UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST - CALOOCAN

College of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES
School Year 2019 – 2020

A. SUBJECT : English 114 (ZEN 114 / EN 250)

B. COURSE TITLE : Speech and Oral Communications

C. COURSE CREDIT : 3 units

D. COURSE DESCRIPTION : The primary goal of this course is to help students become an effective
communicator. Students will learn the basics of effective communication
and have ample opportunity to practice and improve their
communication skills.

E. PREREQUISITES : none

F. COURSE OBJECTIVES :

1] General : At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

a. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in a variety of speaking situations such as

dyads, small groups and public address;
b. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of effective listening skills in a variety of speaking
situations in and out of the classroom;
c. Use various types of voice qualities in conversation and in reading and various levels of pitch,
degrees of intensity, and rate of speech in expressing meanings, moods and feelings
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d. Develop confidence through interpretative reading;
e. Write and deliver a speech before an audience.

2] Specific : At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

a. Cognitive
i. Define and understand principles of communication—its components and
communication models;
ii. Differentiate various types of listening—its barriers and effective listening habits;
iii. Differentiate sounds in English and enunciate correct sounds in English;
iv. Carry-on conversations using correct stress and intonation to convey desired meanings.
v. Differentiate different kinds of speeches;
vi. Identify common questions used in interviews and participate actively in various group
discussions.

b. Affective
i. Illustrate the importance of effective communication in one’s life;
ii. Appreciate the value of listening—to listen and to be listened to;
iii. Develop leadership for each learner;
iv. Demonstrate the value of unity and cooperation in group presentations;
v. Build self-confidence and boost self-esteem;
vi. Develop a more positive attitude toward acquiring higher levels of proficiency in the second
language as an important component of excellence and professionalism in the local and
international workplaces.

G. REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE :

1. Classroom presentation
a. Recitation
b. Individual presentations
c. Group presentations
d. Seatwork
e. Group work
2. Assignments
3. Quizzes
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 4. Major Examinations
5. Speech piece and performance

H. COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE
READING SUGGESTED
WEEKS/HOURS TOPIC OUTLINE ASSIGNMENTS ACTIVITES EVALUATION
Week 1 to Week 4/ OVERVIEW OF SPEECH
12 hours COMMUNICATION Self- Assessment Recitation

A. The Communication Process Listening to recorded Evaluation

1. Definition materials
2. Levels of Communication Quiz
3. Communication Model
B. The Listening Process
1. Definition
2. Types of Listening
3. Types of Listeners
4. Barriers to Listening
5. Common Materials used for
Listening

Week 5 to Week 6/ THE SOUND

6 hours A. The Human Voice Drills and Recitation Recitation
1. Voice Production (Dyad/Group)
2. Respiration, Phonation, Evaluation
Resonation Voice Recording
3. Articulation and Pronunciation Activity
Dialogues (controlled Participation
and free)

Role Playing

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
B. The International Phonetic Drills Oral Quiz
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Week 7 to Week 9/ Alphabet
9 hours 1. Consonant Chart Dialogues Group
2. Vowel Chart Presentations
C. Vocal Components Oral Reading
1. Pitch
2. Tone
3. Stress
4. Intonation
Week 10 to Week 15/ ORAL INTERPRETATION Oral Presentation Recitation
18 hours Evaluation
A. Poem Reading/ Choral Reading
B. Story telling Activity
C. Monologue/ Declamation Participation
D. Oratorical Speech/Elocution
E. Reader's Theater Group Presentation
F. Chamber Theater Evaluation

MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
Week 16 to Week 18/ INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC Compilation of
9 hours COMMUNICATION Different Speeches Recitation
Evaluation
A. Purposes of Public Speaking Watching Sample
B. Four Interrelated Components Speech Activity
C. Methods of Delivery Presentations Participation
D. Types of Public Speeches Quiz
E. Speech Delivery Writing a speech
1. Writing a Speech
2. Tips on Good Speech Delivery Speech Delivery
3. Evaluation

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

I. SUMMARY

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 WEEK TOPIC HOUR
First to Fourth Overview of Speech Communication 12 hours
Fifth to Sixth The Sound: The Human Voice 6 hours
Seventh to Ninth The Sound: The IPA 9 hours
Tenth to Fifteenth Oral Interpretation 18 hours
Sixteenth to Eighteenth Introduction to Public Communication 9 hours
TOTAL 54 hours

J. STUDENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

1. University grading system:
2. Assessment criteria per term (based on university grading system policies)
Criteria Weight
Term Exam 30%
Average of Unit Tests, Quizzes 35%
Class Participation 30%
(Class discussion, seatwork,
group work, assignment)
Personal quality dev’t/value integration 5%

Total 100%

K. REFERENCES/READINGS

Printed Resources

Andersen, Peter. (2007). Nonverbal Communication: Forms and Functions (2nd ed.) Waveland Press.
Andersen, Peter. (2004). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Language. Alpha Publishing.
Argyle, Michael. (1988). Bodily Communication (2nd ed.) Madison: International Universities Press.
Bull, Peter E. (1987). Posture and Gesture (Vol. 16). Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Burgoon, J. K., Buller, D. B., & Woodall, W. G. (1996), Nonverbal communication: The unspoken dialogue (2nd
ed.), New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Floyd, K., Guerrero, L. K. (2006), Nonverbal communication in close relationships, Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates
Freitas-Magalhães, A. (2006). The Psychology of Human Smile. Oporto: University Fernando Pessoa Press.
Guerrero, L. K., DeVito, J. A., Hecht, M. L. (Eds.) (1999). The nonverbal communication reader. (2nd ed.), Lone
Grove, Illinois: Waveland Press.
Hanna, Judith L. (1987). To Dance Is Human: A Theory of Nonverbal Communication. Chicago: University of
Chicago Press.
Knapp, Mark L., & Hall, Judith A. (2007) Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction. (5th ed.) Wadsworth:
Thomas Learning.
Verderber, Rudolph F. , Verderber, Kathleen S. , Sellnow Deanna D. (2009). Effective Speaking Challenges and Solutions.
Cengage Learning Asia, Singaore.

Non-Print Resources

E-Learning Inc. Speech software.

Hearing Test 2 (2010, January 9). Youtube video clip. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=o810PkmEsOI

Listening/Following Directions Activity (2008, June 16). Youtube video clip. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEYdpAuePhs

Lujan Yvette and Irene Canel (2008). Fundamentals of Speech Communication. ITune video clip. Retrieved June 3, 2011,
from http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/fundamentals-speech-communication/id381374711

Great speeches (2006, December 4) Youtube video clip. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=pQOCdG3OtxU&feature=related

Public Speaking: Giving a Great Speech : Public Speaking Tips: Visualizing Success (2008, August 8). Youtube video clip.
Retrieved June 3, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26intm7aNaI&feature=related

Speech Apparatus.wmv (2010, June 24). Retrieved June 3, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAdvbgiOmOg

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Speech Communication (2009, February 8). Youtube video clip. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from
http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=asvggSslEFk

Online Materials

Cavallari, Dan (2011, June 14). What is Oral Interpretation? WiseGEEK. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from
www.wisegeek.com/what-is-oral-interpretation.htm

Pronunciation Web Resources (n.d.) Sunburst media. http://www.sunburstmedia.com/PronWeb.html

Swerts, M.G.J. (2011, July 1). Speech Communication. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from www.elsevier.com/locate/specom

Web English Teacher (2011). Speech and Debate. Retrieved June 3, 2011, from
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/speech.html
Endorsed by:
CAS Curricular Review Committee