# Speech 101: An Introduction to Public Speaking

- By: Jennifer Armendarez
- Publisher: City Colleges of Chicago
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Speech_101%3A_An_Introduction_to_Public_Speaking_(Armendarez))
- Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/human-292663/pdf

Speech 101 is a core general education course. It equips students with the theory and practice needed to manage public speaking anxiety, organize ideas, and deliver effective presentations in both academic and professional environments. The classes addresses theory and practice of oral communication; development of poise and confidence, delivery, and speech organization; public speaking practice; small group discussion, and development of standards of criticism.