Com/310

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| |College of Humanities |

| |COMM/310 |

| |Public Speaking |

Course Description

This course addresses how an effective oral presentation is developed and delivered. Students will acquire strategies for overcoming speaker's anxiety and gaining confidence. The role of language, ethics and critical thinking in oral presentation are examined. Techniques for audience targeting, as well as the differences between group and individual presentations are also addressed. A primary focus will be on learning to speak extemporaneously or conversationally for maximum impact. Extensive opportunities for practicing and critiquing oral presentations will be provided.

Policies

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:

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Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Course Materials

Lucas, S. E. (2009). The art of public speaking (10th ed.) Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

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