May be taken four semesters. This is a practical course in public speaking, employing oral assignments demonstrating the ability to choose a topic, do research, organize a speech, and deliver it with maximum control over stage fright. Students prepare and deliver a minimum of four speeches, followed by critiques. Discussion and Small Group Communication. This course consists of the study of theories and practice in argumentation and debate including analysis, reasoning, organization, evidence, and refutation as applied to college forensics and debate.
Application is made to current topics.
This is a first course in interpretation and designed to enable students to better communicate the written page to an audience. Through lectures and student performances, one should learn to choose selections, prepare them for presentation, adapt them to a time limit, and learn the fine points of delivery including pauses, intensity, range, pronunciation, and emotional quality.