COM 231Public Speaking

Nash Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 9 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
B01GClass #0071603-COM-231-B01G	Monday, Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM D Bldg 4201 (Classroom Hours)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	D Bldg 4201Online ONLINE	Berry, A
B01G notes: BLENDED COURSE This course is a blended format whereby instruction is both face-to-face and online. Up to 50% of the total contact hours per week may be scheduled for the online portion at the instructor's discretion. Students are expected to attend scheduled class sessions as well as complete online assignments to be successful in the class. Webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed Internet access are required. Online exams may be proctored. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

B02GClass #0071604-COM-231-B02G	Monday, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM D Bldg 4201 (Classroom Hours)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	D Bldg 4201Online ONLINE	Berry, A
B02G notes: BLENDED COURSE This course is a blended format whereby instruction is both face-to-face and online. Up to 50% of the total contact hours per week may be scheduled for the online portion at the instructor's discretion. Students are expected to attend scheduled class sessions as well as complete online assignments to be successful in the class. Webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed Internet access are required. Online exams may be proctored. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

03GClass #0071605-COM-231-03G	Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM D Bldg 4201 (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	D Bldg 4201	Williams, E
03G notes: INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

60GClass #0071606-COM-231-60G	Tuesday, Thursday 1:15 PM - 2:41 PM D Bldg 4201 (Classroom Hours)Aug 31 – Dec 14	D Bldg 4201	Watterson, M
60G notes: LATE START CLASS This is a late start class. Refer to the start date listed. This course has an altered schedule from a traditional semester. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

OL01GClass #0071607-COM-231-OL01G	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	Williams, E
OL01G notes: ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

OL02GClass #0071608-COM-231-OL02G	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	Williams, E
OL02G notes: ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

OL60GClass #0071613-COM-231-OL60G	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 31 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	Berry, A
OL60G notes: LATE START CLASS This is a late start class. Refer to the start date listed. This course has an altered schedule from a traditional semester. ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

OL61GClass #0071614-COM-231-OL61G	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 31 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	Watterson, M
OL61G notes: LATE START CLASS This is a late start class. Refer to the start date listed. This course has an altered schedule from a traditional semester. ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.

OL62GClass #0071617-COM-231-OL62G	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 31 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	Watterson, M
OL62G notes: LATE START CLASS This is a late start class. Refer to the start date listed. This course has an altered schedule from a traditional semester. ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework. GLOBALLY DISTINCT This course has been identified as globally distinct and contributes to completing the Global Scholars Program.