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DATE OF EFFECTIVITY: August 2022 COURSE CODE: GEACM0 X NU Heritage Committee
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VISION CORE VALUES
We are National University, a dynamic private institution committed to nation building, 1. Integrity 2. Compassion 3. Innovation
recognized internationally in education and research.

MISSION 4. Resilience 5. Patriotism

Guided by the core values and characterized by our cultural heritage of Dynamic Filipinism, GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES INTENDED FOR
National University is committed to providing relevant, innovative, and accessible quality INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
NATIONALIANS (GAINs)
education and other development programs. a. Exhibit the capacity for self-reflection
We are committed to our: 1. Conscientious and Reflective Leader b. Exhibit the willingness to engage in self-appraisal
STUDENTS, by molding them into life-long learners, ethical and spiritual citizens, and self- c. Apply moral and ethical standards in leading others
directed agents of change. 2. Significant Contributor towards Social d. Express ideas effectively
FACULTY and EMPLOYEES, by enhancing their competencies, stimulating their passions, Transformation e. Effectively use various ICT tools to convey ideas
cultivating their commitment and providing a just and fulfilling work environment. 3. Possessing an Entrepreneurial Mindset f. Participate actively in community-oriented advocacies that
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them Nationalians who will contribute to their growth and development. i. Provide solutions to challenges in respective areas of
COMMUNITY, by contributing to the improvement of life’s conditions and well-being of its specialization
members. Competent Communicator and
5. Collaborator j. Work effectively in teams of different cultures
k. Engage in continuing personal and professional development

General Education Learning Outcomes

1. Exhibit higher levels of comprehension by analyzing texts (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically. ILO
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (speaking, writing, and use of new techno
a b c d e f g h i j k
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge through critical, analytical, and creative
✓ ✓
4. Apply different analytical modes in problem solving. logies). ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
5. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition and interpret the human experience from va
thinking. ✓
6. Examine the contemporary world from both the Philippine and global perspectives
✓ ✓ ✓
7. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino and reflect critically on shared concerns rious perspectives ✓
8. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards and make decisions
✓
9. Appreciate various art forms and contribute to artistic beauty.
✓ ✓
10. Advocate respect for human rights and contribute personally and meaningfully to the country
based on moral norms and imperatives ✓ ✓
11. Work effectively in a group
✓
12. Apply technology to process information effectively and use it to assist and facilitate learning
’s development. ✓
13. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly and create solutions to problems in various fie
✓
14. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living and research
15. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning
lds ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course Advance Speech Communication prepares students in writing and presenting timely and relevant professional type of speeches such as Tedx style Talk,
Symposium/Seminar/Conference and other speech activities .
PRE-REQUISITE(S)
NONE
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
At the end of the course, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
1. Identify a suitable topic that is a current, relevant and appropriate for Tedx style Talk, Symposium/Seminar/Conference and other speech activities.
2. Apply a structured format of an effective speech for a Tedx style Talk, Symposium/Seminar/Conference and other speech activities.
Skills
1. Research, evaluate, select and use online and printed sources when preparing speeches.
2. Use advance technology and new media as visual aid/s or way of presenting speeches.
3. Deliver enabling speech activities and other functional speeches eloquently.
4. Collaborate with peers to deliver a speech for formal gatherings.
Values
1. Write a reflective essay on the acquired learning and developed values such as integrity, compassion, resilience, respect, innovation, patriotism and industry.
2. Encourage the community to participate in nation building by presenting speeches based on social issues.
3. Observe culture and gender sensitivity when delivering speeches through non-verbal cues and language used on speeches.
PLO (General Education Subjects)
At the end of the course, the student must be able to (CLO): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 Identify a suitable topic that is a current, relevant and appropriate for Tedx style Talk, ✓
Symposium/Seminar/Conference and other speech activities.
2 Apply a structured format of an effective speech for a Tedx style Talk, ✓ ✓
Symposium/Seminar/Conference and other speech activities.
3 Research, evaluate, select and use online and printed sources when preparing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
speeches.
4 Use advance technology and new media as visual aid/s or way of presenting ✓
speeches.
5 Deliver enabling speech activities and other functional speeches eloquently. ✓ ✓ ✓
6 Collaborate with peers to deliver a speech for formal gatherings. ✓
7 Write a reflective essay on the acquired learning and developed values such as ✓ ✓ ✓
integrity, compassion, resilience, respect, innovation, patriotism and industry.
8 Encourage the community to participate in nation building by presenting speeches ✓ ✓
based on social issues.
9 Observe culture and gender sensitivity when delivering speeches through non-verbal ✓
cues and language used on speeches.

CREDIT
3 Units

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TIME ALLOTMENT
3 hours lecture every week
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to do the following:
1. Viewing and submitting of required videos
2. Attending class regularly
3. Performing assigned speech performance tasks
4. Submitting speech outline/s and observation papers
5. Submitting an e-portfolio and reflection paper of all recorded speeches performed in class
6. Participating actively in all enabling activities and discussions
7. Conducting Tedx style Talk
8. Organizing and facilitating a Symposium/Seminar/Conference suited or specific to the discipline.

CLASS POLICIES
1. Students must observe and practice the National University core values.
2. Students must avoid using their mobile devices, unless deemed necessary, in order to concentrate better in class.
3. Attendance is a must. Students must not have more than 8.1 hours of absence and tardiness (3 tardiness = 1 absence) in the entire
trimester. Otherwise, a grade of 0.0 will be given at the end of the trimester.
4. Any student who violates policy on academic honesty will automatically receive a grade of 0.0. These include plagiarism and data fabrication.
5. Students must always come prepared to class and are required to bring all necessary books/references and materials with them.

GRADING SYSTEM
Midterm Grade Final Grade
Written Works 15% Accumulated Written Works 10%
Performance Tasks 30% Accumulated Performance Tasks 20%
Lexile 10% Lexile 10%
Attendance 5% Accumulated Attendance 5%
Midterm Exam 40% Midterm Exam 25%
100% Final Exam 30%
100%

COURSE CONTENTS
COURSE TOPIC
WEEK LEARNING LEARNING TOPICS METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
S3 Creativity Course Orientation Discussion Laptop *Rubric
A. Syllabus Discussion Presentation Projector * Video of the student’s speech
1 B. Speech Lab Orientation
C. NU Mission & Vision
D. NU Core Values

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 COURSE TOPIC
WEEK LEARNING LEARNING TOPICS METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
E. Program Outcomes
F. Self-Introductory Speech
S2 and 3; Creativity Review of Purposive Discussion Laptop *Rubric
V3 Analytical Communication Presentation LCD Projector *Video of the student’s speech
thinking A. Written and Oral Performance Task: Speakers
Communication *Students will present a 3-5-minute
B. Communication in global speech using one of the 2 basic types
context of speech (informative and
C. Communication in digital age persuasive) with the theme based on
2-3 D. Communication across 1 of review topics of Purposive
cultures Communication discussed in class
(“Communication in Global Context”,
“Communication in Digital Age”, &
“Communication Across Cultures”)

S2; V3 Creativity Oral Communication Lecture Laptop * Video blog – “A day in the life
Evaluation A. Oral Communication Process Theory-based discussion LCD Projector of _(student’s name) ”
B. Distinguishing interpersonal Recitation Speakers featuring student’s
and public oral communication interpersonal (family,
C. Opportunities of making a classmates etc.) and public
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speech – academic level and (classroom, street vendors etc.)
corporate level oral communication skills
D. Trends in Speech Presentation
(video/live blogging, Tedx style
Talk etc.)
K1; S1 Evaluation Developing a Tedx style Talk Lecture Laptop * e- file containing local &
Analytical A. Characteristics of a Tedx style Video viewing LCD Projector international Ted Talk videos
thinking Talk Enabling Activity/ies: with a 2- page notation of the
Synthesis B. Ways of presenting a Tedx style *Students will view and collect local & student’s observation of the
Talk – Pace, Pitch, Audience international Ted Talk videos (at least speakers’ pace and pitch
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Engagement, Proxemics and Non- 3-4 videos) with topics based on their audience engagement, non-
Verbal Cues discipline of study and observe the verbal cues and proxemics.
C. Tedx style Talk Framework/s speaker’s use of pace, pitch,
audience engagement, non-verbal
cues and proxemics.
K1 and 2; Evaluation Preparation for Ted Style Talk Lecture/Discussion Laptop * Draft of the student’s Ted
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S1 and 2 A. Topic selection- discipline- Enabling Activity/ies: LCD Projector Style Talk speech outline

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 COURSE TOPIC
WEEK LEARNING LEARNING TOPICS METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
based *Writing: Outline Drafting * Reaction paper of the speech
B. Drafting of the speech * Performance Task: Students will situation attended by the
C. Gathering of sources attend and observe a speech situation student/s
D. Selection of tools for based in the university or community (individual/pair)
presentation (e.g: student political campaigns,
seminars/talks organized by student
groups etc.)
K2; S2, 3, Creativity Midterm Performance Task – Presentation Laptop * Rubric
and 4; V2 Expression Delivering a Tedx style Talk (Maximum of 8 minutes) LCD Projector * Video of the student’s Tedx
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and 3 synthesis Speakers style speech
Microphone
K1; S1 Memory Organizing and Facilitating a Lecture Laptop *Checklist for organizing a
Application Symposium/Seminar/Conference Viewing LCD Projector Student
Organization A. Guidelines Break out groups discussion Microphone symposium/seminar/conference
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B. Formats Speakers * List of roles and or
C. Requirements committee/s assigned to the
students
K1 and 2; Analytical Written Communication Lecture; demonstration Laptop * Submission of documents
S3 thinking A. The Writing Process Enabling Activity/ies: LCD Projector * Rubric
(pre-writing, writing, and * Writing: Using and documenting
re-writing) email correspondences
B. Exploring Expository
9-12 Techniques
(classification, methods
of defining term,
description of a process,
and description of
mechanism)
C. Writing Effective
Business
Correspondence
(communication in
business and
organization, personal
and business letters,
characteristics and
elements of a business
letter, business letters
punctuation and style,
types of business letters,
and writing memoranda)
D. Writing Rousing Technical

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 Report (fundamental
concepts of report writing,
classification of technical
reports, and minutes of the
meeting)
K2; S2 and Synthesis FINAL PRESENTATION – Presentation Laptop Rubric
4; V2 and 3 Symposium/Seminar/Conference LCD Projector
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Preparation and Presentation Microphone
Speakers
S2 and 4 Portfolio Submission * Students will submit a portfolio of Rubric
their recorded speeches made for the *e-Portfolio
course together with a paper (word *e-Reflection paper
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document format) reflecting their
learnings and development in speech
making. Also, written outputs should
be included in the portfolio such as
letters, memoranda, minutes of
meeting)

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TEXTBOOK
None

Online sources
Presentation guidelines – https://www2.gwu.edu/~capstone/symposium/presentation_styles.htm
Speaking with Confidence: How to Speak so that Others Will Really Listen (PDF document) – http://www2.latech.edu/~jenna/seminar-
presentations/speaking_with_confidence-how_to_speak_so_others_will_really_listen_grad_seminar_april_2013.pdf
Jonas Eliasson: How to solve traffic jams – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX_Krxq5eUI
How can books save the Filipino? | Justin Decastro | TEDxADMUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxvNaxMvvIw
Difference Between Seminar and Workshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fobQibKWKI
TEDX Speaker Guide: https://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_speaker_guide.pdf

SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES

Anderson, C. (2016).TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking.MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Forsyth, P. (2018). Business Writing. SmartSkills
Henning, S. (2020). Technical Writing: A Reference Guide to Reports, E-mails, Resumes, and More. n/a
Hart, J. (2021). Storycraft, Second Edition: The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) Second Edition. n/a
Roman, K. (2020). Writing That Works; How to Communicate Effectively In Business Paperback. n/a
RUBRICS
See the attachment

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Checked by: Noted by: Approved by:

RAMIL SANTOS
Faculty, General Education
Department
National University Baliwag
ALVIN PAULINO, LPT, MAED
Chair, General Education
Department
National University Baliwag
REGGIE O. CRUZ, LPT, EDD,
PHD.
Dean, College of Education Arts
and Sciences
National University Baliwag
ARRIANE C. ESPINO, RL, ARNEL A. DIEGO, RPm, PH.D.
MLIS Academic Director
Head Librarian, LRC National University Baliwag
National University Baliwag

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