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Speech Communication – COMS 101

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For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the  Academic Course Catalog .

Communication skills are vital in nearly every career field, including education, business, politics, human services, Christian ministry, and the health professions. Learning these skills will also allow students to use their words to become even more effective agents for change and godly influence among their peers and others in our society. Students will understand and apply healthy and effective communication principles and practices to speaking before audiences, in small groups, and in conversations with others.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and video presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations , the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Video Discussions (2)

Video Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will demonstrate his/her understanding of covered communication concepts by creating and posting a critical, thoughtful thread in response to both of the Video Discussion prompts. For each new thread, the student must provide a substantive response to the prompt required by the specific Discussion instructions. Properly formatted replies of at least 75 words must be posted in response to 3 or more other students’ threads. (FSLO: CIL 1, 2, and 3)

Discussion: Speech Analysis Dialogue

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will demonstrate his/her understanding of the covered communication concepts by creating and posting a critical, thoughtful thread in response to the Discussion prompt. In the initial thread, the student must provide a substantive response to the prompt required by the specific Discussion instructions. Properly formatted replies of at least 75 words must be posted in response to 3 or more other students’ threads. (FSLO: CIL 1, 2, and 3)

Speech Outline Assignments (2)

The student will demonstrate his/her understanding of covered communication concepts by using the provided outline templates to compose a properly formatted outline for the informative speech presentation and the persuasive speech presentation that he/she will submit for credit in this course. The Speech Outline may be submitted, initially, as an optional rough draft and will then be submitted, by its designated due date, as a required final outline. Each speech outline must be composed in Microsoft Word. The Informative Speech Outline Assignment must cite at least 3 expert sources, and the Persuasive Speech Outline Assignment must cite at least 4 expert sources. (FSLO: CIL 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; CT 2 and 4)

Speech Presentation Assignments (2)

The student will demonstrate his/her understanding of covered public communication concepts by presenting an informative speech and a persuasive speech, respectively, before a visually documented live audience of 3 or more adults. The Informative Speech Outline Assignment must cite at least 3 expert sources, and the Persuasive Speech Outline Assignment must cite at least 4 expert sources. Each speech must be 4-6 minutes and satisfy the other criteria set forth in the assignment instructions. Once the speech is recorded, the student will upload the recording to Mindtap/Bongo, and then post the video’s link to the instructor. (FSLO: CIL 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; CGE 5; CC 3 and 4)

Quizzes (16)

Each quiz will cover a chapter of textbook readings for the assigned Module: Week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 true/false and multiple-choice questions, and have a time limit of 30 minutes. (FSLO: CIL 1, 3, and 5; and CT 1)

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SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication

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Speech communication (spc).

This course is designed to provide students with fundamental training and practical experience for researching, organizing, and delivering speeches in public situations. Topics include: audience analysis, speech anxiety, critical listening, and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, and other possible types of public speeches in various cultural context with emphasis on academic and scholarly research. Students will also learn to effectively incorporate audio and visual aids/technologies for effective speeches. SPC1017 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

This is a practical and applied course designed to meet the needs of the professional community. Students will apply the various components of human communication and communication processes in a professional setting.  Topics will include: public speaking, interviewing, job seeking, leadership skills, conflict management, listening, nonverbal communication, and small group communication.  Students will compose and analyze spoken and written messages that adapt to different audiences and construct effective spoken and written presentations for face-to-face and computer-mediated environments.

The student, upon completion of this course, should achieve proficiency in the principles of argumentation including analysis, evidence, inference, and refutation as they pertain to the debate situation in democratic society.

This course is designed to provide students with fundamental training and practical experience for speaking in public, business, and professional situations. Topics include: audience analysis, speech anxiety, critical listening, and preparation and delivery of speeches in various cultural contexts. Students will also learn to effectively incorporate audio and visual aids/ technologies for effective speeches. SPC1608 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

Upon the completion of this course the student should demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of interpersonal communication with emphasis on perception, self-awareness, the impacts of culture diversity, listening, dyadic communication, verbal and non-verbal communication, small group communication, interpersonal relationships, and conflict management.

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SPCH 2713 Introduction to Speech Communication (S)

Description: The practical and theoretical examination of the process of human communication involving a variety of contexts, including interpersonal relationships, small group discussions, and public speaking performances.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Psychology

General Education and other Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences

SPCH 2890 Honors Experience in Speech

Prerequisites: Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated SPCH course.

Description: A supplemental Honors experience in Speech Communication to partner concurrently with designated SPCH course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s). Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1

Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Contact: 1

General Education and other Course Attributes: Honors Credit

SPCH 3703 Small Group Communication

Description: General systems approach to small group processes. Special consideration given to group roles, norms, leadership and decision-making. Participation in various types of discussion groups.

SPCH 3723 Business and Professional Communication

Description: Oral communication encounters in business and professional settings. The interview, informative briefing, talking-paper, small group interaction and informative, integrative and persuasive speeches.

SPCH 3733 Elements of Persuasion (S)

Description: An examination of current theory and research relevant to the process of persuasion and social influence in interpersonal, small group, mass media, and public settings. Includes a discussion of the practical implications of effective and ineffective persuasive strategies.

SPCH 3743 Advanced Public Speaking

Description: The preparation and delivery of various types of public speeches.

SPCH 3793 Communication in Interviews

Description: General principles of interviewing. Specific guidelines for the interviewer in survey, journalistic, counseling, selection, appraisal, legal, medical, and sales interviews.

SPCH 3890 Advanced Honors Experience in Speech

Description: A supplemental Honors experience in Speech Communication to partner concurrently with designated upper-division SPCH course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s). Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.

SPCH 4010 Independent Study in Speech Communication

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Description: Supervised research projects in speech communication. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1-3

Contact hours: Contact: 1-3 Other: 1-3

Schedule types: Independent Study

SPCH 4710 Topics in Speech Communication

Description: Selected current topics in speech communication. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

SPCH 4743 Problems of Interpersonal Speech Communication

Description: Application of communication theory to interactions in person-to-person settings. Identification and management of barriers related to the concepts of perception, attraction, self-disclosure, listening and conflict.

SPCH 4753 Intercultural Communication (I)

Description: Social and cultural differences between individuals from diverse backgrounds as possible barriers to effective communication.

General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension

SPCH 4763 Organizational Communication

Description: The interface between communication theory and organizational structure. Nature of communication problems in organizations, strategies for overcoming such problems and the design of effective communication systems in organizational settings.

SPCH 4793 Nonverbal Communication (S)

Description: The study of current theory and research relevant to nonverbal behavior in interpersonal and professional relationships. Includes an examination of various nonverbal codes (e.g., body language, facial expressions) and the functions of nonverbal behavior (e.g., emotional expression, deception).

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SPCH   1311  Introduction to Speech Communication Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking.  Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.  3 credit hours.  (A)

SPCH   1315  Public Speaking Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.  Additionally, it includes student evaluation of speakers and speeches.  Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.  3 credit hours.  (A)

SPCH   1318  Interpersonal Communication Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.  Additionally, this course focuses on interpersonal contexts such as gender communication, conflict, intercultural communication, and listening.  Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.  3 credit hours.  (A)

SPCH   1321  Business and Professional Communication Study and application of communication within the business and professional context.  Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams, and technologically mediated formats.  Additionally, it includes the relationship of communication to organizational conflict, management and international business; practice in conducting and participating in business interviews and presentations.  Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.    3 credit hours.  (A)

SPCH   2335  Argumentation and Debate This course introduces the students to various argumentation techniques.  The student will learn basic research skills and methods of cataloging evidence.  The student will learn to organize and present ideas in effective communication paradigms.  Individual debate and team formats will be demonstrated.  3 credit hours.  (A)

SPCH  2389  Academic Co-op Speech Integrates on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in speech. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of speech. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)

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Intro to Speech Communication

Course CRN 32021 Subject Code COMM Subject Name Communication Studies Course Number V01 Section 32021-202403-V01 Term Spring 2024 Banner Department Communication Studies Banner Department ID 3162 College Ventura College Instructor Immutable ID gpeterson

Book Title: Introduction to Speech Communication

Authors: Mary Walker; Megan Linsenmeyer; Sarah E. Hollingsworth; Sasha Hanrahan; and Terrisa Elwood

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Book Description: Introduction to Speech Communication is used to support teaching, learning and research for SPCH 2713 at Oklahoma State University (OSU). In addition to inclusion of original work authored by the editors to meet the needs of their course at OSU, the editors adapted portions of Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition,  Stand Up, Speak Out, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking. Please see the Acknowledgements chapter for full citations. We at Oklahoma State University Libraries acknowledge our gratitude for the expertise and generosity of the scholars at Affordable Learning Georgia, College of the Canyons, the Open Education Network and elsewhere for creating and sharing customizable versions of their work.

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This book, Introduction to Speech Communication ,  is used to support teaching, learning and research for SPCH 2713 at Oklahoma State University (OSU). This resource has been customized for use at OSU by faculty members Sarah E. Hollingsworth , Kathryn Weinland, Sasha Hanrahan, Mary Walker, Terrisa Elwood and Megan Linsenmeyer. In addition to inclusion of original work authored by the editors to meet the needs of their course at OSU, the editors adapted and mixed together portions of  Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition ,  Stand Up, Speak Out, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking. Please see below for full citations of each of these works. We at Oklahoma State University Libraries acknowledge our gratitude for the expertise and generosity of the scholars at Affordable Learning Georgia , College of the Canyons , the Open Education Network and elsewhere for creating and sharing customizable versions of their work.

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Introduction to Speech Communication by Sarah E. Hollingsworth , Terrisa Elwood, Sasha Hanrahan, Megan Linsenmeyer, Mary Walker, and Kathryn Weinland is licensed CC BY-NC-SA . In addition to original material, it has been adapted and remixed from Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition licensed CC BY-NC-SA, Stand Up, Speak Out   licensed CC BY-NC-SA and Fundamentals of Public Speaking licensed CC BY.

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Introduction to Speech, Language, Learning, and Their Disorders (320-0-1)

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Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 3220: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Overview of normal and disordered communication. Speech, language, hearing, and cognitive development disorders and their psychosocial effects, across the age continuum according to etiology, clinical manifestations, and intervention. Anatomy and physiology of speech, language, and hearing. Service-delivery settings; ethical and legal considerations; professional issues.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the educational backgrounds, scope of service, and professional credentials of speech language pathologists, audiologists, speech language pathology assistants, and learning disability specialists • Assessed by: Reading/lecture outlines 2. Identify and describe anatomy and physiology significant in the study of speech, language, and learning • Assessed by: Reading/lecture outlines, Research product 3. Describe normal development of speech and language • Assessed by: Research product 4. Describe correlated variables, characteristics, and intervention for speech and language disorders that include: childhood language delays and learning disorders, articulation and phonological delays and disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, fluency disorders, dysphagia and vocal disorders • Assessed by: Reading/lecture outlines, research product, reflection paper

Evaluation Method

• Completion of reading/lecture outlines via provided worksheet • Introduction Survey • Personal Clinical Reflection • Disability, Disorder, Difference in the Media Reflection • Four video observation worksheets • Clinical Question & Research review product

Class Materials (Required)

Owens, Metz, and Farinella (2019). Introduction to Communicative Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective, 6th ed. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-480159-9 Class allows prior editions of textbook Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book rentals, etc.)