St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 6
Humanities & Fine Arts
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1.
Prepared by: Scott Wells, Department of Communication Studies
Phone: 320-308-3000
Email: sdwells@stcloudstate.edu
2.
Requesting Unit: Department of Communication Studies
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: CMST 211: Public Speaking
4.
New Course
5.
Will this course be flagged as a diversity course?
Already Designated as Diversity
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
6.
Will this course also satisfy another General Education Goal Area?
No
Yes
If “Yes” specify which goal area.
Goal Area 11--includes material on Communication Ethics, Support Materials, Research Strategies,
Methods for Citing Sources, Tests of Evidence, Critical Listening/Thinking..
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
CMST 211. Public Speaking. Theory and practice of public speaking. Introduction to the criticism of
public speeches. Prereq.: 192 or equivalent or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. F, S.
8.
Indicate the clientele for whom this course is designed. Is the course for general education only, or
does it fulfill general education and other program needs for this or another department? Obtain
signatures from any affected departments.
Communication Studies Majors and Minors, General Education
9.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
N/A
10.
For new courses or courses not yet approved for General Education, indicate any other SCSU departments
or units offering instruction that relates to the content of the proposed course.
N/A
11.
Courses designated as General Education are included in the assessment plan for the Goal Area(s)
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for which they are approved. Courses for which assessment is not included in the annual GE
assessment report for two years will be removed from the General Education Program.
The Requesting Unit understands and recognizes the above conditions.
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12.
Provide a concise explanation of how the following goal is a “significant focus” of the proposed course.
Goal Area 6: Humanities & Fine Arts
Expand appreciation and critical understanding of changing modes of human expression and systems of
thought in the arts and humanities, and develop abilities in the creation and performance of meaning.
13. In order for a course to be designated as fulfilling Goal Area 6, it must address at least 5 of the 7 student learning
outcomes (SLOs) below. Check the SLOs below that are focused on in the proposed general education course.
1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. Describe and appreciate works in the arts and humanities as expressions of individual and collective values
within an intellectual, cultural, historical and social context.
3. Interpret and respond critically to works from various cultures in the arts and humanities.
4. Explore intellectually the ideas expressed in works in the arts and humanities.
5. Engage in creative processes or interpretive performance.
6. Articulate an informed personal response to works in the arts and humanities.
7. Analyze the diverse means of communication in the arts and humanities.
14.
Discuss how each Student Learning Outcome checked above is achieved in this course. (Note: Although
descriptions of typical assignments or types of assignments may be part of this discussion, it is not
appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
SLO 1: Students explore a wide range of literature by discovering, researching, and discussing the
important socio-political topics.
SLO 2: Students learn to interpret and understand topics in accordance with cultural relevance.
SLO 3: Students analyze, critique, and respond to various topics as discussed in class. Students employ sound
critical listening/thinking skills to examine ideas presented in written and oral form.
SLO 4: Ideas are understood in accordance with various cultural backgrounds/experiences as explored in this
course. Students heighten their sensitivity to the nuances of language and sharpen analytical skills.
SLO 5: Public Speaking is based on dialogue utilized to inquire, analyze, and understand human communication.
Students will explore and apply various performance styles. Stuents will develop important life skills, such as
researching, critical thinking, listening, and written/speaking skills.
SLO 6: Students repeatedly share their creative works in oral and written form for self-, peer-, and class
evaluation.
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SLO 7: Students analyze how cultural diversity impacts communication. Students explore the various variables
involved in the speaker-audience-cultural situation.
15.
List or attach the Course Outline (adequately described and including percentage of time to be allocated
to each topic). Curriculum Committees may request additional information. Topics larger than 20% need
to be broken down further. Indicate in your course outline where the Student Learning Outcomes
checked above are being met.
Introduction to Public Speaking Theory (SLO 1,2,3,4)
5%
Introduction to Public Speaking Practices (SLO 1,2,3,4)
5%
Practice of Delivery (SLO 4,5,6,7)
2.5%
Revising Written Speeches (SLO 5,6,7)
2.5%
Research for Public Speeches (Research Methods, Tests of Evidence) (SLO 4,5) 10%
Organizing for Public Speeches (SLO 5)
5%
Rhetorical Choices in Constructing a Public Speech (SLO 3,4,6,7)
5%
Argument Analysis for Public Speeches (SLO 2,4,7)
5%
Ethical Practices in Public Speaking (SLO 2,4,7)
10%
Delivery of Platform Speeches (SLO 4,5,6,7)
15%
Delivery of Limited-Preparation Speeches (SLO 4,5,6,7)
10%
Criticism of Public Speeches (SLO 6,7)
5%
Self-Evaluation of Public Speeches (SLO 6,7)
10%
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Response Date:
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Department:
Course or Course(s):
Roseanna Gaye Ross
Department or Unit Chair Signature
4/02/2010
Date
Department forward to Academic Affairs for publication and electronically to Chair of General Education Committee, Chair
of College Curriculum Committee, College Dean
Recommendation of General Education Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
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Committee
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Recommendation of University Curriculum Committee:
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Recommendation of Faculty Association:
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