52-2100 Basic Public Speaking 3 cr. Students overcome difficulties they may have in public speaking, such as stage fright and poor diction. Students are made aware of important elements such as delivery and posture, use of gestures, and good grammar. Course introduces students to informative, persuasive, and occasional modes of public speaking and helps students develop well-organized and informative speeches. 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.