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Introduction to Speech Communications
Speech 1311 Syllabus

COURSE NUMBER: SPCH 1311
COURSE NAME: Introduction to Speech Communications
INSTRUCTORS: David Crawford, Jacque Shackelford, Jeanne Albright, Amy Fowler
HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory 0, Contact Hours: 48
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITE: None

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:  A course that combines theory and practice to emphasize the importance of both listening and speaking elements.  Subject areas covered include communication in personal, small group and public speaking.

TEXTBOOK:  Communicating Effectively, 8^th edition
AUTHOR:  Hybels and Weaver

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and skills of effective oral communication, as well as interpersonal and group communication. The student will be expected to demonstrate the organizational, delivery, and receiving skills necessary for effective communication.

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COURSE GRADE:

The course grade is determined from a minimum of 6 evaluated public speaking performances and 3 written exams. (3 informative, 2 Persuasive). The final exam (Persuasive) is an oral performance. (Tests = 30%, Speeches= 30%, Final Speech= 30%) (See course outline below.)

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

A combination of lectures, exams, and oral assignments which may be supplemented by textbook reading instructor-provided supplement handout materials, audio /visual aids, and /or exercises.

METHODS OF EVALUATION:

The course grade is determined from a minimum of 6 evaluated public speaking performances and 3 written exams. The final exam is an oral performance.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to :

1. Compose the message, providing ideas and information suitable to the topic, purpose, and audience.
   A. Determine the purpose of the oral discourse.
   B. Select a topic and restrict it according to the purpose and audience.
   C. Fulfill the purpose by:
   1. formulating a thesis statement that provides a foundation for the
   communication.
   2. providing support material for full development of the purpose.
   3. selecting an organizational pattern that presents the purpose in logical format.
   4. demonstrating word choice skills to clarify communication of the purpose.
   5. providing transitions reinforcing the receivers' retention of the purpose.
   6. demonstrating interpersonal skills in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the
   delivery as well as the purpose.
2. Transmit the message, using delivery skills suitable to the topic, purpose, and audience.
   A. Employ vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity to maintain interest of
   comprehension in the receiver of the message.
   B. Articulates clearly in order to be understood by the receiver.
   C. Employ the level of American English appropriate to rapport with the
   receiver.
   D. Demonstrate nonverbal behavior which reinforces the verbal message.
3. The student listens with literal comprehension.
   A. Recognizes main ideas within the verbal message.
   B. Identifies supporting details that develop the message.
   C. Recognize explicit relationships between ideas.
   D. Recall basic ideas and details of the communicated message.
4. Listens with critical comprehension.
   A. Perceive the speaker's purpose and organization of ideas and
   information.
   B. Discriminates between statements of fact and statements of opinion.
   C. Distinguish between emotional and logical arguments.
   D. Detects bias and prejudice.
   E. Recognize the speaker's attitude.
   F. Synthesize and evaluates by drawing logical inferences and conclusions.
   G. Recall the implications and arguments.
   H Recognize discrepancies between speaker's verbal and nonverbal message.

TOPICS:

• Basic principles and theories of communication.
• Basic principles and theories of interpersonal communication.
• Basic principles and theories of group communication.
• Basic principles and theories of public speaking.
• Interpersonal skills                   

GENERAL DEPARTMENT COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Unit One
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 12-16
   B. Performances:
   1. Speech #1: Evaluated Introductory
   2. Speech #2: Informative w/ Visuals
   C. Topics:
   1. Topic Selection
   2. Audience Analysis
   3. Research
   4. Organization
   5. Delivery
   6. Using Visuals
   D. Exam I

2. Unit Two
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 1-4
   B. Performances:
   1. Speech #3: Informative
   C. Topics:
   1. Perception
   2. Intercultural Communication
   3. Listening
   4. Voice and Articulation
   D. Exam II

3. Unit Three
   A. Reading Assignment: 5-8
   B. Performances
   1. Speech #4: Informative
   C. Topics:
   1. Verbal Communication
   2. Nonverbal Communication
   3. Interpersonal Communication
   4. Relationships
   D. Exam III

4. Unit Four
   A. Reading Assignment: 10, 11, 17
   B. Performances
   1. Speech #5: Persuasion
   2. Speech #6: Persuasion/ Special Occasion

5. Final Exam: Persuasion Speech

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