CT101 (CM18) B - Public Speaking

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking, 9th Ed., (2007). Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill.

ISBN: 978-0-073-13564-9

  • You will need the book for this class in order to do the chapter quizzes. I won't cover all the information from the text in the class. I will just be pointing out what I feel is most important. Use the book to give you more information, and examples.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CT101 Public Speaking. 3 hours. Students study the theory of speech communication to develop skills in public-speaking situations. Topics include the speech-communication process, ethics, listening, intercultural considerations, speech-topic selection, audience analysis, research, use of evidence in a speech, speech organization, language usage, speech delivery, presentation aids, and the types of public speaking. Students present introductory, impromptu, commemorative, informative, and persuasive speeches as well as group presentations to improve their public-speaking skills.  Required of all students and must be taken during the first three semesters of enrollment at CMU.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will:

  • Learn the concepts, principles, and theories necessary for understanding public speaking.
  • Public speaking can be used to promote the common good.  Students will also develop an ability to discern and analyze ethical issues in public speaking.
  • Develop specific skills related to presenting an effective speech such as: audience analysis, conducting research, organizing material, using language and delivery style elegantly, properly using presentational aides, and more.
  • Develop specific skills related to effective listening such as critical evaluation of content, responding appropriately to the speech, and giving constructive feedback, and more.