COMM1110-01.Public Speaking.F13.Riley,Thomas

Thomas Riley

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

COMM

Course Subject

COMM

Course Number

1110

Course Section

01

Course Title

Public Speaking

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2013

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

O

Area of Study

CSTD, MGMT

Course Description

Goals: To develop an awareness of the role of public discourse in American society; to achieve an understanding of the processes of research, reasoning, and rhetorical invention that underlie the creation of effective oral arguments and critical listening; to provide opportunities for developing basic public speaking skills. Content: Theory of communication in the public setting; factors influencing message creation and construction; the role of research and evidence in public discourse; adaptation to the communication situation and audience; ethical issues in public communication; argumentation and persuasion; delivery. Taught: Annually. Prerequisites: None.

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