Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: apply the concept of public speaking and its idea of being audience-centered; outline the most efficient way to prepare a speech; define speech ethics and listening skills and their importance; practice the importance of understanding the audience and before whom the person is speaking; write a speech, including choosing and researching a topic, providing sufficient supports, and organizing the speech; and present the speech in a coherent, open-minded, and inclusive manner.