Maui Community College
Course Outline
1.
Course Title:
SP 151
Personal and Public Speech
Number of Credits:
Three (3)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Pers/Public Speech
Date of Outline:
March 20, 2004
2.
Course Description:
Introduces the major elements of speech. Develops
competence in two-person, small group, and public
speaking situations.
3.
Contact Hours per Week:
Lecture/Discussion—Three (3)
4.
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation: Placement at ENG 100.
5.
General Course Objectives
Development of oral communication skills vital in career and personal life. Focus
is on principles and skills of effective communication in personal interviews,
small group discussions, and public speeches.
Approved by ____________________________________ Date ___________________
6.
Student Learning Outcomes:
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7, Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
7.
Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process, specifically
effective speaking and listening skills in personal and public speaking
contexts.
Apply principles of effective verbal and nonverbal communication in
interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations.
Use skills of effective listening. Prepare and conduct informational
interviews.
Prepare presentations suited to particular purposes and audiences.
Participate effectively in small group discussions.
Analyze audiences and adapt messages to listeners.
Research, organize, outline, and present informative and persuasive
messages.
Apply critical evaluation skills to public speaking presentations.
Recognize differences and similarities between written and spoken
messages.
Speak with greater self-confidence in personal and public situations.
Write clear and well-organized outlines for interviews, small group
presentations, and public speeches.
Write clear, specific and well-organized self-evaluation papers.
Understand the Problem Solving Format as it applies to group problem
solving.
Recommended Course Content and approximate time spent on each topic:
1 week
Communication process (a)
2 weeks
Interviewing process strategies.(b, c, f, k)
1 week
Gathering materials – Research (f,g)
2 weeks
Small group communication process strategies and techniques.
(b, c, e, j)
2 weeks
Group Problem Solving techniques.(b, c, e, j, m)
3 weeks
Speech preparation and outlining (b, c, f, g, h, i, k, l)
2 weeks
Speech delivery strategies and techniques (b, f, g, h, i, k, l)
2 weeks
Speech Presentation (a, b, d, f, h, j)
Throughout the course communication skills, organization skills, critical thinking
skills and writing skills are practiced and applied in an ongoing process that
builds upon each success.
8.
Recommended Course Requirements:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not
limited to:
Attendance and participation
Writing and speaking assignments
In-class exercises/assignments
Self evaluations
Homework assignments
Quizzes
Examinations – Oral and written
9.
Text and Materials:
An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is to be
offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include:
Texts:
Bebee, S.A., Bebee, S.J., Ivy, D.K. (2004). Communication Principles for a Lifetime (2nd
Ed.).
Materials:
Handouts provided by the instructor, Video tapes, Internet sites, Other
instructional aids
10.
Evaluation and Grading:
Factors for grading may include, but are not limited to the following:
Attendance and participation
Examinations
Speaking Assignments
Speech Preparation
Quizzes
In-class Activities
Homework
Self-Evaluations
11.
5-10%
5-10%
20-30%
20-30%
5-10%
10-20%
0-10%
5-10%
Methods of Instruction:
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors, and specific
instructional methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the
course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Large group lecture
Small group activities
In-class exercises
Class discussion
Audio, visual, or Internet presentations
Student class presentations
Group or individual projects
Student-teacher conferencing