SPEE 1010 Speech Communication

Date

2021-01

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YU Faculty Profile

Abstract

OBJECTIVES OF COURSE: To enable the student to become familiar with effective techniques of public speaking To speak in a clear, logical and appropriate manner To present speeches with a clear thesis using the Informative and Persuasive purposes To develop confidence and oral and writing skills in speaking extemporaneously with appropriate preparation and practice To adapt and practice active and critical listening To demonstrate delivery skills with interactive eye contact, body language, articulation and vocal projection To research and organize worthwhile topics To organize topic material into a logical sentence outline To credit sources appropriately To incorporate credible and relevant supporting evidence To demonstrate the ability to use vivid language for the target audience, and recognize the power of the spoken word To help the student develop her own ethical communication experiences in public speaking in order to help her expand and appreciate more effective communication competence in an educated society with dynamic demands of public speaking

The Speech and Drama Department hopes that you will take advantage of this opportunity to express your ideas and share your interests directly with other students and faculty. We also hope that you will help make this course instructive, challenging, and interesting for all involved. The emphasis in this course is on continued growth of research and oral skills, so that you can become a more effective and confident communicator and a more thoughtful critic in real world applications in your personal life, your future profession and in your community.

Description

SCW syllabus / YU only

Keywords

speech, communication

Citation

Russell, Robert. (2021, Spring), Syllabus, SPEE 1010 Speech Communication, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University.