Maricopa Community Colleges  COM100AC   19932-19955 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/15/92
COM100AC 19932-19955 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Human Communication Part III
Theory and practice in speech communication in public settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: COM100AB.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
COM100AC   19932-19955 Introduction to Human Communication Part III
1. Describe a given target audience for a proposed public speech, including general characteristics, sexual and ethnic balance, and needs and expectations. (I)
2. Prepare and deliver an informative public speech. (I)
3. Prepare and deliver a persuasive public speech. (I)
4. Demonstrate effective communication in the delivery of a speech, including voice projection, diction, pitch, variation, speaking rate, and nonverbal elements. (I)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
COM100AC   19932-19955 Introduction to Human Communication Part III
    I. Public Speaking
        A. Speech Preparation
          1. Determining Content
          2. Organizing Material
          3. Adapting to the Audience
          4. Practicing the Delivery
          5. Evaluation
        B. Principles of Informative Speaking
          1. Explaining
          2. Describing
          3. Defining
          4. Using Resources
        C. Principles of Persuasive Speaking
          1. Determining the Objective
          2. Persuasive Approaches
          3. Adaptation to Audience
          4. Convincing
          5. Actuating
          6. Refuting
        D. Speeches for Special Occasions
          1. Types of Occasions
          2. Applications
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