College Presentational Speaking (SUPA)

This course takes as its primary assumption that speaking in public is an essential component of most professions as well as a necessary skill of active citizens, who are able to articulate, advocate and argue in public about public issues.  Thus, the instruction of presentational speaking is based on two important principles: the need to understand the fundamental principles of speaking in public and the need to practice different speaking types. Both objectives are directed toward developing workable presentational skills, the ability to discern the necessary speech type, understanding the link between the topic at hand and the audience, learning the process of crafting speeches, lending support to major claims and implementing persuasive strategies that can enhance affecting audiences.

Requirement: Registration through Syracuse University and payment for the course is required. Failure to pay tuition will result in Syracuse University dropping the student from the course. Students who do not register and pay for the course will be removed from the class and switched to English 12.

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation and/or Departmental Approval

Recommended: Grade of 90 or better in preceding English classes; 85% or better summative assessment average; superior reading and writing skills.

*Successful students should plan to spend approximately 5 hours per week outside of class on this course.