Brigham Young University. Speech Department (1929-1953)
Dates
- Existence: 1929 - 1953
Administrative History
The Department of Speech (1929-1953) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.
The department was created under the direction of the College of Fine Arts in 1929, replacing the former Department of Public Speaking and Dramatic Art. Department chairmen included Alonzo J. Morley (1930), T. Earl Pardoe (1931-1951), and Harold I. Hansen (1952-1953).
The Department of Speech was responsible for the teaching of the following courses: principles of speech, open forum discussion, speech analysis, elementary elocution, Classical Literature, dramatic monologue, interpretative literature, dialogue and scene presentation, representative dialect, practical phonetics, advanced speech composition, religious public speaking, argument and debate, impersonation, play production, stage craft, history of dramatic production, dramatic technique, public speaking, voice and speech improvement, and methods of teaching speech.
The department was administered by the department chairman, under the direction of the college dean.
Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, viewed Sept. 11, 2013 (Department of Speech; 1929-1953; part of College of Fine Arts; responsible for courses in speech and dramatic arts; replaced the former Department of Public Speaking and Dramatic Art; department chairmen included Alonzo J. Morley (1930), T. Earl Pardoe (1931-1951), Harold I. Hansen (1952-1953); responsible for the teaching principles of speech, open forum discussion, speech analysis, elementary elocution, Classical Literature, dramatic monologue, interpretative literature, dialogue and scene presentation, representative dialect, practical phonetics, advanced speech composition, religious public speaking, argument and debate, impersonation, play production, stage craft, history of dramatic production, dramatic technique, public speaking, voice and speech improvement, and methods of teaching speech; administered by chairman, under direction of college dean)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Department of Theatre and Media Arts scrapbook
Contains various clippings, publications, and other materials from the department. Materials focus on the productions and activities of the department. Dates range from 1952 to 2005.