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Public Speaking: Romancing the Room
JUNE 22, 2026 — AUGUST 13, 2026
ORALCOMM118
Details:
Time: No Topic - No Type
Units: 3
Class Number: 11392
Interest Area: Writing and Public Speaking
Instructor: James Wagstaffe
Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
Interest Area: Writing and Public Speaking
Course Format & Length: In Person, 8 Weeks
Cross Listing: -
Grading Basis: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Description:
A practical approach to the art of public speaking. Emphasis is on developing skills in speech types including impromptu, personal experience, interviewing, demonstration, persuasive, and special occasion. Materials include videotape, texts of famous speeches, and a final dinner program of speeches. Students evaluate presentations by others. $75 materials fee. Course was previously offered as CTL 118.
Course notes:
$75 materials fee.
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