Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COLP-0011
Organization's ID:
SPT231
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Speech Communication or Essentials Of Speech
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to study principles for speech outlining, composition, and delivery with focus on speech preparation and presentation that informs, persuades, demonstrates, and actuates with emphasis on application of speech principles in professional environments.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze audience-centered communication
  • Analyze ethics in public speaking
  • Identify and apply key principles for developing, organizing, and creating evidential speaking material
  • Identify key principles for effective speech delivery
  • Analyze public speaking forms
  • Identify use of effective presentational aids
  • Identify how to overcome apprehension during speech delivery
  • Identify and apply key principles for public speaking preparation
  • Analyze contrasting presentations and defenses
  • Examine listening skills for effective speech delivery and defense
  • Identify how to enhance credibility for speech delivery
  • Create an acceptance speech using principles of speech design

General Topics:

  • The historical importance of public speaking
  • Audience-centered speaking
  • Understanding the communication model
  • Ethics and public speaking
  • Speech anxiety cycle
  • Five steps in the listening process
  • Impromptu speaking
  • Choosing a topic
  • Understanding the relationship between speaker and listener
  • Researching a speech
  • Writing your speech
  • Using statistics and expert testimony
  • Preparing an outline
  • Organizing your speech
  • Using transitions
  • Writing your conclusion and introduction
  • Capturing your listeners attention
  • Using restatement and repetition, presentational aids, and style of presentation
  • Delivering styles for your speech extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and memorized
  • Denotative and connotative meanings
  • Using visual aids
  • Engaging your listeners emotionally
  • Preparing a good argument
  • Ceremonial speeches
  • Working in groups and consulted leadership
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials