Course Number and Title:
ENG 124 Oral Communications
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: (Test score or ENG 102).
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course emphasizes listening and oral communication skills through practice in individual and group activities.
Additional Materials
USB drive or other storage device
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Organize, write, and deliver informative and persuasive speeches for diverse audiences. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Apply active and empathetic listening skills to code and decode information. (CCC 3, 4, 5)
- Perform a variety of group roles in diverse communication settings. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Prepare and use effective audio and visual aids. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Document and cite sources for presentations. (CCC 4, 5)
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:
- Organize, write, and deliver informative and persuasive speeches for diverse audiences.
- Prepare and present clear and effective ethical oral communications.
- Integrate ethical codes of conduct and communications.
- Plan, organize, outline, and deliver effective speech introductions, transitions, and conclusions.
- Analyze the audience and recognize the value of audience diversity.
- Demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills when delivering a speech.
- Apply active and empathetic listening skills to code and decode information.
- Analyze assigned speeches.
- Listen empathetically and actively, think critically, and provide speakers with constructive feedback.
- Perform a variety of group roles in diverse communication settings.
- Collaborate with others to organize and deliver information.
- Prepare and use effective audio and visual aids.
- Develop presentation aids following appropriate guidelines.
- Use prepared presentation aids effectively.
- Document and cite sources for presentations.
- Apply information literacy criteria; locate, select, and evaluate sources.
- Cite sources orally and in writing.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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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
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Oral Presentations â€" (4) (equally weighted)
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70%
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Formative: Written Assignments â€" (equally weighted)
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20%
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Formative: Ethical Listening Skills â€" (equally weighted)
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10%
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TOTAL
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100%
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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.