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Show FOREWORD Without any knowledge of rules, with no cognizance of the physiology of voice, speech began, has proceeded, and has developed from simple need and desire to communicate with our fellow Therefore, the rational procedure in teaching speech should our beings. knowledge of the psychology of the elements of understanding of the basic principles of the speech process; voice; in both the mind and practice of the student, the requisite placing, motive of the author; an effort to secure the embodiment of the emotion and ideas of the printed page, and to improve, to correct, and to develop speech habits. This book has set down such principles of speech pedagogy as have been found in practice to produce normal, rational growth be based upon a an Every step has been tried out. Each an effort to systematize, for the the and effect of the cause phenomenon· of speech. It is teacher, and not mechanical results. aim has been tested. an endeavor Herein is toward the standard unification of the ideals and methods of speech, for the teacher and for those who are preparing to teach oral interpretation. Herein are methods, clearer ideals, and more definite foundation upon which a better speech structure may be built. speech should have a knowledge of the early con speech science and practice in oder to be able to The first chapter, their and practice to advantage. studies guide The teacher of the resume. historical is a brief to given' therefore, a sane must on also his feet ground of rational firm, subject plant The other hence the.second chapters of Part One chapter. ideals, are devoted to the discussion of methods of developing voice and Teachers of tributions to action. criticism, which are fundamental, speech-public address, speech composition, Part Two covers standards of and which underlie all iii |
