UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES,
CIVILISATION & PHILOSOPHY
06010 UUM Sintok
Kedah Darul Aman

COURSE OUTLINE
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, CIVILISATION & PHILOSOPHY UUM
SEMESTER 1 2021/2022 (SESSION A212)

COURSE NAME : PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS

COURSE CODE : SBLE3163
NO. OF CREDIT :3
INSTRUCTOR : Rashidah Ramli
EMAIL : rashidah@uum.edu.my
SEMESTER : A212 (2021/2022)
PRE-REQUISITE : A PASS IN SBLE3123 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY III/CORE
PROGRAM

COURSE SYNOPSIS

This course exposes students to the concepts and skills of effective public speaking. It
incorporates both conceptual and practical aspects of public speaking. Students are guided
through the process of selecting topics, writing speeches, and delivering speeches
extemporaneously and conversationally. The use of appropriate language and visual aids is
also emphasized.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students are able to;

1. analyse the aspects of public speaking (C4, A2)

2. prepare ideas effectively in different settings (C3)
3. present meaningful speeches based on the prepared outlines (C3, A2)

REFERENCES

Main Reference:
Lucas, S.E. (2020). The art of public speaking (13th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill
Education.

Additional References:
Gregory, H. (2013). Public speaking for college and career (10th ed.). New York: McGraw
Hill.
Jaffe, C. I. (2013). Public speaking: Concepts & skills for a diverse society (7th ed.).
Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Keith, W., & Lunderb, C.O. (2013). Public speaking: Choices and responsibilities. Boston,
MA: Cengage Learning.
 WEEK/ TOPIC HOUR REMARKS
DATE SUB-TOPIC

Course briefing 3
WEEK Ice-breaking activities Upload all materials to UUM
1 online learning.
1.0 Introduction to Public
27/3/2022 Speaking
- Brief students on course
1.1 Similarities and differences
outline and scheme of work.
31/3/2022 between public speaking and
conversation
1.2 The speech communication
process

2.0 Informative Speech 3

WEEK Assign students to form
2 2.1 Types of informative speeches groups for Speech Analysis
2.2 Guidelines for presenting
3/4/2022 informative speeches
2.3 Sample speeches with
- commentary
7/4/2022

*3/4 Awal
Ramadan

3.0 Persuasive Speech 3

WEEK Assign speech analysis
3.1 The psychology of persuasion (group work)
3
3.2 Types of persuasive speeches
10/4/2022 3.3 Methods of persuasion
3.4 Sample speeches with
- commentary
14/4/2022

4.0 Other Types of Speeches 3

WEEK 4.1 Speaking on Special Occasion
4 4.1.1 Speeches of Introduction
4.1.2 Speeches of Presentation
17/4/2022 4.1.3 Speeches of
- Acceptance
4.1.4 Commemorative
21/4/2022 Speeches
 3
WEEK 5.0 Speech Preparation process: Assign students to submit
Getting started three (3) topics for
5
5.1 Selecting topic and purpose Informative and Persuasive
5.2 Analysing the audience Speech
5.3 Gathering materials and
24/4/2022
supporting ideas
-
28/4/2022
MID SEMESTER BREAK
29/4/2022 – 7/5/2022
*1/5/2022 Labour Day
* 3-4/5/2022 Eid’l Fitr

6.0 Speech Preparation Process: 3

WEEK Organizing and Outlining Submission of speech
6 analysis report
6.1 Organizing the body of the
speech
6.2 Beginning and ending the Speech analysis
8/5/2022 Speech
presentation
-
12/5/2022

7.0 Speech Preparation Process: 3

WEEK Organizing and Outlining Submission of Informative
7 Outline
7.1 Supporting materials
7.2 Outlining the speech
15/5/2022
-
19/5/2022

*15/5 Wesak
Day

8.0 Presenting the speech: Using 3

WEEK language Informative Speech
 8 Presentation
8.1 Using Language

22/5/2022
-
26/5/2022

9.0 Presenting the Speech: 3

WEEK Methods of Delivery Informative Speech
Presentation
9
9.1 Reading from Manuscript
9.2 Reciting from Memory
9.3 Speaking Impromptu
29/5/2022 9.4 Speaking Extemporaneously
-
2/6/2022

10.0 Presenting the Speech: 3

WEEK The Speaker’s Voice Informative Speech
10 Presentation
10.1 Volume
10.2 Pitch
10.3 Rate
5/6/2022 10.4 Pauses
- 10.5 Vocal Variety
10.6 Pronunciation
9/6/2022 10.7 Articulation
10.7 Dialect

*6/6 YDPA
Birthday

11.0 Presenting the Speech: The 3

WEEK Speaker’s Body Informative Speech
11 Presentation
11.1 Personal Appearance
11.2 Movement
11.3 Gesture
12/6/2022 11.4 Eye Contact
-
16/6/2022

12.0 Presenting the Speech: 3

WEEK Answering Audience Questions Persuasive Speech Outline
 12 submission
12.1 Preparing for the Question-
and-Answer Session
19/6/2022 12.2 Managing for the Question-
and-Answer Session
-
23/6/2022

*19/6 Sultan
Kedah’s
Birthday

13.0 Presenting the Speech: 3

WEEK Guidelines for Preparing Visual Persuasive Speech
13 Aids Presentation (Video
Submission)
13.1 Preparing visual aids well
13.2 explaining visual aids
26/6/2022 clearly and concisely
- 13.3 practicing your visual aids

30/6/2022

14.0 Presenting the speech: 3

WEEK Presenting your speech online Revision for Quiz
14
14.1 Explaining the nature of
online environment QUIZ
14.2 Type of online speeches
3/7/2022 14.3 Guidelines for presenting
- online speeches

7/7/2022

COURSE ASSESSMENT DETAILS

1. SPEECH ANALYSIS (20%) – Group Work
i. Report – 15%
The speech analysis (15%) is to be submitted in Week 6. In a group of 4/5, students
will analyse a video of persuasive speech based on a guideline on the aspects of
public speaking. Video and guideline will be provided in Week 3. The report should
be written in an essay form. A list of references should be included following the
American Psychological Association (APA) Academic Writing Style for referencing.

ii. Live Presentation – 5%

Each group is required to present an analysis (5%) in Week 6 for 15 minutes.
Another 10 minutes allotted for Q&A session.

2. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (30%) - Individual

i. Outline – 10%
a. Students are required to propose three different topics (Week 4) in which ONE topic
will be approved by the instructor. The chosen topic should be one of the four types
of informative speech (For example, speeches about objects, speeches about
processes, speeches about events and speeches about concepts).
*Please refer Chapter 15 from textbook.

b. A complete outline (10%) of the speech must be submitted in Week 7. A softcopy of

outline must be submitted to Turnitin for plagiarism checking (20%). A list of
references (at least 3 sources) should be included in the outline following the APA
(American Psychological Association) Academic Writing Style for referencing.
* A minimum of 3 copies of the sources (English Language) are to be attached to the
outline.

ii. Live Presentation – 20%

c. Present an informative speech (live via Webex) for 10-12 minutes based on the
prepared outline (20%) (Week 8-11). The speech delivery should follow the
organizational pattern and apply the aspects of public speaking skills.

3. PERSUASIVE SPEECH (30%) - Individual

i. Outline – 10%
 a. Students are required to propose three different topics (Week 4) in which ONE topic
will be approved by the instructor. The chosen topic should be one of the three types
of persuasive speech. For example, speeches on the question of fact, speeches on the
question of value and speeches on the question of policy.
*Please refer Chapter 16 from textbook.

a. A complete outline (10%) of the speech must be submitted in Week 12. A softcopy of
outline must be submitted to Turnitin for plagiarism checking (20%). A list of
references (at least 3 sources) should be included in the outline following the APA
(American Psychological Association) Academic Writing Style for referencing.
* A minimum of 3 copies of the sources (English Language) are to be attached to the
outline.

ii. Recorded Presentation – 20%

a. Record a persuasive speech for 10-12 minutes based on the prepared outline (20%)
(Week 13). The speech delivery should follow the organizational pattern and apply
the aspects of public speaking skills

4. QUIZ (20%) - Individual

a. A standardised test will be conducted in Week 14.
b. The test is comprehensive. It will cover topics discussed and assigned to be read
during the semester and is based mainly on the prescribed text, Lucas, S.E. (2020).
The art of public speaking. (13th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill Inc.