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Introduction Speech Composition

Communication Arts 100:

Introduction to Speech Composition

Syllabus

Communication Arts 100 is an introductory course in speech composition. Its purpose is

to improve your skills of writing and presenting effective public speeches, with special

emphasis on informative (expository) and persuasive (argumentative) discourse. It fulfills

Level A of the University’s communication/composition requirement as well as other

requirements. The principles you learn in this class should benefit you not only in

subsequent courses in the University, but also in your career and in your life as a citizen

in a democratic society.

Course Objectives

To improve your ability to write effective public speeches. This will engage you in

the full process of speech composition, including the following:

Selecting, narrowing, and focusing topics

Generating researching materials

Adapting the topic and research materials to the specific audience being

addressed

Supporting ideas with evidence and reasoning

Organizing the message for effective communication

Preparing and revising drafts of the speech

Expressing yourself accurately, clearly, vividly, and appropriately

Using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.

To improve your ability to deliver effective public speeches. This will engage you

in activities such as the following:

Understanding the nature of speech anxiety and how to deal with it

Learning the vocal principles of effective speech delivery

Learning the nonverbal principles of effective speech delivery

Generating speaking notes from a full speech manuscript

Rehearsing the speech prior to final presentation

Using visual aids to reinforce and clarify the verbal message

To improve your ability to think critically and to apply the skills of critical

thinking to the analysis of written and oral texts. This will engage you in activities

such as the following:

Distinguishing main points from minor points in written and oral discourse

Introduction Speech Composition