CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

5 Credits

Practical presentation skills in which students develop and deliver a variety of speeches suitable for many settings: job, community and school. Speaking competence is developed including use of audio-visual materials. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of speeches with others will be required.

Pre-requisite(s)

READ 091 min 2.0 or ENGL 091 min 2.0

Placement Eligibility English 101
Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 213.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online

Designed to Serve Students and employed people who want to learn about preparation and delivery of public message.
Active Date 2016-06-13

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Communications
Humanities Area I

ProfTech Related Instruction

Communications

Course Outline
1. Theories of public speaking
2. Developing the speech
A. Research methods
B. Organization
C. Developing speech notes
D. Audio-visual materials
3. Delivering the speech
A. Vocal
B. Physical
4. Applied practice and analysis

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will successfully construct research-based, audience-centered informative and persuasive presentations.

Students will effectively deliver non-researched speeches of various types and lengths. Students will implement strategies to manage speaking anxiety.

Students will implement strategies to manage speaking anxiety.

Students will apply delivery techniques to enhance audience engagement and comprehension.

Students will effectively incorporate apporopriate audio-visual aids into their presentations.

Students will analyze and critique their own and others' performances, based on objective criteria.