COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
3 Credits
Is the introductory study of the theory and practice of public speaking. Public presentation skills are required for individuals to be successful in our workplaces, communities and many other contexts in today’s society. Students will learn about the different types of public speeches commonly encountered and learn how to research, organize and write their ideas into clear and understandable forms of public communication. Students will also practice the delivery skills needed to present ideas effectively. Students will be required to speak and participate often and will also be required to present their speeches in a classroom setting with an audience of their peers and an instructor.
Major Content Areas
Listening: 5% Evidence & Reasoning 10% Persuasive Speaking 15% Communication Theory: 10% Research: 10% Presentation aids 5% Context specific speaking 5% Informative Speaking 10% Audience Analysis: 10% Delivery 10% Composition and organization 10%
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding and application of communication theory in presentations and evaluations. Research, prepare and present a minimum of two speeches including a Speech to Inform and a Speech to Persuade. Present a minimum of 4 speeches (including the informative, the persuasive, and a limited preparation speech), in a classroom setting with an audience of their peers and an instructor. Evaluate their own presentations and the presentations of others. Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to adapt presentations within differing contexts and to differing audiences.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking 01 - Communication
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