COMM 204: Public Speaking
Practical theory and performance of effective public speaking. Students master speech preparation, audience analysis, persuasive reasoning, evidence evaluation, structural organization, vocal delivery, bodily mechanics, visual aid integration, and active listening. Students deliver informative, persuasive, ceremonial, and impromptu speeches in class.
This archive catalogs 3 free educational resources and past exams for COMM 204 (Public Speaking) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 2 study guides and 1 supplemental resource. Resources in this collection originate from recent academic sessions without cataloged year timestamps.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Public address fundamentals: audience demographic analysis, speech structuring, and outlining in COMM 204
- Speech delivery techniques: vocal variety, body language, extemporaneous presentation, and speech anxiety management
- Persuasive rhetorical strategies: Monroe's Motivated Sequence, ethos/pathos/logos appeals, and evidence reasoning
- Informative and ceremonial speech evaluation, visual aid integration, and peer critique in Public Speaking
Study Resource for Public Speaking
Study Resource
COMM 204 c8e07007-740f-4f45-a679-3774a8f1e627 - Study
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 204 COMM 204 c8e07007-740f-4f45-a679-3774a8f1e627 - Study
Study Resource
COMM 204 Exam 1 Study Guide
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 204 COMM 204 Exam 1 Study Guide
Study Resource
COMM 204 - Exam 2 Study Guide - 1 of 1 : Public
University of Southern California (USC) COMM 204 COMM 204 - Exam 2 Study Guide - 1 of 1 : Public
Assessment Inventory for COMM 204 (3 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 204 c8e07007-740f-4f45-a679-3774a8f1e627 - Study | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| COMM 204 Exam 1 Study Guide | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
| COMM 204 - Exam 2 Study Guide - 1 of 1 : Public | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 3 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this COMM 204 archive?
This collection for COMM 204 at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 3 total resources across the following formats: Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this COMM 204 collection?
This collection contains practice materials from recent academic terms without recorded year timestamps. Refer to each item for its current access status.
How can students access these free COMM 204 past exams?
All cataloged COMM 204 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.