Speech for Prospective Teachers

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Speech for Prospective Teachers
SPCH 1370 Syllabus

COURSE NUMBER: SPCH 1370
COURSE NAME: Speech for Prospective Teachers
HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory 0, Clock Hours 48
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: Pre and post-examination in criterion-reference format.
PREREQUISITE: None

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: A course that mixes 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.

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70 percent competency based on the completion of a comprehensive post-examination not to exceed two hours, administered under the supervision of the instructor. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and skills of effective oral 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 pre-test performance will count for 0 percent of the grade. There will be three to five graded oral performance (depending on the size of the class) and three written exams. These together will count 2/3rds of the grade. The final exam (post-test) will be a speech to persuade of 5-10 minutes in length. It will be 1/3rd of the final grade.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: A combination of lectures (supplemented with films and visuals as needed) and student performance to be evaluated and critiqued by the instructor.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: A pre-test, three to five graded oral performances, and three wirtten exams and a final exam speech (post-test). The pre-test will not count on the final grade.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

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

1. Organize and deliver a speech before the class with a minimum of 70 percent effectiveness as judged by the instructor.

2. Use visual aids effectively as demonstrated in a speech performance judged by the instructor.

3. Exhibit a comprehension of the principles of communication, speech organization, and listening by passing with at least a 70 percent average on the three written exams.

4. The student composes the message, proving ideas and information suitable to the topic, purpose, and audience.

A. The student determines the purpose of the oral discourse.

B. The student selects a topic and restricts it according to the purpose and audience.

C. The student fulfills 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.

5. The student transmits the message, using delivery skills suitable to the topic, purpose, and audience.

A. The student employs vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity to maintain interest and comprehension in the receiver of the message.

B. The student articulates clearly in order to be understood by the receiver.

C. The student employs the level of American English appropriate to the designated audience which established credibility and rapport with the receiver.

D. The student demonstrates nonverbal behavior which reinforces the verbal message.

6. The student listens with literal comprehension

A. The student recognizes main ideas within the verbal message.

B. The student identifies supporting details that develop the message.

C. The student recognizes explicit relationships between ideas.

D. The student recalls basic ideas and details of the communicated message.

7 The student listens with critical comprehension.

A. The student perceives the speaker's purpose and organization of ideas and information.

B. The student discriminates between statements of fact and statements of opinion.

C. The student distinguishes between emotional and logical arguments.

D. The student detects bias and prejudice.

E. The student recognizes the speaker's attitude.

F. The student synthesizes and evaluates by drawing logical inferences and conclusions.

G. The student recalls the implications and arguments.

H. The student recognizes discrepancies between speaker's verbal and nonverbal message.

TOPICS:

General Communication, Chapters 1-6 (Unit I)
Define communication
Communication cycle
Perception in communication
Types of communication
Verbal codes
Nonverbal codes
Stage fright
Steps in preparing a presentation
Listening
Organization and Presentation, Chapters 12-18 (Unit II)
Selection of a topic
Analysis of the audience
Establishing credibility
Research
Speech organization
introduction
body
conclusion
wording
Delivery
Visual aids
The informative speech
The persuasive speech
Interpersonal Communication, Chapters 7-11 (Unit III)
Interpersonal relationships
nature
self-disclosure
interpersonal conflict
improving communication
Communication with friends and family
Small group leadership
Communication in the classroom (special problems)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Speech 1 Pre-test -- three minute introduction speech in which the student also discusses some event which has influenced his/her life. (Ungraded)

Speech 2 An informative speech -- three to five minutes in length, emphasis on stage fright and organization.

Speech 3 A visual aid presentation -- a three to five minute presentation of any type that uses visual aids as a primary part of the presentation.

Speech 4 A speech to persuade -- three to five minutes with emphasis on organization and support.

Speech 5 A three to four minute prose reading -- emphasis on interpretation, conversational quality, and audience contact.

Speech 6 Final exam (post-test) -- a five to ten minute persuasive speech.

Exams: A written exam will be given at the completion of each unit of study covering the textbook and classroom lecture and films.

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