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PUBLIC SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Module code: EN010
Credits: 7.5
Semester: S
Department: ENGLISH
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	Overview
	This course is designed to introduce students to the basic elements of communication, to provide practical experience in the preparation and delivery of public presentations, while also delivering key critical listening skills. Businesses expect university graduates to be able to deliver a high level of written and oral communication. In fact, communications skills are amongst some of the highest rated skills expected of Irish graduates in the Irish business community. Businesses and other organizations rely on successful communications to be able to operate successfully in a challenging local and global market. We hope to improve the students� communications skills and give them the confidence they need to succeed in college presentations as well as in their future professional endeavours.

Overview

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic elements of communication, to provide practical experience in the preparation and delivery of public presentations, while also delivering key critical listening skills. Businesses expect university graduates to be able to deliver a high level of written and oral communication. In fact, communications skills are amongst some of the highest rated skills expected of Irish graduates in the Irish business community. Businesses and other organizations rely on successful communications to be able to operate successfully in a challenging local and global market. We hope to improve the students� communications skills and give them the confidence they need to succeed in college presentations as well as in their future professional endeavours.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: relate the principles of public speaking to a variety of extemporaneous speech situations. develop skill in researching a topic for a speech. prepare and organize the content for speech in an outline. improve the use of language in conveying messages. develop critical analysis while listening to speeches. deliver appropriate speeches with increased confidence and skill.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Additional Reading
	Beebe, Stephen A. and Beebe, Susan J. A Concise Public Speaking Handbook, 4th ed. Pearson.

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the English Department.

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