Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DLSI-0029
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 8 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 fundamentals of public speaking
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an introduction to the theories and principles of public speaking. Topics include the history, models, and modes (persuasive, informative, and special occasion) of public speaking. Students will be introduced to the steps (development, organization, and delivery) necessary to create a speech and will apply these steps when presenting speeches to peers. An overview of speaking with presentation aids will be covered as it relates to how listeners process information. Units emphasize ethical, social, and theoretical considerations of public speaking; audience analysis; research; presentation and language style; purpose of public speaking; speech structure and organization; speech delivery and reception. Students will format, edit, and deliver speeches.

Learning Outcomes:

  • understand key theories and techniques to prepare and deliver a range of speeches
  • design and deliver a persuasive speech
  • design and deliver an informative speech
  • design and deliver a special occasion speech
  • explore ethical, social, and theoretical considerations of public speaking
  • interpret audiences before, during, and after speeches
  • select appropriate topics for speeches in particular scenarios
  • differentiate between the parts of a full speech, including introductions, bodies, and conclusions
  • recognize argument, reasoning, and evidence in a speech
  • evaluate appropriate sources and reference material for speeches
  • employ appropriate language, mannerisms, and style for a public speech
  • identify different ways in which speeches are delivered and received

General Topics:

  • Introduction to public speaking
  • Audiences
  • Parts of a speech
  • Speech content and research
  • Reception and delivery history of public speaking
  • Five basic elements of public speaking
  • Introduction: outline
  • The topic, purpose and thesis
  • Organizing and outlining ideas
  • Using evidence to support your ideas
  • Testimony
  • Source credibility
  • Persuasive speaking
  • Listening effectively
  • Audience analysis
  • Ethical standards
  • Critical thinking and reasoning
  • Using language
  • Plagiarism
  • Informative speaking
  • Speaking with confidence
  • Speaking to a global audience
  • Group presentations
  • Special occasion speech
  • Epideictic oratory
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • Discussion Boards

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials