INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH
COURSE SYLLABUS
Zion Bible College
CM 1310-01 (Section A), 3 Credits
Spring, 2011
Tuesdays 1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Classroom Bldg., Room 111
Fridays 9:00 – 10:50 a.m. Classroom Bldg., Room 206
Ray Monroe, M.R.E., Assistant Professor
Academy Hall Office Room 127
Phone: 978-478-3400 ext. 4385
E-mail: rmonroe@zbc.edu
Office hours Monday 1:45-3:00PM
Wednesday 3:45-5:00PM & Friday 2:45-4:00PM
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to the practical and theoretical principles of effective public
speaking. Focus is placed on gathering material, speech composition, and delivery of various
types of speeches. Special attention is given to critical analysis, speaking etiquette, delivery, and
use of language and media.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have:
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Acquired the deductive skills necessary to assess the value and ethics of public speaking;
Identified the basic element of the speech communication process;
Increased listening and understanding its value in effective speech making analysis;
Obtained adequacy in research and organization of speech;
Outlined a speech and cite appropriate sources;
Delivered and introductory, informative, persuasive, and impromptu speech, utilizing
effective voice techniques, facial expressions, non-verbal cues and gestures to improve
speech effectiveness;
7. Prepared and presented an effective visual aid;
8. Achieved the ability to critically evaluate the speech content and delivery of public
speakers using basic criteria;
9. Learned methodologies of controlling and making use of nervousness for a public
speaker.
TEXTBOOK:
A Handbook for Christians Public Speaking. Duane Litfin. Second Edition, Baker Book House
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students are required to submit the topic of their speech to the instructor one week prior
to its presentation in class (to be done for all five speeches).
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2. Students must submit a written or typed outline of their speech, on the day their speech is
delivered.
1. All students will be required to give at least five speeches including a five-minute speech
introducing themselves and their family to the class. These speeches will be graded on
adherence to the principles taught in class including knowledge of the material, principles
of intonation and voice fluctuation, originality of thought and audience appeal.
2. Complete a midterm given week of February 28, 2011
3. Reading of entire textbook, to be completed before final exam is taken, reading
verification sheet is to be submitted.
1. To be faithful in attendance, punctual and involved. Cell phone use of any kind
prohibited.
Types of Speeches
1. AFTER-DINNER SPEECH: A speech of 4 to 5 minutes designed to entertain. A
preparation outline is not required. This speech should be written out and delivered from
a manuscript, and it should be thoroughly rehearsed so it can be presented with maximum
eye contact and strong vocal variety. Students should hand in their manuscripts after their
speech.
2. INFORMATIVE SPEECH: A speech of 4 to 5 minutes informing the audience
about some object, process, concept, or event. The speech should be delivered
extemporaneously from your brief speaking outline. Students will be graded on their
ability to maintain eye-contact, avoid distracting mannerisms, formulate a sharp specific
purpose statement, fulfill the functions of an introduction and conclusion, limit main
points, and interweave supportive data appropriately.
3. PERSUASIVE SPEECH: A speech of 6 to 7 minutes designed to persuade the
audience on either a question of fact or a question of value. Use of visual aid is required.
Students will be graded on delivery and content along with effective use of a visual aid.
Evaluation will focus on eye-contact, avoiding distracting mannerisms, usage of voice
techniques and non-verbal language. Students who speak on a question of fact will need
to give special attention to evidence reasoning. Students who speak on a question of
value must be sure to identify their standard for judgments; qualifying their material in
light of said criterion.
4. IMPROMTU SPEECH: A 2 minute speech to be delivered without any immediate
preparation. The focus of the speech may be informative, persuasive, or entertaining.
Topics will be selected the day of the speech.
5. COMMEROATIVE SPEECH: A speech of 3 to 4 minutes paying tribute to a
person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea. The subject may be historical or
contemporary, famous or obscure. A preparation outline is not required. This speech
should be written out and delivered from a manuscript. Students should hand in their
manuscripts after their speeches. This speech focuses particularly on the use of
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imaginative and creative language. It should be thoroughly rehearsed so it can presented
with maximum eye contact and strong vocal variety.
Grading Scale
Midterm 20%
Speeches 50%
Final 30%
POLICIES
See Student Handbook for Zion Bible College’s guidelines and policies about the following:
Attendance, Classroom Attire, Due Dates, Plagiarism and other pertinent applicable information.
Attendance Students are expected to attend all class periods. Please be aware that absences
are grant for illness, personal matters, or for emergencies. It is important for students to keep
track of their own absences and late arrivals carefully. If a student arrives late to class it is their
responsibility to inform the teacher after class that they are present. Otherwise they may be
marked absent for the class. It is a good idea to date your notes each class in case attendance
discrepancies should arise. Please see the Student Handbook for the Absence Policy p.18-19.
Extension and Late Paper Policy Extensions will only be granted for the following four reason:
1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious
illness that prevents a student from attending class. This requires a doctor’s note and signature
of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3) funerals or family emergencies granted as
an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dan of Students; 4) school-approved activities.
Late paper policy includes projects over 500 words turned in after the start of the period on the
day that paper is due will receive an automatic point deduction of five (5) points. For each
twenty-four hour period (including Saturdays, Sundays and school breaks) that the paper is not
turned in, there will be a forfeiture of five (5) points from the total points. If hard copy cannot be
presented in person by the specified time and hour, an email copy may be submitted by the
deadline for verification of completion with a hard copy following. Please refer to the Student
Handbook for complete details on extensions and late paper policies p. 16-17.
Examination and quiz Policy Any missed exam or quiz may be made up if the exam was missed
due to illness or other excused absence (see the Student Handbook p.17). A make-up exam will
also be allowed if the circumstances are urgent and approved by the instructor prior to the exam.
All make-up exams, except in the circumstance of an extended illness, must be taken with the
professor before the next class session and will be penalized 5 points per make-up date
opportunity. Student is responsible to notify the instructor in ample time to insure an
appointment.
Plagiarism: Any material, whether published or unpublished, copied from another writer, must
be identified by use of quotation marks, block quotations, and documentation with specific
citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to the original author. As
a school intent on training men and women of integrity for the ministry, Zion takes plagiarism
seriously. Plagiarism consists of the following categories:
1. Use of another’s ideas without giving credit.
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2. Quoting material from published or unpublished works, or oral presentation, without
giving proper citation.
3. Paraphrasing material, whether published or unpublished, written or oral, without proper
citation.
4. Copying another student’s paper, without that student’s permission.
Any student found guilty of plagiarism will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the
following discipline:
1. Faculty discipline on first offense – Reduction of grade, failure of assignment, letter of
reprimand.
2. Academic Affairs Committee discipline on successive offense(s) – the student will be
subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:
a) Receiving an “F” for the course
b) Removal from any extracurricular activities (second offense)
c) Dismissal for one year (three or more offenses)
Plagiarism is covered on p. 17 in The Student Handbook
Cheating: Cheating consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Using unauthorized notes or material when taking an examination.
2. Copying answers to examination questions, obtaining, or helping others to obtain
unauthorized copies of examination questions.
3. Copying another person’s class work/assignments and/or homework and submitting it as
one’s own.
4. Having another student do one’s paper, or any other assignment, in whole or in part, and
submitting the assignment as one’s own work.
5. Allowing another student to copy one’s paper.
6. Copying another student’s paper with that student’s permission.
Students found guilty of cheating will therefore be subject to, but not necessarily limited to the
following discipline:
Receive an “F” for the assignment/course
1. Dorming/Campusing
2. Suspension
3. Dismissal
Cheating is handled on p. 17 in The Student Handbook
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Projected Class Calendar
Week #
Week 1
Jan.18, 21
Syllabus Review, Course Introduction,
Week 2
Jan. 25, 28
Personal Introduction Speeches
Week 3
Feb.1, 4
Lecture Text Chapter 1
Week 4
Feb. 8, 11
After-Dinner Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 2
Week 5
Feb. 15, 18
After-Dinner Speeches Continued; Lecture Text Chapters 3-4
Week 6
Feb. 22, 25
Lecture Text Chapter 5-6; Informative Speeches
Week 7
March1, 4
Midterm; Informative Speeches Continued
Week 8
Mar. 8, 11
(Spring Break)
Week 9
Mar. 15, 18
Persuasive Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 7
Week 10
Mar. 22, 25
Persuasive Speeches Continued
Week 11
Mar. 29/Apr 1 Impromptu Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 8
Week 12
Apr. 12, 15
Commemorative Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 9
Week 13
Apr. 19
Apr. 22
Commemorative Speeches Continued
Easter Break
Week 14
Apr.26, 29
Lecture Text Chapter 10
Week 15
May 3
Review for Final Exam
Week 16
May 4-10
Finals Week: Final Exam date and time TBA
***Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the professor***
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Birdwhistell, Ray L. Introduction to Kinesics. Louisville, KY: University of Louisville
Press, 1952.
Dejohng, Benjamin. The Speaker’s Quote Book. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1990.
Dumont, Raymond, and Lannon, John. Business Communications. II Ed. Boston: Scott
Foreshan and Co., 1987.
Gates, Jean. Guide To The Use Of Libraries and Information Sources. 7th Ed. New York:
McGraw, 1994.
Gudykunst, William B. and Young, Yunkim. Communicating With Strangers. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1992.
Little, Charles E. 10,000 Illustrations from the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1977.
Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. IV Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.
Nybels, Saundra and Weaver, Richard L. Communicating Effectively. III Ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1992.
Stewart, John, Editor. Bridges Not Walls V ed. New York: McGraw, 1990.
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INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH
Student Reading Report
___________________________________ , ________________________________
Print student’s last name
Print student’s first name
I read the entire textbook ______________
I did not read the entire textbook___________
Textbook –
Duane Litfin, A Handbook for Christians Public Speaking, Second Edition, Baker Book House,
Grand Rapids, MI
Pages read ___________________________
*************************Entire textbook must be read *****************************
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