COMM 100 - Public Speaking

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course involves the study and applications of the fundamental principles of oral communication with practical experiences in writing and delivering public speeches.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Students will

demonstrate proficiency in oral discourse with confidence and clarity
apply knowledge of appropriate, standard English to formal speech
effectively deliver an informative, demonstrative, or persuasive speech
organize and perform an introduction-body-conclusion speech
write a well-crafted outline and a presentation manuscript
identify the attributes of effective speech through examples
evaluate the attributes of effective speech through peer review
recognize the characteristics and causes of speech anxiety and follow established mitigation practices
demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication such as eye contact, facial expression, gesture, posture, decorum, and attire during oral presentation
engage in extemporaneous oral exercises