Public Speaking

$299.00

COMMS 051 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

This course is an introduction to public speaking that involves analyzing a variety of speeches using classical and contemporary theories. Students also learn to speak in an organized and effective manner and prepare a complete speech outline with supporting material.

This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

  • Knowledge: Public Speaking

  • Skill: Communication—Deliver Presentations

  • Attribute: Kindness

COMMS 051 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

This course is an introduction to public speaking that involves analyzing a variety of speeches using classical and contemporary theories. Students also learn to speak in an organized and effective manner and prepare a complete speech outline with supporting material.

This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

  • Knowledge: Public Speaking

  • Skill: Communication—Deliver Presentations

  • Attribute: Kindness

*Note: Students must have access to an audio and video recording device to turn in speeches for critiquing.*

Course Details

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

  • Module 1: Classical Rhetorical Devices — Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
    Module 2: Ethical Standards in Public Speaking
    Module 3: The Power of Words
    Module 4: Informative Speeches
    Module 5: Entertaining Speeches
    Module 6: Choosing a Topic and Audience Needs
    Module 7: Where Are You Going with This?
    Module 8: Speech Outline: Introduction and Conclusion
    Module 9: The Building Blocks: Organization and Documentation
    Module 10: Using Appropriate Language
    Module 11: Clarity, Purpose, and Speech Analysis
    Module 12: Honing Individual Confidence
    Module 13: Interacting with the Audience
    Module 14: Effective Communication
    Module 15: Effective Critiques

  • You will need the following to successfully complete this course:

    • A video recording device (a smartphone, a computer, or a video camera)

    • An audio recording device (a smartphone or an mp3 voice recorder)

    • Audience members (family or friends) who can evaluate your performance