To apply improved listening skills. To develop knowledge and practical understanding of informative, persuasive, and impromptu presentations. To apply course information and skills to personal experiences in your career setting and to seek continued self-improvement. I also have Public Speaking texts in my office, which you can borrow. All of your readings will be supplemented with handouts please have a notebook to hold and organize them.
Attendance is mandatory because of the nature of the course.
As a speaker and listener, you can only apply those skills if you are present. Withdrawal after the mid-term is at the discretion of the instructor. Primarily you will be evaluated on the presentations you make in class. You will make three technical presentations in class based on your field or area of expertise. Your command of PowerPoint will be evaluated as part of the overall speech presentation.