Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Syllabus

Corse Prefix/Number Title:

Fundamentals of Public Speaking: Communications 110

3 Credits

Course Description:

An introductory public speaking course to help students become more proficient

in oral communication skills in various situations.

Pre-Co/requisites:

None

Course Objectives:

To help students:

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Develop and sharpen listening skills.

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Gain confidence in a variety of speaking situations.

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Prepare and deliver effective speeches.

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Communicate effectively in small group situations.

Instructor:

Mr. Michael Porter

Office: Thatcher Addition: Room 2209

Telephone: 228-5445

E-mail:

Office Hours:

Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 to 11:00

Monday and Friday: 2:00 to 3:00

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

Tuesday-Thursday: 2:00-3:15

Textbooks:

Gregory, Hamilton.

Public Speaking for College and Career.

ed. Boston:

McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Course Requirements:

Course requirements consist of speeches, peer evaluations, group activities, and

tests.

Speeches include the following:

Introductory

Entertaining

Interpretive Reading

Demonstration

Panel Discussion