Introduction to Public Speaking
(Saint Louis University, 2012-2013)
Course Catalog Description: Students are introduced to principles of effective public speaking and provided with opportunities to develop public speaking skills. In addition, standards of evaluation for public communication are established for the use in evaluating their own and other's public speaking performances.
Course Objectives:
This course will help you:
Text:
Lucas, S. E. (2012). The art of public speaking (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Course Objectives:
This course will help you:
- Become more comfortable communicating
- Develop an understanding of the process of speechmaking
- Know terminology related to public speaking
- Prepare speeches that are ethical and appropriate for your audience and purpose
- Sharpen your critical thinking abilities through evaluation of evidence and reasoning
- Understand the role of culture in public speaking
- Appreciate your own and others’ diversity in speaking traditions
Text:
Lucas, S. E. (2012). The art of public speaking (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.