52-2105 Public Speaking 3 cr. Students become familiar with techniques required in special kinds of public speaking situations. Emphasis on analysis of speech forms and planning, organization, and delivery of speeches, including those that are informative, persuasive, and entertaining. Students have opportunity to experience speaking before small and large audiences. While studying elements of argumentation and logic, students analyze important speeches and model cases, and explore elements of parliamentary procedures.
Students construct, present, and critique speeches that are complex, dynamic, and purposeful.
The Art of Persuasion Course provides students with a theoretical foundation for designing, understanding, and critically analyzing persuasive messages. Students introduced to theories and concepts of classical rhetoric and oratory. Students apply classical and contemporary theories, concepts, and strategies to situations in everyday life that require persuasive ability. An introduction to problems and principles involved in arguing and debating, course focuses on developing analytical tools for argument and on methods and techniques of debate.