Course Introduction

Email: rwegter@coastline.edu

I will respond to your emails within 3 business days.

Make sure you do the following:

• Read the Syllabus
• Read this How to Begin section
• Complete the Proctor Form in pdf or .doc format
• Complete the Letter of Agreement
• Go to Course Lessons and start with the first lesson

Communication is all around us; it cannot be escaped. Therefore, it is essential that we begin to understand the various types of speech communication, the processes for using it and ways in which it affects us. The goal of this class is to make us aware of what we already experience and engage in on a daily basis -- to give labels and explanations for elements that we instinctively know but do not actively think about. Public Speaking is more than just a class; it is a necessity of the present that should be analyzed, practiced and mastered!

On behalf of the Coastline College staff and support personnel catering specifically to the distance learner, I welcome you to the online offering of Speech 200. This course will introduce you to speech communications, give you the tools to become more proficient in the art and provide you with opportunities for practice which will lend to your overall competence.

The methods and procedures on how to be successful in this course include:

• Review the entire Lesson Outcomes section to get an overview of what you will be studying

• Read the "Main Points" and "Key Terms" first at the end of each chapter, then go back and read the chapter section in detail that highlights those points and terms.

• Use the Discussion Board Forum to converse with other students to clairify key points or thoughts

• Information requests pertaining to you personally should be sent to the instructor's email address (rwegter@coastline.edu)
  

• The four quizzes are open book and are assembled to help you prepare for the midterm and final exams

This discussion board has both assigned questions/topics worth points in the class and can also help you with questions and thoughts you may have concerning the class (posted and found under the "General Questions" heading). If you have general questions, they should be posted there so they can be answered by me and/or your fellow students. If your question is personal in nature requiring an individual response, please email me directly. Please read through the Website for information and directions on how to complete the four (4) quizzes, midterm and the essay final exam. Most of your general class questions should be answered within the Website. I am here to help you through the course. I wish you well with your studies; don't hesiate to contact me if you have any questions at: rwegter@coastline.edu