Gordon College

Olongapo City
College of Education, Arts and Sciences
Communication Arts and Letters Department
1st Semester A.Y. 2014-2015

COURSE TITLE

Public Speaking with Emphasis on Argumentation and Debate

COURSE CODE

ENGED Elec 02

NUMBER OF UNITS

PRE-REQUISITE

3
:

COMM 102, ENGED Elec 10

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course studies the principles and practices of effective oral communication and the analysis of the speaking-listening process which are
essential in understanding the principles of argumentation analysis, evidence reasoning, fallacies, and briefing with application in public speaking,
discussion, and debate. This is a performance-based course in which students learn argument design, including use of reason and evidence, and practice in
competitive, academic debate. It focuses primarily on critical thinking, research skills and orally expressing arguments with rhetorical and presentational
power.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

REFERENCES:

1. Define public speaking;

2. Identify the eleven core public speaking competencies;
3. Trace the historical events that shape public speaking;
4. Explain how ethics is important in public speaking;
5. Employ strategies to engage listeners;
6. List techniques for analyzing a specific target audience;
7. Construct a logically-sound and well-reasoned argument;
8. Craft a thesis statement that clearly and succinctly summarizes the argument in the speech;
9. Recognize and utilize the key ingredients of a well-performed speech; and
10. Discuss the principles of argument and debate.

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COURSE OUTLINE:
Time Frame
Week
Hours
s
1st
3

Specific Objective

2nd

Become oriented with the

vision, mission, and goals as
well as the rules and regulations
of the College, be informed with
class policies, and be
acquainted with classmates
Articulate at least three reasons
why public speaking skills are
important
Describe the difference between
the linear and the transactional
model of communication
List, define, and give an
example of each of the
components of communication
Differentiate between the major
types of speeches
Identify the eleven core public
speaking competencies
Identify the historical events
that led up to democracy and
recognize persuasion and public
speaking as art forms in Athens,
Greece
Describe the nature of public
speaking in Athens during the
5th century B.C. and the role it
played in a democratic society

Learning Content
(Subject Matter)

Strategy/Method
ology/Techniques

Classroom Orientation
A. Presentation of the VMGO-Gordon
College
B. Rules and Regulations of the College
C. Institutionalize Grading System
D. Course Requirements

Interactive
Discussion

I. Introduction to Public Speaking

A. Benefits of Public Speaking
B. Models of Communication
C. Elements of the Communication Process
D. Types of Speeches
E. Speaking Competencies

Interactive
Discussion

II. Origins of Public Speaking

A. Ancient Greece
B. The Roman Republics Adoption of
Rhetoric
C. The Middle Ages
D. The Renaissance
E. The Modern Period

Interactive
Discussion

III. Ethics in Public Speaking

Evaluation of
Learning
Outcomes
None

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

3rd

Describe the Roman Republics

adoption of rhetoric to public
speaking
Recognize the impact that St.
Augustine, Christianity, and the
Middle Ages had on rhetoric and
public speaking
Clarify the roles that the
Renaissance, Rationalism, and
the Humanists had on the
rebirth of rhetoric and public
speaking
Define ethics and explain why is
it important in public speaking
Identify the three types of
plagiarism and understand how
to avoid them
Explain how to cite sources in
written and oral speech
materials
Explain the difference between
listening and hearing
Recognize barriers to effective
listening
Employ strategies to engage
listeners
List techniques for analyzing a
specific target audience
Define the 5 categories of
audience analysis
Determine when to use the
different strategies of audience
analysis

A. Defining Ethics
B. Ethical Speaking
C. Ethical Listening

IV. Listening Effectively

A. Hearing versus Listening
B. The Value of Listening
C. Three As of Active Listening
D. Barriers to Effective Listening
E. Strategies to Enhance Listening
F. Providing Feedback to Speakers
G. Encouraging Effective Listening
V. Audience Analysis
A. Approaches to Audience Analysis
B. Categories of Audience Analysis

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

4th

5th

6th
7th

1.5
3

Understand and explain the

importance of critical thinking
Identify the core skills
associated with critical thinking
Construct a logically-sound and
well-reasoned arguments
Combine multiple forms of
evidence to support your ideas
Differentiate between the three
types of testimony, and know
when to use each one
Evaluate source credibility and
appropriateness for your speech
Explain plagiarism and
implement strategies to avoid it
Perform a Readers Theater
presentation
Select a topic appropriate to the
audience and occasion
Craft a thesis statement that
clearly and succinctly
summarizes the argument you
will make in your speech
Identify and arrange the main
points of your speech according
to one of many organizational
styles discussed in this chapter
List and describe the common
types of attention getters
Describe and implement
strategies for preparing
introductions
List and describe common types
of conclusions
Describe and implement
strategies for preparing
conclusions

VI. Critical Thinking and Reasoning

A. Critical Thinking
B. Logic and the Role of Arguments
C. Understanding Fallacies
D. Formal Fallacies
E. Informal Fallacies

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

Performance-based
Task

Group Presentation
Critiquing

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

VII. Supporting your Ideas

A. Personal and Professional Knowledge
B. Library Resources
C. Internet Resources
D. Evaluating Information
E. Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
Readers Theater
PRELIM EXAM
VIII. Organizing and Outlining
A. The Topic, Purpose, and Thesis
B. Writing the Body of your Speech
C. Organizational Styles
D. Connecting your Main Points
E. Outlining your Speech
IX. Introductions and Conclusions
A. Functions of Introductions
B. Attention-Getting Strategies
C. Preparing the Introduction
D. Functions of Conclusions
E. Composing the Conclusion

8th

9th

Understand the power of

language to define our world
and our relationship to the world
Choose language that positively
impacts the ability to inform and
persuade
Use language that is ethical and
accurate
Use language to enhance his or
her speaker credibility
Understand the nature of
communicative apprehension
(CA), and be in a better position
to deal with your particular
brand of CA
Analyze objectively the
formation of your habitual frame
of reference
Apply cognitive restructuring
(CR) techniques to create a
more positive frame of
reference
Identify, define and give an
example of each of the four
main types of delivery
Determine the best speaking
style for different types of
speaking occasions
Recognize and utilize the key
ingredients of a wellperformed speech
Plan the speech in preparation
for delivery/performance of a
speech
Identify when and how visual
aids will enhance a presentation
Apply basic design principles to
slide design

X. Using Language Well

A. Constructing Clear and Vivid Messages
B. Using Stylized Language
C. The Importance of Ethical and Accurate
Language
D. Avoiding Language Pitfalls

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

XI. Speaking with Confidence

A. Classifying Communication
Comprehension
B. Frames of Reference
C. Cognitive Restructuring
D. Techniques for Building Confidence

XII. Delivering your Speech

A. Methods of Delivery
B. Vocal Aspects of Delivery
C. Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery
D. Mastering the Location
E. Preparation, Practice, and Delivery
XIII. Visual Aids
A. Effective Visual Aids
B. Types of Visual Aids
C. Design Principles
D. Implementation


10th

11th

12th
13th

1.5
3

Identify best practices to

incorporating visual aids in a
presentation
Identify four reasons for learning
to speak to global audiences.
Explain how Hofstedes cultural
dimensions can influence the
preparation of speeches for
diverse audiences.
Elaborate on ways to make
supporting materials culturally
appropriate.
Explain why informative
speeches are important
Discuss techniques to make
informative speeches
interesting, coherent, and
memorable

Present a speech in front of an

audience applying what you
have learned in the recent
discussions
Describe the functions of
persuasive speeches
Identify persuasive strategies
that make a speech more
effective
Apply the appropriate
organizational pattern based on
your persuasive goals
Distinguish between ethical and
unethical forms of persuasion
Define and give an example of
epideictic oratory

XIV. Speaking to a Global Audience

A. Reasons to Adopt a Global Perspective
B. Sensitivity and Respect
C. Understanding a Diverse Audience
D. Selecting Supporting Materials
E. Speech Organization
F. Appropriate Verbal Expression
G. Effective Nonverbal Expression
H. Triangle of Meaning
I. Constructing Visual Aids
XV. Informative Speaking
A. Functions of Informative Speeches
B. Role of Speaker
C. Types of Informative Speeches
D. Developing Informative Speeches
Speech Presentation

MIDTERM EXAM
XVI. Persuasive Speaking
A. What is Persuasive Speaking?
B. Functions of Persuasive Speeches
C. Types of Persuasive Speeches
D. Choosing a Persuasive Speech Topic
E. Approaching Audiences
F. Persuasive Strategies
G. Organizing Persuasive Messages
XVII. Special Occasion Speaking
A. Background of Special Occasion
Speaking

Interactive
Discussion

Performance-based
Task

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

Individual
Presentation
Critiquing

Exercises
Quiz
Recitation

14th

16th

17th

Identify the eight main types of

special occasion speeches and
the key components of each of
these speeches.
Understand the basic guidelines
for delivering special occasion
speeches
Discuss the basic principles of
argumentation, logic, and
debate
Explore the different debate
formats

Present a debate in front of an

audience applying what you
have learned in the recent
discussions

B. Types of Special Occasion Speeches

C. General Guidelines for Special Occasion
Speeches

XVIII. Introduction to Argumentation

A. Fundamentals of Logic
B. The Object of an Argument
C. How to Recognize an Argument
D. The 3 Important Concepts in an
Argument
XIX. Common Formats of Debate
A. Asian Parliamentary
B. Oregon-Oxford
Debate

18th
1.5
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Interactive
Discussion

Exercises
Debate
Quiz
Recitation

Performance-based
Task

Group Presentation
Critiquing

FINAL EXAM

1. Class Participation: Exercises, Recitation, and Performance-based tasks

2. Quizzes
3. Prelim, Midterm and Final Examinations
GRADING SYSTEM:
a. Prelim Term
Prelim Examination
Recitation
Output
Attendance

b. Midterm Term
40%
30%
20%
10%

Midterm Examination
Recitation
Output
Attendance

c. Final Term
40%
30%
20%
10%

Final Examination
Recitation
Output
Attendance

40%
30%
20%
10%

Prelim Grade
100%

100%

Tentative total

Prelim Grade
Tentative Total
Midterm Grade

Prepared by:

Reviewed by:

RUDY P. ESPOSO II

MANOLITO CALAPANO

Instructor III

Program Coordinator

100%

30%

70%
100%

Tentative total

Midterm Grade
Tentative Total
Final Grade

30%
100%

Approved by:
EDIRIC GADIA
Dean

DARWIN PAGUIO
Vice President for Academic Affairs

70%