Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: Fundamentals of Public Speaking 110 Course Description: The theory and practice of public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, language, delivery and critical evaluation of messages. Course Objectives: To help students: 1. Develop and sharpen listening skills. 2. Gain confidence in a variety of speaking situations. (Meets DCB General Education Goal # 1) 3. Prepare and deliver effective speeches. (Meets DCB General Education Goal # 1) 4. Communicate effectively in small group situations. (Meets DCB General Education Goal # 1) Instructor: Keri J. Keith Office: Thatcher Hall 205 Office Hours: 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2-3:00 pm: Tuesday and Thursday Phone: 701-228-5624 Email: keri.keith@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Arntzen 1 Textbook(s): Gregory, Hamilton. Public Speaking for College and Career. 9 th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Course Requirements: Course requirements consist of class discussion, assignments, delivery of speeches, peer reviews. Speeches Include: