Communication Studies COMM

COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking

Units

3

Hours

48 - 54 hours lecture

Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for COMS 103 or SPEE 103

Grading: Letter Grade Only

Part 1 (Identical): In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Part 2 (Local): This course also includes an introduction to the rhetorical tradition of oral communication, emphasizing research, writing, and verbal and nonverbal messages. Communication theory is explored and applied to various live presentations using a variety of organizational contexts. This course is designed for communication studies majors and anyone interested in argumentation and the development of critical thinking skills.

Offered: Fall 2026 (31 sections) · Spring 2027 (27 sections)