COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking

In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.
(Formerly COMM 131 prior to Fall 2025.)

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Section Information as of 08-SEP-2026 06:09:12 AM

  • Title: COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking
  • CRN: 45382
  • Instructor: Mika Garard
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: BC 101 Business/Communication Center

    • Meeting Time
    T R 11:10am - 12:30pm 101 Business/Communication Center 08/25/25 12/13/25
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    35 31 4 5 0 5
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Fall 2025
    Last day to add class: 06-SEP-25
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 06-SEP-25
    Last day to drop without a "W": 07-SEP-25
    Last day to drop with a "W": 24-OCT-25
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