Course Alignment
Learning Outcome |
Topics and Concepts |
Corresponding Course Materials |
Corresponding Assignments |
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Students will be able to prepare and deliver presentations using core concepts and tools of public speaking. Differentiate and present different types of speeches (e.g., introductory, informative, persuasive). Discover and refine topics to generate a general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea Select a specific and appropriate topic suitable to the genre and purpose of the speech. |
Chapter 1, Why Public Speaking Matters Today Chapter 6, Researching Your Speech Chapter 7, Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments Chapter 13, Informative Speeches Chapter 14, Persuasive Speeches Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking Chapter 15, Special Occasion Speeches |
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Special Occasion Speech Online Speech Midterm Exam Discussion Board Final Exam |
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2 |
Students will be able to locate and evaluate credible sources to support their thesis and main ideas and properly cite those sources in their presentations. Locate and evaluate credible sources of information. Properly cite sources |
Chapter 5, Ethics Chapter 6, Researching Your Speech Chapter 7, Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments Chapter 13, Informative Speaking Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking |
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Online Speech Midterm Exam Discussion Boards Final Exam |
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3 |
Students will be able to analyze an audience to develop and adapt presentations accordingly. Consider an audience’s knowledge, background, and attitudes when constructing a speech. Know the process of audience analysis Analyze the speaking situation and adhere to established time requirements. |
Chapter 3, Audience Analysis Chapter 7, Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments Chapter 8, Organizing and Outlining Chapter 13, Informative Speaking Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking Chapter 15, Special Occasion Speaking Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking |
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Online Speech Midterm Exam Discussion Boards Final Exam |
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Students will be able to organize and outline a presentation logically. Establish an appropriate organizational structure for the presentation. Create an organized outline which includes a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. |
Chapter 8, Organizing and Outlining Chapter 13, Informative Speaking Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking |
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Online Speech Midterm Exam Discussion Boards Final Exam |
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Students will utilize appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication suitable for oral presentations. Use appropriate body language as part of an oral presentation. Improve posture, voice, and other mechanisms of speech. Employ effective vocal techniques |
Chapter 9, Delivery Chapter 11, Language Chapter 13, Informative Speaking Chapter 14, Persuasive Speaking Chapter 15, Special Occasion Speaking |
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Online Speech Special Occasion Speech Midterm Exam Discussion Boards Final Exam |
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Use appropriate visual aids and other technology to complement the speaker’s message. Deliver an effective oral presentation via Zoom or other video conferencing software Select audio-visual aids when appropriate. |
Chapter 12, Presentation Aids Chapter 16, Online Public Speaking |
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Online Speech Midterm Exam Discussion Boards Final Exam |
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Manage fear and reduce anxiety during presentation. Establish confidence in delivering public presentations. Use physical techniques to manage fear and reduce anxiety Use mental techniques to manage fear and reduce anxiety Employ rehearsal strategies |
Chapter 2, Building Confidence |
Midterm Exam Discussion Boards
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Use active listening skills to critique presentations and to provide constructive feedback. Students will demonstrate active listening skills by evaluating presentations and providing constructive feedback. Analyze and critique presentations in terms of speech techniques, content, and organization. |
Chapter 4, Listening |
Midterm Exam
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