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Apr 17, 2026
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Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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COM 131H - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Honors
Description: Study of the essential elements of oral communication, with major emphasis on public speaking. Includes use of multimedia technologies for presentations.
Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency. Acceptance into Honors Program.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Basic rhetoric
- Speech structure
- Content development
- Speech preparation
- Speech anxiety
- Delivery techniques and styles
- Listening
- Multicultural communication
- Speech analysis
- Communication ethics
- Audience analysis
- Public speaking in group environments
Learning Outcomes:
- Express awareness of multiple meanings and perspectives of communication. (1,3,7,8,9,10,11)
- Analyze speech topics for various speaking situations (1,2,9,11)
- Write formal and informal speaking outlines. (2,3,6,12)
- Identify and manage the causes of speech anxiety. (5)
- Implement strategies for using a variety of visual aids (including multimedia technologies). (2,3,4,5,11,12)
- Analyze issues using independent and critical thinking within collaborative contexts. (1,8-12)
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