COMM 100 - Public Speaking

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-A1
Theory, practice, and evaluation of oral communication through public speeches. Emphasis on ethical responsibility, careful selection and development of ideas, logical organization, sound reasoning, audience analysis, and delivery of informative, persuasive, and argumentative discourse. Must earn C- or better for GE credit.

Equivalent Quarter Course: COMM 1000.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-A1- Lower Division Oral Communication
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

speak effectively when making oral presentations in English;
explain the principles of effective oral communication, including form, content, context, and style;
advocate for a cause or idea, presenting facts and arguments in an organized and accurate manner.

A1. Oral Communication Learning Outcomes

Speak effectively when making oral presentations in English;
explain the principles of effective oral communication, including form, content, context, and style;
advocate for a cause or idea, presenting facts and arguments in an organized and accurate manner; and
critically evaluate oral presentations.