Voice and Diction (SPCH 1342)

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Training in the effective use of the voice and body. Includes study of the vocal mechanism and the phonetic alphabet; improvement in enunciation, pronunciation, and articulation.

The course is designed to enable the student to improve the speaking voice through practical exercises and drill as well as through a better understanding of how vocal sounds are produced and delivered. With guidance in pronunciation and articulation, the student will develop a more effective speaking voice. The student will be introduced to the study of phonetics and given an individual voice analysis with tape recordings and guided practice. It is an excellent preparation for other courses in Speech.