ENGL201

SPEECH COMMUNICATION
DIRECTED INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY GUIDE
First Semester 2019-2020

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Date
Topic Task Date Due Submitted/ Rating
Completed
Nature of o Discuss the nature of human communication. Sept 20
Communication o Choose one model of communication and explain its elements.
o Discuss the importance of communicating effectively.
o Classify the different levels of communication.
o Draw up a schema/illustration of the communication system in
your family and explain how it works.

Listening o Explain the importance of listening in communication. Sept 27

o For a period of 1-2 days log in or record your listening transactions
(See sample). Evaluate the changes you need to do to improve your
listening behavior.
o Listen to a class lecture. Make an outline of the lecture. Show
your test paper on that lecture. Assess if the quality of your notes has
any effect on the test result.
o Interview a person who you think is particularly effective as a
listener. Find out what listening strategies/techniques have worked
for them.
Symbol Systems o Discuss the production of speech sounds. Include illustrations. October 11
o Record your poetry reading (2-3 minutes).
o List down 20 commonly mispronounced words by Filipinos.
o Explain the complementarities of relationship between verbal and
nonverbal behavior.
o List down the criteria for using oral language effectively.
o Discuss the difference between denotation and connotation and
give examples.
o Clip a short feature story from a newspaper or magazine. Rewrite
the article making sure that the language is appropriate to each of the
following specific audiences: an audience of your peers, a
professional group, and kindergarten pupils.
o Observe a speaker. Report whether the gestures were natural or
overused and tell how it could be improved.

Intrapersonal o Explain what role life orientation plays in intrapersonal

Communication communication and eventually in interpersonal communication.
October 18
o Cite the effect of a positive self-concept on communication with
others.
o Write a self-reflection paper.
Interpersonal o Observe an information-seeking interview. A one-on-one televised November 8
Communication interview is recommended. Evaluate it in terms of the procedures for
conducting the beginning, body and end of an interview and in terms
of the types of questions asked.
o Engage in several group discussions and evaluate your role in the
group.
Public o Discuss the common causes of public speaking apprehension. Nov 18-29
Communication o Read a speech delivered by a well-known person. Determine the
technique used in the introduction and in the conclusion.
o Prepare a speech plan.
o Deliver a speech before an audience.
FINAL EXAM December 6

References:
Beebe, S. A. & Beebe, S. J. (2006). Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach . MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Bulan, C. T. & De Leon, I. C. (1995). Comm3: Practical Speech Fundamentals. QC: Dept of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, CAL, UPD.
DeVito, J. (2006). The Essential Elements of Public Speaking. MA: Pearson.
Jaffe, C. (2004). Public Speaking: Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Socie ty. Canada: Wadsworth.
Igoy,J.. (2004). Effective Speech Communication in Various Situations. Bulacan: Trinitas Publishing.
Pearson, J. et al. (2006). Human Communication. NY: McGraw-Hill.
Taylor, S. (2006). A Practical Guide to Business Communication. Singapore: Pearson.

Instructor:
Mrs. Meishe R. Flores
09228484932; (02) 5259191 local 282
edishe@gmail.com
 Sample Listening Log

Date & Time Person/s you were listening Purpose/s Personal Evaluation
to in listening

Focused Distracted Indifferent