SPE 285. Courtroom Communication

A course which seeks the development of the highest levels of effective performance in oral communication, to enhance student understandings of courtroom advocacy and writing skills through trial simulation and written analysis. Among subjects covered are issues in jury selection, strategies and techniques in courtroom speech, direct and cross examination, issue analysis, and language in the courtroom process. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: English 101. In addition: Speech 113 or permission of the section instructor. Recommended: Law 202.
3 hours, 3 credits
 
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