized practice, and weekend
tournament participation. Fall and
Spring: Hanson.
270 Persuasion, Agitation, and Social
Movements
4, x Theory, preparation,
and practice in the art of public persuasion will be the central
focus of this course. Time will be devoted to the
study of logic and reasoning, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of
persuasion, the structure of arguments, and persuasion in social movements.
Students will be expected to observe, evaluate, and construct logical
persuasive arguments in both formal and informal settings. Three
lecture-discussion presentation periods per week. Fall: Withycombe.
370 Seminar- Survey of Western Rhetorical
Theory
x, 4 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion.
This course will focus
on the principle rhetorical developments that occurred during the
great periods of Western thought: the classical world of
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Communication 4,4
Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or approaches to
rhetorical
criticism. The current offerings appear below.
379 Special Topics: Freedom of Speech 4; not offered
1994-95 Arguments over the "appropriate" boundaries of freedom of
speech are among the
most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the legal
system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on freedom of
speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in ancient
Athens, through British Common Law, to Colonial America, and finally to a wide range
of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court. Issues such as
privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial speech will be
discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with special issues of
free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior restraint, and free
speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the marketplace. In addition to
student participation, papers, projects, and examinations will be required. Not offered 1994-95.
379 Special Topics: Background of African American
Protest Rhetoric 4, not offered 1994-95
In this course students will examine the conflicting strategies of
assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the rhetoric the civil rights
movement used to promote and attack these strategies. Various stages of the
social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on the nature of public
argument about blacks in
380 Special Topics: Rhetorical Criticism
4, x
Rhetorical Criticism is the study and analysis of
communication. The course should
enable students to become more aware of the multiple ways in which
symbols influence people, to develop a variety of critical perspectives from
which to view oral and written messages and to develop scholarly writing
skills. To that end, students learn theories of rhetorical criticism from a
variety of perspectives including metaphor, ideology, values, reasons, gender
relations and culture, and apply those theories to political, social, legal,
and interpersonal instances of communication. Quizzes, several papers leading
to a final term paper, and a final examination are required. Fall: Hanson.
380 Argument in the Law, Politics and Society 4, x
People use arguments in many forums and this course
should enable students to (1) appreciate the nature, functions, forms, and
contexts of argumentation as a social, humanistic, rhetorical and communicative
activity; (2) improve their ability to construct, present, and defend sound
arguments on important contemporary issues; (3) improve their ability to
critically analyze and evaluate the arguments of others. In the course,
students learn and apply argumentation theory in a variety of contexts. Mid-semester
and final examination, term paper, and oral presentations are required. Fall: Hanson.
401,402 Independent Study
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or
papers on topics suggested by the student and
approved by the instructor. The student is expected to submit a written
proposal to the instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of
students accepted for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor. Fall and Spring: Withycombe.
Speech 1995-1996
CHANGE:
Bob Withycombe goes on sabattical. Jim teaches 30 person Rhetoric 110 courses
to cover the load. 221 and 222 are split up with 221 being for parliamentary
debate and individual events; 222 being for policy debate. Minor changes in the
wordings of a few courses were also made.
Robert M. Withycombe (on sabbatical
leave, 1995-96) James Hanson
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110, 110 Fundamentals of Public Address 4,4 Speech is our primary
means of communication. This course will provide training in
the fundamentals of good speech: orderly thinking,
adequate vocal variety, distinct articulation, and effective oral use of
language. Emphasis will be on the preparation, delivery, and criticism of
various types of speeches as well as on the more informal uses of speech in
daily life. Three lecture-discussion presentation periods per week. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
210 Advanced Public Address x,
4 People need to communicate effectively in order to engage in business, law,
academics,
and virtually every aspect of daily life. TO this end, the Advanced
Public Address course provides training in presenting good reasons, defending
and responding to others' arguments, and choosing the right words and phrases
for constructing arguments. Specifically, the course will cover advanced
speaking skills, debate, and analysis of
famous. instances of communication. Quizzes, final examination, term
paper, and oral presentations are required. Spring:
Hanson.
221 Public Address in Intercollegiate
Forensics
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of individual
speaking
events and extemporaneous forms of debate. Students are expected to
attend the meeting each week, prepare for at least two events, schedule and
attend individual practice sessions, and assist in the management of
tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in a minimum of two
speaking events at a minimum of one tournament during the semester to receive
one credit. Students must compete in a minimum of two speaking events at a
minimum of two tournaments during the semester to receive two credits. Students
may not jointly register for Speech 221 and 222. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
222 Debating in Intercollegiate Forensics*
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of
extensively prepared
forms of debate. Students are expected to attend the meeting each
week, prepare at least three research assignments, schedule and attend practice
drills and debates, and assist in the management of tournaments that Whitman
hosts. Students must compete in debate at a minimum of one tournament during
the semester to receive one credit. Students must compete in debate at a
minimum of two tournaments during the semester to receive two credits. Students
are encouraged but not required to compete in an individual speaking event.
Students may not jointly register for Speech 221 and 22. *Title and topics
change each semester. Fall and Spring:
Hanson.
270 Persuasion, Agitation, and Social
Movements 4; not
offered 1995-96 Theory, preparation, and practice in the art of public
persuasion will be the central
focus of this course. Time will be devoted to the study of logic and
reasoning, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of persuasion, the
structure of arguments, and persuasion in social movements. Students will be
expected to observe, evaluate, and construct logical persuasive arguments in
both formal and informal settings. Three lecture-discussion presentation
periods per week. Not offered 1995-96.
370 Seminar: Survey of Western Rhetorical
Theory 4; not offered
1995-96 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion. This
course will focus
on the principle rhetorical developments that occurred during the
great periods of Western thought: the classical world of
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and
Communication
4f 4 Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or
approaches to rhetorical
criticism. The current offerings appear below.
379 Special Topics: Freedom of Speech 4; not offered
1995-96 Arguments over the "appropriate" boundaries of freedom of
speech are among the
most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the legal
system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on freedom of
speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in ancient
Athens, through British Common Law, to Colonial America, and finally to a wide
range of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court. Issues
such as privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial speech
will be discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with special
issues of free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior restraint, and
free speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the marketplace. In addition
to student participation, papers, projects, and examinations will be required. Not offered 1995-96.
379 Special Topics: Background of African-American 4; not offered 1995-96
Protest Rhetoric
In this course students will examine the
conflicting strategies of assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the
rhetoric the civil rights movement used to promote and attack these strategies.
Various stages of the social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on
the nature of public argument about blacks in
380 Special Topics: Rhetorical Criticism 4; not offered 1995-96
Rhetorical Criticism is the study and analysis of communication. The course
should
enable students to become more aware of the
multiple ways in which symbols influence people, to develop a variety of
critical perspectives from which to view oral and written messages and to
develop scholarly writing skills. To that end, students learn theories of
rhetorical criticism from a variety of perspectives including metaphor,
ideology, values, reasons, gender relations and culture, and apply those
theories to political, social, legal, and interpersonal instances of
communication. Quizzes, several papers leading to a final term paper, and a
final examination are required. Not
offered 1995-96.
380 Argument in the Law, Politics and Society 4, x People use arguments in
many forums and this course should enable students to (1)
appreciate the nature, functions, forms, and
contexts of argumentation as a social, humanistic, rhetorical and communicative
activity; (2) improve their ability to construct, present, and defend sound
arguments on important contemporary issues; (3) improve their ability to
critically analyze and evaluate the arguments of others. In the course,
students learn and apply argumentation theory in a variety of contexts.
Quizzes, final examination, two short term papers, and oral presentations are
required. Fall: Hanson.
401,402 Independent Study
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or
papers on topics suggested by the student and approved by the
instructor. The student is expected to submit a written proposal to the
instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of students accepted
for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
Speech 1996-1997
CHANGE:
Bob returned from sabattical. Rhetoric 110 description was changed. Political
campaign course added. Bob moved his office to Olin 339.
Robert M. Withycombe James Hanson
Courses treat public speaking as a liberal art,
proposing that such speaking is not a skill learned by rule but an exercise of
judgment that can be no better than the speaker's understanding of the nature
of the communicative acts.
110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4,4 Speech is our primary means of communication. This course will
provide training in
the fundamentals of good speaking including the preparation,
presentation and evaluation of a variety of types of communication. Preparation
emphasizes the use of clear organization, cogent arguments, and strong and
interesting supporting material. Presentation focuses on the use of vocal
variety, distinct articulation, presence, gestures, and effective use of oral
language. Evaluation encourages students to critique public address, learning
to think and express what could make a presentation more effective. Oral
presentations and several papers are required. Fall and Spring: Withycombe and Hanson.
210 Advanced Public Address
4,4 People need to communicate effectively in order to engage in
business, law, academics, and virtually every aspect of daily life. To this
end, the Advanced Public Address course provides training in presenting good reasons, defending and
responding to others' arguments, and choosmg the right words and phrases for
constructing arguments. Specifically, the course will cover advanced speaking
skills, debate, and analysis of famous instances of communication.
Quizzes, final examination, term paper, and oral presentations am required. Fall and Spring: Withycombe and Hanson.
actually, this course was not offered in 1996-1997
221 Public Address in intercollegiate
Forensics
1-2,1-2 This course involves the
theory, preparation, and practice of individual speaking
events and extemporaneous forms of debate. Students
am expected to attend the meeting each week, prepare for at least two events,
schedule and attend individual practice sessions, and assist in the management
of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in a minimum of two
speaking events at a minimum of one tournament during the semester to receive
one credit. Students must compete in a minimum of two speaking events at a
minimum of two tournaments during the semester to receive two credits. Students
may not jointly register for Speech 221 and
222. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
222 Debating in intercollegiate Forensics-
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of
extensively prepared
forms of debate. Students am expected to attend the meeting each week,
prepare at least three research assignments, schedule and attend practice
drills and debates, and assist in the management of tournaments that Whi truan
hosts. Students must compete in debate at a minimum of one tournament during the
semester to receive one credit. Students must compete in debate at a minimum of
two tournaments during the semester to receive two credits. Students are
encouraged but not required to compete in an individual speaking event.
Students may not jointly register for Speech 221 and 222. *Title and topics
change each semester. Fall and Spring:
Hanson.
270 Persuasion, Agitation, and Social
Movements
4; not offered 1996-97 Theory, preparation, and practice in the art of
public persuasion will be the central
focus of this course. Time will be devoted to the
study of logic and reasoning, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of
persuasion, the structure of arguments, and persuasion in social movements.
Students will be expected to observe, evaluate, and construct logical
persuasive arguments in both formal and informal settings. Three
lecture-discussion presentation periods per week. Not offered 1996-97.
370 Seminar. Survey of Western Rhetorical
Theory 4;
not offered 1996-97 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of
persuasion. This course will focus
on the principle rhetorical developments that
occurred during the great periods of Western thought: the classical world of
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and
Communication
4,4 Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or
approaches to rhetorical
criticism. The current offerings follow.
379A
Special Topics: Freedom of Speech
4, x Arguments over the "appropriate" boundaries of freedom of
speech are among the
most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the legal
system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on freedom of
speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in ancient
Athens, through British Common Law, to Colonial America, and finally to a wide
range of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court. Issues
such as privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial speech
will be discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with special
issues of free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior restraint, and
free speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the marketplace. In addition
to student participation, papers, projects, and examinations will be required. Fall: Withycombe.
379B
Special Topics: Political Campaign 1996-Persuading
380A
Special Topics: Background of African-American x, 4
Protest Rhetoric
In this course students will examine the
conflicting strategies of assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the
rhetoric the civil rights movement used to promote and attack these strategies.
Various stages of the social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on
the nature of public argument about blacks in
380B
Special Topics: Critiquing Communication
x, 4 This course emphasizes the evaluation of political, social, legal,
and interpersonal
instances of communication. Questions raised
include: How persuasive was the President's State of the Union address? Was a
recent television advertisement misleading?
Did a hit movie reinforce negative gender stereotypes? The course
should enable students to become mom aware of the multiple ways in which
communication influences people, to develop a variety of critical perspectives
from which to view oral and written
messages, and to develop scholarly Writing skills. To that end, students learn
theories of communication criticism from a variety of perspectives including
metaphor, ideology, values, masons, and gender relations and apply those
theories to types of communication. Quizzes, several papers leading to a final
term paper, and a final examination
are required. Spring: Hanson.
380 Argument in the Law, Politics and Society 4; not offered 1996-97
People use arguments in many forums and this course
should enable students to (1) appreciate the nature, functions, forms, and
contexts of argumentation as a social, humanistic, rhetorical and communicative
activity; (2) improve their ability to construct, present, and defend sound
arguments on important contemporary issues; (3) improve their ability to
critically analyze and evaluate the arguments of others. In the course,
students learn and apply argumentation theory in a variety of contexts.
Quizzes, final examination, two short term papers, and oral presentations am
required. Not offered 1996-97.
401,402 Independent Study
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or
papers on topics suggested by the student and approved by the
instructor. The student is expected to submit a written proposal to the
instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of students accepted
for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fall and Spring: Withycombe and Hanson.
Rhetoric and Public Address 1997-1998
CHANGE:
The department’s name is changed from Speech to Rhetoric and Public Address. A
minor is now offered. Marilee Mifsud, Johnstone visiting professor, offers
multiple courses in classical rhetoric including Greek Rhetoric, Roman
Rhetoric, Rhetoric revisited (comparing post-modern rhetoric with greek
rhetoric). The political campaign course is dropped. Rhetorical exploration:
race, gender, and class is added and is cross listed with gender studies.
Robert M. Withycombe, Chair Marillee Mifsud (Visiting
Courses treat Rhetoric and Public Address as a
liberal art, proposing that such communication is not a skill learned by rule
but an exercise of judgment that can be no better than the communicator's
understanding of the nature of the communicative acts.
The Rhetoric or Public Address minor. A minimum of
twenty credits in Rhetoric and Public Address that consists of course work in
the following areas of study: (A) an eight credit Performance requirement to be
satisfied through Rhetoric 110 or four credits of Rhetoric 221 or 222, and
either Rhetoric 210 or 270; (B) a four credit History requirement to be
satisfied through Rhetoric 370 or the equivalent; (C) a two course Criticism
requirement to be satisfied from among the Rhetoric 240, 379 or 380 courses.
Minor modifications in this program may be made with the approval of the
department.
110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4,4 Speech is our primary means
of communication. This course will provide training in
the fundamentals of good speaking including the preparation,
presentation and evaluation of a variety of types of communication. Preparation
emphasizes the use of clear organization, cogent arguments, and strong and
interesting supporting material. Presentation focuses on the use of vocal
variety, distinct articulation, presence, gestures, and effective use of oral
language. Evaluation encourages students to critique public address, learning
to think and express what could make a presentation more effective. Oral
presentations and several papers are required. Fall and Spring: Hanson and Mifsud.
210 Advanced Public Address x, 4 People need to communicate
effectively in order to engage in business, law, academics,
and virtually every aspect of daily life. To this end, the Advanced
Public Address course provides training in presenting good reasons, defending
and responding to others' arguments, and choosing the right words and phrases
for constructing arguments. Specifically, the course will cover advanced
speaking skills, debate, and analysis of famous instances of communication.
Quizzes, final examination, term paper and oral presentations are required. Spring: Withycombe.
221 Public Address in Intercollegiate
Forensics
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of
individual speaking
events and extemporaneous forms of Parliamentary
debate. Students are expected to attend the meeting each week, prepare for at
least two events, schedule and attend individual practice sessions, and assist
in the management of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in a
minimum of two speaking events at a minimum of one tournament during the
semester to receive one credit. Students must compete in a minimum of two
speaking events at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester to receive
two credits. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 221 and 222. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
222 Debating in Intercollegiate Forensics*
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of
extensively prepared
C.E.D.A. forms of debate. Students are expected to
attend the meeting each week, prepare at least three research assignments,
schedule and attend practice drills and debates, and assist in the management
of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in debate at a minimum
of one tournament during the semester to receive one credit. Students must
compete in debate at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester to
receive two credits. Students are encouraged but not required to compete in an
individual speaking event. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 221
and 222. *Title and topics change each semester. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
240 Rhetorical Explorations: Gender, Class and Race x, 4
This course seeks to examine the ways in which gender, class, and race based
rhetorical
practices can and do create, reinforce, adjust and
sometimes overcome inequality in society. The nature of this inequality is
addressed as a rhetorical construct that continues to serve as a basis for
often heated discussion in society. Those in the class critique communication
in the media, daily discourse, the law, politics, and in their own experiences.
The goal of this examination is to increase awareness of inequity in communication,
to challenge theoretical assumptions about what constitutes inequity, and to
offer new perspectives from which to view gender, class, and race based
rhetorical practices. Quizzes, final examination, two short term papers, and
oral presentations are required. Spring:
Hanson.
270 Persuasion, Agitation, and Social
Movements 4,
x Theory, preparation, and practice in the art of public persuasion will be the
central
focus of this course. Time will be devoted to the
study of logic and reasoning, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of
persuasion, the structure of arguments, and persuasion in social movements.
Students will be expected to observe, evaluate, and construct logical
persuasive arguments in both formal and informal settings. Two lecture-
discussion presentation periods per week. Fall:
Withycombe.
370 Seminar: Survey of Western Rhetorical
Theory 4; not offered
1997-98 Rhetoric, simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion. This
course will focus
on the principle rhetorical developments that
occurred during the great periods of Western thought: the classical world of
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Public
Address 4,4 Intensive studies in
particular social movements, speakers, or approaches to rhetorical
criticism. The current offerings follow.
379A
Special Topics: Freedom of Speech 4, not offered 1997-98
Arguments over the "appropriate" boundaries of freedom of speech are
among the
most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the legal
system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on freedom of
speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in ancient
Athens, through British Common Law, to Colonial America, and finally to a wide
range of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court. Issues
such as privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial speech
will be discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with special
issues of free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior restraint, and
free speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the marketplace. In addition
to student participation, papers, projects, and examinations will be required. Not offered 1997-98.
380A
Special Topics: Background of African-American 4, not offered 1997-98 Protest
Rhetoric
In this course students will examine the
conflicting strategies of assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the
rhetoric the civil rights movement used to promote and attack these strategies.
Various stages of the social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on
the nature of public argument about blacks in
380B Special
Topics: Critiquing Communication 4, not offered 1997-98 This
course emphasizes the evaluation of political, social, legal, and interpersonal
instances of communication. Questions raised include: How persuasive
was the President's State of the Union address? Was a recent television
advertisement misleading? Did a hit movie reinforce negative gender
stereotypes? The course should enable students to become more aware of the
multiple ways in which communication influences people, to develop a variety of
critical perspectives from which to view oral and written messages, and to develop scholarly Writing skills. To
that end, students learn theories of communication criticism from a variety of
perspectives including metaphor, ideology, values, masons, and gender relations
and apply those theories to types of communication. Quizzes, several papers
leading to a final term paper, and a
final examination are required. Not
offered..
380 Argument in the Law, Politics and Society 4;
People use arguments in many forums and this course
should enable students to (1) appreciate the nature, functions, forms, and
contexts of argumentation as a social, humanistic, rhetorical and communicative
activity; (2) improve their ability to construct, present, and defend sound
arguments on important contemporary issues; (3) improve their ability to
critically analyze and evaluate the arguments of others. In the course,
students learn and apply argumentation theory in a variety of contexts.
Quizzes, final examination, two short term papers, and oral presentations am
required. Fall Hanson.
401,402 Independent Study
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or
papers on topics suggested by the student and approved by the
instructor. The student is expected to submit a written proposal to the
instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of students accepted
for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fall and Spring: Withycombe and Hanson and Mifsud.
Rhetoric and Public Address 1998-1999
CHANGE: The description of the minor is changed to
avoid confusion about what is a history and what is a criticism course. Marilee
has left and her courses are dropped from the curriculum. Rhetoric 121 is added
to offer low key involvement with the forensics team though it did not appear
in the catalogue. Rhetoric 380 Critiquing Communication is renamed Rhetorical
Criticism again. The department moved to the
Courses treat Rhetoric and Public Address as a
liberal art, proposing that such communication is not a skill learned by rule
but an exercise of judgment that can be no better than the communicator's
understanding of the nature of the communicative acts.
The Rhetoric or Public Address minor: A minimum of twenty credits in Rhetoric and Public
Address that consists of course work in two areas of study: (A) a four credit
Performance requirement to be satisfied through Rhetoric 110, 210, or four
credits of Rhetoric 221 or 222; (B) a sixteen credit Theory, Criticism, and
Case Study requirement to be satisfied through Rhetoric 240, 270, 370, 379, and
380. Up to four credits of departmentally approved Rhetoric 401 and 402 may be
taken to satisfy the Theory, Criticism, and Case Study requirement. Minor
modifications in this program may be made with the approval of the department.
110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4,4 Speech is our primary means of communication. This course will
provide training in
the fundamentals of good speaking including the preparation,
presentation and evaluation of a variety of types of communication. Preparation
emphasizes the use of clear organization, cogent arguments, and strong and
interesting supporting material. Presentation focuses on the use of vocal
variety, distinct articulation, presence, gestures, and effective use of oral
language. Evaluation encourages students to critique public address, learning
to think and express what could make a presentation more effective. Oral
presentations and several papers are required. Fall and Spring: Hanson; Fall Withycombe.
210 Advanced Public Address
x, 4 People need to communicate effectively in order to engage in
business, law, academics,
and virtually every aspect of daily life. To this end, the Advanced
Public Address course provides training in presenting good reasons, defending
and responding to others' arguments, and choosing the right words and phrases
for constructing arguments. Specifically, the course will cover advanced
speaking skills, debate, and analysis of famous instances of communication.
Quizzes, final examination, term paper and oral presentations are required. Spring: Withycombe.
221 Public Address in Intercollegiate
Forensics
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of
individual speaking
events and extemporaneous forms of Parliamentary
debate. Students are expected to attend the meeting each week, prepare for at
least two events, schedule and attend individual practice sessions, and assist
in the management of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in a
minimum of two speaking events at a minimum of one tournament during the
semester to receive one credit. Students must compete in a minimum of two
speaking events at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester to receive
two credits. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 221 and 222. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
222 Debating in Intercollegiate Forensics*
1-2,1-2 This course involves the theory, preparation, and practice of
extensively prepared
C.E.D.A. forms of debate. Students are expected to
attend the meeting each week, prepare at least three research assignments,
schedule and attend practice drills and debates, and assist in the management
of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in debate at a minimum
of one tournament during the semester to receive one credit. Students must
compete in debate at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester to
receive two credits. Students are encouraged but not required to compete in an
individual speaking event. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 221
and 222. *Title and topics change each semester. Fall and Spring: Hanson.
240 Rhetorical Explorations: Gender, Class and Race x, 4
This course seeks to examine the ways in which gender, class, and race based
rhetorical
practices can and do create, reinforce, adjust and
sometimes overcome inequality in society. The nature of this inequality is
addressed as a rhetorical construct that continues to serve as a basis for
often heated discussion in society. Those in the class critique communication
in the media, daily discourse, the law, politics, and in their own experiences.
The goal of this examination is to increase awareness of inequity in
communication, to challenge theoretical assumptions about what constitutes
inequity, and to offer new perspectives from which to view gender, class, and
race based rhetorical practices. Quizzes, final examination, two short term
papers, and oral presentations are required. Not offered 1998-1999.
270 Persuasion, Agitation, and Social
Movements 4,
x Theory, preparation, and practice in the art of public persuasion will be the
central
focus of this course. Time will be devoted to the
study of logic and reasoning, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of
persuasion, the structure of arguments, and persuasion in social movements.
Students will be expected to observe, evaluate, and construct logical
persuasive arguments in both formal and informal settings. Two lecture- discussion
presentation periods per week. Not
offered 1998-1999.
370 Seminar: Survey of Western Rhetorical
Theory 4;
Rhetoric,
simply defined, is the art and science of persuasion. This course will focus
on the principle rhetorical developments that
occurred during the great periods of Western thought: the classical world of
include Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Campbell,
Whately, I.A. Richards, McLuhan, Weaver, Burke, and Perelman.) Students who
enroll in this course will develop a broader appreciation for the theoretical
literature upon which most contemporary practice is based. Three
lecture-discussion periods per week. Not
offered 1998-99.
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Public
Address
4,4 Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or
approaches to rhetorical
criticism. The current offerings follow.
379A
Special Topics: Freedom of Speech 4,
Arguments over the "appropriate"
boundaries of freedom of speech are among the
most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the legal
system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on freedom of
speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in ancient
Athens, through British Common Law, to Colonial America, and finally to a wide
range of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court. Issues
such as privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial speech
will be discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with special issues
of free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior restraint, and free
speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the marketplace. In addition to
student participation, papers, projects, and examinations will be required. Fall 1998, Withycombe.
380A Special Topics: Background of
African-American 4,
Protest Rhetoric
In this course students will examine the
conflicting strategies of assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the
rhetoric the civil rights movement used to promote and attack these strategies.
Various stages of the social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on
the nature of public argument about blacks in
380B Special
Topics: Rhetorical Criticism
4,
This course emphasizes the evaluation of political,
social, legal, and interpersonal
instances of communication. Questions raised
include: How persuasive was the President's State of the Union address? Was a
recent television advertisement misleading? Did a hit movie reinforce negative
gender stereotypes? The course should enable students to become more aware of
the multiple ways in which communication influences people, Fall 1999, Hanson.
380 Argument in the Law, Politics and Society 4;
People use arguments in many forums and this course
should enable students to (1) appreciate the nature, functions, forms, and
contexts of argumentation as a social, humanistic, rhetorical and communicative
activity; (2) improve their ability to construct, present, and defend sound
arguments on important contemporary issues; (3) improve their ability to
critically analyze and evaluate the arguments of others. In the course,
students learn and apply argumentation theory in a variety of contexts.
Quizzes, final examination, two short term papers, and oral presentations am
required. Fall Hanson.
401,402 Independent Study
1-3,1-3 Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or
a critical paper or
papers on topics suggested by the student and approved by the
instructor. The student is expected to submit a written proposal to the
instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of students accepted
for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fall and Spring: Withycombe and Hanson and Mifsud.
Rhetoric and Public Address 1999-2000
CHANGE:
The description of the minor is changed to avoid confusion about what is a
history and what is a criticism course. The 210 course, advanced public
address, is dropped due to low enrollment. 121 is renamed “practicum” and given
a different description to avoid confusion that it is a prerequisite to 221 and
222. Argument in the Law and Politics is the new name for the course and it is
now cross-listed in Politics. Rhetoric 370 is divided into Rhetoric 371
Classical and Rhetoric 372 Contemporary. 371 is cross-listed in the Classics
department. All course descriptions were slightly revised to fit with a campus
wide rewording of the catalog. Independent Study is now split with 401 for Bob
and 402 for Jim. Rhetoric 240 is now cross listed with American Ethnic studies.
Robert M. Withycombe, Chair
James Hanson
Courses treat Rhetoric and Public Address as a liberal
art, proposing that such communication is not a skill learned by rule but an
exercise of judgment that can be no better than the communicator's
understanding of the nature of the communicative acts.
The Rhetoric or Public Address minor: A minimum of twenty credits in Rhetoric and Public
Address that consists of course work in two areas of study: (A) a four credit
Performance requirement to be satisfied through Rhetoric 110, 210, or four
credits of Rhetoric 221 or 222; (B) a sixteen credit Theory, Criticism, and
Case Study requirement to be satisfied through Rhetoric 240, 270, 370, 379, and
380. Up to four credits of departmentally approved Rhetoric 401 and 402 may be
taken to satisfy the Theory, Criticism, and Case Study requirement. Minor
modifications in this program may be made with the approval of the department.
110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4, 4-----Withycombe and Hanson
Speech is our primary means of communication. This course provides
training in the fundamentals of good speaking including the preparation,
presentation and evaluation of a variety of types of communication. Preparation
emphasizes the use of clear organization, cogent arguments, and strong and
interesting supporting material. Presentation focuses on the use of vocal variety,
distinct articulation, presence, gestures, and effective use of oral language.
Evaluation encourages students to critique public address, learning to think
and express what could make a presentation more effective. Oral presentations
and several papers required.
121 Intercollegiate Forensics Practicum
1, 1-----Hanson
Participation in individual events and/or debate without a heavy
commitment throughout the entire semester. Students are expected to attend a
course overview, and schedule and attend two individual practice sessions.
Students without experience also are expected to attend a training session.
Students must compete in a minimum of two speaking events at one tournament
during the semester. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 121, 221,
222. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.
221 Public Address in Intercollegiate Forensics
2, 2-----Hanson
The theory, preparation, and practice of individual speaking events
and extemporaneous forms of debate. Students are expected to attend weekly
meetings, prepare for at least two events, schedule and attend individual
practice sessions, and assist in the management of tournaments that Whitman
hosts. Students must compete in a minimum of two speaking events at a minimum of
two tournaments during the semester. Students may not jointly register for
Rhetoric 121, 221, 222. Rhetoric 121 is not a prerequisite.
222 Debating in Intercollegiate Forensics*
2, 2-----Hanson
The theory, preparation, and practice of extensively prepared forms of
debate. Students are expected to attend weekly meetings, prepare research
assignments, schedule and attend practice drills and debates, and assist in the
management of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in debate
at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester. Students may be required
to compete in an individual speaking event at regional tournaments. Students
may not jointly register for Rhetoric 121, 221, 222. *Title and topics change
each semester. Rhetoric 121 is not a prerequisite.
240 Rhetorical Explorations: Gender,Class and Race
x, 4-----Hanson
This course seeks to examine the ways in which gender, class, and race
based rhetorical practices can and do create, reinforce, adjust and sometimes
overcome inequality in society. The nature of this inequality is addressed as a
rhetorical construct that continues to serve as a basis for often heated
discussion in society. Those in the class critique communication in the media,
daily discourse, the law, politics, and in their own experiences. The goal of
this examination is to increase awareness of inequity in communication, to
challenge theoretical assumptions about what constitutes inequity, and to offer
new perspectives from which to view gender, class, and race based rhetorical
practices. Quizzes, final examination, two short term papers, and oral
presentations are required. This course may count toward the requirements for
the Gender Studies minor. This course may not satisfy both minor requirements.
270 Persuasion, Agitation, and Social Movements
x, 4-----Withycombe
Theory, preparation, and practice in the art of public persuasion. The
study of logic and reasoning, the psychology of persuasion, the ethics of
persuasion, the structure of arguments, and persuasion in social movements.
Students are expected to observe, evaluate, and construct logical persuasive
arguments in both formal and informal settings. Quizzes, final examination,
term paper, and oral presentations are required.
371 Classical Western Rhetorical Theory
4, x-----Withycombe
Focuses on the principal rhetorical developments that occurred during
the great periods of Western thought through the sixteenth century. Beginning
with the classic conflict between the sophists and Platonists in
372 Contemporary Western Rhetorical Theory
x, 4-----Withycombe and Hanson
Focuses on the principal rhetorical developments that have occurred in
the seventeenth century through the advent of the twenty-first century. The
course will focus on the British emphasis corresponding to the Age of Reason in
the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, the advent of the twentieth century
reinvigoration of invention in rhetoric, and conclude with post-modern
theorists who challenge conceptions of truth, bringing us full circle to the
sophist-Platonist debates raised in the Classical course. Theorists covered
include Campbell, Whately, I.A. Richards, McLuhan, Weaver, Burke, Perelman,
Fisher, Foucault, and Derrida. The course enhances appreciation of contemporary
rhetorical theories.
379,380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Public Address
4, 4
Intensive studies in particular social movements, speakers, or
approaches to rhetorical criticism. The current offerings follow.
379A Special Topics: Freedom of Speech and the First Amendment
4; not offered 1999-00
Arguments over the "appropriate boundaries" of freedom of
speech are among the most interesting and hotly debated issues addressed by the
legal system. In this course, the evolution of current legal standards on
freedom of speech will be traced from the earliest statements on free speech in
ancient Athens, through British Common Law to Colonial America, and finally to
a wide range of cases that made their way to the United States Supreme Court.
Issues such as privacy, obscenity, "fighting words," and commercial
speech will be discussed, along with considerable discussion dealing with
special issues of free speech such as free speech and fair trials, prior
restraint, and free speech in prisons, schools, the military, and the
marketplace. In addition to student participation, papers, projects, and
examinations will be required. May be elected as Politics 379. This course may
not satisfy both major and minor requirements.
379B Special Topics: Rhetorical Criticism
4; not offered 1999-00
Emphasizes the evaluation of political, social, legal, and
interpersonal instances of communication. The course enables students to become
more aware of the multiple ways in which communication influences people, to
develop a variety of critical perspectives from which to view oral and written
messages, and to develop scholarly writing skills. Students learn a variety of
critical perspectives including Neo-Aristotlean, author, metaphor, ideology,
and gender relations and apply those theories to instances of communication.
Quizzes, several papers leading to a final term paper, and a final examination
are required.
380 Argument in the Law and Politics
4, x-----Hanson
This course emphasizes the study and practice of argument in the law
and politics and involves three critical aspects. First, students engage in and
evaluate legal argument in important court cases. Second, students participate
in and evaluate political campaign and public policy-making processes. Third,
students are exposed to argumentation theory as a way of interpreting the
arguments they construct and evaluate. The goal of the course is to enhance the
understanding and appreciation of the use of argument. May be elected as
Politics 380. This course may not satisfy both major and minor requirements.
380A Special Topics: Background of African American Protest Rhetoric
4; not offered 1999-00
Students examine the conflicting strategies of assimilation,
separation, and revolution, and the rhetoric the civil rights movement used to
promote and attack these strategies. Various stages of the social movement will
be examined, with a primary focus on the nature of public argument about blacks
in
380B Special Topics: Rhetorical Study of Kenneth Burke
4; not offered 1999-00
Examines the works of Kenneth Burke, one of the leading thinkers on
rhetoric in the twentieth century. Examines Burke's work from contemporary and
post-modern perspectives. Quizzes, final examination, two short papers, and
oral presentations are required.
401,402 Independent Study
1-3, 1-3-----Withycombe and Hanson
Directed readings leading to the preparation of speeches and/or a
critical paper or papers on topics suggested by the student and approved by the
instructor. The student is expected to submit a written proposal to the
instructor prior to registration for the study. The number of students accepted
for the work will depend on the nature of their study. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor.
2002-03 Rhetoric and Film Studies
Robert M. Withycombe, Chair
James Hanson
Robert Sickels
Traditionally, the discipline of rhetoric focused on the
effectiveness of the spoken or written word as it is driven by the rhetorical
situation (audience, purpose, and context). Over the last several decades,
persuasive media have expanded well beyond the conventional spoken and written
message. The increasing pervasiveness of film, video, TV, and the Internet in
world culture has expanded the mission of rhetorical studies. To reflect these
advances in technology and understanding, we now focus on the uses of language
and image to characterize social reality, to debate and confront controversies,
and to aid in the
transformation of social institutions. Accordingly, the
department of rhetoric and film studies is a multidisciplinary program that
enriches understanding of the complexity of contemporary communication by
providing a solid grounding in the theory, history, production,
interpretation, and criticism of a wide variety of written, oral, visual, and
filmic texts.
Rhetoric and film studies courses satisfy humanities
distribution requirements (language, writing, and rhetoric in the previous
distribution requirements) except: Rhetoric and Film Studies 110, 160, 250 and
360 meet fine arts distribution requirements. Rhetoric and Film Studies 240 and
340 may count toward the alternative voices distribution requirement. Rhetoric
and Film Studies 121, 221, and 222 do not count as distribution requirements
and may not be taken P-D-F.
The Rhetoric and Film Studies major:
A minimum of thirty-four credits in rhetoric and film
studies, including the following: a minimum of four credits in
Performance/Production (110, 121, 160, 221, or 222); two courses in Film (360,
365, 366, 367, 368; 160 counts if not used for the Performance/Production
requirement); two courses in Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (370, 371, 372,
373); either 491 or 498, and additional work in rhetoric and film studies to
make a total of thirty-four credits. Students may substitute up to eight of the
elective credits with approved off-campus courses, transfer credits, and/or
credits from other Whitman departments, including but not limited to Spanish
347-350 Topics in Spanish and Spanish American Cinema, World Literature
279 German Film, and/or World Literature 381-386 Special Topics in
Cinema, so long as they relate to the student’s final thesis or project.
The Rhetoric and Film Studies minor:
A minimum of twenty credits: four
credits in Production/Performance (110, 121, 160, 221, or 222), one course from
the Rhetoric area, one course from the Film Studies area, and additional work
in rhetoric and film studies for a minimum of twenty credits. Students may
substitute up to four credits with approved off-campus courses, transfer
credits, and/or credits from other Whitman departments.
Course Areas:
Rhetoric Performance courses: 110,
121,221,222
Film Production courses: 160, 360
Rhetoric courses: 240, 250, 340,
350, 351, 352
Rhetorical
Theory and Criticism courses: 370, 371, 372, 373
Film
Studies courses: 365, 366, 367, 368
Senior
Thesis/Project: 491, 498
110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4, 4 Hanson and Withycombe
Speech is one of our primary means
of communication. This course provides training in the fundamentals of
effective speaking including the preparation, presentation and evaluation of a
variety of types of communication. Preparation emphasizes the use of clear
organization, cGgent argiDnents, and strong and interesting supporting
matei2tal. Presentation focuses on the use of vocal variety, distinct
articulation, presence, gestures, and effective use of oral language.
Evaluation encourages students to critique public address, learning to think
and express what could make a presentation more effective. Oral presentations
and several papers required.
121 Intercollegiate Forensics Practicum
1, 1 Hanson
Participation in individual events
and/or debate without a heavy commitment throughout the semester. Students are
expected to attend a course overview; schedule and attend practice sessions for
the first four to six weeks of the semester; and participate in the team
practicum and then either one intercollegiate tournament or the intramural
debate tournament. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 121, 221,
222. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May not be taken P-D-F.
160 Introduction to Film
4, x Sickels
This course introduces the
fundamentals of the visual language and narrative structures of film.
Representative films will be drawn from a variety of
different eras, genres, and countries. Lectures, discussions, tests, a
fllmmaking project and weekly film screenings. Open to first- and
second-year students; others by consent only.
221 Public Address In Intercollegiate
Forensics
2, 2 Hanson
The theory, preparation, and
practice of individual speaking events and extemporaneous forms of debate. Students
are expected to attend weekly meetings, prepare for at least two events,
schedule and attend individual practice sessions, and assist in the management
of tournaments that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in a minimum of three
speaking events at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester. Students
may not jointly register
for Rhetoric 121, 221, 222. Rhetoric 121 is not a
prerequisite. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May not be taken
P-D-F.
222
DebatIng in Intercollegiate Forensics
2, 2 Hanson
The theory, preparation, and
practice of extensively prepared forms of debate. Students are expected to
attend weekly meetings, prepare research assignments, schedule and attend
practice drills and debates, and assist in the management of tournaments that
Whitman hosts. Students must compete in debate at a minimum of two tournaments
during the semester. Students may be required to compete in an individual
speaking event at regional tournaments. Students may not jointly register for
Rhetoric 121, 221,222. *Title and topics change each year. Rhetoric
121 is not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor. May not be taken P-D-F.
240
Rhetorical Explorations: Gender, Class and Race
4; not
offered 2002-03
This course seeks to examine the
ways in which gender, class, and race based rhetorical practices can and do
create, reinforce, adjust and sometimes overcome inequality in society. The
nature of this inequality is addressed as a rhetorical construct that continues
to serve as a basis for often heated discussion in society. Those in the class
critique communication in the media, daily discourse, the law, politics, and in
their own experiences. The goal of this examination is to increase awareness
of inequity in communication, to challenge theoretical assumptions about what
constitutes inequity, and to offer new perspectives from which to view gender,
class, and race based rhetorical practices. This course may count toward the
requirements for the gender studies minor. This course may not satisfy both
minor requirements.
250
Persuasion, Agitation, and Social Movements
4; not
offered 2002-03
Theory, preparation, and practice
in the art of public persuasion. The study of logic and reasoning, the
psychology of persuasion, the ethics of persuasion, the structure of arguments,
and persuasion in social movements. Students are expected to observe, evaluate,
and construct logical persuasive arguments in both formal and informal
settings.
340
Background of African American Protest Rhetoric
x, 4 Withycombe
Students examine the conflicting
strategies of assimilation, separation, and revolution, and the rhetoric of the
civil rights movement used to promote and attack these strategies. Various
stages of the social movement will be examined, with a primary focus on the
nature of public argument about blacks in
350
Freedom of Speech and the First Amendment
4, x Withycombe
Arguments over the “appropriate
boundaries” of freedom of speech are among the most interesting and hotly
debated issues addressed by the legal system. In this course, the evolution of
current legal standards on freedom of speech will be traced from the earliest
statements on free speech in ancient Athens, through British Common Law to
Colonial America, and finally to a wide range of cases that made their way to
the United’States Supreri~e Court. Issues such as privacy, obscenity, “fighting
words,” and commercial speech will be discussed, along with considerable
discussion dealing with special issues of free speech such as free speech and
fair trials, prior restraint, and free speech in prisons, schools, the
military, and the marketplace. May be elected as Politics 379. This course may
not satisf3i both politics and rhetoric and film studies major requirements.
351
Argument in the Law and Politics
4; not
offered 2002-03
This course emphasizes the study
and practice of argument in the law and politics and involves three critical
aspects. First, students engage in and evaluate legal argument in important
court cases. Second, students participate in and evaluate political campaign
and public policy-making processes. Third, students are exposed to
argumentation theory as a way of interpreting the arguments they construct and
evaluate. The goal of the course is to enhance the understanding and
appreciation of the use of argument. May be elected as Politics 380. This
course may not satisfy both politics and rhetoric and film studies major
requirements.
352
Political Campaign Rhetoric
4; not
offered 2002-03
This course focuses on
communication used in political campaigns, particularly in the 2000 election.
The course will examine advertisements, speeches, and media coverage, using a
variety of communication theories. Class discussions will center on such
issues as: 1) How passive or active is the public in campaigns? 2) What makes
an effective and beneficial political advertisement? 3) What is the importance
of character versus issues in campaigns? 4) What is a good campaign strategy?
5) How do campaigns target or alienate different racial, gender, and regional
groups?
360
Advanced Film
x, 4 Sickels
In this intensive workshop course
students will be expected to write, storyboard, direct, shoot, and edit an
original film of their own creation. Extensive lab time required. Prerequisites:
successful completion of Rhetoric and Film Studies 160 and consent of
instructor. May be repeated once for credit.
365,
366 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Film Studies
4,4
Intensive studies in particular
social movements, speakers, films, directors, or approaches to criticism. The
current offerings follow.
365
Special Topics: Studies in Film Genre
4
Students will study the cultural
influences on the intersection between the pursuit of artistic achievement and
commercial rewards as illustrated by the evolution of a specific genre—e.g.
musicals, westems, noir, horror, combat, screwballs, weepies, etc. Lectures,
discussions, tests, papers and weekly film screenings. May be repeated for
credit. The current offering follows.
365A
Special Topics: Studies in Film Genre:
“Once
It Was a Wilderness”: The Western
4, x Sickels
This course will survey the
history of Westems from their silent beginnings to their current moody
revisionism. In addition to studying major films, figures, trends, and issues,
we will grapple with the ways in which Westems have been both influenced by and
reflections ofAmerican culture. Texts will likely include works by Hawks,
Ford, Mann, Eastwood, Leone, Peckinpab and others. Lectures, discussions,
tests, papers and weekly film screenings.
366
Special Topics: Major Figures in Film
4
An intensive study of a major
figure (or figures) in film, ranging from directors, screenwriters, cmematographers,
and actors. Lectures, discussions, tests, papers, and weekly film screenings. May
be repeated for credit. The current offering follows.
366A
Special Topics: Major Figures in Film:
“Slackers,
Hackers, Freaks and Geeks”:
The
Independent Revolution
x, 4 Sickels
In tracing film history from the
late 1960s to the present moment, this course will study the various cultural
contexts in which independent filmmakers have revolted against the
367 Special Topics: Film Studies and Popular
Culture
4; not
offered 2002-03
Special topics not generally
considered in other courses offered by the department. The specific materials
will vary from semester to semester and may cover subjects from early times to
contemporary developments in film and/or popular culture. Lectures,
discussions, tests, papers and weekly film screenings. May be repeated for
credit.
368 Special Topics: World Cinema
4; not
offered 2002-03
National cinemas not generally
considered in other courses offered by the department. The specific materials
will vary from semester to semester and may cover subjects from early times to
contemporary developments in world cinema. Lectures, discussions, tests, papers
and weekly film screenings. May be repeated for credit.
371 Rhetoric in Classical Culture
4; not
offered 2002-03
Focuses on the principal
rhetorical developments that occurred during the great periods of Western
thought through the sixteenth century. Beginning with the classic conflict
between the sophists and Platonists in
372 Rhetoric in Contemporary Culture
4; not
offered 2002-03
Focuses on the principal
rhetorical developments that have occurred in the seventeenth century through
the advent of the twenty-first century. The course will focus on the British
emphasis corresponding to the Age of Reason in the seventeenth to the
nineteenth century, the advent of the twentieth century reinvigoration of
invention in rhetoric, and conclude with post-modem theorists who challenge
conceptions of truth, bringing us full circle to the sophist-Platonist debates
raised in the Classical course. Theorists covered include Campbell,
373 Rhetorical Criticism
4, x Hanson
Students evaluate speeches, film,
writing, advertisements, and other diverse forms of communication. The course
enables students to become more aware of the multiple ways in which communication
influences people, to develop a
variety of critical perspectives from which to view oral
and written messages, and to develop scholarly writing skills. Students learn a
variety of critical perspectives including Neo-Aristotlean, author, metaphor,
ideology, power and gender relations, and deconstructionism and apply those
theories to instances of communication.
379,
380 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Film Studies
4,4
Intensive studies in particular
social movements, speakers, films, directors, or approaches to criticism. The
~uirent offerings follow.
380B
Special Topics: Rhetorical Study of Kenneth Burke
4; not
offered 2002-03
Examines the works of Kenneth
Burke, one of the leading thinkers on rhetoric in the twentieth century.
Examines Burke’s work from contemporary and post-modem perspectives.
380C
Special Topics: A History of American Public Address
4, x Withycombe
Students examine the creation,
reception, and impact of American public discourse from the colonial period to
the present, focusing on the process of public advocacy as it occurs in
significant political and social movements and during important public
controversies. Examination of public arguments will allow students to better
understand the strategic choices available, the limitations and constraints
that face advocates, and the nature of critical responses that resulted.
Students will better understand the role of public discourse in American
history and the relationship between rhetorical practice and public culture. Open
to all students. This course may not satisfy both politics and rhetoric and
film studies major requirements.
401,
402 Independent Study
1-3,
1-3 Withycombe, Hanson, and Sickels
Studies of rhetorical and filmic
issues including directed readings and/or approved projects. The student is
expected to submit a written proposal to the instructor prior to registration
for the study. Prerequisite. consent of instructor.
491
Thesis in Rhetoric and Film Studies
2, 2 Staff
Research, writing, and/or
production of the senior thesis. Open only to, and required of
senior majors.
498
Honors Thesis in Rhetoric and Film Studies
2, 2 Staff
Research, writing, and/or
production of the senior honors thesis. Open only to, and required of
senior majors. Prerequisite: admission to honors candidacy.
2003-04 Rhetoric and Film Studies
Robert M. Withycombe, Chair
James Hanson
Robert Sickels
Traditionally, the discipline of rhetoric focused on the
effectiveness of the spoken or written word as it is driven by the rhetorical
situation (audience, purpose, and context). Over the last several decades,
persuasive media have expanded well beyond the conventional spoken and written
message. The increasing pervasiveness of film, video, TV, and the Internet in
world culture has expanded the mission of rhetorical studies. To reflect these
advances in technology and understanding, we focus on the uses of language and
image to characterize social reality, to debate and confront controversies, and
to aid in the transformation of social institutions. Accordingly, the
department of rhetoric and film studies is a multidisciplinary program that
enriches understanding of the complexity of contemporary communication by
providing a solid grounding in the theory, history, production,
interpretation, and criticism of a wide variety of written, oral, visual, and
filmic texts.
Most rhetoric and film studies courses (except
110,121,221,222, 165,250,and36O) satisfy humanities distribution requirements
(language, writing, and rhetoric in the previous distribution requirements).
Rhetoric and Film Studies 110, 165, 250 and 360 meet fine arts
distribution requirements. Rhetoric and Film Studies 240 and 340 may count
toward the alternative voices distribution requirement. Rhetoric and Film
Studies 121, 221, and 222 do not count as distribution requirements and may not
be taken P-D-F.
The Rhetoric and Film Studies
major: A minimum
of thirty-four credits in rhetoric and film studies, including the following:
Rhetoric and Film Studies 160 Introduction to Film Studies. One additional
film course (365, 366, 367, 368). One rhetoric course (240, 250, 340, 350, 351,
352, 371, 378). Rhetoric and Film Studies 487 Rhetoric and Film Criticism. Either
491 or 498. Additional work in rhetoric and film studies to make a total of
thirty-four credits. Students may substitute up to eight of the elective
credits with approved rhetoric and film courses (e.g., transfer credits, and/or
credits from other Whitman departments). Students may not count more than four
credits of 121, 221, or 222 toward the major.
The Rhetoric and Film Studies
minor: A minimum
of twenty rhetoric and film studies credits, with at least four credits from
the Rhetoric area and four credits from the Film area. Students may substitute
up to four of the elective credits with approved rhetoric and film courses
(e.g., transfer credits, and/or credits from other Whitman departments).
Students may not count more than four credits of 121, 221, or 222 toward the
minor.
110 Fundamentals of Public Address
4, 4 Hanson and Withycombe
Speech is one of our primary means
of communication. This course provides training in the fundamentals of
effective speaking including the preparation, presentation and evaluation of a
variety of types of communication. Preparation emphasizes the use of clear organization,
cogent arguments, and strong and interesting supporting material. Presentation
focuses on the use of vocal variety, distinct articulation, presence, gestures,
and effective use of oral language. Evaluation encourages students to critique
public address, learning to think and express what could make a presentation
more effective. Oral presentations and several papers required.
121 Dramatic Interpretation, Speech, and
Debate Practicum
1,1 Hanson
Participation in dramatic
interpretation, speaking events, or debate without a heavy commitment
throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend a course overview,
practice twice a week with staff for the first six weeks of the semester,
participate in the team practicum, and then one intercollegiate or on-campus
toumament. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 121, 221, 222. May
not be taken P-D-F.
160
Introduction to Film Studies
4, x Sickels
This course introduces the
historical and theoretical fundamentals of film studies. Representative films
will be drawn from a variety of different eras, genres, and countries.
Lectures, discussions, tests, and weekly film screenings. Priority given to
first and second year students.
165
Introduction to Flimmaking
4, x Sickels
This course introduces she
fundamentaL tO the visual language and narrative structures of film. Students will
collaboratively make their own short films. Extensive lab time required. Prerequisites:
successful completion of Rhetoric and Film Studies 160 and consent of
instructor.
221
Intercollegiate Parliamentary Debate and Speaking Events
2, 2 Hanson
Participation in parliamentary
debate, interpretation events, and/or speaking events throughout the semester.
Students are expected to attend weekly meetings, prepare for three events,
practice each week with staff, and assist in the management of tournaments
that Whitman hosts. Students must compete in a minimum of three events (three
speaking or interpretation events, or parliamentary debate and two speaking or
interpretation events) at a minimum of two toumaments during the semester.
Rhetoric 12 I is not a prerequisite. May not be taken P-D-F.
222
Intercollegiate Policy Debate
2, 2 Hanson
Participation in policy debate
throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend weekly meetings,
prepare research assignments, engage in practice drills and debates, and assist
in the management of tournaments that Whitman hosts, Students must compete in
debate at a minimum of two tournaments during the semester. Students may be required
to compete in an individttal speaking event at a designated regional
tournament. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 121, 221, 222.
*Topics change yearly. Rhetoric
121 is not a prerequisite. May not be taken P-D-F.
240
Rhetorical Explorations: Gender, Class and Race
4; not
offered 2003-04
This course seeks to exami