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Introduction To Oral Communication

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This course will provide students with the basic concepts of oral presentations. Students will be able to develop and deliver effective individual and group presentations in classroom and professional settings. The course is also designed to provide a maximum opportunity for practice and evaluation of presentation techniques.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks This course is available to take individually or To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Representative.

Course details:

Credits: 3
Continuing education units: XX
Professional development units: XX
Duration: 5 weeks

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    Public Speaking Basics

    • Identify the signs of speech anxiety and methods for resolving anxiety.
    • Recognize the basic elements of the speech communication process.

    Speech Preparation: Organization and Audience Analysis

    • Explain audience analysis for presentations.
    • Determine appropriate topics for a speech based on audience and message.
    • Differentiate the four methods for delivering oral presentations.
    • Identify appropriate presentation organization for an informative presentation.

    Characteristics of Effective Oral Presentations

    • Identify the verbal and nonverbal characteristics of effective presentation delivery.
    • Determine effective use of visual aids for a presentation.
    • Explain constructive presentation and speech critique methods.

    Presenting the Speech

    • Use effective language in an oral presentation.
    • Demonstrate effective persuasion skills in an oral presentation.
    • Use effective supporting visual material in an oral presentation.

    Presenting and Listening

    • Describe methods to improve listening skills.
    • Demonstrate the effective use of media in a presentation.
    • Describe effective group presentation methods or skills.
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