LAKES REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS SHEET
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COURSE NO:
LENG2600
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COURSE TITLE:
Public Speaking
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CREDIT HOURS:
3
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SEMESTER:
Spring 2015
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INSTRUCTOR NAME:
Anne Clune
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E-MAIL ADDRESS:
aclune@ccsnh.edu
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Off Campus
 CONFERENCE HOURS: Before or after class, and by appointment. Also, contact by email
and I will respond as soon as possible.
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PREREQUISITES: LENG 1200 or POI
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of public
speaking and offers students the opportunity to practice these skills through a variety of in-class
speeches. Students research, develop, prepare, and deliver oral presentations. In addition, class
members serve as an audience and provide feedback to their fellow classmates.
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TEXT/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. 10th Edition. Boston: McGraw Hill Publishing,
2009.
o Notebook for class work, homework, and responses to discussion questions.
o Folders – for handouts.
Grading Scale:
A
93-100
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B
BC+
83-86
80-82
77-79
C
73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D
DF
63-66
60-62
0-59
Methods of Testing/Evaluation: Your grade will be based on the following
Assignments:
I. Icebreaker/ Paper Bag Speech # 1- in a three to five minute speech, you introduce yourself to the rest of
the class. What are the important things about yourself that you want others to know and remember? Try to
avoid a mundane recital of facts in a chronological form (i.e. “ I was born in Canterbury, NH and my hobbies
include hockey, baseball, and video games. I drink beer all weekend.”). This information is helpful, but not
interesting. Focus on things that are unique to you and then elaborate on them. To assist you in this speech
choose one of the following two options:
Option A:
Prepare a power point collage of yourself using pictures, clip art, etc.
Use this collage as a catalyst for talking about who you were, are, and /or who you hope to
be.
Option B:
Rather than a collage, bring five objects that will show us who you are.
These may include a YouTube video, volleyball, a ring, a bumper sticker, and/or a pizza
box. You will use these objects the as you would use your collage by referring to them and
using them within your speech. (15 points.)
As you talk about yourself and use the collage or objects be sure to give the why and how and not just the
what. For example, the fact that you want to be an accountant is fine, but why you want to be one and how
you came to that choice will be more interesting and will tell us more a bout you. Or, if you are a vegetarian,
tell us why and how you came to this decision. Always include stories about yourself or provide examples to
show and not just tell us. These details are important and will make your speech much more interesting.
II. Impromptu Speech: Beginning during the second week of our eight-week semester, approximately three
students per week will be randomly selected to deliver an impromptu speech. Speakers will be given a topic
determined by me and will be allowed a minimum of five minutes preparation before delivering a one-to-two
minute speech. Group discussion will provide the speaker with evaluative feedback. (10 points.)
III. Informative Speech: This is a five- to seven- minute speech will provide your audience with information
that they did not previously have. Think of yourself as a teacher who is knowledgeable on this particular
topic as a result of research and personal experience. When considering a topic for this speech, first think of
something that interests you and then consider what might interest your audience. Hopefully you can find a
topic that meets these criteria. Concentrate on organization, using one the organizational patterns discussed
in class (Chapter 14: Speaking to Inform.) Be sure your introduction grabs your audience’s attention,
establishes the reason(s) we need to know this information, and shows your credibility on this topic. Finally,
be sure your conclusion wraps thing up using any or several of the techniques we have discussed.
Prior to delivering your speech you will need to submit a bibliography citing five references from at two
different types of sources. You will also hand in a central idea sentence, and a copy of the outline from
which you intend to speak.
For this speech and all future presentations, be conscientious regarding your verbal and physical delivery.
Speakers who merely read their speeches from a manuscript without eye contact and vocal delivery can be
assured a grade no better than a B-, assuming everything else is perfect. (25 points)
IV. Persuasive Speech: The purpose of this seven-to-ten-minute speech is to persuade your audience to
change an attitude or belief that they hold. This is your opportunity to “persuade” (or convince) your
audience to change their point of view/perception and also to persuade the audience to take action regarding
a particular social issue/cause. For example: the majority of the class believes that there should be more
regulations regarding gun ownership (in light of all the recent school shootings), but your goal is to persuade
them that gun control laws are unconstitutional. For a behavior change speech, choose a topic that you
believe the class agrees with, but they are not engaged in. For example: the class feels recycling serves the
greater good, but many of them are not actively engaged in the process of recycling. Therefore, it is your
goal to turn action into behavior. It’s important to have a sense of how the class feels regarding your topic.
Several days prior to your speech, speak with classmates regarding their position on your topic. This will
give you a sense of your audience’s beliefs as well as their willingness to change or act on these beliefs.
After your speech, you will ask the class how they feel about your topic now and if they are willing to
change or act.
Prior to your speech, you will submit a works cited page, citing a minimum of five references from at least
three different sources. You will also submit a central idea sentence, and a copy of a formal outline based on
Monroe’s Motivated Sequence (see Chapter 11: Outlining and Editing Your Speech) from which you intend
to speak. (35 points)
V. Special Occasion Speech- At some point in your life you may be called upon to give a special occasion
speech. It might be a celebration, a graduation, an acceptance, a eulogy, a commemoration, etc. This speech
will give you an opportunity to use the skills you have acquired in class, your sense of humor (if it’s
appropriate), and also your critical thinking skills. (15 points)
COURSE OUTCOMES/COMPETENCIES:
At the completion of the course, students will be able to:
Communicate through the spoken work in a manner that is clear, concise, correct, interesting, persuasive,
and mature.
Develop self-confidence and poise in expression and delivery.
Prepare and use visual aids and technology effectively in oral presentations.
Identify and implement important steps in the process of developing and delivering speeches.
Listen effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Recognize different types of speeches and adjust speaking style and tone to any given speech situation.
Constructively evaluate the material and delivery of other speakers and offer effective feedback.
Effectively evaluate research material.
Develop (demonstrated with MLA format as taught in College English course, organize (with use of a
formal outline) and deliver a variety of speeches designed to inform, instruct, persuade, honor, and
explain.
Tentative Schedule: Public Speaking: Spring 2015: Please note that this a tentative schedule, based on the
needs of the course. So please be flexible. Thanks-
Week
In Class
1
01.22
2
01.29
3
02.05
4
02.12
Thursday
Tentative Schedule: Public Speaking
01/26
Introductions, syllabus review,
review of foundational concepts.
Review: Chapters# 1&2: Speaking
and Ethics of Public Speaking
Thursday
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Paper Bag Speeches Delivered
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Chapters #2 and 3:
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Ethics of Public Speaking and
Listening
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Review Questions and Critical
Thinking questions pp.# 44
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Thursday: In-class discussion
of Critical Thinking questions
 Speaking to Inform:
Chapter#15
 Watch TED video
 Brainstorm topics
 Read speech with commentary
Thursday
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5
02.19
6
02.26
7
03.05
In-class discussions/homework
review
Review Chapter# 12: Using
Language
Watch Obama’s: Words Matter
Speech
Impromptu speeches
Thursday
 All outlines due
 Informative Speeches Begin
Thursday
 Informative Speeches
Continued
 Impromptu Speeches
 Begin Persuasion
Thursday
 In-class discussion/Critical
Thinking questions review
Homework Assignments
Homework: Prepare Paper Bag Speeches to be delivered on
February 2nd
Read Ch#1 and 2- Speaking and the Ethics of Public
Speaking
Make sure to Review Chapter#13- Delivery pg.239
Read and review Chapter# 3
Answer Critical Thinking questions 1-4; page#61
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Choose topic for Informative Speech
Read Chapter#11 Outlining the Speech-pp.205-21
Answer: review questions1-3 pg.# 218Answer Exercises
for Critical Thinking pp.#218-219
Read: Chapter#10: Beginning and Ending the SpeechAnswer: exercises for critical thinking: 1-3 pg.# 203
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Outline for Informative Speech due next class.
Review Central Idea on pp.#89-91
Practice your speeches. Informative Speeches begin
next week.
Review checklist on pg.#87
Review/read: Chapter# 6: Analyzing your
Audience
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Prepare…Practice your speeches
Read and Review: Chapter #16: Speaking to
Persuade
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Brainstorm Topics
Review Monroe’s Motivated Sequence pp.# 315318
Complete Review Questions on pg.# 322
Complete Exercises for Critical Thinking pp.# 322323 (to be discussed in-class: No excuses)
Choose topic
Research topic: five support sources
MMS outline due
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8
03.12
 Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
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Thursday
 Outline Review
 Research Review
 Listen to Persuasive Speeches
 Read Persuasive Speeches with
Commentary.
 Impromptu Speeches
 Begin Persuasive Speeches
Practice your persuasive speeches- remember
persuasion is not just giving information- it the art
of convincing your audience to see view things
from your perspective and it is also a call to
action…
Spring Break- Have a great
break
Remember to practice your
speeches
Enjoy yourself…
9
03.26
Thursday
Persuasive Speeches
Impromptu Speeches
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Practice your speeches…
10
04.01
Persuasive Speech Wrap-up/Make-up
Speeches if needed.
Impromptu Speech
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Read Chapter# 19: Speaking in Small Groups
Answer review questions on page # 381
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11
04.08
Small Group Presentations from
Chapter#19
13
04.15
Special Occasion Speeches
Analyze speeches
14
04.23
15
04.30
Special Occasion
Speeches
Impromptu
Speeches
16
05.07
Special Occasion
Speeches
Impromptu
Speeches
Wrap-up. Goodbye, Good
luck.
Speak clearly, concisely, and
correctly.
Listen thoughtfully and
Read Chapter# 18: Speaking on Special
Occasions
Choose a special occasion speech and write your
speech
Practice speech.
Special Occasion Speeches…
Impromptu Speeches.
Special Occasion Speeches…
Thank you for a great semester.
Have a great summer.
carefully