AFRS 177 - African American Rhetoric

(3 units)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: AFRS 100 or GE Composition (Area A1) or equivalent.

Principles and practice of excellent public speaking (medu nefer) from an Afrocentric perspective including: extensive practice in preparation and presentation; developing persuasive arguments; cultivating critical and ethical thinking, listening and cultural sensitivity; audience evaluation, adaptation and engagement; and building confidence.