COMN 201 - Coping with Speech Anxiety

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course provides students with a perspective on a widespread problem in our society – communication apprehension. Course content focuses on the diagnosis of the level and type of communication apprehension, and the examination of major effects of chronic reticence. As students prepare oral presentations for a variety of communication contexts, methods and skills training, including systematic desensitization and cognitive restructuring, will be individualized to assist them in overcoming their speech anxiety. Not offered on a regular basis.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.