CAS 112 - Presentational Speaking, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite/Corequisite: Can be taken concurrently with CAS 126

A practical general course introducing the elements of presentational speaking. Emphasis on ethics in presentational speaking, controlling nervousness, the importance of listening, audience analysis, speech purposes, selecting and researching topics, speech organization, language for oral style, delivery techniques including nonverbal communication skills, and use of basic support visuals. Student assignments will move from simple to relatively complex presentations.