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Associate of Arts Degree in Speech Communication

San Antonio College

Degree or Certificate Program and Concentrations

Learning Outcomes & Measures

Date:  Jan 10, 2006

Division:  College of Arts and Sciences

Dean:  Conrad Krueger

Department/Divsion:  Theatre and Speech Communication

Chair:  Mr. Jeff Hunt

Building Name and Room:  McAllister Building Room 125

Address: 1300 San Pedro Ave San Antonio, TX 78212

Telephone: (210) 733-2715   FAX: (210) 785-6484  Email: jehunt@accd.edu

  I. Degree, Certificates or Concentration or Unit in Support of:

                  Associate of Arts Degree in Speech Communication

      II.             Expected Program/Unit Learning Outcomes: 

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Speech Communication degree will be able to:  

·         Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and ethically

·         Demonstrate the ability to discuss informative and persuasive ideas

·         Demonstrate the skills of research and planning for organization of informative and persuasive presentations

·         The ability to effectively communicate and interact with others in interpersonal, personal and professional situations

·         Demonstrate a knowledge of cultural diversity in a global society by using appropriate and varied communication techniques

·         Apply communication skills learned to examine and discuss topics, issues, and problems with various people

·         Promote civic responsibility through the use of the skills of communication and critical thinking

·         Demonstrate the ability to employ critical thinking techniques

·         Achieve personal enrichment through the study of the oral performance of literature

  Students taking Speech Communication courses will be able to:

  ·         Understand and appreciate diverse communication styles

·         Exhibit effective written and oral communication skills concerning course content

·         Demonstrate critical thinking skills through argumentation and the persuasive speaking process

      III.      Measures of Program / Unit Learning Outcomes:

·         Student Records (GPA)

·         Student Retention in core course

·         Student Retention in Sequential courses

·         Transfer Rates

·         Syllabus Audit

·         Comprehensive Final Exams, Projects and Live Presentations

·         Capstone Speech Presentation

·         Student Survey/ Course Evaluation

·         Collaborative Research Teams and Group Projects

·         Group Presentations

·         Role Playing

·         Multi-media Presentations

·         Performance Workshops and Labs

·         Oral Presentations

·         Service Learning

·         Student Self-Assessment

·         Written Critiques (instructor & student)

·         Web-based Activities

·         Evaluation of Presentations (instructor & student)

·         Students who complete the courses in Speech must pass the requirements of each course with a minimum of 60% accuracy
 

A.     To ensure that the Theatre and Speech Communication Department reaches these goals, our faculty members pursue the following outcomes.

·        Develop appropriate content to support claims in expository, persuasive, and apply critical thinking skills to the presentation

·        Arrange content in appropriate organizational patterns to develop effective presentations

·        Deliver content in an appropriate style and form

·        Show understanding of communication techniques and styles

·        Use sources ethically when conducting and documenting research in presentations

·        Provide opportunities for personal improvement in voice and articulation

·        Elucidate a piece of literature through oral performance for an audience

B.    To achieve these program/unit outcomes, faculty members employ the following strategies:

·        Offer courses that give students the foundation for developing and presenting effective presentations

·        Offer course content to develop creative and articulate speaking for oral performances

·        Offer courses that require application of appropriate communication skills and critical thinking techniques for appropriate communication situations

·        Offer speaker workshops which encourage development of communication techniques

·        Offer courses which provide opportunities for developing skills in communication styles for interpersonal, public and professional interactions and presentation

·        Offer developmental courses which provide international students opportunities to develop skills in communication for different audiences and situations

·        Offer courses that require correct vocal and articulation

·        Offer course that provide for the oral study of literature through performance  

   IV.             List of Courses in Degree, Certificate or Concentration  Program or Unit in Support of:  

List of courses in degree program:

SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech

SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication

SPCH  2341 Oral Interpretation

SPCH 1342 Voice and Articulation  

V.        Department Faculty and Staff

Chair:  Mr. Jeffrey Hunt, Instructor (Chairperson, Theatre and Speech Communication)

        APPROVED: ________________________________________    Date:____________

                           (Signature of Dean)       

Five Year Review Assessments:

Five Year Review Assessments and academic related recommendations were addressed in this document by adding more sections of online internet speech courses and a section of public speaking for non-native English speaking students.  There is a desire to increase student recruitment especially with a major in Speech Communication.   Finally, with the acquisition of multi-media (ie., laptops and LCD projectors) the classrooms need to be wired for internet accessibility.  Student presentations need to be technically savvy to meet our students’ needs and expectations.