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Welcome to the MSCD SPE 1010 Home Page!

Public speaking and the ability to communicate well with others is one of the most important traits employers look for in a new employee. Because of the importance of public speaking to students, both in school and after graduation, public speaking fulfills a General Studies Level I communication requirement at Metropolitan State College of Denver. For more information about this requirement, click here.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: (a) recognize the roles of speech in social and professional settings, (b) recognize the similarities and differences between spoken and written discourse, (c) define the speaker's obligation to the audience, (d) define and demonstrate competent listening skills, (e) critically analyze and interpret, orally and/or in writing, each speech prepared and delivered by peers, (f) prepare and deliver different types of speeches, (g) employ inquiry, data collection, and investigation in speech preparation, and (h) use both computer and non-computer generated visual aids.

This course meets the goals and objectives of the MSCD General Studies Level I communication requirements, which are essential for effective college academics as well as life long practice.

Specific Student Learning Objectives: (a) recognize the roles of speech in social and professional settings, (b) recognize the similarities and differences between spoken and written discourse, (c) define the speaker's obligation to the audience, (d) define and demonstrate competent listening skills, (e) critically analyze and interpret, orally and/or in writing, each speech prepared and delivered by peers, (f) prepare and deliver different types of speeches, (g) employ inquiry, data collection, and investigation in speech preparation, and (h) use both computer and non-computer generated visual aids.

• For the complete SPE 1010 course syllabus, click here to open.
• For the complete SPE 1010 study guide, click here to open. For the SPE 1010 final schedule, click here.
• The grading rubric attempts to objectify the speech grading process. It serves as a reference point for both instructor and student so the grading process can be as equal as possible across all sections of SPE 1010. Click here to open.
  
• The grade sheet for SPE 1010 numerically reflects the grading rubric. Some instructors use it to evaluate speeches. If your instructor requires you to use the grade sheet, print the sheet out and bring it to class each time you deliver a speech. Click here to open.
  
• The peer evaluation is used to evaluate your fellow students' speeches. These evaluations are required for SPE 1010. Be sure to print out enough copies to evaluate each member of your class on the days you evaluate speeches, and bring the forms to class with you. Click here to open.
  
• The self evaluation is used to evaluate your performance in SPE 1010. It is required each time you deliver a speech. Follow the instructions on the self evaluation page to write your evaluation. Click here to open.
  

The list to the left includes links to pages which are related to the speech communication field. Read about industry experts, publications, professional organizations, current events, scholarships, and news about current students and alumni of MSCD's Speech Communication program.