SPC 1608H HONORS PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. This course offers practical experience in a variety of forms of public speaking with an emphasis on argumentation and persuasion to improve the student's ability to transmit a well-researched, cogent, thoughtful message adapted to a particular audience. Emphasis is also placed on the study of effective aural communication. Students will engage in critical thinking and rhetorical criticism exercises. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both SPC 1608 and SPC 1608H. 47 contact hours.