COM 101 Public Speaking
- Description
- Curriculum
Principles of Public Speaking is a self-study course whose grade is based on
a final examination and speech presentation. This course of study that is
necessary to be prepared for the final examination consists of seventeen lessons
based on the readings from the textbook. Students should read the entire text of all the reading assignments. There are no formal homework assignments, but
students are encouraged to answer all review questions at the end of each
Lesson to ensure that they have understood the relevant course material are well
prepared for the final exam.
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to public speaking which emphasizes the practical
skills necessary for speaking in public. This course focuses on techniques to
lessen speaker anxiety and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker
presentations. Civility and ethical speech making are emphasized. Its goal is to
prepare students for success in typical public speaking situations and to provide
them with the basic principles of organization and research needed for effective
speeches
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Plan and prepare speeches that inform, persuade, or fulfill the needs of a
special occasion. - Use presentation aids to enhance your speeches.
- Outline your speeches in a logical and thorough fashion.
- Conduct meaningful research on a variety of topics.
- Analyze your audience and design speeches to reflect your analysis.
- Evaluate speeches based on a variety of verbal and non-verbal criteria.
- Listen effectively, regardless of your interest in the subject matter.
- Explain and utilize the communication process.
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Chapter 1: Speaking Responsibly -
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Chapter 2: Thinking Critically
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3
Chapter 3: Public Speaking and Citizenship
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4
Chapter 4: The Process of Communication
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5
Chapter 5: Lessons of the Past
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6
Chapter 6: Demagoguery and Emotional Appeal
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7
Chapter 7: Transactional Model
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8
Chapter 8: Construct a Reasonable Argument
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9
Chapter 9: Communication Apprehension
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10
Chapter 10: Understanding CA
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11
Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity
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12
Chapter 12: IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUAL LISTENER
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13
Chapter 13: CONSTRUCTING A THESIS STATEMENT
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14
Chapter 14: A PRODUCTIVE START
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15
Chapter 15: DEVELOPING INFORMATION LITERACY
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16
Chapter 16: EVALUATING SUPPORTING MATERIAL
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17
Chapter 17: LANGUAGE AND MEANING
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18
Chapter 18: USING LANGUAGE THAT IS CLEAR AND ACCURATE
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19
Chapter 19: FALLACIES
