Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Apply all the contents included in Fundamentals of Speech Communication by answering a set of questions prepared for them to apply the theoretical knowledge learned in the course into practical contents.

ACTIVITY 1 (40 POINTS): Watch the Talk indicated above and provide an OUTLINE of the speech by identifying the 5 steps in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence (MMS): Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action. Write between 300 and 400 words.

Note: No direct/indirect quotations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted (including this Talk itself).

Watch the video and write the outline of the speech you hear and watch here:

I. Attention

II. Need

III. Satisfaction

IV. Visualization

V. Action

ACTIVITY 2 (20 POINTS): Write in the space given below the beginning of your presentation on Making a difference through the Special Olympics, indicating the following: 1) attention getter, 2) relevance, 3) credibility, and 4) thesis statement.

Note 1: Use the theory explained in class and posted on Moodle about Chapter 12 and Chapter 17 (Organizing your Speech and Persuasive Speaking) to revise how to develop the introduction of your own Talk.

Note 2: No direct/indirect quotations/in-text citations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted.

Note 3: Keep in mind that the information given must be truthful (e.g. relevance and credibility). Besides, the thesis must clearly state the main points that you would like to develop in your talk.
Attention getter
(about 30 words)
Relevance
(about 30 words)
Credibility
(about 30 words)
Thesis statement
(about 30 words)

 
ACTIVITY 3 (20 POINTS): Pay attention to the use of body language, use of voice, physical appearance, or mannerism (e.g. shaking, fidgeting, swaying, tapping, rocking, stepping back and forth, etc.) observed in the speaker of the Talk video mentioned above in Activity 1. Mention four different types and explain them accordingly.

Note 1: Use the theory explained in class and posted on Moodle about Nonverbal Messages (Chapter 5) and Delivery (Chapter 15) to clearly identify the different types of nonverbal communication.

Note 2: No direct/indirect quotations/in-text citations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted (including this Talk itself).
Write your answer here:

1. Body language 1 + explanation + example from the video (about 30 words)
2. Body language 2 + explanation + example from the video (about 30 words)
3. Body language 3 + explanation + example from the video (about 30 words)
4. Body language 4 + explanation + example from the video (about 30 words)
5. ACTIVITY 4 (20 POINTS): Discuss how Active Listening can facilitate communication.