Honors Public Speaking

Catalog description

This course offers practical experience in a variety of forms of public speaking with an emphasis on argumentation and persuasion to improve the student’s ability to transmit a well-researched, cogent, thoughtful message adapted to a particular audience. Emphasis is also placed on the study of effective aural communication. Students will engage in critical thinking and rhetorical criticism exercises. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. (Note: Credit is only given for SPC 1608 or SPC 1608H.)<br><br>Prerequisite appropriate score on the college placement test or Prerequisite Permission of the Program