Oral Communication and Presentation Skills Course Outline/ English for General Purposes

Class:

BBA & BABS Oral Communication and Presentation Skills (BA 1206)

MBA 90 Oral Communication and Presentation Skills (BA 5602)

BSCS Communication and Presentation Skills (CSC 2101)

Course: BEME Communication and Presentation Skills (ME 1101)

BSMS English for General Purposes (MD 1122)

BSSS English I: English for General Purposes (SS 1116)

BSBIO English for General Purposes (BIO 1111)

Class details
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Session Day(s)

Credit Hours: 3/class hours(per week) | /lab hours(per week)

Course
 None
Prerequisites:
Consultation
Between class breaks and through appointments
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Course Description
The course is aimed at improving English language communication and presentation skills of
students. With a multidimensional approach, the course enables the students to practice the use
of English in everyday situations, building upon listening and speaking skills. It prepares them
to participate in seminars and discussions and make effective presentations, with an awareness
of the audience and effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course addresses
the basic English language issues faced by the learners, while also aiming to foster in them,
critical skills to develop a concise and clear argument, respond to others’ comments and
negotiate their own point of view persuasively. The course uses an interactive, participatory
methodology, to engage learners’ interest and boost their confidence to use English in everyday
communication in formal and informal contexts.

Course Objective
The course aims to facilitate students in achieving superior public speaking skills to supplement
their text book knowledge. During the span of 15 weeks, students will be exposed to delivering
speeches and presentations and several speaking exercises to help them set and achieve
benchmarks in public speaking. By giving them considerable practical speaking experience, the
course helps students speak with confidence and power.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the students should be able to master the following skills:

1.Deliver effective speeches

2.Create and deliver coherent presentations
3.Develop the skill of active listening and responding to audience
4.Effectively supplement oral communication with non-verbal cues and gestures
5.Break fears of public speaking
6.Develop the art of negotiation and defending an argument

Teaching and Learning Methodology

Lectures, interactive tasks, class room discussions, role plays, speeches, and presentations

Materials and Supplies

Recommended: Required supplemental readings will be provided

Expected Class Conduct

Prompt arrival and regular attendance are extremely important. Active participation is crucial to
your success in this course. For further clarification on academic policies, please refer to the
student Handbook.

Week Session Topic Assessment

1 Effective communication and types of communicators -
Speech anxiety and stage fright. Strategies to overcome
apprehensions. 1 minute speeches. Identifying student’s individual
2 -
problems in speech and providing feedback. Building blocks of
communication
3 Active listening skills + Non-verbal communication -
Types of speeches: argumentative, persuasive, informational (topic
4 -
for prepared speeches to be given)
Functional English: Language of request, polite refusal used in
5 telephone communication, language of clarification and permission -
+ 2 minute prepared speeches
6 2 minute prepared speeches -
 7 Midterm Midterm
8 How to communicate in various spheres
9 Conflict resolution -
10 Roleplay on conflict resolution Role play
11 Preparing effective presentations -
12 Group debate (argumentative, persuasive, informational) -
13 Group debate Group debate
14 2 minute impromptu speech Impromptu Speech
15 Final presentations (individual PowerPoint presentations) Final presentation
16 Final presentations (individual PowerPoint presentations) Final presentation
Text Book
Public Speaking-An Audience Centered Approach, Steven A. Beebe & Susan J. Beebe,
Ninth Edition, Pearson Education Ltd.

Reference Books
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking. , Dale Carnegie. , null Edition, Vermilion -
Ebury Publishing.
How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking. , Dale Carnegie,
null Edition, Vermilion - Ebury Publishing.

Course Pre-Requisites
None

Total Total Marks Total

Marks Head
Frequency Exempted /Frequency Marks /Head
Role play 1 0 20 20
Midterm Presentation
1 0 20 20
(Prepared Speech)
Final Presentations 1 0 20 20
Group debate
1 0 20 20
(Discussion)
Final Exam
1 0 20 20
(Impromptu Speech)
Total Marks  100

Attendance Policy
Prompt arrival and regular attendance are extremely important. For Academic policy refer to
student handbook for policies on late entry, maximum absences allowed, leave application etc.
 Students with Physical or Educational Challenges
Students with educational and/or physical challenges are entitled to extra attention and time
from the instructor. Therefore students are advised to notify the course instructor at the
beginning of the course. Special arrangement may also be made on prior request based on
specific challenges.

Academic Integrity
This course seeks to empower students for independent learning, resourcefulness, clear thinking,
and perception. All submitted work and activities should be genuine reflections of individual
achievement from which the student should derive personal satisfaction and a sense of
accomplishment. Plagiarism and cheating subvert these goals and will be treated according to
the policy stated in the Student Handbook. The instructor reserves the right to utilize electronic
means to help prevent plagiarism.

Comments and/or Suggestions

Students and Instructors may contact the Institutional Research Department if there is a need to
make suggestions or comments that can help further improve the course. A link is also provided
on your ZABDESK account for frequent and trouble-free feedback. The Institutional Research
Department would like to hear your feedback about the following:

Students Instructors
 Course Content/ thoroughness
 Availability of teaching material
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support
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 Any other comments/feedback
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