SP 251: Principles of Effective Speaking (3 credits)

Catalog Description

Theory and practice of public speaking. Emphasizes practical skills in communicating with today’s audiences, planning, and delivering speeches. (Offered occasionally) (3 hrs. lect.)

Prerequisite: Credit for ENG 100 or SP 151.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Independently research some aspect of Aristotle’s life and times, contributing to a composite view.
• Apply the principles of Aristotle’s Rhetoric to contemporary speeches, evaluating the validity of those principles.
• Identify resources with the use of an annotated bibliography.
• Use group process to create evaluation formats for Public Speaking.
• Present speeches investigating the results or process of their research in the areas of Aristotle’s context and application of Rhetoric.
• Write and deliver a Special Occasion Speech, using Rhetoric as a guide.
• Participate in a group discussion using a symposium format.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• WCC Associate in Arts: FO or DA

Pathfinder to resources on:

• Speech

Current Syllabus

• Fall 2008 - Syllabus ... Schedule - taught by Alan Ragains

Past Syllabi

None