College Speech

College Speech – SMSU COMM 110 - Essentials of Speaking and Listening

Required/Elective for students Gr. 11 & 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 10, instructor approval, and SMSU College Now eligibility requirements (3.0 GPA)

Required Supplies: Speech Critique Sheets

Offered: Every year

Duration: Traditional semester

High School Credit: .5 credit

College Credit: 3 credits through SMSU

Students will gain knowledge and skills in: 

-developing critical thinking skills

-effective outlining 

–selecting the speech purpose and limitation 

–analyzing and adapting to an audience of the subject area 

–analyzing and adapting to the occasion 

–research practices 

–effective speech composition 

–using evidence and forms of supporting material 

–preparing and presenting information in groups including effective visual aids 

–effective delivery 

–developing an effective introduction 

-developing critical listening skills 

–developing an effective conclusion 

–effective methods of speech criticism 

–organizing the body of the speech 

–identifying and overcoming listening barriers.