The role of oral expression in the academic and professional success of university students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between public speaking and the development of oral communication skills in Ecuadorian university students, as well as to conduct a scientific review of the concepts that define both variables. The methodology adopted was qualitative, with an analytical approach. To establish the link between the elements under study, a systematic search was conducted in academic repositories such as Scielo and Google Scholar, identifying six pertinent articles, from which the most relevant data were extracted for subsequent critical analysis. Information on the concepts of public speaking and communication skills was collected without filtering restrictions. The findings show that a large portion of Ecuadorian university students present deficiencies in their oral communication skills. However, by participating in programs aimed at strengthening public speaking skills, a significant improvement in these skills is observed. For this reason, it is concluded that the implementation of training strategies in public speaking has a positive impact on the development of oral communication skills, a crucial aspect for the optimal academic performance and professional future of university students (Scielo; Google Scholar, 2022).