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MCOM 150-103: Principles of Public Speaking
Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 108 Henkel Hall
Shenandoah University
Fall 2014
Professor Information:
Professor: Suzanne M. O’Driscoll, M.A.
Contact Information: 540.545.7399 (office) sodrisco09@su.edu
Office Hours: By appointment Monday-Friday
Office Location: Cooley Hall 212
Required Course Materials:
Text: Fujishin, R. (2012). The Natural Speaker (8th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Miscellaneous Materials: one pack of index cards; one flat, two-pocket folder; a stopwatch (optional)
Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to the principles and practices of public communication. The course will cover the concepts and strategies that are involved in public speaking. This course presents both classical and contemporary theories of rhetoric while at the same time emphasizing the practical skills of public speaking in modern society. The course offers full coverage of all major aspects of speech preparation and presentation and requires student practice throughout the course.
Course Objectives:
This course resides in “Domain One: Communication in Multiple Contexts” of Shenandoah University’s general education program. Courses in this domain help students cultivate the skills necessary to express themselves in a variety of different situations. They are designed to engage students on theoretical and practical levels and to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
Upon completion of this course students will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to engage actively in communication practices, particularly verbal
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in an oral communication context In addition, this course is designed for students to demonstrate effective/professional public speaking skills though the practice of: audience and situation analysis thoughtful selection of subject matter and collection/analysis of research materials critical decision making in the
Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 108 Henkel Hall
Shenandoah University
Fall 2014
Professor Information:
Professor: Suzanne M. O’Driscoll, M.A.
Contact Information: 540.545.7399 (office) sodrisco09@su.edu
Office Hours: By appointment Monday-Friday
Office Location: Cooley Hall 212
Required Course Materials:
Text: Fujishin, R. (2012). The Natural Speaker (8th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Miscellaneous Materials: one pack of index cards; one flat, two-pocket folder; a stopwatch (optional)
Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to the principles and practices of public communication. The course will cover the concepts and strategies that are involved in public speaking. This course presents both classical and contemporary theories of rhetoric while at the same time emphasizing the practical skills of public speaking in modern society. The course offers full coverage of all major aspects of speech preparation and presentation and requires student practice throughout the course.
Course Objectives:
This course resides in “Domain One: Communication in Multiple Contexts” of Shenandoah University’s general education program. Courses in this domain help students cultivate the skills necessary to express themselves in a variety of different situations. They are designed to engage students on theoretical and practical levels and to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
Upon completion of this course students will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to engage actively in communication practices, particularly verbal
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in an oral communication context In addition, this course is designed for students to demonstrate effective/professional public speaking skills though the practice of: audience and situation analysis thoughtful selection of subject matter and collection/analysis of research materials critical decision making in the