This course covers the fundamentals of public speaking. Students will learn a myriad of techniques in addressing an audience in an effective manner. Critical thinking will be assessed in the handling of assigned speeches. Appropriate argumentative speaking will also be addressed so that the student can better inform their audience with an eye on persuasion. Students will learn how to research a topic and how to organize their thoughts and draft an outline of their speech before delivery. Students' reservations about speaking in front of a crowd will be handled in a manner to ensure success in presentation and they will learn how to associate themselves with the audience to convey emotion and passion. Speeches will be recorded so that the student can reflect on their speech and make notable observations on their voice inflection and tone.
