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SP 151 - Personal and Public Speech
Course Description
- Recommended Prep: Placement in ENG 22/60
This course introduces students to the principles of communication. In addition to discussing theoretical materials, students have opportunities to experience speech in a variety of informal and formal activities, including person-to-person, small group, and public address situations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of SP 151, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to gather information by utilizing libraries, and the Internet and computer programs, media, interviews and community resources.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize ideas and present ideas.
- Demonstrate the ability to speak before a group.
- Demonstrate an awareness of audience characteristics.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the qualities of an effective speaker.
- Demonstrate the development of critical listening skills.
- Understand the components of credibility.