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ORALCOMM 217

The Art of Effective Speaking (ORALCOMM 117)

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

The principles and practice of effective oral communication. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills framing and articulating ideas through speech. Strategies for speaking extemporaneously, preparing and delivering multimedia presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining critical clarity of thought, and enhancing general facility and confidence in oral self-expression. ORALCOMM ORALCOMM 117/ORALCOMM 217 was previously listed as CTL 117/ORALCOMM 217.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Practicum 1Open
ID: 24951
0 / 25 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
LOCATION:Not Applicable
INSTRUCTOR:
Freeland, Thomas
3units

ORALCOMM 217: The Art of Effective Speaking (ORALCOMM 117)

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

The principles and practice of effective oral communication. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills framing and articulating ideas through speech. Strategies for speaking extemporaneously, preparing and delivering multimedia presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining critical clarity of thought, and enhancing general facility and confidence in oral self-expression. ORALCOMM 117/217 was previously listed as CTL 117/217.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Practicum — Tuesday Thursday 11:30 AM – 12:50 PM — Freeland, Thomas (Graduate)

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