Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

DLSI-0029

Organization:

Distance Learning Systems Indiana, Inc

Location:

Online

Length:

9 weeks (144 hours).

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Public Speaking

Description

Objective:

This course will provide an introduction to the theories and principles of public speaking. Students will be introduced to the steps (development, organization, and delivery) necessary to create a speech and will apply these steps when presenting speeches to peers. An overview of speaking with presentation aids will be covered as it relates to how listeners process information. Topics emphasize speaking in public, ethics and public speaking, listening, giving your first speech, selecting a topic and a purpose, analyzing the audience, gathering materials, supporting your ideas, speaking to inform, organizing the body of the speech, beginning and ending of the speech, outlining the speech, using language, delivery, using visual aids, speaking to persuade, methods of persuasion, speaking on special occasions, presenting your speech online, and speaking in small groups. Students will format, edit, and deliver speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.

Learning Outcomes:

Design and deliver an informative speech.
Design and deliver a persuasive speech.
Recognize ethical, social, and theoretical considerations of public speaking.
Interpret audiences before, during, and after speeches.
Select appropriate topics for speeches in particular scenarios.
Differentiate between the parts of a full speech, including introductions, bodies, and conclusions and speech outlines.
Recognize argument, reasoning, and evidence in a speech.
Evaluate appropriate sources, reference material, and visual aids for speeches.
Employ appropriate language, mannerisms, and style for a public speech.
Identify different ways in which speeches are delivered and received, including on special occasions and in small groups.
Apply key theories and techniques to prepare and deliver a range of speeches.