Maricopa Community Colleges  COM100AC   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-27-1995

COM100AC  1995 Fall - 9999

LEC  1.0 Credit(s)  1.0 Period(s)  1.0 Load  Acad

Introduction to Human Communication Part III

Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Attribute(s):

General Education Designation: Social and Behavioral Sciences - [SB] in combination with: COM100AA and COM100AB

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

COM100AC  1995 Fall - 9999

Introduction to Human Communication Part III

 

1.

Describe the process of audience analysis in the development of a public speech. (I)

2.

Identify, prepare, and develop support materials for a specific speech type. (I)

3.

Demonstrate the proper use of oral language in a public speech. (I)

4.

Prepare and demonstrate the use of a speech outline format which contains an introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliographic notation. (I)

5.

Demonstrate the effective delivery of a speech by using appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques. (I)

6.

Identify and describe the basic elements of a variety of speech types. (I)

7.

Present at least one public speech which follows the specific guidelines of a selected type. (I)

8.

Participate in at least one other public speech experience. (I)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

COM100AC  1995 Fall - 9999

Introduction to Human Communication Part III

 

I. Public Speaking

A. Speech Preparation

1. Determining Speech Type and Purpose

2. Determining Content

3. Organizing Material

4. Preparing Speech Outline

5. Adapting to the Audience

B. Delivery Techniques

1. Styles

2. Verbal Aspects

3. Non-verbal Aspects

4. Apprehension Management Techniques

 

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