SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication

1. Explain the transactional nature of the communication process
   1. Identify the components of the process
   2. Use the transactional model to describe a communication event
   3. Explain how self and others can influence communication messages
2. Examine relationships between verbal and non-verbal messages in public speaking
   1. Explain how nonverbal behaviors function to create meaning in communication
   2. Identify main categories of nonverbal messages
   3. Apply nonverbal behaviors congruent with verbal messages in presentations and in class
3. Model appropriate language in a variety of contexts
   1. Employ the vocabulary and grammar of standard American English
   2. Avoid use of language which is prejudiced, sexist, or otherwise offensive
   3. Use language appropriate to the speaker, audience, and occasion.
   4. Adapt language appropriately to the nature of the message and relationship
4. Distinguish ways cultural diversity affects public speaking
   1. Demonstrate through language and nonverbal behavior a position of being ‘other-oriented’ when interacting with others
   2. Analyze your audience in terms of cultural diversity
5. Demonstrate active listening skills
   1. Identify types and levels of listening ability
   2. Provide feedback relevant to speaker, message, and situation
6. Analyze speeches from a listener’s point of view
   1. Perceive a speech’s purpose and plan
   2. Recognize main ideas and supporting material
   3. Distinguish among arguments based in ethos, logos, and pathos
   4. Recognize incongruencies between a speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages
   5. Give feedback on the effectiveness of speech communication according to standards/criteria of performance.
7. Adapt a presentation based on audience analysis
   1. Generate a specific purpose statement relevant to the context and the general purpose
   2. Employ methods for analyzing characteristics of audiences
   3. Use oral language and nonverbal communication appropriate to a specific audience.
   4. Apply principles of ethical communication to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
8. Organize information and ideas appropriately
   1. Use a thesis as a planning tool
   2. Choose from one of several commonly used organizational patterns
   3. Use transitions for clarity and movement
   4. Create a full-sentence outline for the informative and persuasive speeches
   5. Use standard outline notation and alignment with correct coordination and subordination
   6. Include an introduction, body of main points, and conclusion
9. Develop main points specifically and coherently
   1. Select supporting materials that meet criteria of relevance, validity, and logic
   2. Synthesize relevant research from credible sources to support the main points
   3. Adapt supporting material to the audience
   4. Incorporate quality research along with personal experience into the written and oral presentations and give both oral citations in the speech and written citations in the outline
   5. Distinguish between main points and supporting material
10. Deliver informative and persuasive speeches and speeches to entertain in an extemporaneous style
    1. Use physical behaviors such as eye contact, gestures, and movement to support the verbal message.
    2. Use vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity to clarify meaning and promote interest
    3. Speak articulately and directly in a naturally expressive, conversational style
    4. Craft effective presentation aids that assist in message comprehension and enhance presentation