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Course Details
This course emphasizes the principles of effective oral communication and the development of public speaking skills. You will research, organize and deliver a variety of speeches for specific purposes. Non-verbal communication, visual aids, and the effective use of supporting technology will be addressed. Instructor and peer feedback, and video analysis will be used to improve speech design and delivery. To be successful in this course, you must be able to communicate well in English.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$576.45 - $587.88 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Please note that this section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please direct any questions to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca.
Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Cancelled
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Define oral communication processes.
Identify components of speech structure.
Research and organize speeches for specific purposes and audiences.
Demonstrate confidence, clarity and persuasiveness in public speaking situations.
Design and use effective visual aids.
Examine nervousness, vocal fillers, distractions and other impediments to powerful speaking and develop remedies.
Effective as of Fall 2011
Related Programs
MKTG 1323 is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.