Advanced Public Speaking

Catalog description

This advanced course builds upon the concepts established in the basic public speaking courses. It refines the understanding of the relationship between audience-centered discourse and the traditional elements of an effective public speech. The course features an analytic framework in which students can more effectively write and assess speeches. Students will further enhance their skills, strategies, and knowledge concerning effective communication practices in social, business, and professional settings. This course provides significant opportunities for students to improve their own public speaking.