Speech Communication 122 - Public Speaking
Sections: 60623 MW 9:30-10:45 Room 1631
60621 MW 11:00-12:15 Room 1631
Fall 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION – Corrections shown in yellow
Instructor: Ann Gross
Office 1030 “L” – M,W 1-2; T,Th2-3; Fri 12-1; and by appt.
Tel. # 253-3093
Email: agross@napavalley.edu (Identify yourself in the subject line; NO
ATTACHMENTS; I’ll reply if I get it.)
Website accessed through Faculty Directory on campus site:
www.napavalley.edu
Text/Materials:
- Keith and Lundberg, Public Speaking: Choices and Responsibility
- Support site for textbook on-line support:
http://support.cengage.com/magellan/ClassLandingPage.aspx?optyId=11IVYVQE
- Two recordable mini-dvd’s (-R)
Course Objectives: The primary purpose of this class is to develop your skills in
talking to groups. The course is designed to help you learn how to develop and express
your thoughts effectively and with confidence. Specifically, you will gain experience in
developing and presenting informative, persuasive and ceremonial speeches. A second
objective of the course is to improve your ability to critically evaluate the communication
of others.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will
be able to:
1. Develop and present effective speeches for diverse audiences and occasions
2. Demonstrate critical listening skills.
General Student Guidelines:
- PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
AND MISSED SPEECHES OR EXERCISES CANNOT BE MADE UP. If an
emergency prevents you from turning in or completing an assignment, you must
contact the instructor before the assignment is late to discuss a possible time
extension.
- ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE! (This includes no texting!)
- Laptop computers may be used only for taking notes; any other use during
class is prohibited.
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- Accommodations: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation
based on the impact of a learning disability should contact Diagnostic Learning
Services to schedule an appointment with a Learning Disabilities Specialist
(Upstairs in Library – Rm. 1766). Students requiring accommodations for
physical or other types of disabilities should contact the Counseling Department
(253-3040).
- Attendance and Dropping the Course: Students are expected to attend
every class for the entire class period; three tardies or early departures count for
one absence. If you must miss a class, contact the instructor to have the
absence excused. While the instructor may drop any student who misses more
than two classes, it is your responsibility to make sure a drop has been recorded
if you intend to drop the course. The last day to drop without a “W” is Sept. 6,
and the last day to drop with a “W” is Nov. 15. After that date, all students must
receive final grades.
- You are responsible for all information covered in class, whether or not you are
there. Save all graded papers until you receive your final course grade. My reply
is your receipt for papers turned in by email – save it!
Assignments:
Percentage of Final Grade:
Speeches:
Informative (5-7 min.)
Outline
Self-Evaluation
Persuasive (8-10 min.)
Outline
Self-Evaluation
Ceremonial (2 min.)
15
10
5
20
10
5
10
Speech Critiques
10
*Exercises (Credit/No Credit -1.2 ea.)
10
Introduction
Object
Support Material Exercise
Delivery
Speech Practice (2)
X-Y Debate
Persuasion Contest (bring one quarter)
Critical Listening Exam
5
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100 Total
Your Points
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Fill in your points for each assignment as it is returned. To calculate your mid-semester
grade, add up the points you have received and divide by the total possible points to
that date. The percentage will correspond to the point scale below.
Grading:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F
SYLLABUS
Date Topic
8/ 19
21
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26
28
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9/ 2
4
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9
11
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16
18
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23
25
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30
10/ 2
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7
9
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14
16
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21
23
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Orientation
Introductions*
Ethics; Info. Sp.;Basic Steps
Object Speeches*
Assignment Due
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Labor Day – No Class
Choosing a Topic; Audience Analysis
Chapters 3, 5
Researching
Researching
Info. Topic Paper Due
Organization; Support Material
Introductions; Conclusions
Support Material Exercise*
Visual Aids
Delivery Ex.*
Group Speech Practice*; Pers. Sp. Assign.
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches
Chapter 9
Info. Outline Due; Chapter 12
Chapter 11
Pers. Topic Paper Due
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches
Persuasion
Chapter 7
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Date Topic
10/28
30
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4
6
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11
13
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18
20
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25
27
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12/ 2
4
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9
11
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Assignment Due
Argumentation
Argumentation; Practice List. Quiz
X-Y Debates*
X-Y Debates*; Critical Listening Quiz
Critical List. Quiz
Veterans Day – No classes
Persuasion Contest (bring a quarter)*
Pers. Outline Due
Ceremonial Speeches; Rhetorical Style
Group Speech Practice*; Cere. Speeches
Chapters 10, 13
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Optional MC Req. Due
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Ceremonial Topic Due
Ceremonial Speeches:
9:30 Section – Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8:00-10:00
11:00 Section – Monday, Dec. 16, 10:30-12:30