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Fundamentals of Public Speaking — COMS 1015

1. Course Description
   • Credits: 3.00
   • Lecture Hours/Week: 3.00
   • Lab Hours/Week: 0.00
   • OJT Hours/Week: 0
   • Prerequisites: None
   • Corequisites: None
   • MnTC Goals:
     • 01 – Communication
   This speech course introduces students to the factors involved in becoming efficient communicators in both individual and group presentations. The course emphasis will be placed on audience analysis, research and organization, speech construction, and delivery techniques.
2. Course Effective Dates: 2/10/22 – Present
3. Outline of Major Content Areas
   As noted on course syllabus
4. Learning Outcomes
   1. Demonstrate the principles of effective speech preparation and delivery.
   2. Demonstrate awareness of the communication revolution and information explosion and beyond.
   3. Present three extemporaneous speeches and one impromptu speech.
   4. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening practices.
   5. Provide constructive written and oral feedback to fellow students.
5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
   
   Goal 01 — Communication
   • Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.
   • Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
   • Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view.
   • Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
   • Construct logical and coherent arguments.
   • Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking.
   • Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.
6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
   As noted on course syllabus
7. Special Information
   None noted