Course Name: Effective Speaking Course Number: COM121
Textbook(s): This course uses FREE, online educational resources (OER). Links to reading materials will be provided through Brightspace/BrightSpace. Print version can be purchased through bookstore for fee. Stand up, Speak out - The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking - Open Textbook Library http://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textboos/77 and Exploring Public Speaking www.exploringpublicspeaking.com Required Readings: None Additional Materials: Access to Brightspace/BrightSpace
The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.
| Week | Chapter/Topic/Lab |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read Chapters 3 & 6 (Stand Up)Review all Materials in BrightspaceQUIZ |
| 2 | Read Chapters 3 & 6 (Stand Up)Review all Materials in BrightspaceQUIZ |
| 3 | Read Chapters 5, 7, 8 (Stand Up)Review all Materials in BrightspaceQUIZ |
| 4 | Read Chapters 5, 7, 8 (Stand Up)Review all Materials in BrightspaceQUIZ |
Rev. 05/2025