CMST 102

Public Speaking 

Course Syllabus:  CMST 102 50747 Summer-1.pdf

Textbook:

Dan O'Hair, Hannah Rubenstein, Rob Stewart. A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking. Bedford/St.Martin’s. 4th Ed. ISBN: 9781457601842

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Course Description:  This course focuses on understanding and applying the fundamental principles of public speaking. These speech skills include identifying the purpose, selecting the topic, conducting research, organizing content and outlining the speech, choosing appropriate language, using effective visual aids, adapting to the effective, while also learning to evaluate the speeches of others. Students will learn to present information clearly, reasonably, and persuasively by giving individual speeches and participating in group presentations.

Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of this course:

1. Students will plan, prepare, and deliver speeches for various forms of public oratory.

2. Students will identify and use key organizational patterns for selected methods of delivery.

3. Students will write formal outlines, an audience analysis, and bibliography appropriate for various forms of public oratory.

4. Students will construct logical arguments to support a claim or proposition.