Principles and performance techniques for public speaking. Extensive practice of the craft with guidance and regular feedback. Emphasis on techniques for structuring speeches, styles of presentation, and the use (and misuse) of argumentation and evidence.
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Curriculum: Communication Core Requirement; Business Requirement; Fulfills Engineering Tools of Communciation Requirement.
This class is an introductory course in public communication, and is primarily a skills-based course.
The overall goals are twofold: first of all, it familiarizes students with the concepts, terminology, theories and processes related to understanding and appreciating oral communication in a variety of contexts.
Secondly, it provides opportunities for students to further develop their public speaking skills through instruction in and practice of clear, critical and ethical communication.
Specific course topics include:
Audience analysis and appropriate topic selection for particular audiences
Research, organization and delivery of speeches of introduction, demonstration, information and persuasion
Basic principles of rhetoric and ethical communication
Strategies for maintaining audience attention such as effective non-verbal language and rapport-building
Effective use of supporting materials, evidence, and visual aids
Critical listening and constructive feedback skills
Application of public communication skills in a variety of situations
