COMM 440: Ceremonial Speech Writing and Performance

COMM 440-001: Ceremonial Speech Wrtng/Perf
(Spring 2017)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R

Section Information for Spring 2017

Course Description: This course will provide an introduction to the various types of special occasion speeches designed to meet the following purposes: entertain, celebrate, commemorate, inspire, or set a social agenda; special attention will be given to the commencement address. The course will include a discussion of such topics as assessing audience expectations, determining purpose and effect, conducting appropriate research, structuring the special occasion speech, incorporating powerful language/appeals, and developing effective presentation skills. Students will analyze sample speeches (text and video performances) as well as present several special occasion speeches. The final special occasion speech assignment will be an audition for selection of the George Mason University 2017 “Student Commencement Speaker.”

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Provides students with the opportunities to develop speaking skills for a variety of contexts from eulogies to commencement speeches. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 75+ hours or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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