SPD 110 -- Introduction to Speech Communication
Instructor:
Elizabeth Vick
Know the following:
Chapter 1 - Human Communication
Definition of communication
Relationship of “communication” to “speech communication” and “communications”
Definition of communication competence
Importance of studying communication and its affect on careers
4 basic principles of communication
8 essential components of communication
4 overall types of communication
5 myths about communication
Chapter 2 –
Perceptions and Communication
Definition of perception
3 steps (including sub-steps) in the perception process
Understanding of perceptual differences
Relationship of “perceptual set” and “stereotyping” to perception
6 factors affecting perception
6 recommendations for improving perception
Chapter 3 – Self
and Communication
Definition of self-concept, including components of self-image and self-esteem
Understanding of self-concept as a process
Understanding of the development of self-concept
Relationship of values, attitudes and beliefs to self-concept
Role of self-concept in communication
Understanding of comm. apprehension, self-fulfilling prophecy & impression management
Role of culture and gender in communication
6 recommendations to improve self-concept
Chapter 6 –
Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process
Differences between listening and hearing
6 stages of effective listening
4 functions of listening
6 barriers to effective listening
Definition of critical listening and critical thinking
3 guidelines for competent listeners
Chapter 4 –
Language and Communication
Definition of language
4 key elements of language
Understanding of denotation and connotation, and concrete and abstract words
Definition of slang, euphemisms and doublespeak
5 language-based barriers to communication
5 ways to use language more effectively
SPD 110 -- Introduction to
Speech Communication
Instructor: Elizabeth Vick
Know the following:
Chapter 5 –
Unspoken Language and Communication
Definition of nonverbal communication
6 characteristics of nonverbal communication
5 functions of nonverbal communication
10 types of nonverbal communication
Ways to improve our interpretation of nonverbal communication
4 guidelines for monitoring the nonverbal communication we send
Chapter 13 -
Interpersonal Communication
Definitions of “interpersonal communication” and “relationship”
Understanding of Uncertainty Theory and Predicted Outcome Value Theory
Understanding of Social Exchange Theory
Understanding of Schutz’s Theory of Interpersonal Needs
Definition of small talk and 6 tips for improving small talk skills
Definition of self-disclosure
Understanding of the Johari Window
Understanding of Social Penetration Theory
3 explanations for the motivation to self-disclose
Understanding of privacy, gender and culture issues in self-disclosure
Definition of rhetorical sensitivity
6 guidelines for appropriate self-disclosure
Chapter 14 –
Developing Relationships
Definition of interpersonal attraction
McCroskey & McCain’s 3 types of attraction
Knapp’s 10 stages of relationships
Definition of conflict
Ways conflict can be destructive to a relationship
Ways conflict can be beneficial to a relationship
5 useful strategies for conflict management
3 warning signs that a relationship is in trouble
3 ways to improve interpersonal communication in relationships
(over)
Chapter 15 – Group
and Team Communication
Definition of small group communication
Definition of a group
5 reasons why people join groups
Purposes of Primary and Secondary Groups (including sub-categories)
Definition of a team and 3 ways it differs from a group
Definition of project team, work team and focus group
6 characteristics of small groups
Gender differences in group communication
Definition of groupthink and symptoms leading to it
Chapter 16 –
Participating in Groups and Teams
Definition of leadership and leader
Role of the leader in addressing task needs and maintenance needs
3 major leadership styles and an understanding of effective leadership
Steps for conducting a meeting and definition of an agenda
Definition and examples of group task, building and self-centered roles played by members
Importance of determining the problem when working in a group
Dewey’s 5 steps for discussing a problem in a group
Definition of brainstorming and 8 guidelines for productive brainstorming
Role of conflict in group problem solving
Definition of principled negotiation
Brilhart and Galanes’ 8 suggestions for ethical behavior during conflicts
10 questions for self-evaluation of a group’s performance
SPD 110 -- Introduction to
Speech Communication
Instructor: Elizabeth Vick
Know the following:
Chapter 7 –
Selecting a Topic and Relating to the Audience
Definition of public speaking
4 guidelines for selecting a speech topic
4 techniques for finding a speech topic
Differences between the general purpose and specific purpose of a speech
Compare/contrast informative, persuasive and entertainment speeches
4 guidelines for a specific purpose statement
Definition of the thesis of a speech
Definition of audience analysis
Difference between captive and voluntary audience participants
8 things you should know about your audience
Definition of demographic and psychological analysis
Ways of gathering information about an audience
Chapter 8 –
Gathering and Using Information
5 information sources available for speech preparation
Definition of expert opinion and interview
5 suggestions for doing research
4 kinds of supporting and clarifying materials used in speeches
Definition of brief example, illustration, analogy and restatement
Definition of logical definition, operation definition and definition by example
5 guidelines for using statistics
Chapter 9 –
Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
Definition of body and main points
Requirements of effective main points
Recommended number of main points
5 options for ordering main points in an informative speech
4 connecting devices for main points
3 functions of an introduction
Approaches to use in gaining attention in the introduction
4 functions of a conclusion
Understanding of preliminary outline, full sentence outline and presentational outline
(over)
Chapter 10 –
Managing Anxiety and Delivering Your Speech
4 qualities of effective speakers
Definition of plagiarism
Definition of speech anxiety
5 guidelines for reducing speech anxiety
4 suggestions from students for dealing the fear of public speaking
4 methods of speech delivery and their advantages/disadvantages
Vocal aspects of speech delivery
Physical aspects of speech delivery
Definition of presentational aids
7 guidelines for choosing and using presentational aids
5 kinds of presentational aids
Most frequently used methods of presentational aids
Guidelines for using computer-generated aids
Chapter 11 –
Informative Speaking
5 guidelines for selecting a speech topic
4 general classifications for informative speech topics
4 ways to gain and maintain audience attention
3 ways to increase audience understanding of the topic
2 hints for effective informative speaking