EXAMPLE 4

 

SAMPLE OF SPECIFIC COURSE JUSTIFICATION

COLLEGE CATALOG SOURCE
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Lewis-Clark State College
ADDRESS: Lewiston, Idaho
DATE OF CATALOG: 1997-99
COURSE NUMBER COMM 204
COURSE TITLE: Public Speaking
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides the student with the theory and practice necessary to facilitate basic competence in public speaking. The purpose is to prepare the student to perform effectively in a variety of public speaking situations.
CREDITS REQUESTED: 3

JUSTIFICATION
General Competency Area:
As a Certified Professional Secretary, I have extensive experience and knowledge in a variety of public speaking situations, both at work and as an officer and active member of a professional association.

Competencies

Documentation
  1. Effectively persuaded and informed audiences in presentations as officer, chairman, and member of the Palouse Empire Chapter of Professional Secretaries International (PSI).
 Letters of Reference
    p. 309 par 1, 2, 10
    p. 311 par 3
  1. Clearly and logically organized and taught Macintosh computer and software to Pullman Memorial Hospital employees in a classroom setting.
 Letters of Reference
    p. 83 par 3
    p. 84 par 6, 7
    p. 85 par 10
  1. Presented an emotional and informative topic to Washington State University (WSU) practicum class.
 Letters of Reference
    p. 76 par 2
    p. 77 par 7, 8
Speech and Overheads
    pp. 250-256
  1. Attended a comprehensive public speaking class at WSU which included selecting an appropriate speech.
 Letters of Reference
    p. 76 par 2
    p. 77 par 6, 8

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Competencies

Documentation

Topic and purpose, analyzing an audience, researching a speech and sources to use, organizing and outlining a speech, supporting ideas with adequate reasoning and evidence, attracting and maintaining an audience's attention, presenting ideas using effective style and delivery, and informing and persuading an audience.

 Class Outline pp. 242-249
  1. Clearly and logically prepared and organized the first Certified Professional Secretary's review classes in the Pullman area. Prepared classroom presentations, arranged for instructors to teach two of the modules, administered comprehensive sample examinations, and provided extensive support to the class of six students.
 Letters of Reference
    p. 310 par 1
    p. 311 par 2, 3
  1. Actively listened to members of a political action committee to understand others' beliefs and make logical decisions as to how I could be most effective.
 Letters of Reference
    p. 290 par 2
Minutes
    p. 291 par 4, 7
  1. Effectively serve as a member of a political action committee.
 Letter of Reference
    p. 290 par 1, 2, 3
  1. Performed as an effective and persuasive member of panel that presented a division leadership workshop; satisfactorily fielded majority of questions from audience.
 Letter of Reference
    p. 309 par 4

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