SPC 1017H - Honors Introduction to Speech Communication

Communications Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Fall 2006 (370)

Requisites

Prerequisite Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or
Prerequisite acceptance into the Honors College or
Prerequisite approval of program director

Course Description

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the principles and procedures that promote effective communication. The course will be concerned with the functions that speech communication serves as well as the examination of the various contexts in which communication occurs and the constraining factors that affect communication. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of the theory and practice in presenting public speeches; determination of communication purpose, situational materials, language usage, and message orientation to designated listeners. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will understand the components involved in the communication process as a foundation from which to overcome communication apprehension by:
    1. exploring the theoretical foundation of each of the components.
    2. seeing cause and effect of the interaction of the components in the communication process.
  2. The student will learn the factors in effective aural comprehension in various situations, such as lectures and interpersonal relationships by:
    1. analyzing the aesthetic preferences that can enhance our capacity for listening.
    2. demonstrating how short term listening facilitates interpersonal communication.
    3. synthesizing and evaluating by drawing logical inferences and conclusions.
    4. recalling implications and arguments.
    5. identifying external distractions that interfere with listening and empathy.
  3. The student will understand the origin, function and control of nonverbal, symbolic elements inherent in speech communication by:
    1. identifying the factors that make it difficult to interpret nonverbal behavior accurately.
    2. analyzing conclusions about people that are based on people's body orientation and position and facial expression.
    3. distinguishing the types of paralinguistics that can affect the meaning of a message.
  4. The student will evaluate the human communication process in one-to-one encounters as well as the group process and interaction, the concepts of leadership, effective participation and group discussions as a vital process in a democracy by:
    1. characterizing small groups by discussing common goals, norms, rules and cohesiveness.
    2. demonstrating individual and group problem solving.
    3. applying the problem solving sequence theory.
    4. analyzing the role of behavioral flexibility in effective interpersonal relationships.
    5. identifying elements in group dynamics.
  5. The student will understand the principles drawn from contemporary interpersonal communication theory that are specifically applied to informational, employment and persuasive interview situations by:
    1. structuring and conducting an interview.
    2. explaining the characteristics that make the interview different from other types of dyadic communication.
    3. identifying important concerns of the applicant and the interviewer in an employment interview.
    4. articulating the different types of interviews.
    5. differentiating between types of questions.
    6. articulating the roles of the interviewer and interviewee.
  6. The student will understand rhetorical criticism through exploratory readings and analysis of a spectrum of empirical and speculative theorists on the nature, practice and criticisms of oral discourse with persuasive intent by:
    1. analyzing selected speeches.
    2. documenting from independent research distinguishing characteristics of the various speeches.
  7. The student will demonstrate and apply the principles of an effective audience analysis by:
    1. recognizing the skills necessary to do a complete audience analysis including prior, process and post analysis.
    2. composing messages suitable to a specific audience, to meet needs of topic, purpose and occasion.
    3. writing listening critiques of other students' speeches which address the question of suitability.
  8. The student will demonstrate increasing competence in the practical skills of various types of messages, through preparation, organization and delivery by:
    1. recognizing and demonstrating the skills necessary to organize a presentation.
    2. articulating the methods of gaining attention.
    3. producing clear and concise thesis statements for various speech topics.
    4. using good transitions when in an oral communication situation.
    5. making proper and effective use of evidence and support to back up the main points of the presentation.
    6. understanding and using the factors of attention and interest when in an oral communication situation.
    7. providing a thorough and effective conclusion for an oral presentation.
    8. understanding the difference between oral and written language styles.
    9. understanding the basic principles of motivation and be able to employ them in giving a presentation.
    10. employing proper reasoning in the preparation of material for presentation.
    11. critically listening to other presentations and being aware of reasoning fallacies.
    12. articulating the difference between persuasion, coercion and propaganda.
    13. articulating the various forms of delivery styles.
    14. using visual aids effectively as part of a oral presentation.
  9. The student will demonstrate understanding and increased competence in library research, information gathering, and retrieval skills, all of which include Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education as set forth by the Association of College and Research Libraries by:
    1. utilizing library resources including books, periodicals and electronic data retrieval sources.
    2. designing and administering surveys and conducting interviews.

Criteria Performance Standard

Criteria for Evaluation of Writing: The student will exhibit on his/her writing the characteristics of at least Level 3 (Practice Writing) in the College Level Academic Skills Progress (CLASP) Descriptions of Essay Ratings. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will, with minimum 80% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by the individual course instructors.

History of Changes

DBT 5/19/88 Effective Session 19881 3 YR C&I Review 1993-94 C&I 2/27/96; DBT 3/19/96 Effective Session 19961 3 Yr Review 99-00 C&I 11/14/00; DBT 12/12/00, Effective 20011 (I, 2001). H added to # effective 20022. C&I 10/28/03, BOT 12/16/03, eff20032. C&I 5/25/04, BOT 6/22/04, eff20041(0340). Removed GR word count reference per State mandate effective 20061(0370). 3 Year Review 2007. # changed from 1600H by State Field Review effective 20091(0415). Amended exclusion 10/28/09,eff20091.
C&I Approval: 05/25/2004, BOT Approval: 06/22/2004, Effective Term: Fall 2006 (370)

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