Global Emphasis Commemorative Speech
Course Number and Title: COMM 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Module Title: Commemorative Speech on an Global or Cross-cultural Issue
Description of the Module: For the required information speech students must prepare a
commemorative speech on an international or cross-cultural topic (e.g.: remembering the
ANZAC’s on April 25, a tribute to Nelson Mandela, remembering the Selma Marchers, etc.)
Educational Objectives of the Module (should constitute a minimum of 12% of the
course):
1. Analyze an audience and adapt presentations to cross-cultural audiences accordingly.
2. Apply principles of composition to the development of oral presentation, such as
effective organization and outlining.
3. Develop ideas with credible forms of support and appropriate documentation.
4. Choose and select appropriated research methods.
5. Choose appropriate rhetorical methods to engage the audience on the chosen topic.
6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topic.
7. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate the forces shaping an international or
cross-cultural event.
Outline of Lectures/Discussions:
1. When the special occasion speech is assigned inform the students that it must be on a
global or international topic.
2. Explain that the goal of this assignment is help the student prepare for the global work
force.
3. Present possible topics that may interest the student
4. Remind the student of research materials which may assist them in preparing this
speech.
Listing of Resources Used to Support the Module (readings, videos, podcasts,
documentaries, etc.):
1. Course related teaching manuals.
2. Obama, B. (December 5, 2013) Death of Nelson Mandela. YouTube.com. Retrieved
February 5, 2014 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnw6WiHtcMo.
Description of the Assignments Used to Facilitate an Understanding of the Module
Objectives (writings, interviews, reflections, experiential projects or field work):
Through this Global Emphasis Commemorative Speech the student will:
1) Apply international and cross-cultural understandings of the topic.
2) Apply principles of composition to the development of oral presentation, such as
effective organization and outlining;
3) Develop ideas with credible forms of support and appropriate documentation;
4) 3). Choose and select appropriated research methods;
5) Choose appropriate rhetorical methods for a special occasion speech: and
6) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topic.
Resources (Bibliography) used to Develop/implement the Module:
Lucas, S.E. & Stob. P. 2012. Instructor’s manual to accompany The Art of Public Speaking.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Evaluation/Testing Used to Assess the Comprehension of the Module:
Sample Global Emphasis Commemorative Speech Evaluation Form
Speaker
Topic
Rate the speaker on each point:
E-excellent
G-good
A-average
F-fair
1. Introduction gained attention and interest
E
G
A
F
P
2. Main points clearly organized and easy to follow
E
G
A
F
P
3. Main points supported with sufficient evidence
E
G
A
F
P
4. Evidence from qualified sources
E
G
A
F
P
5. Reasoning clear and sound
E
G
A
F
P
6. Need issue dealt with convincingly
E
G
A
F
P
7. Connectives used effectively
E
G
A
F
P
8. Language clear and concise
E
G
A
F
P
9. Conclusion reinforced the central idea
E
G
A
F
P
10. Sufficient eye contact
E
G
A
F
P
11. Voice used to add impact
E
G
A
F
P
12. Physical action effective
E
G
A
F
P
13. Speech well adapted to the audience
E
G
A
F
P
14. Demonstrates global awareness
E
G
A
F
P
15. Demonstrates knowledge of the topic
E
G
A
F
P
16. Overall evaluation of the speech
E
G
A
F
P
Comments:
P-poor