Course
objectives
Knowledge
objective
To construct conceptual and
theoretical models that
will guide preparation of and presentation
of public speeches
Skills
objectives
To analyze audiences relative to specific
rhetorical
situations
To identify high quality, relevant
databases and
content to answer questions or provide
information to meet specified audience needs.
To present an informative
speech
To identify high quality,
relevant databases and content to support
arguments presented
for persuasive purposes.
To construct compelling arguments based on audience analysis
To present a persuasive speech
To demonstrate ability to adopt and
enact speaking
styles expected by various audiences
in various contexts.
To demonstrate ability for designing and using situation appropriate,
mediated presentation
(visual) aids
To use a poster to deliver an informal
presentation
to a changing audience
Values
objective
To value an audience focus for effective speaking