A practical and theoretical introduction to the principles of public speaking and a forum for developing public speaking skills. The course covers researching, analyzing, and presenting perspectives on critical issues as well as the organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of informative and persuasive speeches. Critical thinking and listening skills are developed through speaker and audience analysis. Speeches are delivered in both extemporaneous and prepared modes.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore
Instructor:
John Perez, perezj@smccd.edu
IGETC: 1C-Oral Comm - Canada
(Previously Speech Communication)
Section Information as of Thursday, November 7 2024 - 12:34:06 pm
Course status: Open
InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
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YXH - Online
Instructor:
John Perez
Meeting Date: 01/13-05/14 Meeting Time: 8:10am-9:25am Days: M, W Building: ONLN Room: 0000 |
01/13-05/14 | 8:10am-9:25am | M, W | ONLN | 0000 | YXH | Online |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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Last day to add class | January 27, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a refund | January 27, 2025 |
Last day to drop without a "W" | February 2, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a "W" | April 23, 2025 |
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option | May 14, 2025 |