COM ST 1A Public Speaking

Units: 3
Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
This course is designed to explore the theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society. Discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse will be emphasized through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches including informative and persuasive speeches. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 110)