This course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical requirements of different types of public presentations. Students will learn to prepare and deliver informative speeches, persuasive speeches and commemorative speeches. Special consideration will be given to audience analysis, research, message composition, delivery, building credibility, the effective use of language and using evidence and reasoning. In addition to developing their speaking skills, students will also learn how to successfully reduce and manage their speaking apprehension.Prerequisite: COM 101