- Compose a speech outline that has a clear purpose and main idea and is organized, interesting, and appropriate for the audience
- Deliver a speech with poise and control, maintaining suitable stance, eye contact, vocal quality, and conversational tone
- Listen to others with focus and concentration, deciphering meaning from both verbal and non-verbal information (1.5)
- Analyze and evaluate the characteristics of an effective speech and an effective speaker and give and receive constructive comments (1.5) (2.5)
In addition to the Student Learning Outcomes, you will gain experience in
- Reading aloud with effective vocal variety, tone, and eye contact
- Working effectively with others in a group to accomplish assigned tasks
- Presenting a formal speech to an audience outside of the classroom.
In this course, the following VCCS General Education Outcomes are supported:
- Use listening skills (1.5)
- Determine whether certain conclusions or consequences are supported by the information provided. (2.5)
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