CMST 320 - Presentation Skills

5 Credits

Applied practice in preparation and delivery of extensive or brief, technical and non-technical public speeches. Examines and demonstrates fundamental strategies for logically organized and properly researched presentations to diverse audiences in multifaceted situations. Analyzes and practices engaging delivery dynamics and visual aids usage appropriate for myriad presentation types. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of speeches with others will be required. Presentation Skills (CMST 320) aligns with Highline’s Effective Communication Core Competency.

Pre-requisite(s)

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS
Course Note Admission to a BAS program required.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Spring Evening

Designed to Serve Students who are enrolled in BAS degree programs at Highline College.
Active Date 20230328T10:32:42

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
BAS

Communications

Course Outline

Fundamentals of public speaking
- Communication models; transactional communication with an audience
- Audience analysis; speaking to diverse audiences
- Ethical speaking
Speech types for industry
- Informative speeches
  - Trainings
  - Briefings
  - Status reports
  - Impromptu for meetings
- Persuasive speeches
  - Problem-solution
  - Sales/goodwill pitch
- Question and answer sessions
Information literacy for diverse speeches
Language techniques: technical, layperson, word choice, color, rhythm
Notes development
Delivery dynamics relevant to talk type: Notes handling, hand gestures, body positioning, vocal qualities, speaking equipment (lecterns, podiums, other), facial expressions
Visual aids for myriad presentations

Student Learning Outcomes
Constructs varied length ethical, supported, organized informative and persuasive presentations that conform to professional speaking situations.

Skillfully adapts language for diverse audiences to represent an organization, department, or individual position.

Exhibits delivery dynamics appropriate for the speaking situation and audience.

Produces effective visual aids that compliment speaker and purpose, and fit speaking logistics.

Effectively interacts with the audience during presentations via question and answer sessions and/or audience feedback, where appropriate.