PUBLIC SPEAKING IN THE DIGITAL AGE (CM2001)

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Concentrates on the principles of communication in public speaking. Students learn and practice strategies and techniques for effective speech preparation and delivery of informative, ceremonial, persuasive, and impromptu speeches, and panel presentations. Helps students sharpen their oral presentation skills, express their meaning clearly, and become accustomed to public speaking.

Code: 
CM2001
Name: 
PUBLIC SPEAKING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
EN1000 OR EN1010 OR EN2020CCE
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. “translating” or adapting texts for speaking
  2. critical listening of self and peers in real time and viewing on video playback
  3. facilitating class discussions on reading assignments
  4. giving and receiving feedback effectively
  5. preparing and presenting extemporaneous speeches
  6. preparing and presenting impromptu speeches
  7. responding to ongoing feedback
  8. techniques for overcoming performance anxiety
  9. using visual and audio aids to facilitate communication
  10. verbal and non-verbal communication skills, voice modulation, body language

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