Public Speakin

Course Description: This Public Speaking course is designed to introduce students to three basic modes of speaking. It provides each student with the necessary skills in order to communicate effectively. This lecture-performance course teaches the student how to develop and further enforce verbal and non-verbal communication skills and values. It includes: research, presentations skills, critical listening and thinking skills, audience analysis, anxiety reduction, and voice and articulation. In order to successfully complete the course, participation, and conferences with the instructor are required. In the class, emphasis is placed on developing effective communicators through a variety of oral and written assignments.

Course Rationale: At some point you will likely be called upon to stand before a group and deliver information, argue a position, present an award, introduce a guest speaker, or honor a special event or occasion. At these times, it is important that you command the audience’s attention, demonstrate credibility, represent your position clearly and accurately, and speak with conviction.

Core Competencies Gained by Students:

* Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World
Analyze cultural diversity within the audience

* Intellectual and Practical Skills
Develop and master the skill of outlining
Develop critical skills listening and thinking
Design and use effective presentational aids
Build confidence from positive criticism of presentation and delivery skills

* Personal and Social Responsibility
Become an ethical and effective communicator
Learn effective communication skills through developing and delivering presentations
Decrease communication anxiety through increased preparation

Course Objective: This course is designed to assist students in identifying and strengthening their specific public communication needs. It acquaints students with different forms and styles of human communication