Honors Public Speaking explores the practical and ethical prac- tice of human communication with honors content. In this course, students will learn the theory behind effective human communication and develop their skills by planning and pre- senting speeches that inform, influence, and entertain the audi- ence using the extemporaneous mode of delivery. To accomplish this, students will engage in critical thinking, rhe- torical criticism, and delivering speeches in front of a live audi- ence. Honors program permission is required. quired.