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Textbook: The Art of Public Speaking, 9th Edition by Stephen Lucas
Course Mission Statement: To develop effective public
speaking skills.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to:
1. Identify the components of a communication-based model
of public speaking
2. Understand the nature of communication apprehension,
and utilize strategies designed to manage public speaking anxiety.
3. Differentiate between the functions of informative and
persuasive speaking.
4. Demonstrate competencies in basic research techniques
appropriate for public speech preparation.
5. Utilize the process involved in selecting, researching,
organizing, writing, and delivering a public speech.
6. Compose a speech outline and organize the components of
a speech.
7. Recognize the extent to which culture influences the
dynamics of communication.
8. Recognize the importance of audience diversity in the
speech preparation process.
9. Utilize computer-assisted software as a presentational
aid.
10. Employ basic communication theory as appropriate to
the preparation and delivery of public communication - specifically, public
speaking.
11. Develop critical thinking and writing skills as they
relate to the primary focus of the course - oral communication.
12. Understand the ethical responsibilities of
communicators in a democratic society.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of barriers to effective
listening and strategies to increase listening skills of verbal and
nonverbal messages.
A Required
Course:
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This course is
part of the Cameron University's general education requirement.
However, more is at stake here than the completion of a degree
requirement. At the end of the course, you should be able to cope
more effectively with what 70% of Americans list as their greatest fear
- "giving a speech." (Lucas). COMM
1113 can be a difficult course. We will have a ton of material to cover
and not a lot of time in which to do it. But if you keep up with the
readings and don't have a problem with attendance you can do it. This
can be a difficult course but if you are motivated and work very hard,
you will earn a good grade. As with most everything else in life, your
reward will be in direct proportion to your level of commitment to the
task.
Reward:
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Effective public
speaking behaviors are critical in our increasingly competitive world.
You will need to have effective skills if you hope to: interview for a
job, compete for a business promotion, get a scholarship or a consumer
loan, make a major purchase, or persuade people to listen to your ideas.
Absences:
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If you
attend all of the scheduled classes, you
will be rewarded for your efforts. A student will receive an "F"
in the course for excessive absences unless an agreement between the
instructor and student has been arranged in advance. No late excuses will be
accepted. If you get sick or have to see a doctor, use one of your absences. Excessive absences are defined as THREE
OR MORE.
Late
Assignments:
Late Speeches:
Late on Speech
Day:
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If you are late to
class on the day speeches are being presented, a 5 percent penalty will
be applied to your speech. If you are more than 30 minutes late, a 10
percent penalty will be applied to your speech. Don't be late! The day
speeches are presented, each person will draw a number to see who will
go first. If you are late to class, you will still be required to pick a
number. If your number has already gone, you will present your speech
right away.
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Please turn off
cell phones during class. No excuse to have a phone ring especially when
a student is delivering a speech. Do not walk into class when someone else is
presenting their speech.
Speech
Requirements:
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You will give me
a typed original copy, full-sentence outline prior to delivery of each
speech. As a model, the student is advised to consult pages 260-261 of
the text. The central idea must be typed at the top of each speech
outline. All outlines should be submitted in advance. These
outlines will be returned graded and with comments.
The student may utilize the computer labs all over campus to prepare
outlines. If
materials are not in class and ready when you are, you will not speak
and you will forfeit that assignment.
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A minimum of THREE
sources is required in the bibliography for both of the Informative speeches. A
minimum of FIVE sources is required for Persuasive speech. You may not list yourself in the bibliography.
Students must utilize multiple methods in the research process (e.g.
books, articles, internet, and interviews). A 5
percent penalty per source will be assessed for fewer than the required
sources. You will be penalized if you do not mention the
sources in your speech. No sources from the encyclopedia or the bible will be
accepted. Follow the MLA Documentation style. Photocopies of the research must
accompany each speech outline. A 5 percent penalty (for each source)
will be assessed if photocopies of research are not included with your
speech outline.
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A speech notebook
is to be maintained with at least four major divisions. Three of the
divisions should include all materials relevant with each of the three speeches (speech outline, notecard, photocopies of bibliography, and
research and
the instructor's critique). The fourth division should include notes and
handouts. This notebook will be graded at the end of the semester -- so
keep it updated throughout the semester.
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There is a
30-second grace period for speeches under and over the time limit. For
each additional minute, or part of a minute, under/over, there will be a
3 percent penalty.
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A single notecard will be allowed
for all four major speeches. The typed notecard should be
no larger than 4 X 6 inches and contain no more than 50 words on the
card. The notecard will need to be in outline form. You will need to
turn this notecard to the instructor after the delivery of your speech.
Notecard must be typed.
Graded
Assignment:
OBJECT INFORMATIVE SPEECH 6 minutes. 200
points. Must include visual aids.
EVENT INFORMATIVE SPEECH 6 minutes. 200
points. Must include visual aids.
POLICY PERSUASIVE SPEECH 7 minutes. 200
points. Must include visual aids. (National Problem)
Chapter Quizzes (100 points), Midterm (100 points), Final & Notebook (100 points).
Total: 300 points.
Outlines & Bib's Pages - (33.3 points each). Total 99.9points.
Attendance 5 bonus points for not missing any classes.
------------------ TOTAL 1000 points.
The following grading scale will be used:
A = 900 - 1000
B = 800 - 899
C = 700 - 799
D = 600 - 699
F = 599 - 000 |