COM 104 — Fundamentals of Public Speaking
In this course, students study and apply theoretical concepts of communicating in public settings to diverse audiences. Students research, organize, write, and deliver oral presentations for a variety of purposes. Techniques to address public speaking apprehension, critical thinking, information literacy, and technology skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, and active listening are covered in this course. Prerequisite: A passing score on the college's reading and writing placement tests, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091, ENG 092 or ESL 126, or permission of the department chair. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking, Human Expression, Information Literacy and Oral Communication
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