COM 329 - Business and Professional Speaking

(3 units)

Practice of the principles of public speaking, conference methods and group discussions which are applicable to the business and professional community.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. research information for business contexts in order to organize and create business and professional presentations.
2. deliver extemporaneous business reports, proposals, and elevator speeches.
3. construct and use appropriate and effective visual support and nonverbal delivery as part of a business presentation.
4. identify business speaking concepts and contexts.
5. display confidence in presenting ideas to others through practicing public speeches, interviewing, and networking.
6. develop professional resumes, and demonstrate the ability to speak competently about professional qualifications in a business interview.

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