Courses on Public Speaking

COURSES ON PUBLIC SPEAKING

CTL 105 (1-2 units; Spring)—Voice and Articulation Intensive for Non-Native English Speakers. Intensive workshop focusing on exercises designed to help foreign students improve their articulation and delivery in English. Work will include: breath, sound, enunciation, melody, and colloquialism.

CTL 115/215 (1 unit; Fall)—Voice Workshop. An innovative workshop focusing on breath, voice production, expansion of vocal range and stamina, and clarity of articulation. Geared toward public speaking generally: presentations, lectures, job talks, etc. Can be taken in conjunction with CTL 117.

CTL 117/217 (3 units; Fall, Winter)—The Art of Effective Speaking. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills in framing and articulating ideas through speech. Strategies are presented for impromptu speaking, preparing and delivering presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining clarity of thought, and enhancing confidence in oral self-expression.

CTL 219 (1-3 units; Summer)—Oral Communication for Graduate Students. This course addresses a range of graduate student speaking activities such as teaching, giving professional presentations and conference papers, and preparing for orals or theses defenses. In-class projects, discussion, and individual evaluation assist students in developing effective techniques for improving oral communication skills.