Public Speaking and Global Civil Discourse

Description from DukeHub

Theoretical and practical understanding of the elements of effective advocacy, especially as applied to policy issues. Focus on oral communication (both formal public speaking and interactive exchange), written exposition, and presentation skills. Emphasis on the human dimensions of the communication process-voice and body behavior, audience evaluation, focus, control and self-awareness. Identifies techniques for minimizing communication distraction, developing confidence in presentation situations, and analyzing informational requirements. Does not apply toward public policy studies major. Prerequisite: WRITING 101 or 120. Not open to students who have taken CULANTH 114FS.

Skills

• writingdescription: "written" and 3 more
• public speakingdescription: "advocacy" and 5 more
• policy and lawdepartment: PUBPOL

AI-resilient: 2 of 5 2/5

• No: Physical, lab or field work
• No: Live work with people
• ✓Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "policy"
• ✓Yes: A craft you practice with your hands or body · "voice"
• No: Small, in-person format

The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works

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