American University of Science & Technology
English & Translation Department
Course Syllabus
Fall 2012-2013

Course Title: ENG 205 – English Communication Skills
Chairperson: Mr. Fadi EL-Hakim

Textbook

* Public Speaking An Audience-Centered Approach
By Steven A. Beebe –Susan J. Beebe, 8th edition * Writing Research Papers
By James Lester, 11th edition
Course Description
Most careers require some level of public speaking ability, whether it involves making a proposal to your group or management at work, making a sales presentation, teaching people how to use a product or system, or making a presentation to your employees as a manager. Sometimes we face other public speaking situations; including teaching young people how to do something, making our opinion known at a public meeting, or commemorating special events.
Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to help students become a more effective and responsible speaker and listener. It will encourage them to communicate more openly in different settings (speeches, group discussion, interviews, etc.). This course will also enhance effective public speaking skills, and research methodology techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

* differentiate between the basic forms of speeches: informative and persuasive. * become articulate in speech making * increase your confidence in your public speaking ability. * learn principles of effective public speaking. * demonstrate effective aspects of speech preparation. * apply public speaking skills to a variety of speech contexts. * apply effective research methodology skills, such as research a topic, organize information, write appropriate introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusions, acknowledge references through in-text citations and bibliography, and apply