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Gain skills & confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking in front of others can be daunting, but the School of Communication Studies and the Public Speaking Center<\/a> provide all students with the resources and support they need to succeed when taking our Volunteer Core courses CMST 210 Public Speaking<\/strong> and CMST 240 Business and Professional Communication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Volunteer Core courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students are introduced to Communication Studies through two valuable courses included in the Volunteer Core requirements: CMST 210 Public Speaking<\/strong> and CMST 240 Business and Professional Communication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students and alumni who have completed these courses consistently say the courses were pivotal in giving them confidence and lifelong skills they use regularly in their careers. Once you surmount any mental challenges you may have about public speaking, with our help, you are sure to walk away with a life skill to benefit your professional endeavors and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any student who has questions or concerns about either course are encouraged to contact Distinguished Lecturer & Director of Public Speaking Megan Fields at mfields1@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the Tennessee Online Public Speaking (TOPS)<\/a> offers students one-on-one mentorship and advice to prepare for speaking assignments and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m president of my sorority and there\u2019s almost 500 different people that I have to speak in front of and give presentations to for our chapter; if you told me that three years ago, I would have probably started crying because I was so nervous about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m still nervous, but now I have the skills and confidence to get up and give a presentation or speech.<\/p>\nSophie Macfawn <\/span>
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School of Communication Studies major<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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