In order to improve human relationships, students investigate issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual harassment. Students will analyze communication activities to develop more confidence and skill in oral communication. SPH 132 - Public Speaking 3 credits Public Speaking prepares students for effective public address through development of important rhetorical skills, including audience analysis, research, content development, attention devices, and delivery. Students will acquire skill in the analysis of diverse types of public address. Students will prepare informative and persuasive speeches.
Emphasis is given to practical experience as well as advanced rhetorical theory.
This practicum encourages individual study and provides coaching assistance for students who participate in intercollegiate forensics activities. Students will prepare speeches and readings in a variety of events, including prose and poetry interpretation, duet acting, reader's theatre, after-dinner speaking, extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, informative and persuasive speaking, and rhetorical criticism. Participation in at least two events in competition at two speech tournaments during the semester is required. Permission of Forensics director. May earn maximum of 3 credits.