Focuses on application of the fundamentals of rhetoric to oral presentations. This is not primarily a course in performance; thus, in addition to developing skills in delivery, it will concentrate on applying theoretical understanding in four other areas: understanding and adapting to audience; using rhetorical strategies to develop a well-structured, engaging, and convincing message; accommodating to situational constraints; and establishing speaker credibility. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): RCM 200 or 60 credit units of university level courses. Note:Students with credit for GE 401 will not receive credit for this course.
Focuses on application of the fundamentals of rhetoric to oral presentations. This is not primarily a course in performance; thus, in addition to developing skills in delivery, it will concentrate on applying theoretical understanding in four other areas: understanding and adapting to audience; using rhetorical strategies to develop a well-structured, engaging, and convincing message; accommodating to situational constraints; and establishing speaker credibility. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): RCM 200 or 60 credit units of university level courses. Note:Students with credit for GE 401 will not receive credit for this course.