Brigham Young University. Dept. of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts

The Department of Public Speaking and Dramatic Art was organized in 1922 under the College of Fine Arts. Prominent professors were T. Earl Pardoe and Alfred Osmond.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Dept. of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts

Description

Established: 1922

Abolished: 1929

Location: Provo, Utah (1922-1929)

Functions

Courses offered in the Department of Public Speaking and Dramatic Art included Principles of Speech, Psychology of Public Speaking, Classical Literature, Dramatic Monologue, Impersonations, and Vocal Interpretations of Shakespeare.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Public Speaking and Dramatic Art functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1925-1929)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts (1922-1929)

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

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University 1975: vol. 4 p. 507 (Kathryn Pardoe, chairman, 1922-1925; Grace Stewart, chairman, 1927-1929; Dept. of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts, variant name)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1925-1926: p. 166-169 (prominent professors: T. Earl Pardoe and Alfred Osmond; courses offered: Principles of Speech, Psychology of Public Speaking, Classical Literature, Dramatic Monologue, Impersonations, and Vocal Interpretations of Shakespeare)

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