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Faculty of Management Sciences University of Bahria General Information
Faculty of Management Sciences University of Bahria General Information
Faculty of Management Sciences University of Bahria General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Course Title Oral Communication
INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION
Name Afshan Phone Email
0300-2215064 Afshan.saleem@bimcs.edu.pk
Bahria University follows strict policy of fairness in examinations, assignments, other academic activities
and conduct. The University appreciates decent behavior, acceptable moral norms and respectful display
of attitude towards others in the campus. Details of expected behavior and conduct are covered in
students’ handbook which is available on university website. It also covers in detail plagiarism and its
consequent disadvantages to the students as per HEC policies / rules.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed as an introduction to the study of the human communication process with an
emphasis on effective public communication. The course includes intensive practice in public speaking,
reasoning, critical thinking, and listening. The main purpose of the effective oral communication
component of the Core curriculum at Bahria University is to hone the speaking and presentation skills of
every student.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
After taking this course, students will be able to:
1. To become a more
1. State effective and
accurately communicator
effectively, and presenter.of a presentation.
the argument
LEARNING 2. OUTCOMES
2. To develop cognitive
Clearly tools
and for researching,
logically evaluating,
present their ideas andanalyzing
concepts.and synthesizing written and oral
communication.
3. Accurately demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the content.
3. To learn the basic principles of speech presentation and delivery including, but not limited to;
4. Demonstrate an accurate awareness of implications drawn from the
audience analysis, selection of topic/content, research, and presentation.
information presented.
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Communicative Styles
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5. Verbal Communication Pre Class Assignment: Students will review the article
named “Accents and Language” from the book (Page#
Nature and use of Language. 101)
Difference between
denotative and connotative They will go through this article and come up with critical
meaning analysis of what they have conjured after reading the
Speaking Appropriately article.
11. What is personal feedback? Pre Class Assignment: Role plays on Sharing Personal
Self Disclosure Information.
12. Praise & Flattery. Pre Class Assignment: Interactive session on Self
Constructive and Destructive Disclosure and Feedback.
Criticism.
Post Class Assignment: Students will watch a video on
“Empathy can change the world."
Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU3QfyqvHk8
13. Responding with Pre Class Assignment: Group discussion on the topic
Understanding and 'Empathy'
Comforting others Post Class Assignment: Students will read the article
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Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e632M8qEdyw
Source:
study.com/video_library/Job_Interviewing_Videos.html
19. Communicating in the Pre Class Assignment: Students will Practice Mock
workplace Interviews, One on one and Panel Interviews.
Planning and Conducting Post Class Assignment: Situation…Pretend you are the
interviews employer and make a list of five to 10 questions that might
be asked during the interview. Students will play the role
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20. Types of Interviews Pre Class Assignment: Students will practice mock
interviews.
24. Effective Meetings Pre Class Assignment: Class discussion on post class
Types of meetings assignment topic
Planning a problem solving,
decision making, and Post Class Assignment: Students will practice enacting
leadership skills. different situations and learn about the four major types of
meetings: Report and information oriented, Decision
making and problem solving, creative and brain storming,
training and skill building.
25. Practice Impromptu and Pre Class assignment: Off the cuff speaking
extemporaneous speaking
26. Practice Impromptu and Same as Above.
extemporaneous speaking
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LEARNING METHODOLOGY
There will be 3 formal graded speech presentations. Three presentations, the process, the
informative and the persuasive, must be accompanied by an outline. The outline must be turned
in on the day the student is assigned to speak and must be in correct outline format (to be
discussed in class). Students will not be permitted to speak if he/she fails to provide an outline
BEFORE he/she delivers the speech. Topics for each speech must be approved by the teacher at
least ONE WEEK BEFORE speeches commence. Specific speaking guidelines will be given out
in class, however, brief explanations of each of the assignment follows:
1. Narrative Speech:
A 3-5 minute speech in which students will speak of a story from their personal life
experience (s). This speech is a way for students to introduce themselves to the class and
commence public speaking.
Such speeches will make them more comfortable with their surroundings making a
speech class manageable. The speech carries 05 points of the total course grade.
2. Oral Interpretation:
A 3-5 minute presentation that focuses on dynamic performance. The overall emphasis of
this speech is delivery and the student’s ability to interpret and convey a message clearly.
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An original introduction is required for this speech. This presentation worth 05 points of
the total course grade.
3. Persuasive Speech:
A 3-5 minute speech, accompanied by a formal outline, focuses on arguments and reasoning
and should be designed to persuade the audience for or against a question of policy. Each
student will be cross-examined by the class for 1-2 minutes following the speech.
Text Book: Verderber. K.S., Verderber.R.F., (2012), Inter-Act: Interpersonal Communication Concepts,
Skills, and Contexts, 13th edition, ISBN-13: 978-0199836888 ISBN-10: 0199836884
Reference Books:
ISBN-10: 1465254579
GRADING PLAN
2. Hybels.S., Weaver.R., (2011) Communicating Effectively Edition: 10th , McGraw Hill
Companies,
Total
Marks
Marks Head Frequenc Total Marks /Head
/Frequency
y
Individual
1 5 5
Presentations
Quizzes 4 20 (N-1) 15
Final Paper 1 40 40
Presentations, role-
3 10 10
plays, and debates
Class participation 5 5
Total 100
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