COMX 111C - Introduction to Public Speaking

Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis is on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Demonstrate analysis of the audience and speaking situation.
Identify general and specific speech purposes.
Generate well organized ideas.
Apply research to support ideas.
Present public speeches.
Evaluate purpose and audience to create a well-developed, supported, and stylistically fluent response.
Express, interpret, or modify ideas to communicate effectively.