[major=BCH_EN | course_id=SSC302m | syllabus_id=12954 | semester=7 | combo=core | title=Public Speaking]
Course ID: SSC302m
Title EN: Public Speaking
Title VI: Public Speaking
Credits: 3.0
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
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
Course type: coursera_hybrid
Decision: 932/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 08/22/2025
Approved date: 2025-08-22
CLO1: Plan and deliver speeches with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
[1] category=Assignment 1; type=on-going; weight=20.0; duration=5-7'/student; question_type=CLO 1->7; grading_guide=Knowledge and skills in studied content from sessions 1->3; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[2] category=Assignment 2; type=on-going; weight=20.0; duration=10 - 15'/group of 2-3 members + QA (5"); question_type=CLO1->10; grading_guide=Knowledge and skills in studied content from sessions 1->11; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[3] category=Assignment 3; type=on-going; weight=20.0; duration=20''/group of 2->3 members; question_type=CLO1->10; grading_guide=Knowledge and skills in studied content from sessions 1->17; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[4] category=Final exam; type=Project; weight=40.0; duration=~30/group
20-25:Presentation
5': Q&A; question_type=CLO: 1->10; grading_guide=Knowledge and skills in studied sessions; completion_criteria=On-going assessment >0, Final Exam Score >=4/10 & Final Result >=5/10; clos=4
[1] desc=1. Introduction to Public Speaking
2. Speak to Inform
3. Speak to Persuade; author=University of Washington; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; 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
[2] desc=The Dynamic of Persuasion; author=Richard M. Perloff; publisher=Routledge; edition=7th; isbn=9780367185794; main=; online=; note=
[3] desc=Influence: Science and Practice; author=Robert B. Cialdini; publisher=Allyn and Bacon; edition=5th; isbn=978-0205609994; main=; online=; note=
Session 1: Course Introduction
Introduction to public Speaking
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-speaking?specialization=public-speaking
Materials: SSC302m_1
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 2: Course Introduction
Introduction to public Speaking
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-speaking?specialization=public-speaking
Materials: SSC302m_2
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 3: Course Introduction
Introduction to public Speaking
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-speaking?specialization=public-speaking
Materials: SSC302m_3
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 4: Speak to Inform: Module 123
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO2, 3; LO: TU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info
Materials: SSC302m_4
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review
CLO10: Adapt to change and embrace new challenges.
Session 1: Speak to Inform: Module 123
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO2, 3; LO: TU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info
Materials: SSC302m_5
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 2: Speak to Inform: Module 123
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO2, 3; LO: TU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info
Materials: SSC302m_6
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 3: Speak to Inform: Module 456
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO2, 3; LO: TU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info
Materials: SSC302m_7
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 4: Speak to Inform: Module 456
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO2, 3; LO: TU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info
Materials: SSC302m_8
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review
CLO2: Research and develop engaging content that is relevant to the audience.
Session 1: Speak to Inform: Module 456
Introduction to Assignment 1
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO2, 3; LO: TU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/home/info
Materials: SSC302m_9
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 2: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO123; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/peer/rftds/informative-speech
Materials: SSC302m_10
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a five- to seven minute speech on a topic in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three classmates

Session 3: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO123; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/peer/rftds/informative-speech
Materials: SSC302m_11
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a five- to seven minute speech on a topic in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three classmates

Session 4: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO123; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/peer/rftds/informative-speech
Materials: SSC302m_12
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a five- to seven minute speech on a topic in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three classmates
CLO3: Use effective vocal delivery (tone, pace, volume) and body language to enhance their message.
Session 1: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 (Cont) - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO123; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/peer/rftds/informative-speech
Materials: SSC302m_13
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three classmates

Session 2: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 (Cont) - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO123; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/peer/rftds/informative-speech
Materials: SSC302m_14
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three classmates

Session 3: Speak to Inform: Assignment 1 (Cont) - Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of your choosing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO123; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/inform-speech/peer/rftds/informative-speech
Materials: SSC302m_15
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three classmates

Session 4: Chapter 1: Introduction to Persuasion
I- ntroducing persuasion
- Persuasion over time: constancies and changes
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion and social media
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice
CLO4: Adjust their speaking style to suit different audiences, contexts and situations.
Session 1: Chapter 1: Introduction to Persuasion
I- ntroducing persuasion
- Persuasion over time: constancies and changes
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion and social media
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice

Session 2: Chapter 1: Introduction to Persuasion
I- ntroducing persuasion
- Persuasion over time: constancies and changes
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion and social media
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice

Session 3: Chapter 2: Foundation of Persuasion:
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion versus coercion
- The effects of persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 4: Chapter 2: Foundation of Persuasion:
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion versus coercion
- The effects of persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises
CLO5: Respond effectively to questions and challenges.
Session 1: Chapter 2: Foundation of Persuasion:
- Defining persuasion
- Persuasion versus coercion
- The effects of persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO4; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 2: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- Defining attitudes
- Attitudes, values, and beliefs
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 3: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- Defining attitudes
- Attitudes, values, and beliefs
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 4: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- Defining attitudes
- Attitudes, values, and beliefs
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises
CLO6: Use visual aids (e.g., slides, props) to enhance their presentation.
Session 1: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- The structure of attitudes
- (In)Consistency of attitudes
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: 
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 2: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- The structure of attitudes
- (In)Consistency of attitudes
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 3: Chapter 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure
- The structure of attitudes
- (In)Consistency of attitudes
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO5; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 4: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Functional theory of attitudes
- Functional attitudes and persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO6; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises
CLO7: Evaluate their own performance and incorporate feedback to improve.
Session 1: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Functional theory of attitudes
- Functional attitudes and persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO6; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 2: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Functional theory of attitudes
- Functional attitudes and persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO6; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 3: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Attitudes and behavior
- Models of attitude−behavior relations
- Implications for persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO6; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 4: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Attitudes and behavior
- Models of attitude−behavior relations
- Implications for persuasion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO6; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review
CLO8: Work effectively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals
Session 1: Chapter 6: Attitudes: Functions and Consequences
- Attitudes and behavior
- Models of attitude−behavior relations
- Implications for persuasion
Introduction to Assignment 2
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO6; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 2: 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
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->6; LO: U
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 15-minute presentation on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups

Session 3: 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
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->6; LO: U
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 15-minute presentation on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups

Session 4: 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
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->6; LO: U
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 15-minute presentation on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups
CLO9: Take responsibility for their actions and their impact on others.
Session 1: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Historical foundations
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO7; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 2: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Historical foundations
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO7; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 3: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Historical foundations
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO7; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 4: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Apply Elaboration Likelihood Model in real world scenarios
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Structure,
Content
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO7, CLO8; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises
Session 1: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Apply Elaboration Likelihood Model in real world scenarios
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Structure,
Content
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO7, CLO8; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 2: Chapter 8: Processing Persuasive Communication
- Apply Elaboration Likelihood Model in real world scenarios
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Structure,
Content
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO7, CLO8; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 3: Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Framing
Language
Emotional appeals
Assign Projects
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO9, CLO10; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 4: Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Framing
Language
Emotional appeals
Assign Projects
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO9, CLO10; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises
Session 1: Chapter 11: Fundamental of Message
Framing
Language
Emotional appeals
Assign Projects
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO9, CLO10; LO: ITU
ITU: The Dynamic of Persuasion
Download: Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises

Session 2: Speak to Persuade
- designing persuasive speeches
- examining persuasive speaking through both solid argument and eloquent writing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Materials: SSC302m_46
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 3: Speak to Persuade
- designing persuasive speeches
- examining persuasive speaking through both solid argument and eloquent writing
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Materials: SSC302m_47
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 4: Speak to Persuade
- designing persuasive speeches
- examining persuasive speaking through both solid argument and eloquent writing
Introduction to Assignment 3
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Materials: SSC302m_48
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review
Session 1: 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)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Materials: SSC302m_49
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 2: 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)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Materials: SSC302m_50
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 3: 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)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: ITU
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Materials: SSC302m_51
Download: - Watch videos in the link then have group work in class
- Class discussion, group work, pair work, games, exercises, writing practice & peer review

Session 4: Assignment 3 (Groupwork)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 20-minute persuasive speech on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups
Session 1: Assignment 3 (Groupwork)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 20-minute persuasive speech on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups

Session 2: Assignment 3 (Groupwork)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 20-minute persuasive speech on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups

Session 3: Assignment 3 (Cont)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 20-minute persuasive speech on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups

Session 4: Assignment 3 (Cont)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 20-minute persuasive speech on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups
Session 1: Assignment 3 (Cont)
Delivering a persuasive speech on a real-life scenario
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: U
ITU: https://www.coursera.org/learn/persuade-speech
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/1. Deliver a 20-minute persuasive speech on a real-life scenario in class2. Listen to your peers and give 3 feedbacks on three groups

Session 2: Project Revision
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: TU
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Session 3: Project Revision
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Session 4: Project Revision
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: CLO 1->10; LO: TU
ITU: 
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