COM 201 - Advanced Public Speaking

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Communication Studies

Description:

In this class, students will improve upon communication skills learned in COM 101. In addition, they will develop an understanding and appreciation of the study and practice of rhetoric and communication in historical and contemporary contexts. Special attention will be paid to the functions and influences of speaking and listening in a democracy. Students' understanding and appreciation of the art of rhetoric, as well as their critical orientation toward it, will be cultivated through in-class discussions of course readings and other materials, the composition and delivery of multiple public presentations, the analysis of public address texts and contexts, and the application of active and mindful listening skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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