Fundamentals of Public Speaking

All the essential basics to becoming a better speaker.

About This Course

Course Name/Code: Fundamentals of Public Speaking, FICA 111
Catalog Description: A study of the basic principles of oral communication skills with emphasis on the proper use of voice and body, selection and organization of materials, and adaptation to various speaker listener relationships.
Credits/Hours: 2

Instructors and Texts

Instructors Who Teach This Course: Mr. Nathan England, Miss Bobby Shepp, Mr. Jeff Miller
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

Lucas, Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking. 9^th or 10^th edition, (required);accompanying CD-ROMS (helpful)

ISBN-10: 0077306295
ISBN-13: 978-0077306298

You can purchase your textbook from wherever you can find it cheapest (i.e. Amazon, Half Books.) or you can purchase it from MBS Direct at certain times of the year.

Course Workload Preview

The following preview of anticipated course workload is subject to instructor change.

Present the assigned four speeches following directions in research, audience analysis, oral practicing, written assignments, and presentation.
Do the daily assignments; read the textbook and be ready for assigned quizzes; and take notes.

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Make sure you follow course prerequisites exactly.
Make sure you're taking courses that fulfill the Biblical Studies and General Studies Cores requirements and the requirements of your anticipated major (check catalog). Some test-out options are available for Core courses.

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