3.00 Credits
This course is a practical performance course in public speaking. The course combines readings, lectures, discussion, and presentations to help the student become a more competent, confident and effective public speaker. The main topics covered include: researching and organizing a speech, audience analysis, using visual aids, effective delivery, handling stage fright, proposing arguments and making persuasive appeals. Credit cannot be received for both COMM 1010 and COMM 2010