This course will provide an introduction to the theories and principles of public speaking. Students will be introduced to the steps (development, organization, and delivery) necessary to create a speech and will apply these steps when presenting speeches to peers. An overview of speaking with presentation aids will be covered as it relates to how listeners process information. Topics emphasize speaking in public, ethics and public speaking, listening, giving your first speech, selecting a topic and a purpose, analyzing the audience, gathering materials, supporting your ideas, speaking to inform, organizing the body of the speech, beginning and ending of the speech, outlining the speech, using language, delivery, using visual aids, speaking to persuade, methods of persuasion, speaking on special occasions, presenting your speech online, and speaking in small groups. Students will format, edit, and deliver speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.