Provides experience in job interviewing, informative and persuasive speaking, as well as speeches for special occasions. The use of logic, evidence and emotional appeals are studied and applied. This course explores the critical thinking process, emphasizing the use of logical reasoning and evidence in the presentation and analysis of sound arguments. It is not a clinical course. Emphasis is placed upon self-improvement drills involving posture, breath control, resonance, pitch, and inflection, thereby developing confidence in speaking.
Extensive use is made of audio equipment.
Limits to transfer credit. This course is devoted to oral interpretation of the printed page. Studying the meanings which the authors intended, and conveying those meanings to an audience through reading aloud, the student has an opportunity to apply basic speech fundamentals. Major goals are to build self-confidence and poise before a group and to foster greater appreciation and understanding of literature and its authors.