Online Public Speaking
COM 225 - Public Speaking
Overview
Public speaking is an important professional skill in many careers. The core of public speaking is to help speakers inform and influence the world around them. It takes practice and thought, and in this course, you will never step up to the podium without a plan. We’ve designed this course to create an environment that gives you confidence through consistent practice, supportive feedback, revision, and reflection.
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syllabusCourse prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
ENG 101 First-year Composition is strongly suggested as a prerequisite for success in this course.
Quick facts
- Credits: 3
- Length: 8 or 16 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Create, organize, and deliver audience-centric messages
- Develop and demonstrate nonverbal speaking behaviors that support verbal messages
- Present information appropriate to context and setting
- Differentiate between informative and persuasive speaking
- Interpret and evaluate presentations
- Recognize areas for improvement
What to expect in class
Video lectures, outlining activities, active learning activities, practice speeches, peer mentor feedback, and final speeches
Exams and grading
10%
Content Learning (4)
4%
Speech Topic & Outline
15%
CommLab Practice (3)
4%
Feedback Activity (3)
26%
Final Speeches (3)
18%
Personal Reflections (4)
13%
Cultural Care Moments (5)
10%
Module Quizzes (4)
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the CIVI: Governance and Civic Engagement General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
Faculty and course staff
Emily
Abellon
Faculty Associate,
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
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Tyler
Martinez
Faculty Associate,
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
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Marissa
Floyd
Faculty Associate,
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
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