CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

5 credits

Prerequisites
Eligible for ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095.

Presents the principles of effective oral communication including organization, content development, delivery, and stress management. A functional approach to effective speaking with practical application in informative, impromptu, and persuasive speeches.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies humanities distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Effectively deliver at least three kinds of speeches
Respond critically to peer speeches using the principals of constructive feedback
Craft and organize clear, concise, and compelling speeches of different lengths
Assume an informed stance of a topic based on understanding personal values, human diversity, multicultural awareness, and social responsibility