Course description

This course introduces students to public speaking as a pragmatic endeavor, through tools and types both historical and contemporary. Students will focus on analyzing speech contexts and developing presentational techniques, paired with practical exercises and critical analysis. Students will learn to: harness physical presence, develop vocal production & range, facilitate effective eye contact and gesture in order to present themselves and their material clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Investigating a variety of public speaking modes and situations, this course is designed as a practicum in public speaking skill-sets.

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Theo Black
Theo Black
Lecturer, Performing and Media Arts
Section ID:PMA 3814 501-STU
Number:1581
Session:Summer 6-week
Class dates:June 24-August 2, 2024
Final exam/project due:Friday August 02, 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM / TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM / Schwartz Center-Performing Arts SB21
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:4
Grade:Graded
Instructor:Black, T. (tb353)
Max. enroll:15
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