Catalog Description: Open to all students interested in improving their diction. Development of the voice and proper diction. Coaching of the individual student with the aid of audio taping and an audio journal. Same as SPCH 1342.
Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
Prerequisite(s):
Prerequisite: READ 300 or ESOL 310 or equivalent
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours per Week: Contact Hours per Semester: 48 State Approval Code: 5005035230
Course Subject/Catalog Number: DRAM 2336
Course Title: Voice and Diction
Core Curriculum: State Criteria
Basic Intellectual Competencies (Those marked with a √ reflect the state-mandated
competencies taught in this course.)
Perspectives (Those marked with a √ reflect the state-mandated
perspectives taught in this course.)
Establish
broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the
larger society and world in which he/she lives, and to understand the
responsibilities of living in a culturally and ethnically diversified world.
Stimulate
a capacity to discuss and reflect upon individual, political, economic, and
social aspects of life in order to understand ways in which to be a
responsible member of society.
Recognize the
importance of maintaining health and wellness.
Develop a
capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives.
Develop
personal values for ethical behavior.
Develop
the ability to make aesthetic judgments.
Use
logical reasoning in problem solving.
Integrate
knowledge and understand the interrelationships of the scholarly
disciplines.
Exemplary Objectives (Those marked with a √ reflect state-mandated exemplary
objectives taught in this course.)
Communication: (composition, speech, modern language).
The objective of a communication component of a core curriculum is to enable
the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose in a style
appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.
To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes thought invention,
organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation.
To understand the importance of specifying audience and propose and to select
appropriately communication choices.
To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e., descriptive,
expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual,
and oral communication.
To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and
reflective thinking, and responding.
To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving,
and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.
To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give
an oral presentation.
Instructional Goals and Purposes:
Two of Lee College’s Instructional goals and purposes include (1) creating an
academic atmosphere in which students may develop their intellects and skills
and (2) providing courses so students may receive a certificate/an associate
degree, or transfer to a senior institution that offers the baccalaureate
degree. In keeping with these purposes, DRAM 2336 provides students the
opportunities to (1) develop their intellects through the reading about,
listening to, and discussing what is proper voice and diction, (2) develop their
speaking skills based on techniques taught in class and working with CD tutorial
that accompanies the text, (3) fulfill three hours of core requirements in
Communication to meet degree and/or transfer requirements.
General Course Objectives:
This course is a practical approach to improving the speaking voice. Theory
is minimum. A basic premise of the course is not what individuals say but how
they say it. Students will learn, practice, and demonstrate the following:
Speaking clearly and intelligibly.
Developing a pleasant vocal quality.
Building adequate and varied volume.
Modifying regional or international dialects.
Correcting pronunciation.
Achieving effective, vivid, and expressive vocal variation.
Evaluating performances (self and public speakers).
Specific Course Objectives:
Lee College specific course objectives are developed on the basis of Bloom’s
Cognitive Taxonomy, which ascends in order of difficulty:
awareness, knowledge and recall – details and information
comprehension and understanding – translation, interpretation,
extrapolation, cause/effect and sequence
application and use (ability) – information used in new and different
situations
analysis – examination and categorization of pieces of information
synthesis – combination of information to create something new
evaluation – value judgment supported by reasoning
At the end of the course, the student should have demonstrated through tests,
quizzes, reading assignments, research assignments, class discussions, writing
assignments, and listening assignments all of the following knowledge:
At the end of the course, the student should be aware of the following:
How to speak clearly and intelligently.
How to develop a pleasant vocal quality.
Be able to determine and display adequate and varied volume.
Ways to modify regional and international dialects.
Correct pronunciation.
Vocal variation and expression.
How to evaluate student’s voice and diction.
At the end of the course, the student should display knowledge of the
following:
The importance of voice and diction.
The various qualities of voice and diction and how to manipulate those
qualities.
The phonetic alphabet and how to use it.
The effect of poor voice and diction on an audience.
Evaluate voice and diction of themselves and others around them.
At the end of the course, the student should have demonstrated an ability to
do the following:
To articulate the importance of voice and diction in life.
To listen to student’s own voice and diction and identify voice and
diction problems.
To correct voice and diction problems.
To read and interrupt nonverbal communication from an audience.
To use the phonetic alphabet.
Course Content:
Students in all sections of DRAM 2336 Voice and Diction will be required to
do all of the following:
Attend different types of vocal performances including theatre
productions, music concerts, or speech presentations.
Read, analyze, and discuss reading and listening assignments.
Fulfill library assignments and given research assignments-including use
of the Internet and other electronic information sources.
Take essay and/or objective examinations or quizzes over specified
material, including vocabulary.
Participate in student lecture presentations by actively presenting as
well as listening and responding to presentations made by other students.
Take notes over lectures.
Participate in group project and discussions about all student projects
related to the class.
Participate in vocal exercises in and out of class.
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:
Instruction for this course may be achieved through the use of
lecture, discussion, class projects, student presentations, internet, video,
watching recordings of theatrical performances, demonstrations, field trips, and
readings.
Assessment:
Faculty may assign both in- and out-of-class activities to evaluate students’
knowledge and abilities. Faculty may choose from the following methods:
Attendance
Class preparedness
Collaborative learning projects
Exams/tests/quizzes
Homework
Internet
Journals
Library assignments
Readings
Production attendance
Research papers
Student-teacher conferences
Written assignments
Course Grade:
Students’ final grades are determined by an assessment of their work as
reflected in their overall performance. Determining factors that may be used by
the instructor are listed above under “Assessment.”
Students’ final grades are determined by the following grading scheme:
90%-100%
A
80%-89%
B
70%-79%
C
60%-69%
D
59% and below
F
Texts, Materials, and Supplies:
Required:
A College Voice and Diction textbook which includes vocal exercise CD
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