Does anyone think that is wrong for colleges to make you take public speaking?

Answer 1

I thought so, until I took my Speech 101 course, as an undergraduate. Believe me: as a first-year student, I was far more interested in other things and other courses. My instructor, however, was a very brash, fun, humorous guy who kicked our butts. I was shy, upon entering the class, and by the end of the semester, I felt like I could at least fake confidence while speaking in public. Of course, it didn't hurt that I finally earned a coveted A in my final speech for the course! But he really made me want to work, and was very encouraging; I think most speech teachers are like that.

If not, drop the class for the term, and take it with someone else. Speaking and writing are tough enough without a bad or discouraging teacher, much less one with whom you just don't click on any level.

Answer 2

I don't feel it's wrong to require students to take public speaking because communication skills are so important in the working world today.

By taking it, you'll learn researching skills, develop confidence in speaking in front of others, and organization skills. All of these help you succeed later on in life, which is what college if for.

Granted, you might not want to go into something like management where you'll most likely have to make some presentations here and there. But even as a "staff employee," you'll probably have to attend staff meetings from time to time. Having taken public speaking, you'll be better able to interact and communicate your thoughts and ideas.

And if you plan on doing anything involving customer service skills, the ability to speak well, organize your thoughts, and present things clearly and logically are critical to success.

Bottom-line, public speaking has tremendous advantages for you, and it's well worth taking!

Answer 3

Higher education should shoulder the responsibility of preparing the generation of the future for their obstacles ahead. It's been said that more people fear public speaking than death. Obviously, public speaking is an obstacle for many. Recognizing this, higher education should require a public speaking a course for its students, just like most require a course in foreign languate or two courses in math. No matter how you despise these qualifications, they are skills that this ever-changing world requires you to have to succeed.

Answer 4

I personally don't think it's wrong, I just find it irritating. I was actually just fine with public speaking, until I took that class. The teacher was great, don't get me wrong, but the more and more I went up in front of the class, the more and more I freaked out. It kinda had a reverse effect on me.

Answer 5

I went to a big name college that did not require public speaking, but I took the class as a senior and it is without a doubt the course that gave me the most practical knowledge that I have used in my work. And a cool side benefit was that one of my classmates went on to compete on ESPN's Dream Job show where they select a new anchor, and he finished second. So I knew him when... The kid was good and had that "ESPN voice" in everything he did. Not ideal when delivering a eulogy, but whatever... :)

Answer 6

no, so many jobs require you to be able to present your thoughts in public, it would be irresponsible to let you go through 4 years of college abd have no training in public speaking. People's performances can sometimes be judged solely on your ability to presnt yourself well in public. It may be the only time they have an opportunity to hear or see what you do.

Answer 7

No, a college graduate should know how to speak in college, and the sad truth is, not many people know how to.

Answer 8

Not at all, there will come a time in everyone's life where they will be giving a speech whether it be at a wedding, funeral, or in the work place

Have a GREAT day!

Answer 9

For the not so gifted of gab among us, yes it's an outrage.