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They also gain substantial experience with message composition and delivery through a variety of presentations. The course focuses on strengthening communication skills, which are frequently referred to as \u201csoft skills\u201d and are absolutely essential for professional success and civic participation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>Professional Success<\/em>:<\/strong> The ability to speak with confidence, communicate ideas clearly, listen carefully, establish strong interpersonal relations, and work productively in teams will give you a competitive edge in the job market. Verbal communication skills were identified as the top soft skill sought by employers when recruiting college graduates according to the Job Outlook Survey of 2011 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>Civic Participation<\/em>:<\/strong> A vibrant democracy also demands that citizens actively participate in public life and have impact on public discussions and policy. <em>Fundamentals of Speech<\/em> emphasizes the centrality of developing an informed and ethically responsible voice from which such participation can take place.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>Critical Thinking<\/em>:<\/strong> In addition, the course encourages students to be critical evaluators of public communication \u2013 from politicians, business and religious leaders, advertisers \u2013 in order to make informed decisions in their lives.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>Transfer Credits<\/em>:<\/strong> If you are a transfer student and have completed a similar course with focus on public speaking, this should be reflected on your transcript. 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