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ORALCOMM117

The Art of Effective Speaking

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education VPUE - VP of Undergraduate Education

Course Description

The principles and practice of effective oral communication. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills framing and articulating ideas through speech. Strategies for speaking extemporaneously, preparing and delivering multimedia presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining critical clarity of thought, and enhancing general facility and confidence in oral self-expression. ORALCOMM 117/217 was previously listed as CTL 117/217.

Cross Listed Courses

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

3

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Practicum

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No