NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Sciences

Main Campus I, Dumaguete City

ENGLISH AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

Code Number : English 124

Descriptive Title : Public Speaking
Credit : 3 units
Course Description :
English 124 aims to impart to the students the principles of critical thinking and critical listening while constantly arguing them
to reflect seriously on the silent factors that affect the effective communication process so as to nurture positive attitudes
towards speaking. With consistent emphasis on ethical responsibilities, the course offer concrete, practical guidance on the
study and practice of effective public speaking both formal and informal. Occasional addresses, oral reports, interviews, sales
and publicity talks, effective devices in oral discourse and other creative public speaking activities are taken up for mastery of
the communication skills and proficiency in the transmission of ideas.

Hours Per Week : 3 hours

Pre-requisite : English 121

MISSION STATEMENTS:

A. Institutional Mission Statement

Negros Oriental State University passionately delivers excellent instruction, foster cutting-edge research, and encourages socially responsive
community services through relevant and innovative technologies.

B. Mission Statement of the College of Arts and Sciences

The College is committed to the holistic development of the students in the various fields of Arts and Sciences, making them physically, socially,
intellectually, and morally competent human resources equipped with competitive scientific and technological skills responsive to the needs of the society.

C. Mission Statement of the English and Literature Department

The English and Literature Department is committed to produce graduates who are functionally competent in oral and written communication skills,
as well as graduates who are aware and conscious of the literary legacy of well-known local and international writers.
I. COURSE CONTENT

UNIT LESSON TEXT/REFERENCE MATERIALS, PAGE TIME ALLOTMENT

NUMBERS (HOURS)

I. The Nature of public 1.1 Public Speaking as a - Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino 12 hrs.
Speaking Communicative Process and Devega
Chaper I

- Priciples and Types of Speech

Communication by Gronbeck, Bruce, et. al.
Chapter

- Talking Straight by Lootthusamy, Agustine

pp. 14-18

1.2 Factors Comprising Effective Public - Principles and Types of Speech

Speaking Communication by Gronbeck, Bruce, et. al.
Chapter I

1.3 Levels of Communication - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp. 7-11

1.4. The Importance of Listening - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner
Chapter 4

- Public Speaking by Osborn & Osborn

pp. 60-83
 UNIT LESSON TEXT/REFERENCE MATERIALS, PAGE TIME ALLOTMENT
NUMBERS (HOURS)

II. Types of Speeches 2.1 The Speech of Introduction - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and 12 hrs.
Skinner, pp. 370-372

2.2 The Speech of Presentation - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp. 372-374

2.3 The Acceptance Speech - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp. 374-376

2.4 The Speech of Entertain - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp. 380-383

2.5 The Informative Speech - Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, p. 8

- Public Speaking by Osborn and Osborn

pp. 332-354

2.6 The Persuasive Speech - Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, p.9

- Public Speaking by Osborn and Osborn

pp. 363-383
 UNIT LESSON TEXT/REFERENCE MATERIALS, PAGE TIME ALLOTMENT
NUMBERS (HOURS)

III. The Essential Steps in 3.1 Organizing the Body of the Speech - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and 12 hrs.
Speech Preparation Skinner, pp. 77-186

- Principles and Types of Speech

Communication by Gronbeck, Bruce, et.al.
Chapter III

- Speak for Yourself by Byrns, James

pp. 65-75

3.2 Organizing the Introduction of - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Speech Skinner

- Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, pp. 18-20

- Speech and Drama by Pangilian and dilig,

pp. 162-171

- Talking Straight by Loorthusamy, Agustine,

p.52

3.3 Organizing the conclusion of the - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and
Speech Skinner, pp. 195-199

- Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, pp. 39-44

- Talking Straight by Loorthusamy, Agustine,

pp. 54-55
 UNIT LESSON TEXT/REFERENCE MATERIALS, PAGE TIME ALLOTMENT
NUMBERS (HOURS)

3.4 The Use of Visual and Audio-Visuals - Talking Straight by Loorthusamy, Agustine,
pp. 75-86

- Speak for Yourself by Byrns, James, pp.

181-190

- Mastering Public S peaking by Graice and

Skinner, Chapter 13

- Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, pp.37-39

- Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

3.5 Preparing the Outline Skinner, pp. 204-208

IV. Aspects Involved In 4.1 Principles of Non-verbal - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and 18 hrs.
Delivering a Speech Communication Skinner, pp. 249-250

4.2 Qualities of Effective Delivery - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp. 251-252

4.3 elements of Vocal Delivery - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp.252-258

- Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, pp.60-63
UNIT LESSON TEXT/REFERENCE MATERIALS, PAGE TIME ALLOTMENT
NUMBERS (HOURS)

4.4 Elements of Physical Delivery - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp.258-264

- Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Aquino

and Devega, pp.52-59

4.5 Methods of Delivery - Mastering Public Speaking by Grice and

Skinner, pp.264-268
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
UNIT OBJECTIVES
At the end of the unit, the students are
expected to:
1. demonstrate awareness of the
nature of public speaking.
2. determine the relevance of
public speaking in the present
context.
3. describe the levels of
communication
4. analyze the value of the
listening process
LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
 Explain the nature of public
1.1 Public Speaking as a  brainstorming speaking
Communication Process
 lecture discussion  Describe the communication
At the end of the lesson, the students process
can:
 define public speaking
 discuss public speaking as a
vital part in a communication
process.
- Language Functions:
Defining, discussing
1.2 Factors Comprising Effective  evaluating the elements of  Given a sample speech, how
Public Speaking public speaking would you know that it is
effective or not?
At the end of the lesson, the students  critiquing a sample speech
can:
 enumerate the factors
comprising effective public
speaking
 predict potential factors are not
observed
- Language Functions:
 enumerating, predicting
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
1.3 Levels of Communication  dyadic encounter

At the end of the lesson, the students  group work

can:
 reflection exercise
 distinguish one level of
communication from other
levels

 point out the relevance of

knowing the different levels of
communication

1.4 The Importance of Listening  attentive listening exercise  Enumerate benefits that can be
derived from effective listening.
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:  Differentiate criticizing from
critiquing.
 compare, contrast, listen vs.
hearing

 summarize the different

processes associated with
listening

 solve the obstacles to effective

listening

 apply the various ways of

promoting better listening

- Language Functions:
Comparing, contrasting,
 summarizing
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES
2.1 The Speech of Introduction
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:
 discuss the guidelines to be
followed in preparing the
speech of introduction
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
 What is the purpose of a
speech of introduction?
 How will you achieve that
purpose? Explain. Give
examples.

 construct a speech of
introduction using the
guidelines

2.2 The Speech of Presentation

At the end of the lesson, the students

can:

 state the guidelines one needs

to know in preparing the
speech of presentation for
conferring an award or some
other form of special
recognition

 write a simple speech of

presentation

2.3 The Acceptance Speech

At the end of the lesson, the students

can:
 follow the guidelines for
 accepting speech
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
 formulate with a partner a
sample speech of
acceptance

2.4 The Speech to Entertain

At the end of the lesson, the students

can:

 offer suggestions as to how

one can make the best of
his humor

 assess the guidelines for a

speech to entertain

2.5 The Informative Speech  Explain each of the designs

that may be used in organizing
At the end of the lesson, the students the various types of informative
can: speeches

 attain a working knowledge on

the steps to be followed in
creating an informative speech

 stress the purpose of an

informative speech

2.6 The Persuasive Speech  dyadic encounter  Differentiate persuasive speech

from informative speech in
At the end of the lesson, the students terms of:
can: - purpose
- design

UNIT OBJECTIVES
III. The Essential Steps in Speech
Preparation
At the end of the unit, the students are
expected to:
1. demonstrate the ability of
choosing and narrowing a topic
for a speech to be prepared.
2. Show comprehensive outputs
with reference to writing the
introduction, body and
conclusion of a speech
3. Examine the needs in a given
speech situation
4. Exude confidence in actual
delivery of a speech
- characteristics
LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
 enumerate the steps needed in
moving the audience to action.
 give some suggestions in
terms of proving the
acceptability of one’s
position
3.1 Organizing the Body of the
Speech
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:
 organize the main points to be
included in the speech
 collect enough materials that
would substantiate the content
of the speech
 arrange the main points for
logic and build-up
 add a personal touch to the
speech
 use vivid language for content,
embellishment, and easy
understanding of the message
3.2 Organizing the Introduction of a  listening to a taped speech and
Speech determining how the
 introduction/opening is
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
At the end of the lesson, the students developed
can:
 Lecturette-sharing
 use some examples of a good
opening in beginning the
speech

 stir the audience interest; catch

immediate audience attention

 avoid the common weaknesses

in preparing the opening of the
speech

3.3 Organizing the Conclusion of the

Speech

At the end of the lesson, the students

can:

 tie up the conclusion with the

opening of the speech

 summarize the main points and

the conclusion to be drawn up
from them

 leave a lasting impression of

speech

3.4 The Use of Visuals and Audio-

Visuals
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:

 state how visuals aids give the

speech greater clarity

 explain how visual aids give

the speech greater impact

 prepare appropriate visual aids

for one’s talk

3.5 Preparing an Outline

 constructing an outline
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:  classifying main points and
sub-points to create a
 determine the important sentence/topic outline
functions of the outline of the
speaker

 explain the principles of

outlining

 classify main points and sub-

points in an outline

 construct sentences which

have parallel grammatical
structures

 finalize am outline for the

speech to be organized
 UNIT OBJECTIVES
IV. Aspects Involved in Delivering a
Speech
At the end of the unit, the students are
expected to:
1. acquaint themselves involved
in delivering a speech
2. perceive the importance of the
parts of the speech mechanism
3. examine the different aspects
associated with voice
production
4. deliver short speeches using
the four methods of delivery
LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
4.1 Principles of Non-Verbal Lecturette-sharing  What are the various aspects
Communication involved in speech delivery and
why are they important?
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:
 assess the principles of non-
verbal communication
 explain the importance of non-
verbal communication
- Language Functions:
assessing, explaining
4.2 Qualities of Effective Delivery
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:
 express the need to know the
characteristics of effective
delivery
 present helpful; ways in
ensuring effective delivery
- Language Functions:
expressing
4.3 Elements of Vocal Delivery  Understanding good-voice
production exercise
At the end of the lesson, the students
can:
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
 describe the functions of the
speech mechanism

 identify habits necessary for

good voice production

 cite remedies for unpleasant

voice quality

 evaluate the significance of the

five elements of vocal delivery
in actual public speaking
context

- Language Functions:
describing, evaluating

4.4 Elements of Physical delivery

At the end of the lesson, the students

can:

 criticize the posture,

movement, gestures, facial
expression of the students
assigned to deliver the speech

 describe the proper physical

behavior of a speaker with
reference to posture, facial
expression, eye contact,
movement and gestures
UNIT OBJECTIVES LESSON OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHING EVALUATION QUESTIONS
STRATEGIES USED
- Language Function:  Spin-a-wheel
criticizing
 Table topics
4.5 Methods of Delivery
 Peer evaluation of speeches
4.5.1 Speaking Impromptu
4.5.2 Speaking from Memory
4.5.3 Speaking from Manuscript
4.5.4 Speaking Extemporaneously

At the end of the lesson, the students

can:

 Appraise the relevance of

determining the appropriate
method of presentation called
for in a given situation
 Exhibit ability in assessing their
peer’s work
REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE:

CRITERIA WEIGHT IN PERCENTAGE

Quizzes 15%
Recitation/Participation 15%
Speeches 50%
- Memorize
- Read
- Impromptu
- Prepared

Major Exam 20%

Total 100%

REFERENCES

Aquino, Conrado, and Eduardo T. Deveza. Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Debate. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., reprinted 1998.
Bauzar, Prisciliano T. Handbook in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate. Mandaluyong City:National Bookstore,2007.
Byrns, James H. Speak for Yourself. 3rd edition. Singapore: Mcgraw-Hill Book Co., 1994.
Grice, George L. and John F. Skinner. Mastering Public Speaking. 2nd edition. Allyn and Bacon, 1995.
Gronbeck, Bruce et.a,. Principles and Types of Speech Communication. 11th edition. Illinois: Scott Foresman and Co., 1990.
Loorthusamy, Agustine. Talking Straight. Manila, Philippines: Asian Social Institute, 1996.
Osborn, Michael and Suzanne Osborn. Public Speaking. 5th edition. Boston: Houghton Miffin Co., 2000
Pangilinan, Estelita C. and Myrna J. Dilig. Speech and Drama. Metro Manila, Philippines: National Bookstore Inc., 1991.
Tan, Arsenia B. Public Speaking and Speech Improvement for Filipino Students. Mandaluyong City: National Book Store, 1997.
PREPARED BY:

THE ENGLISH AND LITERATURE FACULTY

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

ROSE MARIE T. PINILI, Ed.D

NORSU, Main Campus

CHECKED BY:

ROSE MARIE T. PINILI, Ed.D.

Chair, English and Literature Department

APPROVED FOR USE BY:

VIOLETA B. TARING, Ed.D.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

VICTORIA P. DINOPOL, Ph.D.

Vice President for Academic Affairs