DR 703 Public Speaking for the Professional
This course combines the skills learned in 505 and 517. In DR 505, students learn to craft their spoken communication. In DR 517, they strengthen their vocal instruments. DR 703 offers the skills associated with actor training and applies them to any public speaking situation. The course strengthens and puts into practice the skills needed for effective communication in public settings. Topics include speech development and structure, audience analysis, presentation techniques, and critical listening. This course meets once each week. Its enrollment is limited to six graduate students. The work begun in DR 505 and DR 517 culminates in DR 703, creating a confident and polished public speaker.