Course Catalog

CAS110E - Public Speaking (3 credits) 9726

COURSE DESCRIPTION
CAS 110 Public Speaking concentrates on the development of public speaking skills including audience analysis, library research, organization, use of evidence to support a point of view, delivery, and listening. Meet general education speaking requirement.

LEARNING RESULTS
During the course, the student should be equipped:
1. To commit to respect others and self during the speech making process.
2. To recognize the importance of nonverbal communication both as a speaker and an audience member.
3. To improve listening skills.
4. To demonstrate familiarity with theories of communication.
5. To recognize communication apprehension and other challenges involved in the speech making process.
6. To understand means to overcome communication apprehension and other challenges.
7. To discuss different channels and venues of public speaking.
8. To demonstrate learned skills in a variety of speech opportunities.
9. To begin to foster research skills vital to lifelong learning.
10. To practice the development, research, and support of speech making.
11. To act as a productive member of the community by employing skills outside the classroom.
12. To understand Christian responsibility to use the mind in the speech making process as an act of worship.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Nelson, P.E., Titsworth, S., & Pearson, J.C. (2009). iSpeak: Public speaking for contemporary life. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Macaulay, R. & Barrs, J. (1978). Being human: The nature of spiritual experience. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.

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LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
Presentations - The student will develop and present four speeches: a self-introduction, modern legend, informative presentation and persuasive presentation. The first two speeches are designed to allow the student to concentrate on the elementary facets of speech-making, while the latter two require significant research and concentrate on advanced speaking skills.

Memo reports - Eight reports are assigned to promote interaction with the text, lectures and iSpeak web site.

Being Human report - The student should read the first four (4) chapters of Being Human by Macaulay and Barrs. The text challenges Christians to consider the whole of their lives as a means by which to worship God. Then submit a memo report that is from 500 to 1,000 words.

Community Leadership Develop activity - Your iSpeak textbook discusses volunteering as opportunity for impromptu speaking. The student should locate a not-for-profit organization such as Junior Achievement, Youth for Christ or Boys & Girls Club and volunteer for at least 10 hours. Develop a memo report reflecting on the experience.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Memo reports - 5 points each
Presentations
• Self-introduction - 30 points
• Modern legend - 30 points
• Informative - 50 points
• Persuasive - 50 points
Being Human - 20 points
CLD - 20 points