Public Speaking Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Lesley Ingham (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>8063715264</p>Office Location
Parcells Hall 204F
Office Hours
Office Hours:
M/W: Noon-2:00
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Course
SPCH-1315-018 Public Speaking
Prerequisites
Course Description
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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\\ Lucas, S.E. The Art of Public Speaking, Amarillo College Custom Edition
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Student Performance
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\ SPCH 1315: Public Speaking \\ Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. \\ \\ Learning Outcomes: \\ 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication. \\ 2. Apply elements of audience analysis. \\ 3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic \\ 4. Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques. \\ 5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches. \\ 6. Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication. \\ 7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative or persuasive). \ | \
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Grading Criteria
Major Speeches –20 %
Mini Speeches – 30 %
Exams – 20 %
Outlines/Critiques – 15 %
Participation – 15 %
Attendance
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\\ Because this is a performance/communication course, regular attendance is essential. A participation/attendance grade will be given. Two absences are “free,” and then ten points will be deducted from the participation grade for each absence following. Perfect attendance = exemption from the Final Exam.
Calendar
August 26 Overview of the course, Ch. 1, Comm. Model, Introductions
28 Ch. 1, Stage Fright – Assign Brown Bag
September 2 *Brown Bag Speech
4 Ch. 3 – Listening / Ebook: Read Chapter 4: Giving your First Speech
9 Ch. 5 & 6 – Topics/Audience
11 Information Literacy Project Research. Meet on the 4th floor of the Lynn Library
16 Information Literacy Workday Project Outline due online
18 *Information Literacy Speech
23 Ch. 7 & 8 – Support Material
25 Ch. 8 & 9 – Organization/Support
28 Ch. 10 & 11 – Outlining
30 Ch. 12 & 13 – Using Language/Delivery/Activity/Storytelling/Ebook: Read Ch. 12 Personal Exp. /Tribute Speech Outline due online
October 2 *Personal Experience or Tribute Speech, round 1
7 *Personal Experience or Tribute Speech, round 2
9 Ch. 14 – Using Visual Aids/Review for Midterm
14 Midterm Exam online
16 Ch. 16 & 17 – Persuasion/Methods/Assign Persuasive Speech
21 Ch. 15 – Informative Speaking Persuasive Speech Outline due online
23 *Persuasive Speech – Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
28 Resume/Cover Letter/Interviewing/Career Speech highlight/Ebook: Read Ch. 18
Self Critique due online
30 Interviewing Activity/ Resume due
November 4 Ch. 18 – Special Occasion Speaking / Demonstration Outline due online
6 Demonstration Speech Round 1
11 Demonstration Speech Round 2
13 Demonstration Speech Round 3
18 Ch. 19: Small Groups / Activities
20 Toasts! / Career Speech Outline due online
25 Career Speech Round 1
27 Thanksgiving Holiday – no class
December 2 Career Speech Round 2
4 Final Exam Review/Announcement of exemptions
9 FINAL EXAM Online
*Speeches that may be recorded with a smart phone for the Self Critique assignment
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