Comn 102  Principles of Public Speaking
Fall Semester 2009

Undergraduate Bulletin Description:

COMN 102 Principles of public Speaking

Basic public speaking is the focus of the course.  Emphasis is placed on researching
topics, organizing speeches, using appropriate language, effective delivery, and
critical listening. Instructors analyze student speeches.  3 (3-0).  <>Students with Disabilities:

SUNY Geneseo will make reasonable accomodations for persons with documented physical, emotional or learning disabilities.  Students          should consult with the Director in the Office of Disability Services (Tabitha Buggie-Hunt, 105D Erwin, tbuggieh@geneseo.edu) and their     individual faculty regarding any needed accomodatrions as early as possible in the semester.
 
   
Course Textbook(s), Required Readings

Public Speaking; Strategies for Success, 5th edition, by David Zarefsky, ISBN: 0-205-50405-1

Course Materials

Course material specific to Comn 102 is accessible by retrieving it from my electronic OUTBOX found on Geneseo's networked servers.  For students enrolled in my course, follow the OUTBOX instructions wherever that term appears on this page. For other visitors, examine the Course Links which are useful pathways for Internet exploration.
 

Comn 102 Syllabus, Spring 2008  OUTBOX Comn 102 Speaking Schedule  OUTBOX
Comn 102 Assignments/Exercises OUTBOX Comn 102 Speech Evaluation Forms  OUTBOX
Comn 102 Announcements  OUTBOX

Course Links

In an effort to achieve the dual objectives of utility and simplicity, the Web links found here are selective.  I've chosen        only those I've visited or used. Most of the links are themselves networked to countless locations on the Internet.  Think     of these links as a portal for examining information related to the practice of public address.

Speech Archives Helpful Advice
Douglass Archives (U.S. Historical Speeches) Public Opinion Polls
History and Politics Outloud PowerPoint Help
History Channel Speech Archives Course Topics
Allyn & Bacon Speech Archives


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