This assignment fulfills the following course objectives:

1. Identify, analyze, and demonstrate effective physical, vocal, and/or expressive delivery in public speaking
2. Organize and articulate ideas by adapting topic, content, and delivery for diverse audiences in different communication contexts
3. Identify and demonstrate appropriate skills in interpersonal, group, and public communication situations
4. Understand and apply appropriate ethical standards to interpersonal, group, and public communication situations

Background:

The informative speech is one of two speeches we'll give in this class. You may choose your own topic, but it must fit into the category of "Diversity in the Workplace." Some suggestions:

• Tell us about a trailblazer who isn't well known due to their race/gender identity/ethnicity, etc.
• Tell us about a company that ran an offensive ad or made some kind of mistake because they did not seek the input of historically under-represented populations
• Research your future career and explain to us the demographics of the workplace you're entering
• Educate us on how to become more culturally competent in the workplace

... and the list goes on and on. Remember that "diversity" is not just about race and ethnicity. It can involve any one of the countless co-cultures that we use to identify ourselves.