Free Class: Introduction to Public Speaking - University of Washington via Coursera
Hi All, Are you looking for a place to ramp up your public speaking skills? Now is a great time to jump in and join a free online public speaking class, on Coursera. Yes, that is right---it is totally FREE . I love the classes on Coursera. I have taken several classes, and find them so useful. Here is what they cover for this online class, taken straight from the class introduction page: ( https://www.classcentral.com/course/public-speaking-889) Syllabus Week 1: Understanding speech Thank you for joining Introduction to Public Speaking! I am thrilled at the prospect of a global discussion about good speech. Let's get started! In this module, we’ll focus on the basics of the course and how rhetorical canons will help us structure our time. Then we’ll turn to the important ways that speaking and writing differ. By the end of this week, you should have some tools for evaluating your speech writing. If you want some feedback, you’ll be able to upload an introductory speech for