SPCH 120 Speech Communications – (3 hours credit): Research, composition, organization, and delivery of speeches for various purposes and occasions with emphasis on listener analysis and informative and persuasive techniques. In addition, the course will place a special emphasis on content, organization, language, delivery, and critical evaluation of messages. Additional emphasis is placed on student performance stressing original thinking, effective organization, and direct communication of ideas. (Performance-based.)
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Following the successful completion of this course, the student will have acquired the knowledge and skills to:
• Write coherent speech outlines that demonstrate their ability to use organizational formats with a clear specific purpose.
• Incorporate research, sound reasoning, and evidence that support claims they make in their presentations of speeches and outlines.
• Demonstrate that they are careful and critical thinkers both as speakers and listeners.
• Adapt their presentations to the audience based on situational, demographics, and psychological audience analysis.
• Explain their relationship and ethical responsibilities to others in the communication transaction.
• Explain the basic principles of communication, and apply selected theories of rhetoric and/or communication