Introduction to basic concepts, theories, and principles of oral communication applied to speaking situations. Develops competence in oral communication through performance and critical analysis of student skills in a variety of speaking formats. Audience analysis, content discovery, communication strategies, arrangement of ideas, use of evidence and reasoning to support claims, language and style, voice and other delivery skills and ethical considerations. Fulfills General Education Oral Communication requirement.

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of oral communication with an application of improving these skills in interpersonal, intercultural, group and public contexts.