Full course description
Location PDI 125 (Back Classroom)
Prerequisite None
Full Schedule Monday, 9/15/2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitator Dr. Shane Puckett - USF Department of Medical Education
Description
The course would focus on the fundamentals of public address by examining the communication process, assessing the functions within the parts of speech, discussing non-verbal communication in public address, and adapting communication apprehension strategies to reduce anxiety while presenting a speech. This engaged educational session will encourage audience participation with hands-on learning of multiple concepts with feedback.
Learning Objectives: As a result of completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Appreciate the complexity of human communication.
- Elaborate on communication apprehension and mitigating strategies.
- Differentiate the distinct differences among the functions of the parts of speech.
- Implement appropriate vocal and body aspects of delivery when presenting a speech.
- Critique the organization and non-verbal components of a speech.