Brigham Young University. Dept. of Public Speaking

The Dept. of Public Speaking was created and made a department within the School of Arts and Sciences in 1920. T. Earl Pardoe served as the Department Chair until the abolishment of the School of Arts and Sciences in 1921. The Dept. of Public Speaking was then placed into the College of Arts and Sciences.

Description

Established: 1920

Abolished: 1921

Location: Provo, Utah (1920-1921)

Functions

The Dept. of Public Speaking was responsible for teaching courses in Oratory and Extemporaneous Speech, Dramatic Art, Debating, Play Production, and Normal Reading.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Dept. of Public Speaking was a department within the School of Arts and Sciences. T. Earl Pardoe was Department Chair and was under the direction of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Public Speaking (1922-1925)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1920-1921: p. 31 (part of School of Arts and Sciences) p. 118 (T. Earl Pardoe was Department Chair) p. 118-121 (courses offered by the department).

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00187

Creator: UPB