MDS 270. Effective Public Speaking. 3 Hours.
Designed for improvement of the student's speech based upon theory and demonstrated performance of voice and diction skills and public-speaking skills for effective communication in a variety of speaking situations.
MDS 270S. Effective Public Speaking Studio. 0 Hours.
PR: Corequisite of MDS 270. This studio course is designed for improvement of the student's speech based upon theory and demonstrated performance of voice and diction skills and public-speaking skills for effective communication in a variety of speaking situations.
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COMM 104. Fundamentals of Public Communication. 3 Hours.
Explores the context of public communication through the rhetorical canons of invention, arrangement, style, delivery, and memory. Emphasizes the listening, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and ethical skills necessary for the creation, delivery, and interpretation of appropriate and effective persuasive appeals.