COMM 112 Persuasive Speech

This course is designed help students understand the persuasive communication process so that they can prepare effective persuasive presentations and evaluate persuasive messages. Students will develop their proficiency through speech preparation and presentation, written analyses, and debate.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the complexity of controversies, analyze issues, and organize persuasive messages
2. Analyze audiences and adapt messages to an audience
3. Locate and evaluate online and print information and increase selectivity in research
4. Articulate goals and responsibilities in formal argumentations
5. Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish persuasive goals