Asia-Pacific Christian College and Seminary

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. COURSE TITLE

SPEECH AND ORAL COMMUNICATION

II. NUMBER OF UNITS

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a training course for advance listening and speaking skills in
English. The introductory sessions deal with the basic elements and purposes of
communication in general and speech in particular, models of speech communication,
and types of listening. Listening and speaking exercise in a variety of situation are
engaged in. Among the skills honed in the course are those necessary for effective oral
reports, panel discussion, role playing, interviews, and debates.
IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the different elements of communication process and theories and apply this
knowledge in varied context.
2. Learn the skills on how to become an effective communicator.
3. Apply effective verbal, non-verbal, listening and responding skills in interpersonal,
group and public context.
4. Learn how to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate speeches and presentation.
V. COURSE OUTLINE
GENERAL ORIENTATION TO THE COURSE

Week 1

Getting to Know You

Overview of the Course
Importance and Nature of Speech
Definition of Communication
Process of Communication
Types and levels of Communication
Barriers of Communication
LISTENING IN COMMUNICATION
Definition of Listening
Types of Listening
Levels of Listening
Barriers in Listening
Listening Effectively
Improving ones listening habits

Week 2

MECHANICS OF SPEECH & SOUND OF ENGLISH

Organs of Speech and its functions
Production of Speech Sound
The International Phonetic Alphabet
The English Vowels
The English Consonants
The Diphthongs

Week 3

RHYTHMS OF ENGLISH
Pitch
Range
Intonation
Stress
Speaking & Reading Rate
Phrasing & Pauses
Articulation

Week 4 Week 5

INTRAPERSONAL and
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Week 6 Week 7

Components of Self-Concept
Dyadic Communication
Using the telephone
Interview
A.
Types of Interview
B.
Preparing for an interview
C.
Conducting an interview
Small Group Communication
A.
Nature of small group communication
B.
Characteristics of good discussion
C.
Process of small group discussion
Panel Discussion
Symposium
Public Communication
Mass Communication
Lecture-Forum
Business Meeting
Non-Verbal Communication
TYPES OF SPEECH
Informative Speech
A.
Essential Features of Informative Speech
B.
Types of Informative Speech
Persuasive Speech
A.
Types of Persuasive Speech
B.
Structuring Persuasive Speech
Speeches on Special Occasion
A.
Ceremony and ritual in a diverse community
B.
Speeches of Introduction
Speeches of tribute
Speeches of nomination
Speeches to create goodwill
Speeches to entertain

Week 8- 9

MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
CHANNELS
Using Language to Communicate
A.
Effective Word Choices
B.
Selecting an appropriate style
C.
Rhetorical Strategies
Using Visual Aids in Speeches
A.
Functions of Visual Aid
B.
Types of visual aids
C.
Strategies for selecting & using visual aids
Using your voice and body to communicate
A.
Speech Delivery
B.
Posture
C.
Gesture
D.
Eye Contact
E.
Facial Expression

Week 10
Week 11 - Week 12

OVERCOMING SPEECH ANXIETY

A.
Causes of Stage Fright
B.
Dealing with stage fright
C.
Stages of speech tension
Controlling speech tension
D.
Dealing with nervousness
SPEECH PREPARATION
Planning and Preparing Speeches
Choosing speech subjects and purposes
A.
Selecting the subject
B.
Narrowing the subject
C.
Determining the purpose
Analyzing the audience and occasion
A.
Demographics
B.
Psychological
Analyzing the Speech occasion
A.
The Idea of an occasion
B.
Factors to consider when analyzing occasions
Developing Ideas
A.
Forms of supporting materials
B.
Sources of supporting materials
Adapting the Speech structure to audience
A.
Listeners Perspective
Structure and Development of the steps in the motivated sequence
Applying the Motivated Sequence
Beginning and Ending the Speech
A.
Types of Speech Introduction
B.
Types of Speech Conclusions
Outlining the Speech
A.
Types of outline
B.
Preparing an outline
FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Week 13

Week 14-16

Week 17

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENT

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Written Report
Live Interview (Pair Work)
Choral Verse Speaking (Group Work)
Recorded News casting to be submitted on the day of the final demo.
Final Exam Speech demo

VII. GRADING SYSTEM

Group Work/Group Project
Oral Examination
Attendance/Behavior
Major Examinations

FINAL GRADE =

30%
30%
10%
40%
-----100%

Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade

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VIII. REFERENCES
Abulencia, Efren, Aban, Clarita. Fundamentals of Speech Communication. Rex
Bookstore, 2009.
Cabrera, Lucila D., De Asis, Belen. Effective Speech Communication for Filipinos.
Booklore Publishing Corporation, 2008.
Diaz, Rafaela H. Speech and Oral Communication for College Students. National
Bookstore, 2005.
Gronbeck, Bruce E., et. al. Principles and Types of Speech Communication. House of
Best Tome Publications, 1994.