Department of Arts and Communication

University of the Philippines

Manila

COMMUNICATION 3 (ENGLISH) SYLLABUS

Course Title: Speech Communication

Course Description: Development of competence in listening and speaking in various communication

situations

Credit: Three (3) units

Prerequisite: Communication 2

Course Objectives:

1. To understand the nature of the speech communication process

2. To become perceptive and critical of everyday speaking and listening experiences and capable

of coping with communication problem at all levels

3. To train in the effective use of thought, verbal, and nonverbal symbols toward ethical speech

communication

Course Outline:

I. The Speech Communication Process: An Overview

A. Functions of Speech Communication

B. Types and Levels of Communication

C. Models of Communication

II. Listening

A. Nature and Process of Listening

B. Barriers to Listening

III. Symbol Systems

A. Verbal Symbols

B. Nonverbal Symbols

IV. Interpersonal Communication

A. Dyadic Communication

B. Small Group Communication

V. Public Communication

A. Nature of Public Communication

B. Steps in Speech Preparation

Course Requirements:

Oral Requirements 70%

Interview 15%

Impromptu Speech 20%

Extemporaneous Speech 20%

Small Group Discussion 15%

Written Requirements 30%

Final Exam 15%

Discussion Outline/Speech Plan 5%

Class Participation/Attendance 10%

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100%

Reference Materials:

Brooks, William D. (1974). Speech Communication. USA: Wm. C. Brown

Company Publishers.

Readings for Communication 3 (2002). Diliman, Q.C.: UP Diliman Department

of Speech Communication and Theater Arts.

White, Eugene E. (1960). Practical Speech Fundamentals. New York: the

Macmillan Company.

Revised by:

Noel Brian Alfaro

Instructor 3, Department of Arts and Communication

University of the Philippines Manila