This document provides information about an English 103 Speech Communication course offered at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. The 3-unit blended course aims to develop students' communicative proficiency in listening and public speaking. It will cover topics like the communication process, listening techniques, effective speaking voice, speech delivery, and speech preparation. Assessment includes module assignments, class participation, midterm and final exams. Students must present an icebreaker and informative speech. The schedule outlines 5 modules, learning objectives, activities, and expected outcomes for each session.

1. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
OPEN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
ENG 103 SPEECH COMMUNICATION
1st Semester SY 2010-2011
Tutor: Ces Myra P. Mabalot
Email: titserces@yahoo.com.ph
Yahoo Messenger ID: cezmyra
Mobile: 0921.411.7039
Office: (072) 242.7762, 242.3608
Welcome to ENG 103! COURSE CREDITS: 3 units
This three-unit course
aims to expose you to MODE OF DELIVERY: Blended (Face-to-
the nature of the face and Online)
speech communication
process. It gears COURSE OBJECTIVES:
towards the
development of At the end of the course, you should
communicative proficiency in listening have been able to:
and speaking in various communication
situations, specifically public speaking.  explain the speech communication
process and the listening process
It is expected that you will in relation to public speaking;
develop your speaking skills in English
through applying the theories,  demonstrate the ability to
principles, and concepts discussed in the effectively speak in English during
module. Each module has self-learning class discussions, activities, and
activities designed to help you interactions with tutor and
understand fully the concepts discussed classmates;
in the lessons so you could apply these in
your everyday speech activities.  deliver an impromptu speech and
Moreover, some of the activities are two original speeches in class
designed in such a way that these should using the guidelines in speech
be done with your tutor so make sure to preparation; and
attend the face-to-face meetings.
 develop ability to use voice, facial
This course entails you to be expressions, gestures, and body
flexible as the many activities will movement for effective speech
require you to write and present your delivery in class.
original speeches in class. It is quite
challenging, but it is fun and rewarding
and has many benefits for you in the
end.
Happy learning! 

2.  COURSE OUTLINE  REFERENCES
Module 1 Communication Process and Cabbab, J.A. and F.A. Cabbab. 1984.
the Listening Process Speech Communication Manual
Lesson 1 Communication and the and Skills Development. Manila:
Communication Process
Bookmark Inc.
Lesson 2 Models of Communication
Lesson 3 Listening Process
Lesson 4 Techniques of Listening College of Arts and Letters. 1992.
Readings in Communication III.
Module 2 Speaking Voice and the Body Quezon City: UP Diliman.
in Communication
Lesson 1 The Importance of an Ortiz, M.A., A. L. Leyba and C.A.
Effective Speaking Voice Calaguian. 1981. Towards More
Lesson 2 Importance of Bodily Actions Effective Speech Communication.
Lesson 3 Non-Verbal Communication Quezon City: JMC Press, Inc.
Module 3 Speech Delivery
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Principles and Characteristics
of Good Speech
Principles of Delivery
 GRADING SYSTEM
Lesson 3 Use of Voice in Delivery
Lesson 4 Voice, Articulation, and Module Assignments
Pronunciation and other requirements - 30%
Participation in class act. - 10%
Module 4 Speech Preparation Mid-term and Final Exams - 60%
Lesson 1 Purpose of Speech and the
Speech Outline
Lesson 2 Organizing the Discussion
Total - 100%
Lesson 3 Supporting Materials
Lesson
Lesson
4
5
The Introduction
Developing the Conclusion  HOUSE RULES
Module 5 Speeches
Lesson 1 Speeches to Inform, to
1. Read all the assigned materials and if
possible, read ahead of time.
Entertain, and to Persuade
Lesson 2 Speeches of Special Types
2. Submit your TMAs through my email
address, or upload in Moodle.
 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
3. Take note of the schedule of submission
of requirements and make sure that you
You will be required to submit/comply submit on or before the deadline. This
with the ff. requirements: would work to your advantage for it will
give you more time to revise your work.
Five (5) Module Assignments (details
of which integrated in Study Schedule) 4. Always cite the sources of your
information when you need to do that in
Two original speeches to be presented your requirements.
in class with hard copy of the speech
• Icebreaker Speech 5. There will be scheduled ‘live online
discussions’ where we can discuss lessons
• Speech to Inform and concerns. Make sure that you take
the opportunity to participate.
Oral presentations (speech drills,
impromptu speech) 6. Never hesitate to ask me or contact me
for clarifications and other problems that
you may encounter.

3. STUDY SCHEDULE
Schedule learning content objective activity material LEARNING
OUTPUT/
OUTCOME
First Meeting Course Orientation At the end of Lecture- Module 1: Better
Date: June this session, you discussion Communication understanding &
20 should have Process & the appreciation of
Mode: Offline been able to: Listening the
(face to Communication and the Explain Role-play Process communication
face) Communication Process communicatio and the listening
Duration: 2 n and the process in
hours communicatio relation to
n process public speaking
Models of Communication Interpret TMA 1 due July
various 17: Reflective
communicatio essay on
n models View communication
powerpoint process &
Listening Process Explain the presentation listening
listening on listening comprehension,
process comprehension Answers to
Guide Questions
Techniques of Listening Use the diff. Listening in Listening
techniques of activity Activity
purposive Oral report on
listening reflections on
role-play
Second At the end of Read Module 2 Module 2: The Better
meeting this session, you Lecture- Speaking Voice understanding
Date: July should have discussion and the Body and
18-25 been able to: in appreciation of
Mode: Online The Importance of an Recognize the Record Communication the effective
Duration: 6 Effective Speaking Voice importance of speaking voice use of the
hours an effective & upload on speaking voice
speaking voice Moodle and gestures in
communication
Importance of Bodily Actions Discuss the View AVP on
importance of Gestures in Recorded self-
bodily actions Public introduction
Speaking uploaded on
Moodle
Non-Verbal Communication Identify Write TMA 2 due Aug.
different reflective 14: Critique of
meanings of essay on co-learner’s
non-verbal different recorded voice,
signs across meanings of Reflective Essay
diff. cultures non-verbal on AVP on
signs Gestures, & on
Appreciate different
cultural meanings of
diversity non-verbal signs
Active
participation in
discussion
SCHEDULE LEARNING CONTENT OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY MATERIAL LEARNING

4. OUTPUT/
OUTCOME
Third At the end of Lecture- Module 3: Better
meeting this session, you discussion Speech understanding &
Date: Aug. 15 should have Delivery appreciation of
Mode: Offline been able to: the principles of
(face to Principles and Characteristics Evaluate the Toastmasters speech delivery
face) of Good Speech principles & Manual: The & the use of
Duration: 2 characteristics Speaking Voice voice in delivery
hours of good speech
Enhanced vocal
Principles of Delivery Discuss the variety,
principles of articulation, &
delivery pronunciation
Use of Voice in Delivery Evaluate diff. View AVP on TMA 3 due Sept.
voices of use of voice in 11: Reflective
speakers delivery essay on AVP on
voice delivery,
Voice, Articulation, and Practice vocal Interpretive and Self-
Pronunciation variety in reading evaluation &
interpretive peer evaluation
reading (of voice,
exercises articulation &
pronunciation)
Appreciate the Self-evaluation
proper use of & peer
voice , evaluation (of
articulation & voice,
pronunciation articulation &
pronunciation)
Fourth
meeting
Date:
Sept.12
Mode: Offline
(face to
face)
Duration: 2
hours