SP 120D Oral Composition
Instructor: Ron Shope
Semester:
Spring
Course
Description:
Good communication skills are
essential to any ministry. This introductory course in the fundamentals of
public speaking will prepare you to serve Jesus Christ more effectively
regardless of your vocation.
Specifically, we will study
principles of effective speech communication, and we will use those principles
to practice types of speeches commonly given in a variety of situations. Thus,
this course is a combination of principles and skills essential for effective
communication in formal speaking situations.
During this course you will learn how to listen to a speech as well as how to present one. Also, you will develop an appreciation for the role of oral communication in a democratic society. By studying principles, and presenting your own speeches, you will have a total experience with this most essential art: communication.
Requiered Textbook
·
Hamilton, Cheryl 2003.
Essentials of Public Speaking (Second Edition). Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth. (ISBN: 0495059765) This bundle includes the text, student guide,
Speech Builder Express/Info-Track
·
Griffin, Em. Getting Together: A Guide to Good Groups. Downers
Grove, Il: Intervarsity
Press, 1985. (ISBN: 0-87784-390-2)
Course
Schedule
|
Unit |
Topic |
Learning Objective |
|
1 |
Overview of Public
Speaking |
·
To learn possible areas of communication
apprehension students may be experiencing. ·
Students will have the opportunity to record and
upload a speech in a non-graded situation which will help them to build
speaker confidence and confidence with the technology. ·
Students examine several ethical issues that
should be addressed in a code of ethics for speakers. |
|
2 |
Building Confidence and Listening |
·
To learn how to develop a positive attitude
toward public speaking. ·
You will be able to discover the reasons why
individuals may stop listening to a speech. |
|
3 |
Analyzing Your
Audience, |
·
You will be able to articulate principles of how
to adapt a speech to an audience. ·
Your will be able to demonstrate how to evaluate
a speech. |
|
4 |
Preparing Visual Aids, Principles of Delivery |
·
You will be able to use the principles of
delivery contained in Chapter 10 to evaluate the delivery of a speaker.. |
|
5 |
Recording Speech 1 |
·
You will be able to demonstrate how to deliver a
short narrative speech. |
|
6 |
Informative Speaking |
·
The student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to use the criteria covered in class to evaluate his or her speech. ·
The student will. Demonstrate the ability to
adapt an informative speech to an audience |
|
7 |
Topic Selection
& Research; Using Supportive Evidence |
·
The student will demonstrate the ability to
identify supporting materials for use in a speech. ·
The student will demonstrate the ability to
identify and construct a specific instance for use in a speech. |
|
8 |
Organizing the Speech; Outlining the Speech |
·
The student will demonstrate the ability to
identify and provide support for the organizational pattern they will use in
their speech. ·
The student will demonstrate the ability to identify
and provide support for the elements of a good introduction or conclusion and
how these can be incorporated into their speech. |
|
9 |
Using Language |
·
The student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to use the criteria covered in class to evaluate his or her
Informative Speech. ·
The student will demonstrate the ability to
locate and discuss stylistic devices in a speech and evaluate the speaker’s
use of language. |
|
10 |
Exam 3 and Speech 2 |
·
Student will be able to demonstrate the principles
of developing and presenting an Informative speech. ·
The student will demonstrate how to write a
preparation outline for an Informative Speech. |
|
11 |
Principles of
Persuasive Speaking |
·
The student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to construct transitions to tie together parts of a persuasive
argument. ·
The student will be able to identify an
appropriate organizational pattern for his or her speech and support their
choice using principles from the text. ·
The student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to use the criteria covered in class to evaluate his or her
Informative Speech. |
|
12 |
Persuasive Appeals |
·
To demonstrate how to identify the methods used
in a persuasive speech. |
|
13 |
Recording and
Uploading Speech 3 |
·
Student will be able to demonstrate the
principles of developing and presenting a Persuasive speech. ·
The student will demonstrate how to write a
preparation outline for a Persuasive Speech. |
|
14 |
Exam 4 and Speech 3 Evaluation |
·
The student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to use the criteria covered in class to evaluate his or her
Informative Speech. |
|
15 |
Exam 3 |
·
The student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to use the criteria covered in class to evaluate his or her
Informative Speech. |
