The main objective of this course is to help students develop confidence in speaking publicly and academically. Students will also learn how to listen critically, responsively and objectively. Students will master presenting familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized way in both prepared and impromptu speeches. Students will also study how to inform and persuade others. These oral skills will be applied in group discussions and debates.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to (1) develop confidence in speaking publicly and academically. (2) listen to public speaking critically, responsively, and objectively. (3) deliver prepared and impromptu speeches in a smooth, understandable, and organized fashion. (4) inform and persuade audiences orally. (5) prepare and participate in group discussions. (6) prepare and conduct a group debate.

Speech Communication Made Simple: A Multicultural Perspective, 4th edition, by Dale & Wolf