LA 1300: Public Speaking I

Subject Area
Credits 1
Years
1
Level
High School
Grades
9,
10,
11,
12
A survey course in basic oral communication, public speaking helps students understand the correlation between speech techniques and speaker responsibilities. Students focus on ethics in communication, person-to-person situations, group dynamics, public speeches, and oral interpretation while emphasizing delivery strategies. They learn to gather, evaluate, organize, and articulate information in an interesting and meaningful manner. At the completion of this course, students will be able to speak effectively and confidently in formal, informal, and business communication situations.