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.

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COM 110: Public Speaking

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

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.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

SUNY General Education Course

• Oral Communication

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.

Topic Outline

1. Introduction to Public Speaking
   1. Communication Process
   2. Communication Apprehension
   3. Listening
2. Preparing the Speech
   1. Audience Analysis and Adaptation
   2. Topic Selection and Credibility
   3. Purpose and Thesis Statements
3. Developing the Speech
   1. Research and Supporting Material
   2. Organizing and Outlining the speech
4. Presenting the Speech
   1. Language and Delivery techniques
   2. Presentation aids
5. Speeches for Various Occasions
   1. Speaking to Inform
   2. Persuasive Process and Argument
   3. Special Occasion Speaking