Business and Professional Speaking Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

SPCH-1321-014 Business and Professional Speaking

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Course Description

Theory and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations with emphasis on oral reports, informative and persuasive/sales presentations, interviewing and organizational communication.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

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On Campus Course

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\ The Art of Public Speaking, Lucas

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Course objectives for Business and Professional Speaking

            Course Objectives: This course is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental       techniques and basic principles essential to effective communication in various business-    related communication, including informative and persuasive presentations and            organizational communication. Through participation in assigned activities, you will:

1. Recognize and understand the interactive model of communication.

2. Analyze various communication contexts in business settings.

3. Develop listening skills and critical thinking skills.

4. Analyze audience characteristics and adapt a topic appropriately.

5. Distinguish between informative, persuasive, and interview styles of speaking.

6. Improve both verbal and nonverbal skills.

7. Develop public speaking confidence.

8. Select topics and develop speeches of various styles for various occasions.

9. Develop research skills necessary for acquiring supporting materials for  presentations and job information.

10. Develop your own personal resume.

11. Develop and improve skills in the interview process.

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ ·         This is a participation class; regular attendance is essential and each person a vital part of the class.  It is also an important part of the learning experience.  All students are expected to participate and participation grades will be given.  Two absences can lower your grade one level.  Do NOT be absent the day a speech or project is assigned.

\ ·         All speeches/projects must be delivered on the assigned days.  If there are suitable extenuating circumstances, other arrangements might be made.  Approval must be obtained from the instructor prior to the day the speech is scheduled.  A late performance (only one class day late is acceptable) will result in 30 points being deducted from the grade.

\ ·         A typed, double spaced outline of each speech presentation must be turned in at the time of the speech.  A bibliography of sources must be attached to the outline.

\ ·         Plagiarism is serious academic misconduct.  Your speeches must be your own work and information used in speeches must have source citation.  Any discovered plagiarism will result in a grade of  0.

\ ·         Speeches will count as two test grades.  Mid term and final exams as a single test grade. Test grades are weighted 60%.  All other grades, even though on a 100 point scale, are weighted 40% when final grade is figured.

\ ·         There will be no administrative withdrawals.  Each student is responsible for his/her own withdrawal.  Grades will be given on required work, not just completed work.

Grading Criteria

\ Speeches will count as two test grades.  Mid term and final exams as a single test grade. Test grades are weighted 2/3.  All other grades, even though on a 100 point scale, are weighted 1/3 when final grade are figured.

Attendance

\ Students must be in attendance.  Two absences may lower you grade one level.  Do not be absent the day a speech or project is assigned.

\ If you must be absent due to illness, you must contact the instructor.  If you know in advance you will be absent, please let the instructor know.

\ Excessive tardies will also affect your grade.  Three tardies may lower your grade one level.  If there are extenuating circumstances, you must let me know.

Calendar

Additional Information

Fall 2011\ \ PUBLIC SPEAKING – SPCH 1315\ \ BUSINESS –PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING – SPCH 1321\ \ (Dates and assignments may be adjust according to class size)\ \ Dumas/Moore County Campus\ \ \ \ Week 1 Chapters 1, 2, & 3; “FaF” speeches, listening assignment and activities. \ \ \ Week 2 Chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7; Report on listening assignment, Topics, audience analysis, gathering material, supporting your ideas.\ \ \ \ Week 3 Chapters 8, 9, 10: Organization, Intro, Body, Conclusion, styles, outlining\ \ \ \ Week 4 Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14; Language, delivery, visual aids, speaking to inform, non verbal activity\ \ \ \ Week 5 Informative Speeches (3-5 min.) Hand out review\ \ \ \ Week 6 Informative Speeches and discuss review\ \ \ \ Week 7 Mid Term\ \ \ \ Week 8 Chapters 15, 16, Persuasion, persuasion activities\ \ \ \ Week 9 Chapters 17, Persuasion, methods of persuasion\ \ \ \ Week 10 Persuasive Speeches, (5-8 min.)\ \ \ \ Week 11 Persuasive Speeches,\ \ \ \ Week 12 Persuasive speeches if needed. Class Notes (Small Group) activities, problem areas, Reflective Thinking, Small Group problem areas continued, assign duties. Begin research\ \ \ \ Week 13 Continue Small group, \ \ Week 14 Small group presentations, hand out final review\ \ \ Week 15 Small group presentations, discuss review\ \ Week 16 Final