Brigham Young University. Dept. of Speech (1929-1953)

The Department of Speech was created under the direction of the College of Fine Arts in 1929. It 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).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts. Dept. of Speech

Brigham Young University. Speech Dept.

Description

Established: 1929

Abolished: 1953

Location: Provo, Utah (1929-1953)

Functions

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.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by the department chairman, under the direction of the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts (1929-1953)

Subordinate unit: KBYU (1946-1953)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts (1929)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts (1953-1961) (1953)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University Theatre Productions Directed By Harold I. Hansen, 1952-1981. (UA 926)

Photographs, 1920-1937. (UA 766)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1931-1932: p. 231-235 (course offerings)

Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years 1975: v. 4 p. 507 (Alonzo J. Morley (1930)); T. Earl Pardoe (1931-1951)); Harold I. Hansen (1952-1953))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00454

Creator: RSP