COM 101: Speech Communication

Course Description

This course will focus on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public speaking. Students will acquire theory and develop skills in gender communication, workplace communication, interviewing, informative speaking and persuasive speaking. (3 credits)

Prerequisite

None

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify, organize and focus your messages in speeches to demonstrate the function of communication via speechmaking in an inclusive world.
Research support material to support a thesis statement as visualized via digital and non-digital presentations.
Generate an outline which clearly differentiates the speech introduction, body and outline components while elevating your messaging with elements of creativity.
Analyze one's audience to address specific needs and expectations through adequate reasoning, arguments and persuasion.
Identify the overall intent of speaking through analysis of the communication context, by analyzing audience demographic and psychographic information as well as detail about the communications dynamics in cultural environments.
Explain and apply the various methods of supporting main points: analogy, contrast, explanation, factual illustration, hypothetical illustration, and a series of specific instances, restatement, statistics, and testimony.
Present and execute a well-researched and rehearsed speech (information, persuasive, motivational) that incorporates verbal and nonverbal presentation skills.

Course Activities and Grading

Assignments	Weight
Discussions (Weeks 1,3,4,6,7 @ 50 points)	20%
Introductory Quote Speech (Week 2 Discussion @ 100 points)	10%
Persuasive Speech (Week 8 Discussion @ 180 points)	18%
Informative Speech (Week 5 Discussion @ 150 points)	15%
Quizzes (Weeks 1-8 @ 100 pts)	12%
Research (Week 1, 2, 5 and 8 Assignments @50 points), (Weeks 3, 4 and 7 Assignments @100 points), (Week 6 Assignment @120 points)	25%
Total	100%

Required Textbooks

(Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle)

Lumen Learning. Speech Communication.
Students who are participating in the Charter Oak Book Bundle will have inclusive access to their course materials on day one of the term.
Students will need to click on Course Content, Week 1, Submit Assignments, and click on ‘Quiz’, (it brings you directly into your course materials with Lumen Learning).
Students who opt out of the Charter Oak Book Bundle program:

Will have access to course materials for ten days from the start of the term; after this period, they will lose access.
Must purchase their materials, out of pocket, from the Charter Oak Bookstore. More details can be found here: Charter Oak Bookstore

Additional Resources (Required)

Students must be prepared to learn or utilize technology for speech delivery during the course. You may reach out to discuss your preference, ability or existing resources with your professor.

Course Schedule

Week	SLOs	Readings and Exercises	Assignments
1	1,2,3	Topics: An Introduction to Public Speaking Readings: Lumen Module 1 Ethical Foundations of Public Speaking, PowerPoint, and Week 1 Overview Article: Why Public Speaking Matters in a changing, diverse world	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Participate in the Orientation discussion and explore any apprehension or opportunities regarding the course Assignment: Preparing the Introductory Quotation Speech Technology check-in: Students must be prepared to learn or utilize technology for speech delivery during the course. You may reach out to discuss your preference, ability or existing resources with your professor.
2	2	Topic: Considering the Audience Readings: Lumen Module 5 Considering the Audience & PowerPoint	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Deliver your Introductory Quotation Speech. (Reach out to the professor for options and opportunities to deliver the speech.) Assignment: Submit Introductory Quotation Speech Self-Analysis Plan
3	3	Topic: Choosing & Researching a Topic Readings: Lumen Module 6 Choosing and Researching a Topic & PowerPoint	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Speech topic selections Assignment: Audience Analysis and Case Example
4	3,4	Topic: Organize and Outline Your Speech Readings: Lumen Module 9 Organizing and Outlining Your Speech & PowerPoint Article: Top ways to tranform boring topics into engaging presentations Start with Why (Ted Talk Video)	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Covering Preexisting Knowledge and Organizational Patterns Submit Draft of your Informative Speech Outline
5	5	Topic: Informative Speaking Readings: Lumen Module 4 Speaking to Inform & PowerPoint Analyzing Your Audience	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Deliver your informative speaking Assignment: Submit Prepare your Self-Analysis
6	5	Topic: Refining Your Speech Readings: Lumen Module 7 Refining Your Speech & PowerPoint Article: Best practice - Edit your speech	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Share ideas on introductions and conclusions Assignment: Submit Prepare your Persuasive Speech Outline
7	6,7	Topic: Persuasive Speech Readings: Lumen Module 8 Persuasive Speaking & PowerPoint Article: Persuasive Speaking- Four Powerful Techniques	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Share Slideshow Assignment: Submit reflection on Ethos, Pathos, Logos
8	1,7	Topic: Deliver Your Speech Readings: Lumen Module 10 Delivering Your Speech & PowerPoint Great Speeches with Passion video	Read assigned chapters Review lecture material Complete module quiz Discussion: Deliver your persuasive speech Assignment: Submit Prepare your Self-Analysis Complete course evaluation

COSC Accessibility Statement

Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.

COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources

Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.