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HE:Public Speaking: The Art ofOral Communication (COMM 130)

Term: AY 2024-25 Spring

Faculty

Barbara Marshall NickellShow MyInfo popup for Barbara Marshall Nickell
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1/14/2025 - 5/15/2025) Location: MAIN FA 122

Description

This course establishes the core aspects of human communications and the processes involved. Organization, critical thinking and persuasive techniques will be used to construct meaning that is useful and accepted by an audience. Emphasis will be placed upon effective audience analysis and presentation as it relates to students in the classroom as well as in a larger cultural context. Skill in development and guided practice in Informative and Persuasive speeches along with examination and analysis of famous speeches using the principles taught.