Course Syllabus
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Instructor Information:
- Name: Jane/John Johnson
- Office Location: BTW 123
- Student Hours: Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm (or by appointment)
- E-mail Address: jane/john.johnson@csuci.edu
- Telephone Number: 123-456-7890
Course Information:
COMM 101: Public Speaking offers an introduction to the theory and practice of effective public communication. This class focuses on contexts and processes of public speaking, including writing, organizing, and delivering content, as well as the critical analysis of speeches.
- Meeting Time: Fridays, 1:00-3:50pm
- Meeting Location: Bell Tower 1422
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective collaboration skills with others in one-on-one and small/large group settings, and with audiences of diverse memberships.
- Identify an optimal means to communicate depending upon the audience, situation and by understanding the relevance, limitations and effectiveness of different communication technologies and medium.
- Analyze messages critically for content, purpose, organization, argument, style, and meaning.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and create solutions to interpersonal, organizational, and community conflict.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Differentiate ethical dimensions of health, environmental, or organizational messages and estimate their impact upon a given community.
Course Overview:
- Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
- Module 2: Historical Context
- Module 3: Audience Analysis
- Module 4: Diversity & Inclusion
- Module 5: Speech Ethics
- Module 6: Listening Effectively
- Module 7: Critical Thinking
- Module 8: Research & Support
- Module 9: Speech Writing
- Module 10: Speech Preparation
- Module 11: Speech Anxiety
- Module 12: Speech Delivery
- Module 13: Visual Aids
- Module 14: Informative Speaking
- Module 15: Ceremonial Speaking
- Module 16: Persuasive Speaking
- Module 17: Profesional Presentations
- Module 18: Group Presentations
- Module 19: Stories & Storytelling
- Module 20: Spoken Word
- Module 21: Journalistic Broadcasting
Course Text:
All required readings for this course are available free of charge within the link entitled “Modules.” (Yes: You’re welcome).
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