Persuasive Speech
SLN #: 72261Course Prefix: LAW-682
Course Section: 1001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Weber;McFadzen
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This performance-based course focuses on developing dynamic and persuasive communication skills. Borrowing actor training techniques typically used in the theatre and applying them in a legal context, students will gain increased confidence in communicating and advocating in the courtroom, depositions, ADR, and/or client settings by developing such skills as: use of gestures and body language, vocal techniques, effective storytelling, improvisation, and constructing persuasive arguments. Students will be on their feet and participating in group games and exercises during every class.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 20
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.