Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
(1) develop confidence in speaking publicly and academically.
(2) listen to public speaking critically, responsively, and objectively.
(3) present familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized fashion in both prepared and impromptu speeches.
(4) inform and persuade audiences orally.
(5) know how to conduct a group discussion and a group debate.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
(1) develop confidence in speaking publicly and academically.
(2) listen to public speaking critically, responsively, and objectively.
(3) present familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized fashion in both prepared and improved speeches.
(4) inform and persuade audiences orally.
(5) know how to conduct a group discussion and a group debate.

The main objective of this course is to help students develop confidence in speaking publicly and academically. Students will also learn how to listen critically, responsively and objectively. Students will master presenting familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized way in both prepared and impromptu speeches. Students will also study how to inform and persuade others. These oral skills will be applied in group discussions and debates.

The main objective of this course is to help students develop confidence in speaking publicly and academically. Students will also learn how to listen critically, responsively and objectively. Students will master presenting familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized way in both prepared and improved speeches. Students will also study how to inform and persuade others. These oral skills will be applied in group discussions and debates.

Dale, Paulette, and James C. Wolf. Speech Communication Made Simple. 4th ed. White Plains, NY: Pearson, 2013.

Dale, Paulette, and James C. Wolf. Speech Communication Made Simple. 4th ed. White Plains, NY: Pearson, 2013.