SPCH 151 The Spoken Word

The course will focus on performing literary selections as spoken presentations with an emphasis on analyzing prose, poetry, dramatic literature, and children's literature in order to communicate its beauty, meaning, and emotional impact while emphasizing the oral and aural quality of the works. In addition, this course will empower individuals to feel more at ease making text-based presentations at public and private events. Especially recommended for all public performers, education, business, and journalism/mass media majors and for those wishing to improve their delivery and articulation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Adapt topic, goals, and language of presented material as appropriate for the audience and context.
2. Use clear language and a purposeful consistent organizational pattern to create a cohesive message, through careful analysis of the presented pieces.
3. Support presentations through careful analysis and research, so as to support communication goals or establish the presenter's credibility.
4. Use appropriate vocal variety with pitch, tempo, volume, diction, and tone, to communicate a clear, compelling message.

Course Objectives

1. Adapt topic, goals, and language of presented material as appropriate for the audience and context.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Writing and performing Vocal Scoring of various texts

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC1
2. Use clear language and a purposeful consistent organizational pattern to create a cohesive message, through careful analysis of the presented pieces.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class oration

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC2
3. Support presentations through careful analysis and research, so as to support communication goals or establish the presenter's credibility.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class oration

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC3
4. Use appropriate vocal variety with pitch, tempo, volume, diction, and tone, to communicate a clear, compelling message.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class oration

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC4