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) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 % % % % % % % % % % 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 % % % 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 x 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