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.