English 4 (Speech)

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Course Syllabus in English 4

Course Title Oral Communication in

Context

Course Code English 4

Credit Units 3 Course Co/Pre-requisites English 1 and English 2

Course Description The course aims to develop students speaking skills for effective communication in diverse

contexts. It likewise endeavors to enhance their listening skills in carrying out meaningful

transactions needed in real communication situations making them communicatively

competent.

Course Intended Learning

Outcomes

After completing this course, the students should be able to:

1. develop effective listening and oral communication skills for small group, dyadic, andpublic communication;

2. demonstrate an understanding of the communication process variables which theyneed to know as they interact in the social world;

3. employ effective listening strategies in given real-life situations or contexts;4. use technological devices for interpersonal and transactional talk, intercultural

University of Santo TomasOffice of the Vice-Rector for

Academic Affairs

Department of English


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communication, and extended communication; and

5. present original speeches using various modes of delivery and analyze their own andothers speeches.

Prelims UNIT I: The Communication Process Course Code:

ENG4

Enduring Understanding1. Understanding the communication process

makes one an efficient and effective speaker

academically and interpersonally.2. Knowing the components and kinds of

communication allow learners to becomeactively aware of the process and eventually

apply in real life situations.

3. The different types of communication preparea learner to become confident and effective

speaker.

Essential Questions1. How can I maximize my speaking potentials?2. Why should I be involved in the understanding of the process of

communication?3. Why is it necessary for me to understand the nature of

communication?4. Will I be a better communicator in the process of learning the

components and other variables of communication?

Essential Learning

Week Content

Standards

Declarative

Knowledge

Functional

Knowledge

Intended

Learning

Outcomes

(ILO)

Suggested

Learning/Teaching

Activities (TLAs)

Assessment

Tasks (ATs)

1 Demonstrateunderstanding

on the role of

communicationin the learning

and

Nature ofcommunication

process

Interpreting thebasic concepts

on the nature of

communication

Identify thevariables

involved in the

process ofcommunication

through a

MEDIATED

LECTURE:

Variables in the

communication

process

Quiz 1: Multiple

Choice Quiz

based on cases

and actual


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understanding

Demonstrate

understanding ofthe different

roles thecomponents of

communication

play insuccessful

meaning making

situations

Demonstrateunderstand of

the importance

of component inthe

communicationprocess

Demonstrate

competence in

the articulationof speech

sounds

Communication

processcomponents:

1. sender2. message

3. receiver

4. channel5. noise

SPEECH DRILLS:

ea/ sounded as /iy/

and //

Identifying the

variouscomponents of

thecommunication

process

Activating prior

knowledge

Inferring from

the discussionand viewed

examplesituations/ cases

Makinggeneralizations

based on thegiven cases/

simulation.

diagram

Examinemessages

delivered invarious

communicationsettings through

different media

Respond

appropriately in

various

communication

contexts by

participating in

dialogues

Explain thevalue of

communicationin ones life

relationshipsthrough dyadic

communication

INFORMAL

LECTURE: Facial

non-verbalexpressions

GAPPED

LECTURE: How

Mannerisms affect

ones delivery

FEEDBACKLECTURE:

Evaluating

messages

communication

situations

Quiz 1: Essay

questions on

speech

evaluation

Task 1:

Assessment and

Analysis of

Authentic

Speech material

taken from the

previous

recorded speech

presentations

Task 2:

Presentation and

Evaluation of

simulated


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activities such

as advertising

and

interviewing

Seatwork: Case

Analysis

2 Demonstrateknowledge of

the types ofcommunication.

Demonstrate

understanding ofthe levels of

formality as

applied toacademic,

personal, andsocial

advancement

Types ofCommunication

VerbalOr

Non Verbal

Formality Levels of

Communication

Searles Speech ActTheory

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Analyzing thebasic

requirements foreach type of

communication

Comparing and

Contrastingvarious concept

of meaning

Criticalunderstanding

the importanceof the levels of

formality in

diction,articulation,

Identify thetypes of oral

communication

by using a

graphic

organizer

Cite examples of

the differentformality levels

of interpersonal

communication;

MEDIATEDLECTURE:

Communicationsituations or speech

events

LIBRARY WORK:

Types of formalitylevels in

communication

LIBRARY WORK:

Speaker and listener

interaction

Quiz 2:Objective type

Quiz 2: Case

Analysis

Task 2:

Interaction with

classmates with

consideration of

the types and

formality levels

in

communication


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Demonstrate

competence in

the articulationof the speech

sounds variationof the phonemic

elements

SPEECH DRILLS:

Plosive and

Continuous

Consonant Sounds

/b/ vs. /v/

/p/ vs. /f/

content and

audience

demographics

Discuss the

differences of

each formality

level and type of

oral

communication;

Show various

reactions of

communicators

depending on

the context ofdifferent

communication

situations;

Determine what

is said what thespeaker does and

the expected

response to a

given utterance.

GAPPED

LECTURE:

Assessing greetings

GAPPED

LECTURE:Analyzing speech

acts

Task 2:

Preparation of a

dialogue based

on given

situations

Oral Recitation


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3 Demonstrateunderstanding of

the symbolicelements

Demonstrate

understanding ofthe importance

of non-verbalsymbols

A. SymbolSystems in

Communication: Focus

on the Code

1. Verbal Symbols

a. Types of

Meaning

1)Phonological

2) Semantic

3) Syntactic

4) Pragmatic

Checking orClarifying Unclear

Messages

2. Nonverbal

Symbols

Critiquing reallife cases on

success andfailures caused

by various

symbolicelements of

communication

Valuing the

importance ofeffective

communicationin the day to day

contexts

Differentiate

between verbal

and nonverbalcommunication;

Explain the

different types

of meanings

inferred from

verbal

messages;

Discuss how

nonverbal

communication

supports verbal

communication;

Give examples

of nonverbal

communication;

FORMALLECTURE

With collaborativework on cases given

PEER WORK

Analyzing

circumstancesoccurring during

unclearcommunication

GAPPEDLECTURE

Schema activationAnd Peer

Assessment group

activity based on

Contrastive

pronunciation

Task 3:

Reporting: Self

and peer

assessment: Useof verbal and

nonverbal

communication

Task 3: List of

expressions

whose meaning

vary from oneculture to

another

Task 3: List of


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Demonstrate

understanding of

the key practicaldifferences of

the types of non-verbal symbols

in actualinterpersonal

communication

a. Time

b. Proxemics

c. Tactile

d. Kinesics

e. Artifacts

f. Silence

g. Paralanguage

Care in Judging a

Persons Characterby Non-verbal

CommunicationAlone

Judging

relevance andimportance of

these non-verbalsymbols in

attainingdivergence

and/or

convergence

Identify causes

of

communication

bog down;

Indicate how a

persons

nonverbal

behaviors may

be evaluated.

authentic materials

(video files and

youtube accounts)

nonverbal

signals

suggesting

negative or

positive stand

Prelims UNIT II: The Listening Process Course CodeENG4

Enduring Understanding1. Understanding the listening process

makes one an efficient and effective

Essential Questions1. How can I maximize my listening potentials?2. Why should I be involved in the understanding of the process


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speaker academically and interpersonally.

2. Knowing the components and kinds oflistening allow learners to becomeactively aware of the process and

eventually apply in real life situations.3. The different types of listening prepare alearner to become confident and effectivespeaker.

of listening?

3. Why is it necessary for me to understand the nature of listeningas well as the barriers for effective listening?

4. Will I be a better communicator in the process of learning thecomponents and other variables of listening?

Essential Learning

Week Content

Standards

Declarative

Knowledge

Functional

Knowledge

Intended

Learning

Outcomes (ILO)

Suggested

Learning/Teaching

Activities (TLAs)

Assessment

Tasks (ATs)

5-6 Demonstrateunderstanding

on the role ofcommunicationin the learning

and

understanding

Demonstate

understandingof the different

roles the

components ofcommunication

play in

successfulmeaning

making

Nature of listeningprocess

1. Components of thelistening process

a. receiving

b. understanding

c. remembering

d. evaluating

e. responding

Interpreting thebasic concepts

on the nature oflistening

Identifying the

variouscomponents of

the listeningprocess

Activating priorknowledge

Note taking

through

Identify thevariables involved

in the process ofcommunication

Examine messages

delivered invarious business

communicationsettings

Respond correctly

and criticize on

cases of oral

discourse in the

corporate cases

intelligently

MEDIATEDLECTURE:

Variables in the

communication

process

INFORMAL

LECTURE: Facial

non-verbal

expressions

GAPPED

LECTURE: How

listening affect

Quiz 1:

Multiple Choice

Quiz based on

cases and actual

communication

situations

Quiz 1: Essay

questions on

speech


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7-9

situations

Demonstratethe importance

of each variable

Demonstrate

competence in

the articulationof the speech

sounds

Demonstrate

understanding

of the variedtypes of barriers

to effectivecommunication

2. Why listen?

3. Types of listening

according to the kind

of attention given to

the talk

4. Types of

purposeful listening

SPEECH DRILLS:

Blending

Phrasing, Intonation

and Elision

Definition of a

Barrier to

Communication

II. Different Types of

Barriers to Effective

Listening

listening

Listening to

instructions

Listening to

news broadcasts

Listening for

enjoyment

Assessing

objectivity in

issues presented

Analyzing

problematic

Handle a listening

cases and

processes withease

Explain the value

of listening andthe mind sets in

ones relationship

Expound the

relevance and

criticalunderstanding of

the concepts thatimpede effective

oral

communication

Enumerate cultural

ones delivery

FEEDBACK

LECTURE:

Evaluating

messages

Listening exercises

and drills

GAPPED

LECTURE: Tips in

Note taking through

listening

evaluation

Task 1:

Assessment and

Analysis of

Authentic

Speech material

taken from the

previous

recorded speech

presentations

Task 2:

Presentation

and Evaluation

of simulated

advertising,

interviewing,

and business

plan

Employment of

different

strategies in

clarifying the

intended

meaning in a


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Demonstrate

knowledge of

the negativeeffects of these

barriers toattain

convergence

Demonstrate

understanding

of the ill effectsof any given

barrier toeffective

communication

Effectivelyarticulate and

enunciate

problematicspeech sounds

under scrutiny

1. Physical2. Psychological3.

Physiological

4. Semantic orLanguage

5. Mental or Lackof Subject

Knowledge

6. Cultural

SPEECH DRILLS:

/s/vs /z/

/s/vs //

/s/vs //

/z/vs//

cases and

critically

determine causeand effect

relationships

Assessing

factors forconsideration in

reducing

barriers toeffective

communication

Valuingpronunciation

in attaining

better channelsfor

communication

considerations as

factors for

miscommunication

Judge the

implications ofsuch distractions

in achieving

success in variousday to day

speaking tasks

Assume

knowledge on

what standard toconsider in accent

neutralization

INFORMAL

LECTURE: Tips on

Listening to

instructions

INFORMAL

LECTURE:

Listening to news

broadcasts

INFORMALLECTURE:

Listening for

enjoyment

Oral drills on

minimal pairs and

phonetic variations

text

Presentation of

an action plan

to manage

distraction of

any given

speaking event

Case Analysis

Seatwork

Quiz 2:

Multiple choice

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Analyzing

idiosyncratic

mechanismsthat affects

communicationfidelity

Speech Drill

and Oral

Examination

Final Period UNIT III: Introspective, Interactive, and Extended Communication ENG 4

Enduring Understanding

1. The ability to communicate with oneself(Intrapersonal communication) greatly

impacts ones communication with others,

and ultimately, improves tremendously thequality of ones life.

2. Participation in various oral discoursesenhances ones oral competence.

3. Public communication (through the use ofelectronic devices) gives one an edge to the

21

st

century forms of communication.

Essential Questions

1. Why is intrapersonal communication important in my interaction with others?2. How does participation in various oral discourses enhance my oral

competence?

3. How important are the technological devices in public communication?


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Essential L earni ng

Week Content Standards Declarative

Knowledge

Functional

Knowledge

Intended Learning

Outcome

Suggested

Teaching/Learning

Activities (TLAs)

Assessment

Tasks (ATs)

10

1. Demonstrateunderstanding of

the importance ofhaving knowledge

of oneself to

achieve successfulcommunication

with others.


the role of self-assessment to

ones professionaladvancement and

commitment.

1. Nature and

Process

2. Self- Concept

3. The Johari

Window Model

4. Ethos

1.Communicating

intrapersonally or

Thinking aloud

2.Contemplating

ones philosophy,beliefs, and values

1. Examine oneselfbefore engaging

into aconversation

with others by

using JohariWindow model

1. GROUP WORK:Fill in the four

boxes in theJohari Window

model and

compare it to yourfriends and

acquaintances.

Reflect afterwardson the result youhave found out.

2. RECIPROCALQUESTIONING

3. SELF-ASSESSMENT

List down thefactors that mighthave influenced

yourcommunication

patterns and

behavior, andidentify if they are

detriment or

Recitation/oral

presentation

Self-assessment

Peer

evaluation


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advantage to you. Pair work

11 1. Demonstrateunderstanding ofthe important role

of the oral

interaction inones personal,

academic, andprofessional life.


the importance of

adjusting onesdiscourse to the

different varietiesof oral English.

3. Demonstrateunderstanding ofthe importance of

context in oralinteractions.

1.Dyadic and

small group

communication

2.Interpersonal

vs.

Transactional

talk

3.Communicativ

e competence

4.The structure

of conversations

5.Conversationa

l expressions

1. Communicatingthroughinterpersonal

and

transactionaltalk

2. Applying theprinciples of

oral interactionand the system

of turn-taking

3. Adjusting oneslanguage to the

differentvarieties of

English

1. Communicateeffectivelythrough an

interpersonal

and transactionalconversation by

(a) following theprinciples of

oral interaction,

(b) turn-taking

system, and (c)satisfying thefour areas of

communicative

competence.

2. Recognize thedifferent

varieties of

English throughdifferent types

of media.

1. Performinterpersonal talk,either dyadic

communication or

small groupdiscussion based

on the topic drawn.Observe the

principles and the

system of oral

interaction.

2. Performtransactional talk

based on the topicdrawn. You will be

assessed throughthe four

competencies/areas

of communicativecompetence.

3. Research andreport some of the

common

Philippine Englishterms and its

Pair

work/Group

discussion

Small Group

Discussion

Dyadic

Communication

Video

Documentation

Pair work

Oral

presentation


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6.Principles of

oral interaction

7.Intercultural

communication

implication

towards

globalization. Seatwork/

exercise

Quiz


the role ofelectronic media

in facilitating andenhancing public

communication.


the role of publiccommunication in

ones personaland professional

growth.

1. Nature of

Public

Communication

2. Electronic

MediaCommunication

a. Telephone

Conversation

1. Utilizing

electronic media or

technological

devices

1. Simulated oral

interaction activities

requiring the use of

technological

devices e. g.

telephone calls,

tele/videoconferencing, and

radio

communication.

LISTENING

ACTIVITY:

1. Listen to

audiotaped telephone

exchanges and supply

the information called

for regarding the

telephone calls

heard.

Simulation

Exercises


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3. Demonstratecompetence inusing

technologicaldevices for a

more effective

and efficientpublic

communication.

Interviews

b.Tele/video

Conferencing

c.Television and

Radio

Broadcasts

SIMULATED

ACTIVITY:

2. Take a business

call

TELE/VIDEO

CONFERENCE

REVIEW:

3. Present reviews of

a tele/video

conference and a TV

talk show.

INTERVIEW:

4. Interview about a

call center.

ASSESSMENT:

5. Assess a role-

played tele/video

conference.

Simulation

Oral

presentation

Oral

presentation

Reaction/reflection paper

output


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Quiz

Finals UNIT IV: Speech Presentation Course Code

ENG4

Enduring Understanding1. The purpose of the speech, the target audience

and the way a speech is written affect thedevelopment of the message.

2. Proper use of verbal and nonverbal elementsduring delivery enhances the impact of thespeech on the audience.

3. Developing a set of criteria is useful inevaluating the quality of a speech

presentation.

Essential Questions1. How can I best convey my ideas to my audience2. Why should I pay attention to my choice of topic and manner of

presentation?3. Why should I assess my speech presentation?

Essential Learning

Week Content

Standards

Declarative

Knowledge

Functional

Knowledge

Intended

Learning

Outcomes

(ILO)

Suggested

Learning/Teaching

Activities (TLAs)

Assessment

Tasks (ATs)

12 Demonstrate

understanding of

the differenttypes of speech.

Demonstrate

knowledge of

the

Types of Speech

Writing theSpeech

Distinguishing

the types of

speech

Adapting thespeech to the

needs of the

audience

Construct a

compare-

contrast matrixanalyzing the

types of speechaccording to

structure,

purpose, and

GAPPED

LECTURE:

List down thecharacteristics of

each type of speech;classify the

information

gathered; organize

Compare-

Contrast Matrix

Rubric

Speechwriting

Draft 1


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appropriateness

of the message

to the audience.

Demonstratecompetence in

writing andrevising a

speech.

Determining and

following the

steps in writinga speech

Gathering

informationabout a topic

Documentingsources

situation.

Create anaudience profile

checklist.

Make aflowchart that

shows the steps

in writing aspeech.

Write a speechbased on an

assigned type ofspeech.

information under

specific headings;

use a graphicorganizer that

highlights thesalient points of the

types of speech.

MEDIATED

LECTURE:Brainstorm on the

categories of the

characteristics ofthe audience that

every speakershould watch out

for; construct aquestionnaire or

checklist based on

these.

SPEECHWRITING:

Research on the

steps in writing aspeech; illustrate

the gist of the steps

using a graphicorganizer.

Choose a topic that

fits the assignedtype of speech;

QuestionnaireRubric

Peer Assessment

Speechwriting

Draft 2

Rubric

Peer Criticism,

Rubric


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research and

observe proper

documentation ofsources; follow the

steps in writing aspeech; have a

classmate critiquethe output.

13 Demonstrateunderstanding of

the differenttypes of

nonverbal cues.

Demonstrate

competence inthe use

nonverbal cuesappropriate to a

given context.

Demonstrate

understanding ofproper speech

delivery.

Delivering theSpeech

Types of

Nonverbal Cues

Methods of

Delivery

Using nonverbalcues to convey

information

Analyzing thespeech situation

Determining thedifferent modes

of speechdelivery

Dramatizesituations that

show theappropriate use

of specificnonverbal cues.

Write a criticalpaper about a

recorded speechpresentation.

ROLE PLAYING:Choose nonverbal

cues that apply toan assigned

situation; role playthe situation in

class.

ASSESSMENT

TASK:Watch a sample

speech presentation;

evaluate the modeof speech delivery

and appropriatenessof the nonverbal

cues on the speech

situation.

Peer Feedback

14 Demonstrate

knowledge of aset of criteria in

assessing aspeech

presentation.

Evaluating the

Speech

Formulating a

set of criteria inevaluating a

speechpresentation

Write a

questionnaire onassessing a

speechpresentation.

STUDY GROUP:

Research on thefactors that should

be considered inevaluating a speech

presentation; use

Speech

PresentationEvaluation Form

Rubric


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Demonstrate

competence inassessing a

speechpresentation.

Constructing

effective

feedback

Taking downnotes

Ask questions

relative to the

informationshared.

Suggest points

for improvementeither in written

or spoken form.

these pieces of

information as

guide in drafting aSpeech Presentation

Evaluation Form.

GAPPEDLECTURE:

Jot down salient

points of thespeech; clarify

ambiguous ideas or

doubtfulinformation.

PEER

ASSESSMENT:Provide insights

about the speech

presentationsstrengths and

weaknesses; use theSpeech Presentation

Evaluation Form as

guide in providing

feedback.

Evaluators

Rubric

Extended Reading:

Beebe, S., & Beebe S. (2009). Public speaking: An audience-centered approach (6th

ed.). USA:Pearson Education, Inc.

Griffin, C. (2009). Invitation to Public speaking (3rd

ed.) USA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.


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