COURSE SYLLABUS SY 2011-2012 1. COURSE CODE: ENGL4 2. COURSE TITLE: EFFECTIVE SPEAKING 3. CREDIT: 3 UNITS 4.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This syllabus has been specially-designed to train students become effective, confident and competent speakers by exposing them to the correct principles of effective oral communication such as voice diction, vocal techniques as well platform behavior. Likewise, the course includes research as pertinent tool in preparation of speeches and scripts and instructions on the use of multimedia to aid presentation. 5. OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, the students should be able to: COGNITIVE a. employ the right words, expressions, oral skills and speech outlines appropriate to the situation and goals of the oral presentation; b. classify and employ effectively the different techniques in effectively the different industrial or professional arenas; c. prepare multimedia materials to help in the presentation, d. create original speech manuscripts AFFECTIVE a. develop sincere appreciation of effective oral communication in promoting human relations; b. discover ones limitations and voluntarily seek corrections; c. manifest discipline and proper decorum in delivering speeches or talks; PSYCHOMOTOR a. correctly enunciate the words in speech samples b. accurately transcribe the sounds using the correct IPA symbols c. create neat and organized outlines of individual speeches d. use technology to access resourcesto make a dynamic speech e. manipulate the computer and other audio devices for listening and speaking exercises 6. REQUIREMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Regular Attendance Class Participation Speech Manuscripts Oral Presentations

7. METHODOLOGIES 1. Oral presentations 2. Tape Script Reading with conversational exchanges 3. Creative scriptwriting activities 4. Lecture/discussion 5. Simulation activities or role-playing

8. COURSE OUTLINE hours Week 1 1. Getting to know Activities 2. The Communication Process (Two-way) a. elements of the communication process b. barriers to effective communication 3.Introduction to Public Speaking a. Importance of Public Speaking Week 2-3 1. Phonetic symbols a. vowel and consonant system sounds pronunciation exercises and drills Week 4-5 1. Speech Techniques 2. Phrasing and blending 3. Word and sentences stressing Week 6 1. Elements of good speech a. Voice projection b. Good Phonation/diction c. Intonation Week 7 1. Speech purposes a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain Week 8-9 1. Organizing a speech 2. Delivering a speech a. Stage deportments and discipline b. Posture c. Gesture d. Eye contact e. Facial Expression 3. Speech anxiety and other related issues Week 10 1. Formats of Delivery a. Impromptu b. Manuscript c. Memorized Week 11 -12 1. Writing and delivering the Speech a. Informative Speech b. Teaching a skill/Demo-Speech c. Sales/ Case presentation d. Providing Information Week 13 (SPEECH PRACTICUM) 1.. The Persuasive Speech 2. Special Types of Speeches 3. Extemporaneous Speaking Week 14 1. Synthesis, recapitulations 2 3

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9. REFERENCES Books Bauzon, P. (2004) Handbook in public speaking, argumentation and Debate. Mandaluyong City: National Book Store. Bagasan, R. (1997). Public speaking and you. Quezon City: JMC Press. Curry, D. Dialogs for everyday use: short situational dialogs for students of English or a foreign language. Washington: English Language Programs Division,203. Devito, J.(2003). Essential elements of public speaking. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Flores, C. & Lopez, E.(2008). Effective speech communication. . Mandaluyong City: National Book Store. Miller, S. (2006). Targeting pronunciation: communicating clearly in English. Boston: Houghton Pike, R. (1995). High impact presentation. USA: American Media, Inc. Richards, J Bycyna, D and Aldcorn, S. (1995). New person to person: communicative speaking and listening skills book 1 & 2: New York: Oxford University Press. Sherman, K. (2007). Quest: Listening and speaking. New York: McGraw. Wachob, P. (2005). Persuasive writing and speaking. Australia: Thomson Learning. INTERNET SITES Sounds of English,[On-line] Available at: http://www.soundsofenglish.org/index.html Speech techniques. [On-line] Available at: http:www.flay.com/text/speechtecniques.html Stressing. [On-line] Available at: www.ivf.com/stress.html Intonation. [On-line] Available at: http://grove.ufl.edu/~klijl/pron/int/ Informative Speech: [ On-line] Available at: http://personal.bgsu.edu/~ramune/infotopics.html http://www.motivational-depot.comspeeched/free-informative-speeches.htm Persuasive speech. [On-line] Available at: http://www.studyguide.org/cm101_persuasive_speech.htm Entertainment Speech. [On-line] Available at: http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/t/b/tbm2/entertain.htm Prepared by: The English Department