2025 Spring COLWRIT 11 001 SEM 001

Spring 2025

COLWRIT 11 001 - SEM 001

Berkeley Changemaker: Public Speaking

Public Speaking for Social Change

Carmen M Acevedo Butcher, Margi Wald

Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
12:00 am
Internet/Online
Class #:25421
Units: 1to2

Instruction Mode: Online
Asynchronous Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through College Writing Programs

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 5
Enrolled: 25
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 30
Waitlist Max: 15
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

1 to 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 2 to 3 hours of outside work hours per week, and 0.5 to 1 hours of student-instructor coverage of course materials per week.

Final Exam

THU, MAY 15TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm

Other classes by Carmen M Acevedo Butcher

Other classes by Margi Wald

Resources

Course Catalog Description

Emphasizing the Berkeley Changemaker pillars of critical thinking and communication, this variable unit (1 or 2) practicum is designed to help students refine their academic speaking skills. Students will learn the techniques of effective public speaking, practice their skills, and develop confidence in oral communication. Online, asynchronous class sessions will be complemented by “live” opportunities that enable students to practice course content in front of an instructor and audience and receive feedback.

Class Description

Emphasizing the Berkeley Changemaker pillars of critical thinking, communication, and community, this online asynchronous practicum is designed to help you refine your academic speaking skills. Students learn the techniques and the process of effective public speaking; practice communication skills, build a respectful and kind online community, and develop confidence in oral communication. Each student thoroughly examines a timely social justice issue; seeks a critical, well-researched understanding through sustained analysis and inquiry; and presents their research with the goal of raising awareness and effecting positive change.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

Textbook Lookup

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eTextbooks

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