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Jennifer Thomassen,
Instructor, 906-5016, Office 1028
Michael Walters, Instructor,
906-5083, Office 1116
Prerequisite:
ENG 101, "Composition" |
Catalog Course
Description:
Basic
instruction in public speaking with emphasis on improvement through practice
exercises, gathering material, organization and delivery of speeches of
varied lengths and types, and evaluative listening. Formerly listed as
ENG 203 "Effective Speech."
Learning Objectives
A student who
successfully completes Public Speaking should be able to do the following:
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Design, write, and deliver an
effective speech which achieves its specific purpose.
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Analyze an audience and adapt
a message to audience and an occasion.
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Select an appropriate topic
and narrow it to fit in the time available.
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Listen with comprehension and
critical insight.
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Recognize and interpret
unconscious messages revealed by nonverbal communication.
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Use appropriate visual aids
effectively.
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Use clear, forceful,
appropriate language in speaking.
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Develop the skill of speaking
with confidence and poise.
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To
demonstrate an understanding of: |
Students will: |
As
measured by: |
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Responsibility for
full class participation
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Attend class regularly and arrive on time
Complete individual and group presentations
Initiate and complete any make-up work
Take responsibility for knowing,
completing, and (when necessary) making up assignments |
Attendance records
Class records
Assignment records |
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How to prepare and
deliver speeches |
Prepare and deliver informative speeches
Prepare and deliver persuasive speeches
Prepare and deliver occasion and other
speeches |
Speech evaluations
Speech grades
Course records
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How to conduct
appropriate research to gather supporting material for speeches |
Use Library, internet, and other sources
Evaluate findings
Develop relevant speech outlines based on
research findings |
Evidence of research submitted to the instructor
Selective use of research
Evaluation of outlines for speeches |
Updated
07/18/2012 |
