COMM 131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Formal Language, Communication, Critical Thinking

• School: Towson University
• Department: Communication Studies
• Course: COMM 131
• Professor: Lightfoot

Document Summary

Public speaking is used world-wide as a means of communication. Today the ability to think critically and communicate clearly is more important for career success than having an undergraduate degree. High importance of this skill in many career fields. Businesses are concerned that college graduates are losing the ability to talk in a professional way. It is a vital means of civic engagement. It has often made a difference in someone else"s life. It"s taught and studied around the world for thousands of years. Plays a central role in education and civic life. The more you know about the principles of public speaking, the more effective you"ll be in your own speeches and more effective in listening to others speeches. Similarities between public speaking and conversation: organizing your thoughts logically, tailoring your message, tell a story for maximum impact, adapting to feedback from listeners.