James Ahern - Communication Studies

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.

COMM 1 - PUBLIC SPEAKING - 5Y

FALL QUARTER 2024 - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS - 12:30PM-2:20 PM - L27

Course Description for COMM 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. Students will develop and apply effective research strategies.

Textbook: The Public Speaking Project - Virtual Text - multiple authors. (Textbook contained in Canvas shell - free textbook)

Note to Students with Disabilities:

If you have a disability-related need for reasonable academic accommodations or services in this course, provide the instructor with a Test Accommodation Verification Form (also known as a TAV form) from Disability Support Services (DSS) or the Educational Diagnostic Center (EDC). Students are expected to give five day notice of the need for accommodations. Students with disabilities can obtain a TAV form from their DSS counselor (864-8753 DSS main number TTY:408.864.8748) or EDC advisor (864-8839 EDC main number).  

Classes I Teach

Winter 2025

CRN	Course	Sec.	Title
35484	COMM 1	05Y	Public Speaking
35215	COMM 1	55Z	Public Speaking

Fall 2024

CRN	Course	Sec.	Title
24352	COMM 1	05Y	Public Speaking
24369	COMM 1	55Z	Public Speaking