Public Speaking provides students with an overview of the process of speech making. Students will investigate the basic elements of a speech; ways to plan and prepare, write, conduct, and evaluate speeches; the impact and responsibilities of public speaking; the necessity of considering an audience’s specific needs; and ways to increase comfort while speaking in front of a group. Concepts of speaking, listening, and performing are considered and applied. Students will create and conduct different types of speeches that are tailored to the specific needs of an audience.

Attributes: Basic Communication Gen Ed, *Communication Gen Ed-Oral, *Communication Gen Ed-Written, Liberal