Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PLNS-0075
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
75 hours (15 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Public Speaking
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to research, create, and deliver a variety of speeches including informational, persuasive, and ceremonial. The course also provides students with opportunities to analyze public speaking effectiveness, explore listening skills, and use critical analysis.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze the delivery of other students' speeches
  • Prepare a variety of different speech types
  • Demonstrate knowledge of public speaking and speed delivery concepts
  • Perform audience analysis tasks
  • Prepare speed topics and outlines
  • Research, prepare, and use supporting materials and presentation aids in speech preparation
  • Prepare each of the components of a speech

General Topics:

  • An introduction to public speaking
  • Practicing listening skills and critical analysis
  • Analyzing the audience
  • Selecting a topic
  • Finding supporting material
  • Creating the components of the speech
  • Outlining the speech
  • Designing and using presentation aids
  • Delivering the speech
  • Creating and delivering informational, persuasive, and ceremonial speeches
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials