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Introduction

What Can a Speech Course Do for You?

Course Objectives

Required Textbook and Technology

Course Format

How to Complete the Lessons

Video Submission Instructions

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Introduction

Introduction

What Can a Speech Course Do for You?

Jennifer Perry, English 09S Instructor
Jennifer Perry
English 09S Instructor

Welcome to English 09S Speech. Gaining good communication skills is a smart investment in a society wherein communication is inevitable! The satisfaction you will receive once you have carefully constructed your thoughts into words will not only give you more confidence as a public speaker, but it will further your opportunities and increase your abilities to communicate.

Effective communication is vital. Whether it’s building your confidence, getting a job or promotion, or giving a toast at your best friend’s wedding, you will benefit from a speech course.

Public speaking is an art. There are many forms of communication; likewise, there are many types of speeches. We will explore a variety of speeches in this course. As you learn the essentials of good communication, you will find this course to be applicable to your daily life as well as your future while simultaneously enjoyable!