Public Speaking
- Credits: 3
- Course Code: COMM 201
A study of the principles and types of speech.
This course is designed to develop the student’s public-speaking ability in 3 ways:
- online classroom discussion,
- preparing speeches and
- giving speeches (and recording it) to an audience of their choice.
$375
No Monthly
membership
Week 1
- Agenda
- Read Chapter 1
- Take Chapter 1 Quiz
- Read Chapter 2
- Discuss Chapters 1 & 2
- Checklist
Week 2
- Agenda
- Read “Giving Your First Speech”
- Watch “How to Record a Great Speech”
- Read Introductory Speech Guidelines
- Watch Sample Introductory Speech
- Upload Introductory Speech Outline
- Upload Introductory Speech Video
- Review Classmates’ Speeches
- Checklist
Week 3
- Week 3: Agenda
- Read Chapter 4
- Take Chapter 4 Quiz
- Read Chapter 5
- Take Chapter 5 Quiz
- Discuss Chapters 4 & 5
- Evaluate a Narrative Speech
- Checklist
Week 4
- Agenda
- Read Chapter 6
- Take Chapter 6 Quiz
- Read Chapter 7
- Take Chapter 7 Quiz
- Discuss Chapters 6 & 7
- Evaluate a Narrative Speech
- Checklist
Week 5
- Agenda
- Upload Your Speech Outline
- Review Classmates’ Outlines
- Watch a Sample Narrative
- Upload Your Practice Speech
- Review Your Classmates’ Practice Speeches
- Read Chapter 12
- Take Chapter 12 Quiz
- Checklist
Courses consist of 12 units over a 16-week period. The above is only a sample.
There are no prerequisites for Public Speaking.
15% — quizzes
15% — speech evaluations
10% — discussions
60% — speeches
Lyle Witt, MA
Assistant Professor
Chair: Professional Studies
- BAR in Missions, Kansas City College & Bible School
- MA in Education, University of Kansas