COMM 1010 - Speech

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Communication

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course involves instruction and experience in giving a presentation. Students are taught the principles of speech content and delivery so that they can effectively participate in a variety of practical speaking situations. Presentations will include the informative speech, persuasive speech, visual aid/demonstration speech, impromptu speech, and group presentation. (OTM for Oral Communication TMCOM and TAG# OCM013)

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech	Communication – Speech VALUE Rubric
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. The student will understand and demonstrate the structure of an extemporaneous presentation	Oral presentations, collection of presentation outlines, quizzes, final examination—Throughout the semester
2. The student will understand and utilize a variety of verbal and nonverbal delivery techniques.	Oral presentations, quizzes, final examination—Throughout the semester.
3. The student will understand and demonstrate the use of credible sources/documentation to support their presentations.	Oral presentations—Last half of the semester
4. The student will understand and implement the basic guidelines of audience analysis.	Oral presentations, quizzes, final examination—Throughout the semester.
5. The student will understand and create visual aids that enhance his/her presentation.	Oral presentations—Throughout the semester.
6. The student will understand the model of communication.	Quizzes, final examination—Throughout the semester.
7. The student will understand and employ listening styles appropriate to the message.	Oral presentations, quizzes, final examination—Throughout the semester.
8. The student will understand and demonstrate how to formulate an argument.	Oral presentations, quizzes, final examination—Last four weeks of the semester.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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