PUBLIC SPEAKING (SPCH 1315)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall

Faculty

Raquel Irene PolancoShow MyInfo popup for Raquel Irene Polanco

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Dr. Raquel Polanco

North Central Texas College

1500 North Corinth

Corinth, Texas 76208

Office: Corinth Campus 313 

Email: rpolanco@nctc.edu

Instructor, English

Education:

PhD in Communication Studies

Louisiana State University May 2017

MA in Communication Studies

University of North Texas May 2010

BA in Communication Studies

University of North Texas August 2007

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM (8/25/2025 - 12/13/2025) Location: COR COR01 210

Description

Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
48 lecture hours.

Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement