Stamford University Bangladesh
Summer 2020 (June - August)
Course Outline | Page 1 of 2 Basic Information
Course
Title Public Speaking Course Code ENGL 102 Credit Hour 3
Name of the
Faculty Mirza Md. Adwit Rahman Batch & CR’s
details ENG-D-70-71-A Class Hour
& Room No.
Monday Wednesday
12.30 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.
3.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Through Zoom
(online teaching-learning platform) Faculty
Contact Details
Mobile: +88016757213821
Email: [email protected]
URL of group created for this course:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/summer202 0engl102/
Prerequisite
Course(s) Composition (ENGL 101)
Program &
Department B. A (Honours) in English Department of English
Course Details
Description
This course is designed in such a way that the students will be able to speak with confidence in different situations. This course includes a variety of oral presentation (mostly formal speeches), including personal account/self-introduction, panel discussion, impromptu, informative and persuasive speaking. Learners will also learn how to lessen anxiety and leave a lasting impression on audiences, whether large or small. The students will read some selective chapters from the recommended textbook. The course mainly focuses on how to make the students speak with poise and spontaneity in public.
Objectives
This course aims at facilitating the students to choose topics, organize and deliver speeches such as Self- Introductory, Informative, Impromptu and Persuasive. The objective of this course is to help the students to –
• use formal language, delivery techniques, non-verbal communication, and visual aids effectively when giving a formal speech.
• gain an understanding of the theory and underlying principles of effective public speaking.
• gain an understanding of the importance of the techniques for adapting messages to a variety of audiences and occasions.
demonstrate an ability to prepare the outline and deliver effective speeches in public.
ILOs
Students will be able to—
▪ use various attention-grabbing strategies when giving a speech in public
▪ establish speaking credibility, create goodwill and have good eye contact with the listeners
▪ conclude speech signalling the end, reinforce the central idea and leave a lasting impression
▪ identify the value of concrete, familiar and vivid wording to increase clarity in communication, select appropriate visual aids for informative and persuasive speech
▪ take part in formal discussion
▪ make effective use of evidence, reasoning and emotional appeals
▪ play roles and show creativity and improvisation in their individual or group performance
Lesson Plan (Midterm)
Contents No. of
Classes
Stage Fright/Communication Anxiety and how to control it 01
Adapting to audience and situation and dealing with cultural diversity 01
Writing Précis 01
Methods of Presentation 01
Selecting and researching a topic and gathering information 01
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication strategies 01
Presenting your first speech and using language effectively 01
Total no. of classes 07
Stamford University Bangladesh
Summer 2020 (June - August)
Course Outline | Page 2 of 2 Lesson Plan
(Final Term)
Contents No. of
classes
Informative Speaking and designs for informative speaking 01
Persuasive Speaking (characteristics, process, challenges, function of persuasion) and
designs for Persuasive Speaking 01
Using supporting materials (evidence, proof, argument) effectively 01 Structuring the body of the speech, Introduction and conclusion 01
Outlining your speech 01
Using presentation aids & How to prepare effective PowerPoint presentation 01
Total no. of classes 07
Pedagogy
• Online live class through Zoom, uploading recorded lecture video on Youtube channel, communicating through Facebook group
• Online assessment through quiz, presentations, assignments, Midterm and Final exam (through Google Form)
Assessment Online No. of
Quizzes 04 No. of
Presentations 03 No. of
Assignments 02 No. of
exams 02
Weights
Assessment Criteria Marks (%)
Online class and task participation 10%
Quiz (Best 2 out of 4) 20%
Presentations 30%
Assignments 10%
Midterm 15%
Final Term 15%
Total 100%
Grading Policy
Marks Letter
Grade GPA Assessment
80% and above A+ 4.00 Outstanding
75 – 79 A 3.75 Excellent
70 – 74 A- 3.50 Very Good
65 – 69 B+ 3.25 Good
60 – 64 B 3.00 Above Average
55 – 59 B- 2.75 Average
50 – 54 C+ 2.50 Below Average
45 – 49 C 2.25 Poor
40 – 44 D 2.00 Pass
Less than 40% F 0.00 Fail
List of Reference Books
Due to students’ limitation to go outside during lockdown embracing health hazard to buy books, all the lecture materials, soft copy of books, videos will be provided online (Google Drive link will be shared before each class on Facebook group page.)
Course Policy and Procedure
Attendance and Participation Policy
To succeed in this course, regular attendance is required. Please note that missing more than Six (6) classes for any reason may result in a zero for the participation/performance portion of your grade.
Make Up Work
All exams must be completed within the date assigned. If you turn in a paper late on your assigned day, or do not come to class on an exam day or test day, you will be penalized for that assignment, unless an alternate due date has PREVIOUSLY been approved.
Plagiarism
In writing classes, plagiarism most often occurs when students use someone else’s work or use direct reference from internet sources and submit it as their own. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be treated as such. Any Plagiarized script will immediately receive an F grade.
Class Etiquette
During class meetings please refrain from chatting, texting, reading newspapers, or otherwise distracting yourself or other students from the lecture and from your note taking.
