Public Speaking & Community Outreach

Course Category: Communication | Level 1 Course

Course Code: COM 102

Instructor: Anse Najiyah Maxfield

Course Dates: January 8 - April 28, 2024

Day: Mondays

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST

Daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting March 10.

Class times are subject to change during the month of Ramadan. There will be no class in the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Course Description:

 This course has two main goals. 

It is designed to help students become comfortable speaking publicly in any situation - from intimate gatherings to public addresses to chatting with people on the street.

 It provides students with opportunities to become active members of their Muslim and mainstream communities via outreach activities that facilitate positive, joyful interactions.

Course Structure

Public Speaking assignments will all be related to writing speeches, speaking, and listening to others speak. Outreach activities will be focused on involvement in one’s local community.

Mid-term will be an extemporaneous speech in class

Final Exam will cover topics we have discussed. Format will be T/F, FITB, Short Answer, and Matching.

Final Project is to attend or host an event where the student can give a speech and submit it via video recording. The final project can be done anytime throughout the term. Students may choose their audience - non-Muslim, Muslim, adult, children, etc. 

This course has two main goals. 
It is designed to help students become comfortable speaking publicly in any situation - from intimate gatherings to public addresses to chatting with people on the street.
 It provides students with opportunities to become active members of their Muslim and mainstream communities via outreach activities that facilitate positive, joyful interactions.
Course Structure
Public Speaking assignments will all be related to writing speeches, speaking, and listening to others speak. Outreach activities will be focused on involvement in one’s local community.
Mid-term will be an extemporaneous speech in class
Final Exam will cover topics we have discussed. Format will be T/F, FITB, Short Answer, and Matching.
Final Project is to attend or host an event where the student can give a speech and submit it via video recording. The final project can be done anytime throughout the term. Students may choose their audience - non-Muslim, Muslim, adult, children, etc. 
Course Structure
•        Assignments will all be related to writing speeches, speaking, and listening to others speak. There is no other homework.
•        Mid-term will be an extemporaneous speech in front of the class
•        Final Exam will cover topics we have discussed. Format will be T/F, FITB, Short Answer, and Matching.
•        Final Project: You will plan and carry out a da’wa event or other speaking opportunity, record yourself speaking there, and turn it in. 

 

Recordings: 

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live.

Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until May 31, 2024.

Course Prerequisites:

Students should be women above the age of 17.

Course Requirements: 

Students are expected to attend the online lectures, complete one or more weekly assignments, complete a term paper, and submit a final exam.

This is an online course so students will need:

  • Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance. 
  • Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation. 
  • To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text: The Captivating Public Speaker: Engage, Impact, and Inspire Your Audience Every Time by Pater George

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Registration:

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

  • $125.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
  • $20.00 late registration fee on January 5th (if seats are available)
  • Additional $5.00 auditing fee.

Registration Options: 

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies. Then choose one of the registration options below.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

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