Course Number and Title:
ENG 124 Oral Communications
Campus Location
- Dover
- Georgetown
- Stanton
- Wilmington
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENG 102
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
In this course, students will implement active listening and oral communication skills to deliver and analyze ethical presentations.
Additional Materials
USB drive or other storage device
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Apply speech principles to develop and organize presentations. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Deliver informative and persuasive speeches. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Evaluate presentations based on speech principles. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Apply speech principles to develop and organize presentations.
- Prepare main and supporting ideas for presentations.
- Incorporate transitions into presentations to show connection of ideas.
- Incorporate presentation aids to reinforce concepts.
- Cite sources as appropriate.
- Deliver informative and persuasive speeches.
- Use ethical codes of conduct and communications.
- Implement appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills.
- Adapt communication to audience needs.
- Evaluate presentations based on speech principles.
- Use active, ethical, and empathetic listening skills.
- Develop feedback.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Formative/Summative; Percentage of Final Grade | Percentage of final grade |
Informative Presentation | Formative: Planning materials, peer evaluations, self reflections, feedback, and/or discussions related to Informative Presentation assessments | 9% | 24% |
Summative: Informative Presentation Six to eight (6-8) minutes Must include a visual aid and APA-formatted references page Evaluated through the use of a collegewide rubric | 15% |
Persuasive Presentation | Formative: Planning materials, peer evaluations, self reflections, feedback, and/or discussions related to Persuasive Presentation assessments | 9% | 24% |
Summative: Persuasive Presentation Six to eight (6-8) minutes Must include a visual aid and APA-formatted references page Evaluated through the use of a collegewide rubric | 15% |
Ethical Listening Skills | Formative: Planning materials, peer evaluations, self reflections, feedback, and/or discussions related to Ethical Listening Skills assessments | 8% | 34% |
Summative: Peer evaluations on presentations Evaluated through the use of a collegewide rubric
Summative: Video Response to Podcast Evaluated through the use of a collegewide rubric | 26% |
Speech Principles | Formative: Sample speech evaluations and quizzes related to Speech Principles | 13% | 18% |
Summative: Self-reflection form based on Speech Principles Evaluated through the use of a collegewide rubric | 5% |
TOTAL | 39% Formative 61% Summative | 100% |
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.