Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0242
Organization's ID:
ENG200
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 52 weeks (135 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 public speaking
Description

Objective:

This course objective is to provide students with a foundation in the basic concepts of public speaking. Students will learn how to research, organize and write effective speeches, incorporate presentation aids, and rehearse and deliver speeches effectively. Students will prepare, rehearse, record and submit speeches in a number of rhetorical styles to be graded.

Learning Outcomes:

  • prepare and record an informative podcast for a website
  • create and record an infomercial by using one of the mentioned methods
  • analyze the different methods and principles required for effective public speaking
  • point out the principles, methods, and skills required to rehearse and deliver effective public speaking
  • prepare and record a narrative or speech on personal experience
  • prepare and present a motivational or reasoning speech to persuade your audience
  • develop a speech by using key information delivery of a speech

General Topics:

  • Public speaking
  • Principles, methods, and skills
  • Narrative
  • Speech
  • Persuading your audience
  • Delivery of speech
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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