Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
SPEECH 120
Public Speaking
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
N/A
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
*Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
54
3
Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
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:
Demonstrate improved confidence in public speaking
Research, organize, write and present speeches
Present information in a variety of formats, including informative, persuasive, impromptu and narrative speeches
Evaluate public speeches using specific criteria
Create and develop a personal style of speaking in public
COURSE CONTENT: (Show percentage breakdown)
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Course Introduction and Icebreakers – Introductory speech
Speech Fear
Personal experience Speeches
Audience Analysis
Impromptu Speaking
The body of the speech, introductions and conclusions
Outlining speeches
Informative Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Language and Style – Narrative / Entertainment / Award speeches
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Individual speech presentations
Lectures and class and group discussions
Videotapes
Demonstrations
Constructive feedback
Self-evaluations
Reading and impromptu speaking
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
The Art of Public Speaking
Stephen E. Lucas
McGraw Hill
10th Edition/2009
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments
3
Weekly Writing Assignments
2
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
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
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: Connie Anderson
Content Review Date: April 2011
Revised 04/09
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass