Welcome

Do you suffer from glossophobia? Are you required to take a speech course for your degree? Have you delayed taking a speech course until your last quarter at De Anza College?

Join us in a non-judgmental "workshop" where you can explore any fears you may have about public speaking. You'll receive constructive criticism about the content and delivery of your presentations from the instructor (one-on-one verbal and written) and from your peers.

You'll have many speaking opportunities to improve or polish your public speaking skills. If you're looking for a challenge, if you're striving to reach your potential as a public speaker, then this class may enable you to meet your needs.

Course:

Speech 1--Public Speaking

Course Description for Speech 1 (catalog): "Theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society. An introduction to a variety of perspectives and approaches used to research, organize, deliver, and evaluate public presentations."

Textbook:

Beebe, Steven A., and Susan J. Beebe. A concise public speaking handbook (2nd Ed). Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2009.

The course textbook can be purchased online with a downloadable version or with an online version:

A Concise Public Speaking Handbook, Second Edition

Schedule of Classes:

Winter Quarter 2010

Speech 1--Section 13--Public Speaking--MW--2:30-4:15 p.m. in L49

Speech 1--Section 63--Public Speaking--MW--4:30-6:15 p.m. in L49

Spring Quarter 2010

Speech 1--Public Speaking--MW--2:30-4:15 p.m.

Speech 1--Public Speaking--MW--4:30-6:15 p.m.

Office: L-46  (Campus Map)

Hours: MW--6:15-6:45 p.m. and by appointment

E-mail: ahernjames@fhda.edu

Office Phone: 408-864-8999 Ext. 3103