Public Speaking in Professions

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Due to in classroom participation limitations this class will be primarily about public speaking theory with some practice. We will cover the important elements of public speaking, practicing certain of them. How to organize your thinking, construct a speech, decide upon the length of the speech and determine what is important - the point(s), are fully explained and developed. Experiences in graduate business school and law school will be presented. Expectations for new employees by management will be voiced. Forms of communication of performance in the work environment will be explored. Aspects of practical advocacy will be described. Normal apprehension/anxiety for new speakers will be navigated and all are welcome. Student speeches include self selected topics and eventually, aspects of professions. This course will be an important first step to effective practical public speaking and advocacy.