Public Speaking

COMMS 051 | High School Course

This course is an introduction to public speaking that involves analyzing a variety of speeches using classical and contemporary theories. Students also learn to speak in an organized and effective manner and prepare a complete speech outline with supporting material.

This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

Knowledge: Public Speaking
Skill: Communication—Deliver Presentations
Attribute: Kindness

Course Details

Note

Students must have access to an audio and video recording device to turn in speeches for critiquing.

Course Outline

Module 1: Classical Rhetorical Devices â Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Module 2: Ethical Standards in Public Speaking
Module 3: The Power of Words
Module 4: Informative Speeches
Module 5: Entertaining Speeches
Module 6: Choosing a Topic and Audience Needs
Module 7: Where Are You Going with This?
Module 8: Speech Outline: Introduction and Conclusion
Module 9: The Building Blocks: Organization and Documentation
Module 10: Using Appropriate Language
Module 11: Clarity, Purpose, and Speech Analysis
Module 12: Honing Individual Confidence
Module 13: Interacting with the Audience
Module 14: Effective Communication
Module 15: Effective Critiques

Syllabus

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Materials

COMMS 051: Public Speaking - Course ReadingsOptional Paper ManualOptional $35.00