Business and Professional Speaking Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

SPCH-1321-003 Business and Professional Speaking

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Course Description

Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

The Art of Public Speaking. Amarillo College Edition

By G.E. Lucas

Supplies

You must have available a computer that has internet (Check the library if you don’t)

You will need Microsoft PowerPoint, or some other type of media presentation software & you will need Microsof

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