CAS 1010 - Public Speaking

Credits: 3

Description: This course integrates both the theory and practical skills of topic research, composition, delivery, and criticism of public speaking. Skill development includes effective public presentation strategies and audience analysis. Students develop critical listening skills by evaluating their own public-speaking style, as well as the effectiveness of their peers and professional speakers. This course builds public-speaking confidence, and introduces the student to the power of public rhetoric in social and professional contexts. May be taught as hybrid.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CAS or HON.

General Studies: Oral Communication

Cross Listed Course(s): HON 1013