SOUTHERN LUZON TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE

FOUNDATION PIO DURAN, INC.

Bonifacio St. Brgy. 3, Pio Duran, Albay

Course Title Speech and Theater Arts

Subject Code MC ELT 7
No. of Units 3
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours/week
Block BSED-English 2
Duration A.Y. 2021-2022 (2nd Semester)
Instructor Mr. Jay N. Naz

Rationale and Course Description

This course provides the pre-service English teachers an examination of the
process of oral communications and the various forms of speech arts from public
speaking and group discussions to debate, oral interpretation, and dramatics.
Therefore, they will be able to demonstrate content knowledge and application of
speech and theater arts while using verbal and non-verbal communication forms and
drawing implications in teaching these language art forms to future students.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
a. demonstrate content knowledge and application of oral communications,
various forms of speech arts, public speaking, group discussions, debate, oral
interpretation, and dramatics in English language teaching by preparing
original written speeches and scripts; and
b. demonstrate and apply their understanding of verbal and non-verbal
communication strategies to speech and theater arts through performing
speeches in different modes
Course Outline
Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1 Speech Arts – An Overview
 Concepts of Speech and Communication
 Levels of Context of Communication


Week 2  Modes of Communication

 Review on the Communication Process
 Review on Speech Sounds
 Focus on the Suprasegmentals as
Tools for Speech and Theater – Stress, Pitch, Volume, Enunciation, etc.
 Public Speaking
Week 3 Creative Speech Productions
 Impromptu, Extemporaneous,
 Memorize, and Manuscript Speaking
Week 4  Argumentation and Debate
 Speeches for Special Occasion
 Oral Interpretation
 Week 5  Storytelling
 Interpretative Reading
 Declamation
 Monologue
Week 6  Group Interpretation
 Readers’ Theater
 Chamber Theater
 One Playlet
Week 7 Theater Arts – An Overview


The History and Elements of Drama

Role of Drama and Theater

Theater as an Art, Socializing Activity, and a Way of
Learning
Week 8  Drama as a Learning Medium
 Creative Drama
 Role Playing
 Improvisation and Pantomime
Week 9  Scripted and Non-Scripted Performances Puppetry and
Mask Making
 Multiculturalism and Drama
Week 10 Theater Production
 The Theatrical Process
 Audience and Criticism
Week 5  Theater Space and Design
 Playwriting and Dramaturgy
 Scene Design
Week 6  Theater Acting
 Directing and Producing a Stage Play
Course Requirements
1. Modules (accomplished activities, worksheets, etc.)
2. Midterm and Final Examinations
3. Attendance
4. Portfolio
System of Computing Grades

Suggested References:
Cooper, P., & Blake, C. (1999). Intercultural communication: Roots and routes. MA: A Viacom Company.

Diaz, Rafaela H. (2005). Speech and oral communication. Philippines: National Book Store

Fuentes, Crisanta H. (2011). World of the theatre. Davao City: The Headstart Development Center

Nine Techniques to Delivering Speech with Confidence. Retrieved on November 7, 2012.from http.www.
dubililteman.com.techniques todelivering speech.

Nuval, Evarista. (2008). Competence in oral communication and public speaking. Mandaluyong: Books Atbp.
Publishing Corp.