Intro to Public Speaking

This course provides training and practice in basic principles of effective oral communication through participation in public speaking, group discussion, and oral reading. It emphasizes being at ease in front of, and with, a group, and developing constructive attitudes, organized thinking, proper use of voice and body, and critical listening. Field trips may be required. Additional Catalog Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as COMM R101.Transfer credit: CSU; UC.