Communication 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
Fall 2014
Muriel Josten, Professor
Office hours in CA8: Monday 11 a m – noon and by appointment
(559) 791-2233 mjosten@portervillecollege.edu
dramatalk.weebly.com: Syllabi, assignments, speaking schedules, templates, etc. available at this sight
TEXT: Any Writer’s MLA citing Resource
Speaking Assignments:
One-Liners - Oral Class Participation (1 pt each)
Informative Interview Speech
Persuasive Speech
Demonstration Speech
Total
5 points
10 points
20 points
15 points
Written Assignments
One-Liners – Assigned Cited Sources
Informative Interview Characteristics Survey
Informative Interview Strengths and Possibilities
Informative Interview Education and Career
Persuasive Speech Cited Sources
Persuasive Speech Outline w/Cited Sources
Persuasive Speech Outline w/Introduction & Conclusion
Demonstration Speech Supplies/Equipment/Directions
Demonstration Speech Introduction/Conclusion/Dialogue
Demonstration Speech Print Ready Recipe
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
PRESENT:
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DUE:
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Journal, Written & Verbal Evaluations
5 points ______________
Semester Total
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Grading Scale: 90 -100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 - 79= C
60 - 69 = D
Grade:__
Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities that may require assistance are reminded that it is your responsibility to identify
yourself to the Disability Resource Center at (559) 791-2215 and to your instructor so reasonable
accommodations for learning and evaluation within the course can be made.
Student Learning Objectives:
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
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Apply critical thinking skills when listening to, analyzing, and evaluating oral messages.
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Develop, organize and support ideas with personal experience and cited research for informative and
persuasive presentations.
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The department has agreed that this SLO includes instruction in outlining.
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Identify and apply different styles of presentation utilizing effective delivery techniques and
presentation aids.
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Manage communication apprehension.
SPEAKING ASSIGNMENTS
One - Liners
1. HELLO, my name is ____________ and when I think about speaking in public I ____________.
See, you’re not the only one! (Copy of Syllabus)
2. HELLO, my name is ____________ and when I grow up I want to ____________.
Citing: ASSIST – College that will take your major!
We’re talking about the Informative Interview here!
3. HELLO, my name is ____________ and I am passionate about _________________.
Citing: Three (3) .org or .edu sources that relate to your passion
What is there about my passion that would interest the rest of the class?
4.
HELLO, my name is ____________ and my favorite food is ____________.
Citing: Cookbook cited – NOT internet!
Think Demonstration…if someone shares your favorite food, think
Partner!
5. HELLO, my name is ____________ and (CLEAN one-line joke, riddle, knock-knock, etc…)
Citing: Internet source cited.
Keep it clean, please!
Informative Introductory Speech
2 minutes
Your speech is an interview for an educational scholarship. You will use this time to inform the
interviewer that you are the best candidate for the scholarship by discussing some or all of the
following: your grades/GPA and extra-curricular activities, your career goals, your paid and volunteer
(past and current) work experience, and any life/career/educational obstacles you are or have faced.
You are asked to dress professionally the day of your interview.
Persuasive Speech
5-6 minutes
What are you passionate about? How can you use your passion help others?? Ask yourself what you
most want the class to understand and remember from your presentation and what you want them to
do with that information after they leave class! Many organizations and educational institutions have
brochures, handouts, and even advertising items free for the asking. If these items might be useful
additions to your persuasive speech, please contact the appropriate people as soon as possible. This
speech requires you to accurately cite three separate and factual sources. Internet sources must be
.com, .edu, or .gov.
Demonstration Speech
(Teams of 3) 10-12 minutes (each speaker 3-4 minutes)
Your presentations must be food related and demonstrations will be presented on stage. Students
are responsible for their own ingredients, supplies and equipment. You are not required to provide
samples of your finished product for the class. However, paper plates, napkins, and plastic-ware will
be provided for all demo-prepared food served at the end of each class session. Your demonstration
speech is graded for organization, teamwork, and as individual presenters. It is important to choose
your partners carefully! See me immediately if you encounter any difficulties – it is a team effort!
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General Department Policies, Class Rules, and Answers to FAQs:
Respect for Facility:
Show respect for the facility and those that must clean up after you. No eating in the theatre & keep your
feet on the floor. Please sit in the first 5 rows of the theatre.
Respect for Speakers:
Show respect for fellow presenters by actively watching and listening during presentations.
If you arrive late and a student speaker is presenting, I ask that you enter from the west side of the CA
building and wait outside the door until the audience applauds before you enter.
General Rules for Speakers and Presentations:
 No hats worn when presenting. No gum, chew, mints, etc. when presenting.
 You will speak from an outline or notes, not a manuscript, to prevent you from reading your speech.
 You must have written assignments complete and in on time to receive credit.
 All written assignments, whether you received points or not, must be turned in BEFORE you
may present your speech.
 YOU MUST PRESENT ALL FOUR ASSIGNED SPEECHES TO PASS THE CLASS!
 If you miss a scheduled speech, without prior notification, you may receive an opportunity to make up
the speech for 50% of the points, if time permits. To notify me, please e-mail me, using your school email, so we have a record of the notification. I reserve the right to request a proof of illness, court
appearance, or funeral attendance.
 You are responsible for testing a PowerPoint, or any other electronic enhancement to your speech,
prior to the day of your presentation. This includes accessing YouTube or other internet sites. If you
are not comfortable using props or electronics please refrain from their use; you can still receive an
excellent grade.
Contacting Instructor:
Should you have any questions throughout the semester, please feel free to contact me using your
Porterville College e-mail at mjosten@portervillecollege.edu or by phone at 791-2233. In order to
guarantee a response, e-mails regarding absences, grades, and/or assignments must include your name,
class, and meeting time. In the subject line of your email, please list your name, class, and time.
Cell Phones and Pagers:
Cell phones and pagers must be “off and away” during all class sessions.
Late Work:
All outlines or other written assignments MUST be turned in during the first 10 minutes of class on the
assigned due date. Late work will result in a grade of zero (0)!
I only accept assignments by e-mail by the due date, in the case of a legitimate absence, as proof that the
assignment was completed. However, please turn in a hard copy to me ASAP and no later than your return
to class. Assignments typed in Microsoft Works cannot be opened on campus computers, therefore are not
acceptable. Make-up assignments and their point value will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Changes in Syllabus or Schedule:
The instructor reserves the right to rearrange any or all parts of the scheduled activities and/or work
identified in the syllabus. The rights extend to assignments, evaluation, and all other aspects of the course.
Academic Progress:
It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their progress in this class and to keep track of their points
throughout the semester. It is strongly suggested that you keep every returned assignment in this class, as
proof of your status, until your grade is posted on-line. Space is provided on the first page of this syllabus to
record your points.
NO progress reports will be completed and signed during class. Please see me during my office hours
or contact me to set up an appointment. Please have your part of the form completed when you arrive.