Language and Speech Communication may be one of the most useful courses a student will take during his or her undergraduate career. Not only does it focus on the skills involved in selecting, researching, organizing, and writing persuasive messages, it teaches students the skills they need to present their ideas effectively in public.
In a small, supportive classroom environment, students learn to communicate their ideas effectively using verbal, written, and visual techniques. They also learn important listening skills, and peer evaluations of student speeches are an important component of the course.
Students also undertake self-evaluations, by viewing videotapes of their own speeches and analyzing their performance.
- Teacher: Milagros Velasco