FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
SPC 2608
COURSE TITLE:
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
PREREQUISITE(S):
ENC 1101 or ENC 1101C with a grade of "C" or better
COREQUISITE(S):
None
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
3
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
3
Laboratory:
Other ____________:
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
3
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
28
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This essential course in speaking and listening skills instructs students in the principles and procedures that
promote effective communication. This study includes message composition involving idea and information
acquisition, determination of purpose, and analysis of audience. This course also includes message
transmittal involving vocal variations, articulation and appropriate levels of language usage and listening for
both literal and critical comprehension
SUGGESTED TEXT(S)
German, Kathleen, Gronbeck, Bruce, Ehnniger, Douglas,
and Alan Monroe, Principles of Speech Communication,
Adison Wesley Longman, Latest Edition
Lucas, Stephen, The Art of Public Speaking, Random
House, Latest Edition
Beebe, Steven, and Susan Beebe, Public Speaking: An
Audience Centered Approach, Allyn and Bacon, Latest
Edition
Gamble and Gamble Public Speaking in the Age of
Diversity, Latest Edition
Osborn and Osborn, Public Speaking, Latest Edition
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SUGGESTED TEXT(S): (continued)
Rodman and Adler, The New Public Speaker, Latest
Edition
O’Hair and Stewart, A Speaker’s Handbook, Latest Edition
Vasile, Speak With Confidence, Harper Collins, Latest
Edition
Esgleberg, Pocket Keys for Speakers, Latest Edition
Koch, Speaking with a Purpose, Latest Edition
Engleberg and Daly, Presentations in Everyday Life, Latest
Edition
Nelson, Paul, Titsworth, Scott, and Judy Pearson, Public
Speaking: A Guide for the Engaged Communicator, Latest
Edition
Ford-Brown, Lisa, DK Guide to Public Speaking, latest
edition
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
November 16, 1987
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term, 2002 (20031)
Fall Term 2006 (20071)
Spring Term, 2007 (20072) - Gordon Rule
Fall Term 2009 (2010) (was SPC 2600)
Fall Term 2012 (20131) GER Course Outline Review 2012
Fall Term 2014 (20151) – Proposal – 2014-25
Fall Term 2015 (20161) – Outline Review 14-15
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COURSE TOPICS**
I.
Overview
A. Speaker
B. Message
C. Channel
D. Listener
E. Feedback
F. Noise
G. Context/Situation
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC__
3
II.
Speech of Introduction
A. Determine Ability Level
B. Acclimate Student to Speaking
3
III.
Listening: Speaker-Audience Interaction
A. The Listening Process
B. Improving Your Listening Skills
C. Evaluating Classroom Speeches
D. Listening for Literal Comprehension and Recall
E. Identifying Structure, Support, and Relationships
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IV.
V.
Planning and Researching the Speech
A. Determining General Purpose
B. Analyzing Audience
C. Selecting and Narrowing the Subject
D. Formulating the Thesis
E. Gathering the Information/Research
1. Internet
2. Media
3. Print
4. Interview
F.
Providing Adequate Detail
Message Structure and Composition
A. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
B. Phrasing the Main Points
C. Support of Thesis
D. Logical Development
E. Outlining Subordinate Ideas and Supporting Material
F. Sequential, Casual, or Topical Arrangement
G. Wording the Speech and Message Composition
1. Accuracy of Meaning
2. Appropriate Word or Imagery
3. Correct Grammatical Usage
4. Usage Appropriate to Audience
5. Use of Idiom
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6
3
COURSE TOPICS (CONTINUED)
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC__
VI.
Using the Voice and Body to Communicate
A. Characteristics of Effective
Speaking Voice
1. Intelligibility: Loudness, Level, Rate,
Enunciation, Pronunciation
2. Variety: Rate, Pitch, Intensity
3. Stress: Emphasis, Pauses
4. Articulation
B. Using the Body to Communicate
1. Aspects of Non-Verbal Communication
2. Bodily Movements, Stance, Use of Space,
Facial Expressions, Gestures
3
VII.
Informative Speaking
A. Distinguishing the Different Types of Informative Speeches
B. Essential Characteristics of Speech to Inform: Clarity, Concreteness,
Association of New Ideas with Familiar Ones
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VIII.
Persuasive Speaking
A. Analyzing the Needs and Desires of Listeners
B. Call-to-Action
C. Sound Reasoning & Fallacies
D. Types of Claims: Fact, Value, Policy, Definition, Cause
E. Selecting Appropriate Appeals to Intellect and Emotions
9
IX.
Development of Additional Speaking Skills
A. Impromptu
B. Special Occasion/Ceremonial
C. Group Presentations
3
*Video Taping to be used as often as possible.
**The order of topics may vary
4
Essential college level skills for which speech 2608 is responsible
I. The student listens with literal comprehension
A. Recognizes main ideas
B. Identifies supporting details
C. Recognizes explicit relationships among ideas
D. Recalls basic ideas and details
II. The student listens with critical comprehension
A. Perceives the speaker's purpose of organization and information
B. Discriminates between statements of fact and statements of opinion
C. Distinguishes between emotional and logical arguments
D. Detects bias and prejudice
E. Synthesizes and evaluates by drawing logical inferences and conclusions
F. Recalls the implications and arguments
III. The student composes the message, providing ideas and information suitable to topic, purpose,
audience
A. Determines the purpose of the oral disclosure
B. Chooses a topic and restricts it according to purpose and audience
C. Fulfills the purpose by:
1. Formulating a thesis statement
2. Providing adequate support material
3. Selecting a suitable organizational pattern
4. Demonstrating careful choice of words
5. Providing effective transitions
IV. The student transmits the message, using oral delivery skills suitable to the audience and the
occasion
A. Employs vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity
B. Articulates clearly
C. Employs the level of American English appropriate to the designated audience
D. Demonstrates nonverbal behavior which supports the verbal message with eye contact and
appropriate posture, gestures, facial expressions, etc.
*Students are required to complete no fewer than 4 major presentations.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes and Assessment
SECTION 1
Semester Credit Hours (Credit):
Contact Hours (Credit/Workforce)
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Prefix and Number:
SPC 2608
Course Title:
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SECTION 2a (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
General Education Core (If selected, core discipline area will be identified in Section 4.)
X
General Education (If selected, you must also complete Section 4, Section 5, and Section 8)
SECTION 2b
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
A.A. Elective
A.S. Required Course
A.S. Professional Elective
A.A.S. Required Course
A.A.S. Professional Elective
Technical Certificate
PSAV/Clock Hour/Workforce
Development Education
Apprenticeship
Upper Division/Bachelors
Other:
If selected, use this space to title “other” option.
SECTION 3
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Reading
X
Speaking
X
Critical Analysis
Qualitative Skills
X
Writing
X
Listening
X
Information
Literacy
Ethical Judgement
X
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working
Collaboratively
SECTION 4 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINE AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Communications
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
SECTION 5 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Communication
Critical Thinking
X
Information Literacy
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
SECTION 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Communication
General Education
Information Literacy
General Education
Student will be able to listen with literal & critical
comprehension: perceives speaker's purpose of
organization & information; discriminates
between facts & opinions; detects bias &
prejudice.
Program & Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Student will write and present informative and
persuasive speeches incorporating sources.
Student will write and present informative and
persuasive speeches incorporating sources.
Student will write critiques of classroom and
outside speakers. Appropriate homework and
written assignments will assess competency
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Student will be able to compose an oral
presentation providing ideas & information
suitable to the audience & occasion.
Program & Course
Student will be able to give an oral presentation
using delivery skills suitable to the audience &
occasion.
Program & Course
Student will be able to utilize presentation
technology.
Course
Student will be able to speak using
grammatically correct standard American
English.
Program & Course
Student will be able to convey effective delivery
including the language areas of articulation,
diction, & vocabulary, as well as nonverbal
aspects.
Program & Course
Students will be able to write and present
logically organized essays/speeches that
demonstrate a clear progression of ideas.
Students will be able to write or present
essays/speeches with a clear thesis that is
supported by appropriate, sufficient evidence.
Students will be able to cite/document correctly
information sources in their essays and
speeches.
Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Student will deliver 4 or more oral
presentations to a live, mature adult audience,
which may include a speech of introduction,
informative, persuasive, and group
presentation.
Graded exams, quizzes, homework, and inclass activities will be provided for student to
assess communication competency. Content,
delivery, and use of technology will be
evaluated.
Student will write critiques of his/her own
speeches, and outlines of his/her speeches.
Student will deliver 4 or more oral
presentations to a live, mature adult audience,
which may include a speech of introduction,
informative, persuasive, and group
presentation.
Student will deliver 4 or more oral
presentations to a live, mature adult audience,
which may include a speech of introduction,
informative, persuasive, and group
presentation.
Student will deliver 4 or more oral
presentations to a live, mature adult audience,
which may include a speech of introduction,
informative, persuasive, and group
presentation.
Program
Student will write and present informative and
persuasive speeches incorporating sources.
Program
Student will write and present informative and
persuasive speeches incorporating sources.
SECTION 7
Faculty name(s):
Chad Kuyper
Date:
31 March 2015
CS20150615
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SECTION 8 (To be completed for General Education Courses only.)
KNOWLEDGE AND VALUE (Place an “X” in the box to indicate primary or secondary option.)
KNOWLEDGE
Global and Historical Knowledge and Understanding
 Comprehends a general knowledge of the nature, origins and contributions of
major civilizations
 Comprehends the workings and interrelations of personal, business and
government economies
 Comprehends political, social and economic systems and their effects upon
society
Primary
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
Cultural and Aesthetic Knowledge and Understanding
 Comprehends the contributions of the arts and humanities to the human
experience on a personal, national or global level
 Comprehends the historical development of the arts and sciences
 Comprehends religious and cultural systems and their effects upon society
Primary
Human Awareness and Understanding
 Comprehends the dynamics of human behavior and the process of increasing
self-awareness, growth and development
 Comprehends the stages of human development and the dynamics of human
relationships in diverse cultures
 Comprehends the factors that promote physical, mental and social well-being
Primary
Mathematics, Science and Technology
 Comprehends the basic concepts and investigative processes of the natural
sciences
 Comprehends the breadth, significance and development of the mathematical
sciences
 Comprehends the ways science and technology have shaped and continue to
reshape human cultures and the environment
Primary
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
VALUE
Description
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
Primary
Intellectual honesty
Curiosity and openness to new ideas
Recognition of one’s own creative potential
Acceptance of and respect for differences among people and cultures
Civic Engagement
Lifelong Learning
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
SECTION 9
Faculty name(s):
Chad Kuyper
Date:
31 March 2015
CS20150615
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