Communications 101: Public Speaking
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The course objective is to acquaint students with the groundwork, background, and the processes of public speaking. Students will also gain an understanding of the best approaches to giving speeches and how to tailor these approaches to best reach their listeners.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes and examinations with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include audiovisual materials. The general course topics include introduction to public speaking; analyzing your audience; listening and feedback; selecting the topic, purpose, and thesis of your speech; researching the speech; organizing the speech; outlining the speech; language and style; speech delivery; selecting and incorporating visual supports; types of speeches; reasoning and rhetorical proof; speech evaluation; and preparing for an impromptu speech.