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...Harvard Speaks” petition and the recent demand for classes that offer instruction in public speaking demonstrate that the student body values this skill. This semester’s Expos 40, “Public Speaking Practicum,” garnered 104 applications for only 12 slots. It seems clear that more Harvard students want to learn the rhetorical craft than Expos 40 and a select number of other related courses can accommodate. Considering the demonstrated and professed interest in oratory instruction, Harvard should expand the number of courses that feature public speaking components. Those that already do?...
...Student groups that do strengthen and foster rhetorical eloquence should emphasize this aspect of their clubs, aiming to reach students early in their Harvard careers. Even if these undergraduates have little experience, the opportunity to observe and receive mentorship from polished leaders can transform new members into eloquent speakers...
...appreciate the measures put forth so far by the College to demonstrate dedication to public speaking, and hope that the opportunities to refine rhetorical skills continue to expand. Since the ability to speak in public is necessary for students at Harvard, meeting this need will require a multi-faceted approach—including the continued efforts of the University, extracurricular groups, and the student body...
...prize is open to any student at the beginning of their sophomore year, and is judged based on their academic performance as freshmen...
David Jeruzalmi, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and member of the selection committee for the prize, commented that although excellence in class must be the main factor, “overall, we look at the whole profile” of a student...