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. Public Speaking (CMST& 220) aligns with Highline’s Effective Communication Core Competency.

Placement Eligibility English 101
Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 with at least a 2.0 can be used for eligability. 
Fees

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

Designed to Serve Students and employed people who want to learn about preparation and delivery of public message.
Active Date 20240401T16:35:15

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
Construct effectively organized, supported, audience-centered presentations, including informative and persuasive approaches.

Employ language choices that enhance the effectiveness of the presentation and are appropriate for a given audience.

Apply effective delivery techniques to appear prepared and confident, and to enhance audience engagement and comprehension.

Analyze and critique their own and others’ performances, based on objective criteria.