Public Speaking (SSC302m)
Vietnamese title: Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Passed ENP102/ENP203

Description:
-Course Objectives:
Master the art of persuasion through understanding ethos, pathos, and logos.
Develop strong argumentation and critical thinking skills.
Analyze and adapt to diverse audiences.
Improve public speaking delivery, including vocal variety, body language, and eye contact.
Utilize research to support persuasive claims.
Construct persuasive speeches using various organizational patterns.
Provide and receive constructive feedback on persuasive presentations.
-Course Description: This course is designed to equip students with the essential skills to craft and deliver compelling persuasive speeches. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will learn to analyze audiences, develop strong arguments, and effectively communicate their ideas. The course emphasizes critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice their persuasive abilities through in-class presentations and receive constructive feedback from peers and the instructor. By the end of the course, students will be confident in their ability to persuade and influence others and equiped students with the soft skills necessary to thrive in today's competitive job market.
-Teaching method: interactive and contructivist approach and/or Project Based Learning

Learning outcomes:
Plan and deliver speeches with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
Adapt to change and embrace new challenges.
Research and develop engaging content that is relevant to the audience.
Use effective vocal delivery (tone, pace, volume) and body language to enhance their message.
Adjust their speaking style to suit different audiences, contexts and situations.
Respond effectively to questions and challenges.
Use visual aids (e.g., slides, props) to enhance their presentation.
Evaluate their own performance and incorporate feedback to improve.
Work effectively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals
Take responsibility for their actions and their impact on others.

Student tasks:
- Attend more than 80% of contact hours in order to be accepted to the final examination
- Actively participate in class activities
- Fulfil tasks given by intructor after class
- Use their own laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Access the course website (https://fu-edunext.fpt.edu.vn/) for group discussions to contruct knowledge, for practicing and assessment

Tools:
- Internet

Materials:
description: 1. Introduction to Public Speaking
2. Speak to Inform
3. Speak to Persuade
author: University of Washington
publisher: Coursera
note: 1. https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-speaking?specialization=public-speaking 2. https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info 3. https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech/home/info
description: The Dynamic of Persuasion
author: Richard M. Perloff
publisher: Routledge
published_date: 2020
edition: 7th
isbn: 9780367185794
description: Influence: Science and Practice
author: Robert B. Cialdini
publisher: Allyn and Bacon
published_date: 2008
edition: 5th
isbn: 978-0205609994

Assessments:
category: Assignment 1
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 5-7'/student
question_type: CLO 1->7
no_question: Deliver a five- to seven minute speech on a topic of your choosing
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied content from sessions 1->3
note: Students work individually
Students are informed and preprared beforehand.
Student presents in classroom
category: Assignment 2
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 10 - 15'/group of 2-3 members + QA (5")
question_type: CLO1->10
no_question: Analyze the potential attitudes people might hold towards real-life scenarios and how those attitudes might serve different functions (e.g., expressing social identity, maintaining group norms, etc.) and present your findings
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied content from sessions 1->11
note: Students work in group of 2->3 members (Students may form their own groups or assigned by teacher)
Students are informed and preprared beforehand.
Student presents in classroom
category: Assignment 3
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 20''/group of 2->3 members
question_type: CLO1->10
no_question: This group project will involve crafting and delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario where someone needs to change a negative behavior.
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied content from sessions 1->17
note: Students work in group of 2->3 (Students may form their own groups or assigned by teacher)
Students are informed and preprared beforehand.
Student presents in classroom
Choose a bad habit/bahaviour that is common and relatable to your audience (e.g., procrastination, social media overuse, unhealthy snacking).
Create a realistic scenario where a person struggles with this habit and experiences its negative effects.
Focus on a positive outcome where the person successfully breaks the habit using your proposed plan.
category: Final exam
type: Project
weight: 40.0
duration: ~30/group
20-25:Presentation
5': Q&A
question_type: CLO: 1->10
no_question: Civic engagement project: Students choose a topic (with T's approval) and design a persuasive speech that raises awareness and changes the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors of an intended target audience.
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied sessions
note: by Exam Board
Students work in group of 2->3 (Students may form their own groups or assigned by teacher)
Students are informed and preprared beforehand.
In exam room

Schedule:
session: Course Introduction
Introduction to public Speaking
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_1
session: Course Introduction
Introduction to public Speaking
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_2
session: Course Introduction
Introduction to public Speaking
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_3
session: Speak to Inform: Module 123
learning_outcomes: TU
materials: SSC302m_4
session: Speak to Inform: Module 123
learning_outcomes: TU
materials: SSC302m_5
session: Speak to Inform: Module 123
learning_outcomes: TU
materials: SSC302m_6
session: Speak to Inform: Module 456
learning_outcomes: TU
materials: SSC302m_7
session: Speak to Inform: Module 456
learning_outcomes: TU
materials: SSC302m_8
session: Speak to Inform: Module 456
Introduction to Assignment 1
learning_outcomes: TU
materials: SSC302m_9
session: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
learning_outcomes: U
materials: SSC302m_10
session: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
learning_outcomes: U
materials: SSC302m_11
session: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
learning_outcomes: U
materials: SSC302m_12
session: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 (Cont) - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
learning_outcomes: U
materials: SSC302m_13
session: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 (Cont) - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
learning_outcomes: U
materials: SSC302m_14
session: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 (Cont) - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
learning_outcomes: U
materials: SSC302m_15
session: Chapter 1: Introduction to Persuasion
I- ntroducing persuasion
- Persuasion over time: constancies and changes
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion and social media
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 1: Introduction to Persuasion
I- ntroducing persuasion
- Persuasion over time: constancies and changes
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion and social media
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 1: Introduction to Persuasion
I- ntroducing persuasion
- Persuasion over time: constancies and changes
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion and social media
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 2: Foundation of Persuasion:
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion versus coercion
- The effects of persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 2: Foundation of Persuasion:
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion versus coercion
- The effects of persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 2: Foundation of Persuasion:
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion versus coercion
- The effects of persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- Defining attitudes
- Attitudes, values, and beliefs
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- Defining attitudes
- Attitudes, values, and beliefs
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- Defining attitudes
- Attitudes, values, and beliefs
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- The structure of attitudes
- (In)Consistency of attitudes
session: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- The structure of attitudes
- (In)Consistency of attitudes
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- The structure of attitudes
- (In)Consistency of attitudes
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Functional theory of attitudes
- Functional attitudes and persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Functional theory of attitudes
- Functional attitudes and persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Functional theory of attitudes
- Functional attitudes and persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Attitudes and behavior
- Models of attitude−behavior relations
- Implications for persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Attitudes and behavior
- Models of attitude−behavior relations
- Implications for persuasion
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Attitudes and behavior
- Models of attitude−behavior relations
- Implications for persuasion
Introduction to Assignment 2
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Assignment 2 (group work)
- Analyze the potential attitudes people might hold towards real-life scenarios and how those attitudes might serve different functions (e.g., expressing social identity, maintaining group norms, etc.)
- Present your finding in class
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 2 (group work)
- Analyze the potential attitudes people might hold towards real-life scenarios and how those attitudes might serve different functions (e.g., expressing social identity, maintaining group norms, etc.)
- Present your finding in class
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 2 (group work)
- Analyze the potential attitudes people might hold towards real-life scenarios and how those attitudes might serve different functions (e.g., expressing social identity, maintaining group norms, etc.)
- Present your finding in class
learning_outcomes: U
session: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Historical foundations
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Historical foundations
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Historical foundations
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Apply Elaboration Likelihood Model in real world scenarios
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Structure,
Content
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Apply Elaboration Likelihood Model in real world scenarios
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Structure,
Content
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Apply Elaboration Likelihood Model in real world scenarios
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Structure,
Content
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Framing
Language
Emotional appeals
Assign Projects
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Framing
Language
Emotional appeals
Assign Projects
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Framing
Language
Emotional appeals
Assign Projects
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Speak to Persuade
- designing persuasive speeches
- examining persuasive speaking through both solid argument and eloquent writing
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_46
session: Speak to Persuade
- designing persuasive speeches
- examining persuasive speaking through both solid argument and eloquent writing
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_47
session: Speak to Persuade
- designing persuasive speeches
- examining persuasive speaking through both solid argument and eloquent writing
Introduction to Assignment 3
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_48
session: Speak to Persuade (Cont)
- Applying powerful argumentative tools: status quo and stock issues
- Figuring out what we need to argue (and what we don’t)
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_49
session: Speak to Persuade (Cont)
- Applying powerful argumentative tools: status quo and stock issues
- Figuring out what we need to argue (and what we don’t)
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_50
session: Speak to Persuade (Cont)
- Applying powerful argumentative tools: status quo and stock issues
- Figuring out what we need to argue (and what we don’t)
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: SSC302m_51
session: Assignment 3 (Groupwork)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 3 (Groupwork)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 3 (Groupwork)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 3 (Cont)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 3 (Cont)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
learning_outcomes: U
session: Assignment 3 (Cont)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
learning_outcomes: U
session: Project Revision
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Project Revision
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Project Revision
learning_outcomes: TU