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Name and Course Code: DIE 1323 - Public Speaking

2. Synopsis: This course aims to provide instruction and experience in
preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and
group discussion. Emphasis is on research, preparation, delivery,
and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion
public speaking.
3. Name(s) of academic staff: Jayaletchumy Ganesan
4. Semester and year offered: Year 1, Semester 3
5. Credit value: 3
6. Prerequisite/co-requisite (if any): None
7. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO 1: Analyze the audience and the occasion and adapt to them.
CLO 2: Organize a speech appropriately for a variety of purposes, specifically by using a traditional
preparation outline
CLO 3: Evaluate the types of anxiety and how to overcome them
CLO 4: Develop and demonstrate confidence and effective delivery skills
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8. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching
Methods and Assessment:
Understand language concepts and effectively apply learned knowledge and skills in the
PLO1
functional areas of English relating to academic or profession.
PLO2 Develop and implement plans and controls for languages related areas.
PLO3 Understand and evaluate ethical issues and social responsibility.
PLO4 Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
PLO5 Critically evaluate, analyze and interpret data to solve problems and make good decisions.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of information technology and recognise the need to
PLO6
undertake lifelong learning.
Capability to perform assigned tasks, willingness to learn and the acquire knowledge
PLO7
(mental aptitude).
PLO8 Relate and exchange ideas to accomplish desired outcomes through teamwork.
PLO9 Communicate across organizational levels and motivate people to achieve goals.
Course Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Teaching Assessment
Learning Methods
Outcomes
(CLO) PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9

CLO 1 Lecture, Assignment

Tutorial,
✓ Class
Activity
CLO 2 Lecture, Assignment
Tutorial,
✓ ✓ ✓ Class
Final Examination
Activity
CLO 3 Lecture, Mid term Exam
Tutorial,
✓ ✓ Class
Final Examination
Activity
CLO 4 Lecture, Assignment
Tutorial,
✓ ✓ ✓ Class
Mid term Exam
Activity
Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “✓“ the appropriate box.
(This description must be read together with Standards 2.1.2, 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 in Area 2.)
9. Transferable Skills (if applicable):
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilised in other settings.)

SS1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills ✓

SS2 Communication Skills ✓

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 SS3 Teamwork Skills ✓
SS4 Values / Professionalism / Morality
SS5 Information management and life long learning
SS6 Entrepreneurial Skills
SS7 Leadership Skills
10. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities

Total SLT
Course Content Outline CLO* Guided Learning (F2F) Guided
Independent
Learning
Learning
L T P O (NF2F)
(NF2F)
e.g. e-Learning
1 - Speaking in Public CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
CLO 2
● The Power of Public
Speaking
● The Tradition of Public
Speaking
2 - Speaking in Public (cont.) CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
CLO 2
● Developing
Confidence: Your
Speech Class
● Public Speaking and
Critical Thinking
3 - Ethics and Public Speaking CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
CLO 2
● The importance of
Ethics
● Guidelines for Ethical
Speaking
4 – Ethics and Public CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
Speaking (cont.) CLO 2

● Guidelines for Ethical

Listening
● Plagiarism
5 - Presentation Aids: Design CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
and Usage CLO 2
● Functions of
Presentation Aids
● Types of Presentation
Aids
● Media to Use for
Presentation Aids
● Tips for Preparing
Presentation Aids
●
6 - Finding Purpose and CLO 1 2 1 - - - 1 4
Selecting a Topic CLO 2
● General Purposes of
Speaking (Informative,
Persuasive,
Entertainment)
● Selecting a Topic
● What If You Draw a
Blank?
● Phrasing the Central
Idea
7 – The Importance of CLO 1 3 - - - 1 4
Language CLO 2
● Oral versus Written
Language
● Using Language
Effectively
● Six Elements of

2
 Language (Clarity,
Economy, Obscenity,
Obscure
Language/Jargon,
Power and Variety)
8 – Study Week - - - - - - -

9 – Mid Term Examination - - - - - - -

10 – Mid Term Semester Break - - - - - - -

11 - Audience Analysis CLO 1 3 - - - 1 4

● Why Conduct an CLO 2
Audience Analysis?
● Three Types of
Audience Analysis
● Conducting Audience
Analysis
● Using Your
Demographic
Audience Analysis
12 – Audience Analysis CLO 3 2 1 - - - 1 4
● Audience CLO 4
Centeredness
● The Psychology of
Audience
● Adapting to the
audience
● Situational audience
Analysis
● Your classmates as an
Audience
Assignment
CLO 3 2 1 - - - 1 4
13 - Researching Your CLO 4
Speech
● What Is Research?
● Developing a
Research Strategy
● Citing Sources

CLO 3 2 1 - - - 1 4
14 - Giving Your First Speech CLO 4
● Speech Preparation
● Speech Practice
CLO 3 2 1 - - - 1 4
15 - Introductions Matter: How
to Begin a Speech Effectively
● The Importance of an
Introduction
● The Attention-Getter:
The First Step of an
Introduction
● Putting It Together:
Steps to Complete
Your Introduction
● Analyzing an
Introduction
●
CLO 3 2 1 - - - 1 4
16 - Creating the Body of a CLO 4
Speech
● Determining Your
Main Ideas
● Using Common
Organizing Patterns
● Keeping Your Speech
Moving
3
 ● Analyzing a Speech
Body
CLO 3 2 1 - - - 1 4
17 – Concluding with Power CLO 4
● Why Conclusions
Matter
● Steps of a Conclusion
● Analyzing a
Conclusion
●
- - - - - - -
18 - Study Week
- - - - - - -
19 – Final Examination

Continuous Assessment CLO* Percentage (%) Total SLT

CLO 1
1 CLO 2 Assignment (20%) 16
CLO 4
CLO 3
2 Mid term examination (20%) 16
CLO 4
CLO 2
3 Final Examination (40%) 32
CLO 3
-
4 Attendance and Participation (20%) -

120
GRAND TOTAL SLT

L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.
11. Identify special requirement or resources to deliver the course (e.g., software, nursery, computer
lab, simulation room):
Classroom
References (include required and further readings, and should be the most current):

Required Reading
Author Date Title Publisher
Lucas, S.E. 2012 The Art of Public Speaking (11th Ed.) McGraw Hill International
Edition.
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Further Reading
Author Date Title Publisher
Bailey, K. & Leland, K. 2009 Public Speaking in an Instant. The Career Press, Inc
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Other additional information:

None