COMMST 323Speech Writing

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Communication Studies
Cross-listed: ENGL 309E

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The analysis, writing, and editing of speeches. This course considers how genre and style impact the creation, reception, and implications of meaning. Students practice writing, as form and style, in the construction of arguments and other genres of speech making.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 3A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7964	23 / 25	TTh 11:30–12:50

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

One post or comment in 1 thread mentions COMMST 323, July 2024 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2024

Jul 25, 2024 Commst/spcom majors 2 points, 0 comments

u/Elegant_Limit: “looking for any commst majors that may have taken commst323, 226, or 434 - trying to find some syllabi”

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