Clear Speech and Communication (THTR10019)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject concentrates on developing clear speech, fluency, and overall communication skills for students where English is an additional language. Students will work with voice and speech coaches to explore the pronunciation of vowels and consonants of English, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet, to improve articulation and build confidence in spoken English.
Practical, interactive exercises and a series of oral tasks will advance students use of intonation, stress and rhythm, and enable students to use their voice effectively in conversation or formal communication.
The subject enhances verbal communication skills in readiness for academic, social and professional environments.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply theoretical principles of efficient voice and speech practice to different types of oral communication;
- communicate effectively by applying alignment, breath, vocal dynamics and articulation in voice and speech;
- identify and distinguish between different speech sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet;
- evaluate and reflect on practical application of theoretical elements of voice and speech.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
IELTS score as required for University of Melbourne entrance.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
1-minute Introduction video
| Early in the teaching period | 5% |
Three Online Quizzes (5% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
3-minute Oral Presentation of Topic proposal
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
4-minute Final Oral Presentation on chosen topic
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Written Reflection
| During the assessment period | 30% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Amy Hume Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising twelve 2-hour online learning modules and six 1-hour online tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 - Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Amy Hume Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising twelve 2-hour online learning modules and six 1-hour online tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
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- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students must meet the subject entry requirements in order to be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject. Approval to be sought from the course coordinator.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025