Public Speaking/College Speech

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.

Semester (Semester Only Class)

Intro to the Communication Process

• Describe the process of communication through models and examples.
• Recall the elements of verbal and nonverbal communication.
• List the appeals of rhetoric and ways in which we communicate.

Nonverbal Communication

• Demonstrate symbols of nonverbal communication.
• Practice using nonverbal communication in class and in public.
• Interpret nonverbal communication to analyze audience.

Organizational Patterns

• Determine topics for each speech.
• Group ideas and talking points together in specific formats.
• Layout talking points through an outline to use as a guide.

Delivery

• Explain the topic using the prepared outline.
• Self-assess speaking technique and use the assessment to create goals.
• Summarize the topic by speaking to an audience.

Persuasion

• Justify a position taken on a subject by using credibility and research.
• Specify the reasoning behind the opinion chosen.

Demonstration

• Combine the skills and techniques learned throughout the course.
• Enhance speaking ability by utilizing practice and presentation aids.