MCCCD Program Description

Public Speaking

Course: COM225

First Term: 2005 Summer I

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Designed to enhance the student`s ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize speech apprehension management techniques. (I). 2. Identify and use guidelines for ethical public speaking. (II) 3. Refine critical listening skills through written and/or verbal critiques following speeches by self and others. (III) 4. Prepare and present at least one informative speech (IV). 5. Prepare and present at least one persuasive speech. (VI) 6. Recognize and apply techniques of audience analysis (including but not limited to intercultural sensitivity) in the development of a public speech. (IV) 7. Refine information literacy and critical thinking skills by determining an information need for a public speech and accessing and evaluating critically the needed information. (IV) 8. Demonstrate the proper use of oral language in a public speech. (IV, VI) 9. Use a variety of support materials that serve to clarify, create interest in, and/or prove speech points. (IV, VI) 10. Use presentational tools during at least one public speech. (IV, VI) 11. Refine writing skills by presenting information in various speech formats. (V) 12. Demonstrate the proper use of nonverbal cues in a public speech. (V) 13. Demonstrate competence in extemporaneous delivery. (V) 14. Demonstrate competence in impromptu speaking by answering questions from the audience following a presentation and/or by presenting an impromptu speech (V).
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. Channel constructively speech apprehension A. Causes of speech apprehension B. Strategies for channeling constructively speech apprehension II. Ethical public speaking A. Principles of ethical public speaking B. Importance of ethical public speaking III. Critical listening skills A. Barriers to effective listening B. Strategies for listening critically C. Assessing speech strengths and weaknesses IV. Informative speaking A. Audience analysis B. Topic selection C. Information literacy 1. Determining an information need for an informative speech 2. Accessing the needed information 3. Evaluating critically the needed information 4. Identifying fallacies in reasoning D. Methods of organization 1. Introduction 2. Patterns of organization 3. Conclusion E. Use of oral language F. Use of supporting materials G. Selection and use of presentational tools V. Delivery A. Delivery methods 1. Memorized 2. Extemporaneous 3. Manuscript 4. Impromptu B. Nonverbal cues 1. Vocal cues 2. Physical cues VI. Persuasive speaking A. Audience analysis B. Topic selection C. Information literacy 1. Determining an information need for an informative speech 2. Accessing the needed information 3. Evaluating critically the needed information 4. Identifying fallacies in reasoning D. Methods of organization 1. Introduction 2. Patterns of organization 3. Conclusion E. Use of oral language F. Use of supporting materials G. Selection and use of presentational tools

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/22/2005

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