COSI 301 - Professional Speaking

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to theories and practices and to develop their abilities to speak effectively in public. Students will develop skills in organization and presentation of ideas for public and conference forums, in critical listening, and in proper use of technology. Students demonstrate abilities via written assignments, skill building exercises, oral presentations, rhetorical analysis, and group projects. The expectations in this course include high levels of participation and interaction. This is a departmental seminar course with a focus on formal presentation in settings related to health care. This course will be beneficial to students planning professions in the health sciences where responsibilities include public instruction and exposition and for those preparing for capstone presentations in the Department of Psychological Sciences programs. Activities include: 1. Readings from McKerrow et al. text, 2. Class discussions related to communication competence in differing communication settings, 3. Application opportunities to give speeches, to work in groups, and relate with others in one-on-one situations, 4. Written assignments. Prereq: Completion of 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO, FSSY, or FSCS and either COSI 109 or PSCL 101.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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