Digital Public Speaking

Course Description

The organization of materials and the vocal and physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Choose a topic and restrict it according to the purpose and the audience
  • Fulfill the purpose of oral discourse by formulating a clear thesis statement, providing adequate supporting material, selecting a suitable organizational pattern, demonstrating careful choice of words, and providing effective transitions
  • Employ vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity
  • Demonstrate nonverbal behavior that supports the verbal message
  • Critically evaluate speeches (your own and your peers’) by recognizing main ideas, identifying supporting details, recognizing explicit relationships among ideas, and recalling basic ideas/details

Speech Assignments