Language and Speech Communication is an introductory course in speech composition. Its purpose is to improve your skills of writing and presenting effective public speeches, with special emphasis on informative (expository) and persuasive (argumentative) discourse. It fulfills Level A of the University’s communication/composition requirement as well as other requirements. The principles you learn in this class should benefit you not only in subsequent courses in the University, but also in your career and in your life as a citizen in a democratic society.