Final Class

Today is final day for our speech course. Even though it is not a long term session, we have a very happy time. We have a funny and nice professor. Before I take this course, I was hesitating because it was not an easy class for a second language student like me to take. I really wanted to improve my communication, but I didn’t have much courage. After taking this course, I changed my view of communication. It’s not what I thought that it was a scary and difficult thing. What I need to do is put my confidence on my communication. My communication skills improved. I strongly agree that communication is an art. After our group project, I learned more about three ways to persuade the audience when you presentation: ethos (ethical appeals), pathos(emotional appeals), logos(logical appeals). I study how to have a successful presentation. I also learned a lot of things, and these things are useful in my future life. I remembered that the professor taught us what self discourse and fear are, it gave me a chance to learn more about myself. The baseline is interesting for me. When the professor taught it, I recalled my friends’ behavior or talking which is useful. Also, I learned how to communicate with other people. I realized that people use different ways to talk with different people. On the other hand, I know how to plan my future life in a better way.
After taking this course, I will try to change some habits on communication. I will try to speak slowly, and I will use some body language and eye contact when I talk with other people. To be a good listener also is an important thing which respects others.
At the end, I want to say that this class is really helpful. The professor taught us a lot, and he always gave many different examples to help us to understand in an easy way. It helps me to remember. I enjoy taking this class!