James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

CU1200 - Effective Speaking

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
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This subject offers practical training in vocal techniques essential to develop effective speech capabilities. Students are exposed to and learn the skills required to communicate effectively in such contexts as formal discussions, debates, meetings, public presentations and seminars. It also enables students to develop a vocal signature and use it and their body in effective communication.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
TH1200

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 30 hours - 3 hours workshop per week for 10 weeks
  • 10 hours - 1 hour threaded online discussion for 10 weeks
    Assessment:workshop tasks (social speech) (15%); listening diary (journal) (25%); presentation 1 - great debate (reading) (20%); presentation 2 - research (major) (40%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 30 hours - 3 hours workshop per week for 10 weeks
    • 10 hours - 1 hour threaded online discussion for 10 weeks
      Assessment:workshop tasks (social speech) (15%); listening diary (journal) (25%); presentation 1 - great debate (reading) (20%); presentation 2 - research (major) (40%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.