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COMM201: Public Speaking
COMM201: Public Speaking
As public discourse is foundational to effective citizen participation in democratic and civic institutions, this course introduces the student to effective speech preparation and delivery with emphasis on the extemporaneous mode of natural and direct communication. In particular, this course will focus on how to speak effectively for successful civic engagement and public advocacy. Additionally, students will learn methods for analyzing and evaluating public discourse as this course directs significant attention to prominent orators in the realms of public policy, legal decision-making, and social consciousness.
Overview

Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Communication Studies
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
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Blue Ridge Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Central Virginia Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Eastern Shore Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Germanna Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Laurel Ridge Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Paul D. Camp Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Rappahannock Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Southside Virginia Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Southwest Virginia Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | CST100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 2-Year | |
William & Mary | SPCH201 | Public Speaking | 4-Year | |
Old Dominion University | COMM101R | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 4-Year | |
University of Mary Washington | COMM205 | Public Speaking | 4-Year | |
Marymount University | COMM101 | Public Speaking | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | SPCH121 | EFFECTIVE SPEECH | Students pursuing a degree program in the School of Business will earn transfer credit for BUSN 225 Winning Presentations. | 4-Year |
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