CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

5 Credits

Students will develop practical presentation and deliver a variety of speeches suitable for many settings such as the workplace, 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.

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 20220314T08:37:20

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Communications
Humanities Area I

ProfTech Related Instruction

Communications

Course Outline

Theories of public speaking
Developing the speech
- Research methods
- Organization
- Developing speech notes
- Audio-visual materials
Delivering the speech
- Vocal
- Physical
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 appropriate audio-visual aids into their presentations.

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