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Fundamentals of public speaking emphasizing content, organization, delivery, audience response.
Audience requirements for each speech: Public communication is defined as “One person communicating face to face with an audience...public communication always involves one person communicating to an audience that is physically present" (Grice & Skinner, 2012, p. 9). Therefore, Colorado State University’s Department of Communication Studies requires the following for each speech in SPCM 200 Online:
Suggestions for finding a live audience: Many students ask their friends and family to be their live audience for this course, which is acceptable provided audience members meet age criteria. Communities also have a local organization called Toastmasters you can join whose purpose is to practice public speaking skills; you might look for a local chapter and join for the semester. You may also ask classmates from other courses, coworkers, or members of your church or other community organization(s) you may belong to.
Audiences may vary from speech to speech or may remain consistent. You are welcome to contact your classmates in this course and gather together to be an audience for each other at a time and location that might work for all of you. A speech that is delivered with NO live audience shown in the video will not be graded and will not be allowed to be turned in late.
Please note: As a public speaking course, this class requires the student to deliver each speech in front of a live audience consisting of at least 6 adults (16 years or older). The student must find their own audiences and evidence the audience by panning the room with the camera before each speech begins.
Section 801
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Section 802
Required
Section 803
Required
Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.
Elizabeth Sink is a Communication Studies instructor with a passion for facilitating healthy engagement across diverse identities. She is in her 15th year teaching at Colorado State University. Her career aims broadly at empowering students to connect and make meaning with the world around them and continually engage to effect positive change.
Elizabeth’s current scholarship, teaching and curriculum development advances inclusive communication and practical engagement between people who orient around religious and non-religious belief differently.
Watch Elizabeth's 2016 TedxCSU Talk, Interfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for All Beliefs
beth.meyers-bass@colostate.edu
Elizabeth Meyers-Bass obtained her Master in Communication Studies here at Colorado State University, as well as a master’s certificate in women’s studies. Her passion is teaching. All of the real world experience she has obtained she makes a point of incorporating into the classroom so students are better equipped once they leave the university. She has lived in Fort Collins for the past twelve years, where she met her husband. Together, with their children, they love the outdoors. In particular, they enjoy boating, fly fishing, camping, swimming, rock climbing, and cycling. Beth looks forward to seeing you in future classes!
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science at Southern Illinois University in speech communication. He spent the next five years as a human resources manager for a real estate investment trust. Subsequently, he enrolled at Colorado State University and received his Master of Arts in communication studies. He currently teaches Public Speaking and Public Argumentation. In conjunction with teaching Public Argumentation, he works with the Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University. Also, he enjoys researching the portrayal of masculinity in popular culture.