speech: ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNICATION academic library

​Essentials of Communication: A Guide to Interacting Effectively in Today's World™ is a five-unit elective course for high school students. The materials cover fundamentals of the communication process important for successful interaction in a variety of social and professional settings. Students can use the course to gain and apply knowledge about communication theories, characteristics of language and language use, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public speaking in order to interact more effectively with others. 
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UNIT 1 - COMMUNICATION FOUNDATIONS
  1. Course Overview
  2. Introduction to Communication
  3. Types of Communication
  4. Project: Communication Log – Complete this project assignment Communication Log.
  5. The Importance of Communication
  6. Becoming a Competent Communicator
  7. Project: Evaluating Communication Competence – Complete this project assignment Evaluating Communication Competence.
  8. Project: Ethical Principles of Communication – Complete this project assignment Ethical Principles of Communication.
  9. Quiz 1: Discovering the Foundations of Effective Communication
  10. Introduction to Perception
  11. Project: Three Stages of Perception  – Complete this project assignment Three Stages of Perception.
  12. Influences on Perception
  13. Perception and Communication Competence
  14. Quiz 2: Perception and Communication
  15. Self and Communication
  16. Self-Concept and Competent Communication
  17. Self-Disclosure
  18. Quiz 3: Self and Communication
  19. Review
  20. Test
  21. Alternate Test
  22. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 2 - LANGUAGE CHARACTERISTICS
  1. The Nature of Language
  2. Language in Social Settings
  3. The Functions of Language
  4. Project: Using Responsible Language  – Complete this project assignment Using Responsible Language.
  5. Quiz 1: Language
  6. Nonverbal Communication
  7. Project: Recognizing Nonverbal Behavior  – Complete this project assignment Recognizing Nonverbal Behavior.
  8. The Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  9. Types of Nonverbal Communication
  10. Project: Ethics and Impressions  – Complete this project assignment Ethics and Impressions.
  11. Competent Nonverbal Communication
  12. Quiz 2: Nonverbal Communication
  13. The Listening Process
  14. Listening Styles
  15. Listening Barriers
  16. Quiz 3: Listening
  17. Review
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 3 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
  1. Types of Interpersonal Relationships
  2. Relationship Stages
  3. Fluctuations in Relationship Development
  4. Quiz 1: Interpersonal Relationships
  5. Conversation
  6. Conversation Management
  7. Project: Practicing Cues  – Complete this project assignment Practicing Cues.
  8. The Basics of Conversational Competence
  9. Quiz 2: Interpersonal Communication: Conversation
  10. Etiquette for Introductions
  11. Telephone Etiquette
  12. E-mail Etiquette
  13. Criticism
  14. Quiz 3: Etiquette for Interpersonal Communication
  15. Interviewing
  16. Preparing for an Interview
  17. Project: Preparing for a Job Interview  – Complete this project assignment Preparing for a Job Interview.
  18. Quiz 4: Interviewing
  19. Review
  20. Test
  21. Alternate Test
  22. Glossary and Credits
​UNIT 4 - UNDERSTANDING GROUPS
  1. The Small Group
  2. Small Group Types and Formats
  3. Organizations
  4. Quiz 1: Group Communication
  5. Factors Affecting Group Dynamics
  6. Individual Competence in Groups
  7. Problem Solving in Groups
  8. Quiz 2: Group Dynamics
  9. Leadership Styles
  10. Project: Identifying Leadership Styles  – Complete this project assignment Identifying Leadership Styles.
  11. Leadership Functions
  12. Quiz 3: Group Leadership and Evaluation
  13. Review
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 5 - PRESENTING AND INTERPRETING PUBLIC MESSAGES
  1. Determining the Purpose and Choosing a Topic
  2. Project: Defining Topic and Purpose – Complete this project assignment Defining Topic and Purpose.
  3. Project: Developing a Thesis Statement  – Complete this project assignment Developing a Thesis Statement.
  4. Defining Your Audience
  5. Project: Developing a Preliminary Outline  – Complete this project assignment Developing a Preliminary Outline.
  6. Quiz 1: Preparing Speeches
  7. Research
  8. Supporting Materials
  9. Presenting the Topic Visually
  10. Quiz 2: Supporting Speeches
  11. Selecting an Organizational Pattern
  12. Outlining a Speech
  13. Project: Developing Your Outline  – Complete this project assignment Developing Your Outline.
  14. Preparing Your Notes and Cues
  15. Project: Developing Speaking Notes  – Complete this project assignment Developing Speaking Notes.
  16. Quiz 3: Organizing Speeches
  17. Preparing to Deliver a Speech
  18. Project: Rehearsing Your Speech  – Complete this project assignment Rehearsing Your Speech.
  19. Dealing with Apprehension
  20. Delivering Group Presentations and Evaluating Speeches
  21. Project: Delivering and Evaluating Your Speech  – Complete this project assignment Delivering and Evaluating Your Speech.
  22. Quiz 4: Delivering and Evaluating Speeches
  23. Review
  24. Test
  25. Alternate Test
  26. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 6 - COURSE REVIEW AND EXAM
  1. Review
  2. Exam
  3. Alternate Exam