CMST 80 - Improving Speech Skills

5 Credits

Teaches beginning speaking, listening and feedback skills. Includes intellectual, emotional, physical and cross-cultural aspects of communication.

Course Note Previously SPCH 080.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve All students who would like continuous practical experience in groups, one-to-one and public speaking.
Active Date 2012-02-22

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
I. Speaking (public) A. Informative B. Teaching C. Oral reading D. Recordings to improve pronunciation II. Group Participation A. Discussion B. Interviewing C. Problem Solving D. Listening E. Cultural Expectations

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of basic oral communication processes.

Develop leadership skills.

Improve confidence in public speaking.

Improve listening skills.

Participate effectively in a group.