Course Description

Course Title:	Public Speaking
Course Number:	COMM 1110
Credits:	3 semester credits
Prerequisites:	None
Meets (MnTC) Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal #	Communication
Competency for MnTC Goal #	a, c, d, e
Meets MnTC Goal #	Critical Thinking
Competency for MnTC Goal #	a, c
Catalog Description:	An introductory study of public speaking with frequent participation. Focus is on the different types of public speeches and the research, organizational, and delivery skills needed to present them effectively. (This course will fulfill the speech requirement for the A.A. degree.) (Some sections may be required to purchase one 1/2 inch VHS video cassette for use in class.)
Outcomes:	Students will be able to research and prepare a speech. Students will be able to present a speech to an audience. Students will be able to evaluate their own presentations and the presentations of others. Students will demonstrate application of communication theory in presentations and evaluations. Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt presentations within differing contexts and to differing audiences.
Topics	Communication Theory 10% Listening 5% Audience Analysis 10% Library Research 10% Organization 10% Reasoning 10% Evidence 10% Delivery 10% Audio-Visual aids 5% Informative Speaking 10% Persuasive Speaking 10%
Outcomes Measures	Exams (both essay and objective) Speeches Peer-evaluations Written outlines Use of visual aids Self-evaluations