COMM 10W - Introduction - Public Speaking

    Recent Professors
    Lauren Oliver, Jill Borchard, Michelle Zajac, John Hannigan, Amy Pearson, Gail Kirk, David Amancio, Chloe Huynh and 8 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    28 students
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 10W
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    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. Students are invited to explore ethical public speaking and apply this knowledge to their personal and professional lives. This course offers students the knowledge, tools, and confidence necessary to elevate their voices in an inclusive and welcoming environment that values diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives. This course used to be COMM 001.
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:05pm–5:15pm, Fri 9:00am–12:10pm, Mon 2:05pm–5:15pm, Tue 7:30am–10:40am