SPC 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Last Date of Approval: Fall 2019
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to communication theory and practices. Topics include interpersonal communication, verbal communication, non-verbal communication, cultural communication, group communication, and public speaking. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): Students are required to complete the two required speeches in order to have the opportunity to pass.
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the communication process.
2. Develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
3. Understand the impact of context, gender and culture on communication.
4. Utilize effective research skills to develop and present speeches that best suit the occasion.
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the communication process.
1.1 Explain the relational, transactional nature of interpersonal communication.
1.2 Recognize the challenges that can impede effective listening.
1.3 Recognize the stages and dialectical tension typically experienced in interpersonal relationships.
2. Develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
2.1 Recognize the impact, both positive and negative, of language in interpersonal relationship.
2.2 Recognize the distinguishing characteristics of nonverbal communication.
2.3 Explain styles of handling conflict and how they are communicated.
3. Understand the impact of context, gender and culture on communication.
3.1 Understand the relationship between intercultural and interpersonal dimensions of communication.
3.2 Recognize the range of co-culture in today’s society and how co-cultural factors can affect interpersonal communication.
3.3 Describe the influence gender has on language use in interpersonal relationships.
4. Utilize effective research skills to develop and present speeches that fit the occasion.
4.1 Select topics that are appropriate for the audience and purpose of the assignment.
4.2 Construct a viable central idea.
4.3 Choose relevant, factual information from sources to support the central idea.
4.4 Organize a presentation logically.
4.5 Prepare thoroughly for each presentation by creating a manuscript and practicing extemporaneous delivery from notecards.
4.6 Employ presentation software or other visuals to enhance a presentation.
4.7 Demonstrate appropriate volume, pace, eye contact, tone of voice, and facial expression.
4.8 Use note cards effectively.
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