Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COLP-0023
Organization's ID:
COM201
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (162.5 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Speech or Public Speaking
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to serve as an introductory study of the principles of oral communication as transactional and adaptive interaction. Foundational elements of communication theory and practice will be emphasized. Particular attention will be placed on the development of preparatory, organizational, and presentational skills necessary for effective informative and persuasive presentations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize oral communication as a fundamental process within a larger communication system
  • Apply appropriate and ethical communication practices
  • Identify best practices for listening in communication
  • Integrate effective use of digital presentation aids to support verbal messages
  • Adapt verbal messages to diverse audiences
  • Research to build evidence and support in verbal messages
  • Integrate effective verbal and nonverbal messages to achieve a desired response
  • Organize, craft and deliver effective informative and persuasive speech presentations
  • Summarize the historical foundations of rhetoric
  • Analyze speech content and delivery by engaging in comprehensive peer review

General Topics:

  • Oral communication
  • Speaker-listener partnership
  • Message planning
  • Verbal and nonverbal delivery techniques
  • Peer review process
  • Speaking to inform
  • Speaking to persuade
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials