This course develops and further refines a cadet's ability to communicate as a leader in today's armed forces. The cadet will put what is learned into practice through a series of speeches progressing in both length and difficulty. All speeches are video taped for use in critiquing each cadet's performance. The course is focused around delivery skills, organizational skills, audience adaptation, critical thinking and effective listening. Numerous guest lecturers and famous speeches are also used as vehicles for learning. This class teaches that which is essential for every leader - the ability to communicate.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Four graded speeches (Informative, Persuasive, Crisis Communication Presentation, Extemporaneous Speech). Ungraded impromptu and extemporaneous speeches are done on a daily basis.
