COM 101: Speech Communication

Course Description

This course is a survey incorporating intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public speaking. Students will acquire theory and develop skills in workplace communication interviewing, demonstrations, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking. (3 credits)

Prerequisite

None

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify, organize and focus your messages in speeches to demonstrate the function of communication via speechmaking in an inclusive world.
Research support material to support a thesis statement as visualized via digital and non-digital presentations.
Generate an outline which clearly differentiates the speech introduction, body and outline components while elevating your messaging with elements of creativity.
Analyze one's audience to address specific needs and expectations through adequate reasoning, arguments and persuasion.
Identify the overall intent of speaking through analysis of the communication context, by analyzing audience demographic and psychographic information as well as detail about the communications dynamics in cultural environments.
Explain and apply the various methods of supporting main points: analogy, contrast, explanation, factual illustration, hypothetical illustration, and a series of specific instances, restatement, statistics, and testimony.
Present and execute a well-researched and rehearsed speech (information, persuasive, motivational) that incorporates verbal and nonverbal presentation skills.

Course Activities and Grading

Assignments	Weight
Discussions (Weeks 1-8)	20%
Introductory Quote Speech (Week 1-2)	10%
Persuasive Speech (Weeks 2,7,8)	20%
Interview Assignments (Week 3)	10%
Informative Speech (Weeks 4-6)	15%
Research (Weeks 5,6,8)	10%
Quizzes (Weeks 1-8)	15%
Total	100%

Required Textbooks

(Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle)

Lumen Learning. Speech Communication.
Students who are participating in the Charter Oak Book Bundle will have inclusive access to their course materials on day one of the term.
Students will need to click on Course Content, Week 1, Submit Assignments, and click on ‘Quiz’, (it brings you directly into your course materials with Lumen Learning).
Students who opt out of the Charter Oak Book Bundle program:

Will have access to course materials for ten days from the start of the term; after this period, they will lose access.
Must purchase their materials, out of pocket, from the Charter Oak Bookstore. More details can be found here: Charter Oak Bookstore

Additional Resources (Required)

Webcam to deliver speeches (details will be provided in the course)

Course Schedule

Week	SLOs	Readings and Exercises	Assignments
1	1,2,3	Topics: An introduction to Public Speaking Readings: Lumen Module 1, PowerPoint, and Week 1 Overview The resource article: Why Public Speaking Matters in a changing, diverse world	Read assigned chapters Participate in the Orientation discussion Complete module quiz Submit Assessing and Deflecting Communication Apprehension Submit Instructions for Preparing the Introductory Quotation Speech Sign Up for Speech Presentation Slot Test webcam/download video conferencing software
2	2	Topics: Choosing & Researching a Topic Readings: Lumen Module 5 & PowerPoint	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Introductory Quotation Speech Submit Introductory Quotation Speech Self-Analysis Plan
3	3	Topic: Organizing & Outlining Your Speech Readings: Lumen Module 6 & PowerPoint	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Interview
4	3,4	Topics: Speaking to Inform Readings and Videos: Lumen Module 9 & PowerPoint Top ways to transform boring topics into engaging presentations (article) Start with Why (Ted Talk Video)	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Prepare your Self-Analysis Plan Submit Deliver your Informative Speech
5	5	Topic: Considering the Audience Readings: Lumen Module 4 & PowerPoint Analyzing Your Audience	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Audience Analysis and Application Submit Draft Outline for your Persuasive Speech - Keep an intended audience in mind
6	5	Topic: Refining Your Speech Readings: Lumen Module 6 & PowerPoint Lumen Module 7 & PowerPoint Best practice - Edit your speech (article)	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Draft Outline for your Persuasive Speech - Keep an intended audience in mind
7	6,7	Topic: Delivering Your Speech Readings: Lumen Module 8 & PowerPoint Persuasive Speaking- Four Powerful Techniques article	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Impromptu Speech Practice Submit Prepare your Persuasive Speech
8	1,7	Topic: Persuasive Speech Readingsand Videos: Lumen Module 10 & PowerPoint Great Speeches with Passion video	Review lecture material Participate in discussion Complete module quiz Submit Ethos, Pathos, Logos Submit Deliver your persuasive speech Complete Course Evaluation

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