MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Human Communication Part III

Course: COM100AC

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the process of audience analysis in the development of a public speech. (I) 2. Identify, prepare, and develop support materials for a specific speech type. (I) 3. Demonstrate the proper use of oral language in a public speech. (I) 4. Prepare and demonstrate the use of a speech outline format which contains an introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliographic notation. (I) 5. Demonstrate the effective delivery of a speech by using appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques. (I) 6. Identify and describe the basic elements of a variety of speech types. (I) 7. Present at least one public speech which follows the specific guidelines of a selected type. (I) 8. Participate in at least one other public speech experience. (I)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Public Speaking A. Speech Preparation 1. Determining Speech Type and Purpose 2. Determining Content 3. Organizing Material 4. Preparing Speech Outline 5. Adapting to the Audience B. Delivery Techniques 1. Styles 2. Verbal Aspects 3. Non-verbal Aspects 4. Apprehension Management Techniques C. Principles of Persuasive Speaking 1. Determining the Objective 2. Persuasive Approaches 3. Adaptation to Audience 4. Convincing 5. Actuating 6. Refuting D. Speeches for Special Occasions 1. Types of Occasions 2. Applications

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.