General Education Courses: COM1143 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Databases
- ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials This link opens in a new windowProduced by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials provides coverage dating back to 1908 with indexing for some journal titles extending back into the 19th century. Full-text journal articles and reviews are selected for inclusion by leading religion scholars.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new windowGale's Opposing Viewpoints In Context is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Opposing Viewpoints In Context is a rich resource for debaters and includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues.
Tools for Giving a Speech
Videos on Public Speaking
- TED's Secret to Great public SpeakingA guide to help speakers best reach their audiences.
- Stage FrightTips on dealing with stage fright.
Interim Director
Kris Ann Hudson
Subjects: Bible (BIB), Biblical & Theological Studies, Business, Children and Family Ministries (CFM), Christian Education (CED), Church Ministries (CMN), Church Ministry & Practical Theology, Church Planting and Revitalization (CPR), Dissertations & Theses, Drama (DRA), Early Childhood Education (ECE), Education (EDU), General, Human Resource Management (HRM), Humanities (HUM), Information Literacy, Intercultural Studies, Journalism (JOU), Management (MGT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing (MKT), Pastoral Ministries (PMN), Philosophy (PHL), Reading (RDG), Religion, Teacher Education, Theology (THE), Youth and Student Ministries (YSM)