Course Details |
COLL-P 155/SPCH-S 121/COMM-S 121 Public Oral Communication/Public Speaking (3 cr.) Prepares students in the liberal arts to communicate effectively with public audiences. Emphasizes oral communication as practiced in public contexts: how to advance reasoned claims in public; how to adapt public oral presentations to particular audiences; how to listen to, interpret, and evaluate public discourse; and how to formulate a clear response. Class size is capped at 24 students, regardless of how many are taking the course for college credit. Required text: Public Oral Communication eBook, J. Arthos
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Indiana DOE Code | 1078 |
Credit Hours | 3 |
Instructor Requirements | In addition to meeting one of three models for HLC qualifications as described in the ACP Instructor Handbook, applicants must have at least two years’ experience in the discipline and have a strong undergraduate background in the content area. Ideally, applicants have taught upper-level honors or advanced courses in the discipline (AP or honors equivalent, or dual credit with other provider). Applicants should have coursework in communication studies/English. Must have teaching experience related to speech. Debate coaching does not apply. Applicants should include a curriculum or syllabus and a speech assignment with rubric. |
Student Prerequisites | Senior standing, or junior standing with a previous speech course |