COM 181

Basic Public Speaking

Bluegrass Community and Technical College · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Catalog description

Applies the basic principles and techniques in research, organization, and delivery of speeches for informative and persuasive speaking purposes. Provides practical platform experience in developing speaking abilities to enable the student to communicate orally in clear, coherent language appropriate to the purpose, occasion, and audience. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

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19Z1

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #76789Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Patricia Miller

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam or smart phone camera.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z2

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #76790Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Patricia Miller

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam or smart phone camera.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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J301

8 openSeats: 17/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #76791Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
8 available17 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
We · 9:30 – 10:45 AM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 205B Georgetown Campus 205B
Instructor
Gregory Rickert

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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J302

11 openSeats: 14/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #76792Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
11 available14 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
We · 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 205B Georgetown Campus 205B
Instructor
Gregory Rickert

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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J303

13 openSeats: 12/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #76793Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
13 available12 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Th · 9:30 – 10:45 AM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 205B Georgetown Campus 205B
Instructor
Gregory Rickert

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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19U1

22 openSeats: 3/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #77147Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
22 available3 enrolled25 capacity
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TBA
Meeting dates
2026-10-14 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Flora Jackson

Section notes

Accelerated Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Students enrolling in this section must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam or smart phone camera.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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J101

1 openSeats: 24/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79702Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
1 available24 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Mo We · 8:00 – 9:15 AM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 212-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 212
Instructor
Evan Harris

Section notes

Instructional method: IP; BP

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J102

1 openSeats: 24/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79703Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
1 available24 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Mo We · 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 212-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 212
Instructor
Evan Harris

Section notes

Instructional method: IP; BP

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J103

9 openSeats: 16/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79704Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
9 available16 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Tu · 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 304-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 304
Instructor
Johnny Fields

Section notes

Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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J104

6 openSeats: 19/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79705Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
6 available19 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
We · 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 212-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 212
Instructor
Monica Holder

Section notes

Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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J106

10 openSeats: 15/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79707Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
10 available15 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Th · 9:30 – 10:45 AM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 212-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 212
Instructor
Ryessia Russell

Section notes

Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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J107

12 openSeats: 13/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79708Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
12 available13 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Th · 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 212-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 212
Instructor
Ryessia Russell

Section notes

Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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J108

16 openSeats: 9/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #79709Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
16 available9 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Th · 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 212-Classroom Bdg-Newtown 212
Instructor
Ryessia Russell

Section notes

Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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19Z3

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81524Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
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Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Patricia Miller

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z4

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81526Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Patricia Golden

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z5

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81528Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
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Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Patricia Golden

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z6

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81529Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
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Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Gregory Rickert

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z7

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81531Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
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TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Gregory Rickert

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z8

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81532Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
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TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Fallon Watson

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19Z9

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81534Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Fallon Watson

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19ZB

FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81535Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available25 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Fallon Watson

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19ZC

6 openSeats: 19/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81537Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
6 available19 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Amanda Hankinson

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19ZD

16 openSeats: 9/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81538Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
16 available9 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Amanda Hankinson

Section notes

Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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1701

14 openSeats: 11/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81540Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
14 available11 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
Tu · 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 110 Danville Campus 110
Instructor
Patricia Golden

Section notes

Hybrid Course: online components and scheduled on-campus meetings as indicated. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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19B1

23 openSeats: 2/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81541Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
23 available2 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-09-14 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Monica Holder

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Accelerated Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19B2

23 openSeats: 2/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #81542Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
23 available2 enrolled25 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-09-14 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Monica Holder

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Accelerated Online Course: No scheduled meetings. Must have reliable access to a computer, internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW

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19A2

FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #88722Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available20 enrolled20 capacity
Days & times
TBA
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Online
Instructor
Patricia Golden

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Department consent is required to register. Students who enroll in COM 181-19A2 must also enroll in RDG 100-19A2. To enroll go to https://legacy.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/forms/ae/coreq_enrollment/. Online Course restricted to BCTC students. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BL

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J1A2

FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Class #88723Fall 2026UGRD3.00 credits
0 available20 enrolled20 capacity
Days & times
We · 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
Location
Room 210 Science Ed Ctr-Newtow 210
Instructor
Patricia Golden

Section notes

Zero Textbook Cost. Department consent is required to register. Students who enroll in COM 181-J1A2 must also enroll inRDG 100-J1A2. To enroll go to https://legacy.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/forms/ae/coreq_enrollment/. Online Course restricted to BCTC students. Must have reliable access to a computer, Internet, and a webcam.; Instructional method: OTHER; HB

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