Course Description

This course focuses on oral communication in public, general, and small group settings. Emphasis is placed on rhetorical principles and practices related to speaking and communicating in public settings, interpersonal contexts, and small group settings. Additionally, focus is on the assessment of efficacy of communication principles and processes such as problem solving, conflict management, and decision making. This course includes faculty – supervised, faculty evaluated oral presentations in the presence of others (physically or live virtually).