SP 251: Principles of Effective Public Speaking

Subject
Credits 3 Class Hours3 lecture
Description

This course provides extensive practice in preparing and presenting effective public speeches with special emphasis on organization, outlining, audience analysis, analytical reasoning, and delivery skills in both traditional face-to-face and synchronous or asynchronous online academic and professional settings.

Prerequisites

Qualified for ENG 100 or “C” or higher in SP 151.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Designation
Diversification: Arts — DA
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Demonstrate a foundation of the basic terminology, concepts, and theories in public speaking.
  2. Outline and orally present an informative speech which reflects knowledge of audience analysis, research, supporting material, and organization.
  3. Outline and orally present a persuasive speech which reflects knowledge of audience analysis, research, supporting material, analysis of arguments, and organization of persuasive ideas.
  4. Write or orally deliver clear, meaningful speaker evaluations.
  5. Demonstrate self-confidence, vocal variety, effective nonverbal mannerisms, and use Standard American English in performance delivery skills.
  6. Demonstrate speech competence by delivering three additional speeches.