Mastery of the research, organization, and delivery of extemporaneous speeches. Focus on rhetorical theory, listening, audience analysis, speech construction, and use of evidence, language, and presentation aids.
This class requires live online meetings and the use of Canvas with no required in-person meetings. Live online meetings require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device with a camera and microphone. Students will complete coursework in Canvas and arrange to present speeches to a live audience of peers or classmates. This class is part of CityOnline and is 16 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline. For course details, students may check the instructor's website.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188