Maui Community College
Course Outline
1.
Course Title:
SP 251
Principles of Effective Public Speaking
Number of Credits:
Three (3)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Effective Public Speak
Date of Outline:
March 20, 2004
2.
Course Description:
Develops speech composition and delivery skills
by providing extensive practice in preparing and
presenting effective public speeches. Emphasizes
critical thinking, clear reasoning, appropriate
support, organization, outlining, audience analysis,
and lively delivery skills.
3.
Contact Hours per Week:
Lecture/Discussion—Three (3)
4.
Prerequisites:
Placement at ENG 100, or consent.
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation: ENG 100
5.
General Course Objectives
Development of oral communication skills vital in career and personal life. Focus
is on principles and skills of effective communication in public speeches.
Approved by ____________________________________ Date ___________________
6.
Student Learning Outcomes:
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7, Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
7.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking and listening skills in
public speaking contexts.
Apply principles of effective verbal and nonverbal communication in
public speaking situations.
Use effective listening skills as a speaker and an audience member.
Prepare presentations suited to particular purposes and audiences.
Participate effectively in small group discussions.
Analyze audiences and adapt messages to listeners.
Research, organize, outline, and present informative and persuasive
speeches.
Apply critical evaluation skills to public speaking presentations.
Recognize differences and similarities between written and spoken
messages.
Speak in public with increased self-confidence.
Organize, prepare, and deliver speeches clearly, credibly, and confidently.
Write clear, specific and well-organized self-evaluation papers.
Provide helpful feedback to other speakers.
Present ideas with appropriate use of body and voice.
Support ideas using a variety of evidence, information, and delivery.
Understand a speaker’s ethical responsibility.
Appreciate the role of speech in a democratic society.
Recommended Course Content and approximate time spent on each topic:
1 week
Communication process (a, b)
2 weeks
Gathering materials – Research (f, g, a, b, c)
6 weeks
Speech preparation and outlining(d, f, g, k, l, o)
2 weeks
Speech delivery strategies and techniques (a, b, c, d, e, f, h, i, j, k, l,
m, n, o, p, q)
4 weeks
Speech Presentation (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q)
Throughout the course, communication skills, organization skills, critical thinking
skills and writing skills are practiced and applied in an ongoing process that
builds upon each success.
8.
Recommended Course Requirements:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not
limited to:
Attendance and participation
Writing and speaking assignments
In-class exercises/assignments
Self evaluations
Homework assignments
Quizzes
Examinations – Oral and written
9.
Text and Materials:
An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is to be
offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include:
Texts: Gregory, Hamilton. (2004). Public Speaking for College and Career, (2nd
Edition).
Materials:
Handouts provided by the instructor, Video tapes, Internet sites, Other
instructional aids
10.
Evaluation and Grading:
Factors for grading may include, but are not limited to the following:
Attendance and participation
Team Presentations
Speaking Assignments
Speech Preparation
Examinations and Oral Quizzes
In-class Activities
Homework
Self-Evaluations
11.
5-10%
10-20%
20-30%
20-30%
5-10%
10-20%
0-10%
5-10%
Methods of Instruction:
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors, and specific
instructional methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the
course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Large group lecture
Small group activities
In-class exercises
Class discussion
Audio, visual, or Internet presentations
Student class presentations
Group or individual projects
Student-teacher conferencing
Collaborative Learning
Service Learning