Communication Applications Syllabus (Speech)

Speech (Communication Applications)

Recommended Grade: 9-12                                                                              Credit: 1\2

Prerequisite: None

 *8th Graders who complete this class will recieve high school credit.*

Students learn how to effectively prepare, deliver, and evaluate speeches for a variety of purposes and audiences. They develop listening and speaking skills for interpersonal, group, and public situations to be successful in a variety of roles.

This course is required for graduation.

Quarter 1:

• Importance of communication and the communication process
• Verbal and nonverbal communication
• Listening
• Confidence, language choice, interviews
• Special occasion speeches
• Cultural differences
• Group process/group roles/group leadership
• Conflict resolution

Quarter 2:

• Thesis generation and topic selection
• Researching the speech
• Evidence and organization
• Use of visual aids
• Delivery and stage fright
• Speech evaluation

Grades:

The following are the things you will be graded on:

• Individual participation
• Individual projects and presentations
• Group projects and presentations
• Audience behavior
• Written tests
• Research papers

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