COM-110 Public Speaking

A primary objective of the course is to develop skill in oral communication by helping the student to understand the principles of good public speaking: research, organization, revision, audience analysis, language, and presentation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the development of self-confidence. This course carries SUNY General Education Oral Communication credit.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Write and revise an outline that includes a specific speech purpose and thesis statement/central idea.
2. Research, organize, and ethically integrate information from a variety of sources, including emerging technologies such as AI, to develop informative and persuasive speeches that engage an audience and are supported by credible evidence.
3. Utilize computers and/or other technologies to deliver a speech before an audience in order to illustrate the central idea for the audience members.
4. Evaluate communication and information from a variety of sources for substance, limitations, authority, validity, bias, origin, and intended effect.