This laboratory course offers students a wide variety of applied speech communication experiences. This course may be repeated four times for credit. Students learn more about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and deliver formal public speeches. This course requires college-level skills in reading and writing. Topics include the principles of reasoning, audience analysis, collection of materials, outlining, and delivery.
Emphasis is on the oral presentation of well prepared speeches.
Theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. The mechanics of speech are studied. Emphasis is on improving voice and pronunciation. This course focuses on preparing speeches, readings, and debate propositions. Presentations are made in competition and before selected audiences.