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Sheet: SPCM 103

COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX
SpCm 103 Speech Communication Prerequisite: SpCm 103  A course designed to provide students with speaking skills which will help them to express themselves more effectively not only in their classes, but in community and district meetings, as members of community groups and boards, in any other public speaking situation that may occur, and in their personal lives as well. This course helps students develop confidence in themselves and improves their listening skills. Students learn to analyze a situation, organize their thoughts, and learn how to make a positive impression on their audience.  3 credits
Goals: The goal of this course is to teach students to communicate effectively in speaking situations in class, in the community, at work and at other public speaking functions.
To research and recognize appropriate material for each assigned speech. | Speeches scored with rubric Outline                                         Weekly Assignments | 70% students pass speeches scored with rubric                                                                             Pass weekly assignments | revise lectures                        revise weekly assignments revise rubrics
To utilize course topic outlines suitable to each assigned speech | Outline Speeches                                       Weekly Assignments | 70% students pass speeches scored with rubric                                                                             Pass weekly assignments | revise lectures                        revise weekly assignments revise rubrics
To analyze and assess the effectiveness of each speech in an appropriate manner  utilizing correct grammar/mechanics and words in the active voice. | Speeches scored with rubric Outline                                         Weekly Assignments | 70% students pass speeches scored with rubric                                                                             Pass weekly assignments | revise lectures                        revise weekly assignments revise rubrics
To articulate the speech in a clear and understanding manner using voice variation, gestures, and platform movement. | Speeches scored with rubric Outline                                       Weekly Assignments | 70% students pass speeches scored with rubric                                                                             Pass weekly assignments | revise lectures                        revise weekly assignments revise rubrics
To incorporate the [NAME] perspective whenever possible within a speech. | Speeches scored with rubric Outline                                       Weekly Assignments | 70% students pass speeches scored with rubric                                                                             Pass weekly assignments | revise lectures                        revise weekly assignments revise rubrics
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Spring 2011 | Syllabus Reviewed --Mainly looked to see that all sections on checklist were present.  Scheduled to review content during the Fall 2011 semester.
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