English 130:
Fundamentals of Communication
Fall 2009
Welcome to the homepage for Dr. Kirby's English 130 class. This page is meant as a resource for you to keep up with your assignments, learn more about the public speaking, and access handouts for the course. Follow the links below for any information you need.
This section of English 130 is focused on the theme of public speaking as civic engagement. The purpose of this course is to explore the real-world implications of public speaking and how public speaking can lead to community action and engagement. To learn more about civic engagement, please click here.
Assignments Handouts
Speech 1: Informative Course Syllabus and Schedule
Speech 2: Persuasive
Speech 3: Group Symposium
Speech 4: Final Speech
Resources
Idealist.org: Action Without Borders
Raise Your Voice: Student Action for Change
Volunteer.gov: Building America's Communities of Service