$300.00
Application of communication theory and practice to the
public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics
of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop
students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
A. Course description – Application of communication theory and practice to the
public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics
of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop
students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
B. Prerequisites – None
A. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.
B. Apply elements of audience analysis.
C. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations
for evidence
and logic
D. Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective
verbal and
nonverbal techniques.
E. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or
presenting speeches.
F. Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
G. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or
group (e.g.
narrative, informative or persuasive).
A. Quizzes: Students will complete quizzes covering materials in the text.
B. Speeches: Students will perform four speeches: 2 informative and 2
persuasive. The students will provide an outline and a bibliography for each speech to
the instructor. Students will also propose topics to the instructor before posting the
speech. Online students are responsible for all technology and technology access
associated with recording and submitting speeches according to the individual
instructor’s policy.
D. Homework: Students will turn in topic proposals, outlines, and source
materials and other activities as assigned.
E. Tests: Students may take two proctored tests. Online students may be
provided with a list of approved test sites. Students may be responsible for making
testing arrangements and paying any testing fees.
A. Public Speaking for College and Career, 12th edition, H. Gregory
ISBN-13: 978-1260007107 ISBN-10: 1260007103
A. Campus Calendar
B. Final Exam schedule
C. How to drop a class
D. Withdrawal information
E. Student Conduct/Academic Integrity
F. Students with disabilities
G. Departmental policy regarding late/make up work: No late work will be
accepted.
The communication process, listening, the audience, selecting a topic, finding and
evaluating information, visual aids
Outlining and organizing, informative speeches, persuasive speeches, persuasive
strategies, supporting materials, wording, delivery and other types of speeches
Research, prepare, deliver, record (if applicable) and evaluate informative and
persuasive speeches.
* Course policies and schedule may vary according to instructor and extenuating
circumstances. Scheduling of tests and assignments in each unit is at the individual
instructor’s discretion.