CMST320 — Presentation Skills
CMST 320 - Presentation Skills 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. Fees Quarters Typically all Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students who are enrolled in BAS degree programs at Highline College. Active Date 20250401T11:44:51 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Lecture 55 Total 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 gestur