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COM 101

Public Speaking

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Theory and practice in the composition and delivery of public speeches. Advanced techniques of message development, organization and style.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Terms

fall, spring, summer

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • research topics to obtain quality evidence to construct a public speech.
  • utilize an outline appropriate for speech type to organize evidence effectively.
  • articulate a thesis to focus the purpose of a speech.
  • craft an effective speech that contains an introduction, body, and conclusion.
  • deliver extemporaneous speeches.
  • verbally cite sources as appropriate.
  • employ appropriate visual support in a speech.
  • use audience analysis to adapt a speech.
  • construct sound arguments through applying persuasion theory.
  • demonstrate a favorable ethos when presenting public speeches.