Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Speech 30
ELEMENTS OF SPEECH
Catalog Description:
30 - Elements of Speech
3 units
Emphasis on individual abilities and needs in achieving effective verbal communication in daily life,
business situations, and community activities. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to:
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operate comfortably and effectively in public speaking situations;
use ideas learned in class for practical application;
organize speech presentations;
perform basic research tasks.
Course Content:
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Introduction of student to the learning resource center
Acquaint students with the use of interviews and opinion polls
Basic skills in organization and presentation of ideas
Basic speech outline
Basic use of evidence
Speeches in the following format:
a. Oral interpretation reading
b. Introductory speech
c. Informative speech
d. Persuasive speech
e. Interview
f. Discussion group
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture/Discussion
2. Speech Performance/Critical Evaluation
3. Video/Audio Tape
Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Informative speech
b. Persuasive speech
c. Group presentation using a problem-solving approach
d. Research paper
e. Reaction paper
Chabot College
Course Outline for Speech 30, Page 2
Fall 2002
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Graded oral presentations
b. Graded papers
c. Midterm examination
d. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Understanding Human Communication, Ron Adler and George Rodman, Harcourt Brace Publishers, 2000
Special Student Materials:
Video and Audio Tapes
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