Improve both verbal and nonverbal delivery skills. Develop public speaking confidence. Organize speech materials in outline form. Develop research and library skills necessary for acquiring supporting materials for speeches. Gain skill in evaluating a public speech or performance by writing a 2-page critique analyzing speaker delivery.
Regular attendance is essential.
This class is interaction oriented. An additional 4 absences will lower grade another letter. I can't stand tardiness. If you are late more than 5 times, you will lose one letter grade from your final grade. You are considered late if class has already started when you arrive.