Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &
Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Speech 120
Public Speaking
None
N/A
Advisory
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
18
3
Lab Hours
Hours By
Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
3
COURSE/CATALOG
DESCRIPTION
This course provides students the opportunity to gain confidence in a variety of speaking formats, including
informative, persuasive, impromptu and narrative presentations. Students will gain proficiency in listening to
and evaluating public speeches. They will develop a personal style of speaking in public. This course presents
the principles of good oral communication, with attention given to research and delivery techniques and critical
evaluation of public communication.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate improved confidence in public speaking
2. Research, organize, write and present speeches
3. Present information in a variety of formats, including informative, persuasive, impromptu and narrative
speeches
4. Evaluate public speeches using specific criteria
5. Create and develop a personal style of speaking in public
COURSE CONTENT: (Show percentage breakdown)
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10
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1. Course Introduction and Icebreakers – Introductory speech
2. Speech Fear
3. Personal experience Speeches
4. Audience Analysis
5. Impromptu Speaking
6. The body of the speech, introductions and conclusions
7. Outlining speeches
8. Informative Speaking
9. Persuasive Speaking
10. Language and Style – Narrative / Entertainment / Award speeches
METHODS OF
INSTRUCTION
1. Speech preparation and presentation
2. Lectures, group discussions, videotapes
3. Classroom evaluation of speeches
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
The Art of Public Speaking
Stephen E. Lucas
McGraw Hill
9th Edition
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments
2
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
1
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
50
30
20
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Speeches & Outlines (preparation and presentation)
Written & Oral Exams
Class Participation
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Dr. Connie Anderson
Date: Semester/Year
Spring 2003
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
6 0% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Revised 11/02