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46 * ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Courses of Instruction
Numbers following a course title (e.g., 3-3) indicate hours of lecture
and laboratory each week. Lecture hours are given first.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
5343. Business and Professional Speech.
A course designed to apply communication theory to the solving of business or professional
interpersonal problems. Stresses theory systems adapted to organizational structure;
interviewing and conference techniques as well as public speaking in professional
settings.
5373. Preaching.
Philosophy of preaching; preparation and presentation practice. Identifies basic sermon
types and use of supporting material. (Same as Bible E 5393.)
5374. Preaching.
Attention to audience analysis, persuasion, and special problems such as funerals, weddings,
and mass communication techniques. (Same as Bible E. 5394.)
5375. Persuasion.
Includes classical concepts, contemporary uses, and the ethics of persuasion.
5387. Teaching Speech.
Methods of teaching speech courses approved in secondary schools. Practical problems
in curriculum development and lesson planning.
5391. Studies in Ancient Public Address.
Speakers and speeches of the ancient world, with historical background. Emphasis on
Greek and Roman public address.
5392. Studies in American Public Address.
Speeches, speakers, and speech movements in American history. Emphasis is 0o, contributors
to our American heritage.
6311. General Research Methods.
An introduction to research methods and their application to research problems.
Prerequisite: A course in statistics or tests and measurement. (Same as BA 6311, Ed
6311, and Psy 6311).
6330. History and Philosophy of Speech Education.
A survey of the history of speech education with emphasis on speech education in
the United States.
6342. Seminar in Communication.
In-depth study of various problems and concepts in Communication. Students select
individual topics, in consultation with the instructor, and pursue them in individualized
study. Topics may be chosen from radio-TV, journalism, speech pathology and audiology,
or communication theory. Students may take this course for a total of 9 hours
credit.
6380. History of Preaching.
A critical view of preaching from New Testament times to the present, with particular
emphasis on outstanding periods, trends, and men. (Same as Bible 6380).
6381. Advanced Studies in Homiletic Theory.
Homiletic theory from Augustine to the modern era, with particular emphasis on developing
trends and the men and times responsible for them. (Same as Bible 6381).
6387. Principles of Speech Criticism.
A study of the development of standards in speech criticism. Critical evaluation of
particular speeches and speakers. (Same as Bible 6382).
6699. Thesis for the Master's Degree.
DRAMA
5354. Directing: Principles and Practices.
For advanced students who have taken the prerequisites of Speech 2220 and 2327.
Basic principles governing play structure, choice and casting are discussed. Students
direct one-act play projects.
5355. Acting. Advanced Study of Roles.
Open to undergraduates and graduates who demonstrated ability to act in Speech 2226.
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