Public Speaking
Speak to the public.
Empower yourself.
Our online and in-person public speaking classes meet weekly and are taught by award-winning public speaking coaches. Students learn a wide variety of public speaking skills, including how to speak extemporaneously, how to bolster arguments with well-sourced research, and how to effectively use tactics like gestures and voice projection.
Class Level Descriptions
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Intro to Communication
Intro to Communication | Level 1- During this course, students gain a variety of foundational skills including overcoming public speaking anxiety, communication competence, and achieving long-term speaking goals. A measurable outcome for the class is giving 2-5 minute speeches with very little prep, otherwise known as impromptu speaking. Students will have the chance to compete at monthly intramurals in this speaking format, and present an end-of-class showcase.
Intro to Communication | Level 2- During this course, students build a professional public speaking foundation using their existing fundamentals. Students learn how to develop and assemble ideas into intentional long-form speeches for different settings. They also learn the basics of speech outlines, scripts, memorization, and rehearsed performance. They will explore opportunities to give professional speeches in their day-to-day lives and have a chance to do several speech showcases throughout the class.