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SOUTHERN LUZON TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Ramon Santos St. Pearanda, Legazpi City
COURSE SYLLABUS/SUBJECT PLAN for ENGLISH 11 (SHS)
GRADE:

11/12

CORE SUBJECT TITLE:

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

COURSE SUBJECT DESCRIPTION:

situations.

The development of listening and speaking skills and strategies for effective communication in various

NO. OF HOURS:

80 hours/semester

CONTENT
Nature and Elements of
Communication
1. Definition
2. The Process of
Communication
3. Communication Models
4. Five Elements of
Communication
5. Effective Communication
Skills
6. Intercultural
Communication
(6 hours)

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learner...
1. Defines communication.
2. Explains the nature and process of
communication.
3. Differentiates the various models of
communication.
4. Distinguishes the unique feature(s) of
one communication process from the
other.
5. Explains why there is a breakdown of
communication.
6. Uses various strategies in order to
avoid communication breakdown.

*The learning competencies were taken from the K to 12 SHS Curriculum Guide.
Communication in Context
April 2016

SPECIFIC LEARNING
OUTCOMES (SLO) AND
ACTIVITIES
The learner(s) can...
1. Make a concept map to
present ones ideas on
the nature of
communication.
2. Prepare and present a
scene that illustrates
the basic model of
communication.
3. Create a comparison
matrix of the various
models of
communication.

TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES AND
STRATEGIES

Collaborative Learning
Role Playing
Group Discussions
Inductive Method
Oral Presentations
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Functions of Communication
o Regulation/Control
o Social Interaction
o Motivation
o Information
o Emotional Expression
(16 hours)

Communication Competence
Strategies in Various Speech
Situations
A. Types of Speech Context

7. Demonstrates sensitivity to the

sociocultural dimension of
communication situations with focus
on
a. culture
b. gender
c. age
d. social status
e. religion

4. Do a situational analysis
emphasizing on the
barriers of the
communication activity.
5. Write a narrative about
ones recent
intercultural encounter
(school, neighbourhood,
etc.).
6. Present a TV commercial
that shows Filipino
stereotyping.

1. Discusses the functions of

communication.
2. Identifies the speakers purpose(s).
3. Watches and listens to sample oral
communication activities.
4. Ascertains the verbal and nonverbal
cues that each speaker uses to
achieve his/her purpose.
5. Comprehends various kinds of oral
texts.
6. Identifies strategies used by each
speaker to convey his/her ideas
effectively.
7. Evaluates the effectiveness of an oral
communication activity.
1. Identifies the various types of speech
context.
2. Exhibits appropriate verbal and
nonverbal behaviour in a given

1. Share ones knowledge

on the topic during the
panel discussion.
2. Prepare and present a
written and oral analysis
of the videos watched in
terms of:
a. speakers purpose
b. verbal and nonverbal
cues
c. strategies used
d. effectiveness of the
communication
activity

*The learning competencies were taken from the K to 12 SHS Curriculum Guide.
Communication in Context
April 2016

1. Research about a
famous foreign and/or
local public speaker and
identify their speech

Group discussions
Oral Presentations
Brainstorming

Blogging

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1. Intrapersonal
2. Interpersonal
a.1 Dyad
a.2 Small group
3. Public
B. Types of Speech Style
1. Intimate
2. Casual
3. Consultative
4. Formal
5. Frozen
C. Types of Speech Act
1. Locution (Utterance)
2. Illocution (Intention)
3. Perlocution (Response)
(20 hours)

speech context.
3. Distinguishes types of speech style.
4. Identifies social situations in which
each speech style is appropriate to
use.
5. Observes the appropriate language
forms in using a particular speech
style.
6. Respond appropriately and
effectively to a speech act.

style(s) on a particular
public speaking activity.
2. Write a blog that tells
about ones observation
of peoples
communication with
each other around you.
3. Make a script with
connected series of
conversations/speaking
activities involving
different kinds of people
in various social
situations.

Types of Communication
Strategy
1. Nomination
2. Restriction
3. Turn-taking
4. Topic Control
5. Topic shifting
6. Repair
7. Termination
(16 hours)

1. Engages in a communicative
situation using acceptable, polite,
and meaningful communicative
strategies.
2. Explains that a shift in speech act
and communicative strategy affects
the following:
o Language form
o Duration of interaction
o Relationship of speaker
o Role and responsibilities of the
speaker
o Message
o Delivery
1. Distinguishes types of speeches.

1. Participate in an
impromptu
conversation/talk show
observing skillful use of
communicative
strategies.
2. Make an analysis of the
conversation/talk show
in terms of the
mentioned factors.

Types of Speeches

*The learning competencies were taken from the K to 12 SHS Curriculum Guide.
Communication in Context
April 2016

Research Works
Scriptwriting

Role Playing
Group Discussions
Brainstorming

1. Classify the speeches

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A. According to Purpose
1. Expository/Informative
2. Persuasive
3. Entertainment
B. According to Delivery
1. Manuscript
2. Memorized
3. Impromptu
4. Extemporaneous
Public Speaking Anxiety
Principles of Speech Writing
1. Choosing the topic
2. Analyzing the audience
3. Sourcing the information
4. Outlining and organizing
the speech contents
Principles of Speech Delivery

2. Uses principles of effective speech

delivery in different situations.
3. Uses principles of effective speech
writing focusing on
o Audience profile
o Local organization
o Duration
o Word choice
o Grammatical correctness
4. Uses principles of effective speech
delivery focusing on
o Articulation
o Modulation
o Stage presence
o Facial expressions, gestures,
and movements
o Rapport with the audience

watched/listened to
according to its types.
2. Create an infographic
that presents ways to
help lessen ones public
speaking anxiety.
3. Write a 500- word
speech on an assigned
theme/topic.
4. Deliver a 10- minute
impromptu and
extemporaneous speech
in the class.

Oral Presentations
Collaborative Learning

(30 hours)
REFERENCES
Books
Abulencia, Efren et.al Fundamentals of Speech Communication. Rex Bookstore. 2009
Pangilinan, Estelita et. al Speech and Drama. National Book Store. 2009
OConnor, J. Regis. Speech: Exploring Communication. Prentice Hall, Inc. 1984
Internet
http://bestcareermatch.com/cross-cultural-communication
http://immi.se/eiw/texts/Intercultural_Communication_-_Jens_Allwood.pdf
*The learning competencies were taken from the K to 12 SHS Curriculum Guide.
Communication in Context
April 2016

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http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTGOVACC/Resources/InterculturalCommweb.pdf
https://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/9780472033577-ch1.pdf
http://sydney.edu.au/business/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/90350/Study_intercultural_comms1.pdf
http://www.myspeechclass.com/writing.html
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/essential_skills/tools/oral_comm_tip_sheet.page
https://www2.cortland.edu/dotAsset/c1a635f6-a099-4ede-8f15-79b86e315088.pdf
https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Documents/Volunteer%20Resources/Past%20Congress%20Lesson%20Plans/Model%20of%20Communication
%20Final.pdf
http://instructor.mstc.edu/.../Fundamentals%20Worksheets/Communication%2

Prepared by:
KATRIN B. LUTAO
SHS Subject Teacher

*The learning competencies were taken from the K to 12 SHS Curriculum Guide.
Communication in Context
April 2016

Senior High School- Oral