Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000, ENGWR 488, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1DescriptionThis course focuses on the analysis and practice of effective oral communication using a variety of mediums in a democratic society. Focus is placed on the design and delivery of oral messages in digital oratory public speaking situations using auditory and visual channels. Students are encouraged to incorporate their own personal knowledge, sociocultural backgrounds, and experiences when designing presentations. As this course meets the oral communication requirement, each student will be required to deliver oral presentations in front of a live audience. Students are required to actively participate in groups and deliver group oral presentations via video conferencing. This course is designed for students who already have college- level writing skills. In addition to incorporating personal knowledge, students conduct primary and secondary research to create informative and persuasive oral presentations and incorporate this research into formal outlines using APA or MLA � � � � � style citations. Recording equipment, recording facilities, and access to a computer is required and is available on campus.Usually HeldMon 5:00pm–6:50pm, Mon 6:00pm–7:50pm, Thu 4:30pm–6:20pm, Thu 5:00pm–6:50pm 