TOPICS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

After the course, the student should be able to:

I.  Understanding the Basics of Speech Communication (week 1)

A.       What is speech communication?

B.       Why do we communicate?

C.      What happens when we communicate?

D.      Why is there miscommunication?

E.       What situations do we communicate in? (Levels)

1.      Intrapersonal

2.      Dyad

3.      Group

4.      Public

F.       How can we communicate?

1.       Language

2.       Voice

3.       Nonverbal

1.  Describe the nature of speech communication.

2.  Enumerate the functions of communication.

3.  Describe the speech communication process.

4.  Analyze why miscommunication occurs.

5.  Identify the levels of communication.

II. Becoming an Effective Listener  (week 2)

    A. How is listening different from hearing?

    B. Why do we listen?

    C. What are the barriers to effective listening?

    D. How can we overcome our poor listening    habits?

    E. How do we become critical listeners?

1. Appreciate the value of effective listening.

2. Differentiate hearing from listening.

3. Identify the barriers to effective listening.

4. Suggest ways to overcome poor listening habits.

5.  Suggest techniques for critical listening.

III. Perceiving One’s Self & Others  (week 3)

A.        What is self-concept?

B.        What is the relationship between self-concept and communication?

C.       How can others’ perception towards us affect our communication behavior?

D.       How can we improve the way we perceive ourselves?

1. Describe the nature of intrapersonal   communication.

2. Discuss the role of perception in communication.

3.  Analyze one’s self-concept.

4. Suggest ways to improve one’s self-concept.

 IV. Using Language to Communicate  (week 4)

      A. What is language?

      B. How can we tell if we are using effective spoken language?

      C. What are the different issues concerning the use of spoken language in the Philippines?

           1.  Bilingualism/Multilingualism

           2.  Taglish

           3.  Philippine Languages

      D.  How can we improve the use of spoken language?

1. Describe the nature of language.

2.  Enumerate the characteristics of effective spoken language.

3. Discuss the various concerns related to the use of spoken language in Philippine context.

4. Demonstrate the use of effective spoken language.

V.  Using Our Voice to Communicate  (week 5)

     A.  Why do we sound like we do?

     B.  How should we use our voice to communicate effectively?

     C.  How can we improve our speaking voice?

1. Identify the factors that determine voice.

2. Enumerate the characteristics of effective speaking voice.

3.  Suggest techniques to improve one’s speaking voice.

      4. Demonstrate the effective use of voice.

VI. Using Nonverbal Cues to Communicate (week 6)

     A. What are the characteristics of nonverbal communication?

     B. How can we communicate nonverbally?

1. Facial Expression & Eye Movement

2.       Body Movement & Stance

3.        Gestures

4.        Touch

5.        Voice

6.        Physical Appearance & Clothing

7.        Distance

8.        Territoriality

9.        Time

1. Explain the characteristics of nonverbal communication.

2. List down the categories of nonverbal communication.

3. Describe non-verbal cues used in different communication situations.

4. Compare and contrast varying non-verbal behaviors among cultures.

VII. Communicating With Another Person (Dyad)
         (weeks 7-9)

      A. In what situations do we engage in dyadic communication?

      B. What stages do our dyadic relationships go   through?

      C. How can self-disclosure help improve our relationships?

      D. How do we improve our communication behavior in dyadic situations?

1. Differentiate the forms of dyadic communication.

2. Identify the stages of dyadic communication.

3.  Discuss the importance of self-disclosure.

4. Participate in any form of dyadic communication.

5. Evaluate one’s participation in the dyadic communication experience.

VIII. Communicating With A Group  (weeks 10-12)

        A.  What types of groups do we belong to?

        B.  What are our roles in these groups?

        C.  What are the roles of leaders in certain groups?

        D.  How can we improve our communication behavior in small group situations?

1. Identify the types of groups.

2. List down the roles of members & leaders in small group communication.

3. Participate in a small group communication.

4. Evaluate participation in a small group communication.

IX. Speaking in Front of an Audience  (weeks 13-16)

     A.  What is public speaking?

     B.  Why do people speak in public?

     C.  What methods can we use to speak in public?

     D.  How do we overcome our fear of speaking in front of an audience?

     E.  How do we prepare for a public speech or presentation?

1.  Thinking about the topic

2.  Organizing the speech (outlining)

3.  Preparing for the delivery

1. Describe the nature of public communication.

2. Identify the reasons for speaking in public.

3.  Identify the presentational methods of speaking in public.

4.  Suggest ways to overcome speech anxiety.

5.  Explain the process of preparing for a speech or presentation.

6. Deliver a speech.

7. Evaluate classroom speeches.