UP Speech Communication

BA Speech Communication
Type	Undergraduate Degree Program
College	College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman
Department	Speech Communication and Theater Arts
Department Chairperson	Dr. Belen D. Calingacion
Website	KAL Website

The course offers a wide selection of study areas in Speech Communication: Rhetoric, Communicology, Oral Interpretation, Theatre, Speech Education, Radio and Television, Organizational Communication, Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication, and Research. The course develops in the student both affective and cognitive abilities, integrative skills, creativity. In the process of learning the principles of Speech Communication, the student is made aware of the importance of ethics in every speech situation.

Course List

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Core Subjects

Speech 100 Introduction to Speech Communication
Philosophy, content, research methods and trends in the different areas of the field of speech. Prereq: Comm 3/ Consent of Instructor (COI) 3 u

Speech 111 Elements of Voice and Diction
Development of group habits of speech through group and individual guidance, criticism and practice on voice, articulation and pronunciation. A preparation for effective social and professional use of the voice, as in teaching, public speaking, theater, radio, television, and interpretation. Attention to students' speech problems arising from their various Philippine linguistic backgrounds. Prereq: Comm 3/COI 3 u

Speech 115 Bases of Speech
The acoustic, physiological, phonetic, and psychological foundations of verbal communication. Prereq: Comm 3/ COI 3 u

Speech 121 Oral Interpretation
The reading of prose and poetry with emphasis on variety, range and expression; the development of adequate responsiveness - intellectual and emotional appreciation to others. Prereq: Speech 100, any GE literature course/COI 3 u

Speech 130 Introduction to Rhetoric
Overview of rhetorical theories. Prereq: Speech 100, any GE literature course/ COI 3 u

Speech 160 Basic Radio Techniques
Application of the techniques in the use of sound, music and special effect as applied to types of radio programs. Prereq: Speech 100/COI 3 u

Speech 183 Audio-Visual Communication
The selection and use of multimedia technologies for communication situations. Prereq: 12 units of Speech/COI 3 u

Speech 195 Speech Practicum (Internship) Prereq: JS. 100 h 3 u

Speech 199 Research Principal methods and areas of research in speech. Prereq: 15 units of Speech/COI 3 u

Speech 200 Undergraduate Thesis 3 u

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Speech Communication electives can be about performance (Oral Interpretation subjects), radio (Radio Speech, Radio Writing, etc.), public speaking (Argumentation, Forms of Public Address, etc.), theory (Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication), or education (Directed Speech Activities, Principles of Speech Correction).

List of Other Courses

Course	Description	Other info
Speech 113 Language and Ethics in Speech Communication		Prereq. SS 3 u
Speech 122 Interpretation of Children's Literature	The history and types of children's literature and children's story interests at each age level. Experience in story telling and in the oral interpretation of literature for children.	Prereq: Speech 121/ COI 3 u
Speech 123 Interpretation of Drama	The theory, principles, and techniques of the interpretation of drama from the points of view of the oral interpreter and the actor.	Prereq: Speech 121/COI 3 u
Speech 124 Introduction to Chamber Theater	Principles, theories, and practice of chamber theater as a form of interpretative performance.	Prereq: Speech 121/COI 3 u
Speech 125 Interpretation of Philippine Oral Literature	Styles of performance of Philippine oral literature.	Prereq: Speech 121/COI 3 u
Speech 126 Interpretation of the Literature of the World's Religions	Oral interpretation techniques as applied to selected literature of the world's religions.	Prereq: Speech 121/COI 3 u
Speech 133 Argumentation	Principles of argumentation - analysis, evidence, reasoning, fallacies and briefing, with application in public speaking, discussion and debate. Development of capacity to reply extemporaneously to objections. Practice in argumentative composition and delivery.	Prereq: Speech 130/ COI 3 u
Speech 134 Parliamentary Procedures	Basic principles and practice of parliamentary procedures in various assemblies.	Prereq: Comm 3/COI 3 u
Speech 135 Interpersonal Communication: Theory and Practice		Prereq: Comm 3/COI 3 u
Speech 136 Forms of Public Address	The more important forms of public address and the occasions which give rise to them; study of special methods by which speech is made clear, interesting and forceful. Readings and reports on Philippine public address.	Prereq: Speech 130/ COI 3 u
Speech 137 Group Discussion and Conference Leadership	Procedures in exchanging information, solving problems, determining policies, resolving differences in small face-to-face groups, and developing insights into the nature of group processes.	Prereq: Speech 130/COI 3 u
Speech 138 Inter cultural Communication: Theory and Practice		Prereq: Comm 3/ COI 3 u
Speech 162 Radio Writing	Techniques and styles of writing for radio. Preparation of radio news, non-dramatic continuity, radio drama, and documentary, children's and educational programs. Individual instruction with detailed criticism from instructor.	Prereq: 12 units of English, Speech 160 3 u
Speech 163 Radio Speech	Fundamentals of microphone technique; practice in speaking, acting, and announcing for the broadcast media. Basic training in planning and writing of radio and television talks.Voice recording for critical analysis.	Prereq: Speech 100/COI 3 u
Speech 164 Radio Programming	Theory and practice of broadcast programming. Study of audience, market and rating surveys as they affect programming policies. Practice in building daily program schedules and individual program ideas. Criticism of commercial programming.	Prereq: 9 units of radio courses/ COI 3 u
Speech 165 Radio Production Procedures	Preparation and direction of radio programs, with emphasis on the drama and documentary types. Student participation in broadcasting activities.	Prereq: Speech 160. 7 h. (1 class, 6 lab) 3 u
Speech 167 Station Management	Structure and substance of station management. Emphasis on organizational problems and regulatory laws, the planning of programs and checking for effectiveness, and merchandising of program ideas, sales and contracts, personnel management, Discussion of broadcast trends.	Prereq: 9 units of radio courses/ COI 3 u
Speech 181 Directed Speech Activities	Speech principles and skills related to the needs of prospective teachers. Emphasis on problems which confront teachers in defining the needs of the students and in planning well-rounded speech programs.	Prereq: 12 units of Speech/ COI 3 u
Speech 185 Principles of Speech Correction	Diagnosis, evaluation, and therapy of speech problems.	Prereq: Speech 115/ COI 3 u

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Careers

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Our graduates hold key positions in broadcasting (radio and television) as well as in the performing arts (stage and film). Many others are successful career persons in their chosen field of endeavor. This is precisely due to the training within the degree program which enables the student to develop both intellect and creative resources.