AAA Oral Communication Syllabus Ok
AAA Oral Communication Syllabus Ok
(45 hours)
Course Description:
Introduction to oral communication in interpersonal, group and audience situations. Brief survey
of communication rhetoric, principles, and techniques.
Course Rationale:
This course has been designed to enable students to learn about the nature of communication as it
is evinced in personal, social, and workplace relationships. The intent is to empower students in the use of
communication in its varied facets in order to enhance interpersonal connections.
Course Objectives:
Students who complete this course will have:
• Gained greater understanding of issues that affect interpersonal communication effectiveness (e.g.,
ethics, perception, language, listening, emotions, conflict, friendship)
• Examined and evaluated communication theories with the purpose of understanding and applying
skills that will improve interpersonal communication competence
• Practiced skills which enhance interpersonal communication effectiveness
• Presented a communication project in collaboration with other students
Resources:
• Required Textbook: Adler, R. B., and G. Rodman. (2005). Understanding Human
Communication. 9th Edition. New York: Oxford University Press.
Detailed Content:
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Topic 14: Persuasive Speaking 2 hours
REVISION 3 hours
TESTING 2 hours
Evaluation:
90% of the total marks will be based on tests and/or assignments and/or presentations, graded from
0 to 10; 10% of the total marks will be based on attendence, also graded from 0 to 10.
Classroom Expectations:
In order to maximize each student’s learning experience, students are required to show respect for
classmates and instructors. Any behavior deemed by instructors as being disrespectful or disruptive may
result in a student’s being asked to leave the class, which, in turn, will affect attendance/participation
points. Specific standards and protocols will be identified by instructors as the class progresses.
Disclaimer Statement
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the Faculty of Foreign
Languges, Hanoi Open University, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the
course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between the faculty and the student.
Instructors reserve the right, acting within the policies and procedures of the faculty, to make changes in
course materials.
Devito, Joseph. (2006) The Essential Elements of Public Speaking. 2nd Edition. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon
Grice, George L., and John F. Skinner. (1999) Mastering Public Speaking. 3rd Edition.
Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Hybels, S., and R.L. Weaver II. (2001) Communicating Effectively. 6th Edition. New
York: McGraw-Hill.
O’Hair, D., Stewart, R., and H. Rubenstein. (2004) A Speaker’s Guidebook. 2nd
Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Osborn, Michael and Suzanne Osborn. (2007) Public Speaking. 8th Edition. Boston &
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Lucas, Steven E. (2004) The Art of Public Speaking. 8th Edition. New York: Random
House.
Verderber, R. F. and K.S. Verderber. (2002) Communicate! 10th Edition. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
Wood, Julia T. (2003) Communication in Our Lives. 3rd Edition. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
Zarefsky, David. (2002) Public Speaking: Strategies for Success. 3rd Edition. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon
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