COMM 201 Tracking Calendar 1
COMM 201: Public Speaking & Rhetorical Persuasion
Tuesdays, 6:10 – 8:55 p.m.
Kari Burton Swietlik, Instructor
klswietlik@bryantstratton.edu
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Assess the communication process through an investigation of communication theory.
Anticipate audience reactions to oral presentations and adjust presentation format when appropriate.
Listen to, analyze, and respond to verbal and non-verbal messages from associates, supervisors, and clients/customers in a variety of oral communication situations.
Deliver oral presentations using visual support materials in a variety of situations.
Provide listener feedback to complete communication cycle and effect greater success for the speaker and the listener.
Provide self-reflection for identification of strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Apply oral presentation skills for the purposes of career entry and management.
Tracking Calendar – Fall 2010
Activities and due dates on the tracking calendar are subject to change. Students will be notified in advance of changes; major changes will be provided in writing.
Week
Day/Date
Topics Covered
1
Tues.
9/14
Welcome
Introduction to the course
The power of public speaking
Public speaking as a tradition
Developing confidence as a speaker
The communication process
Public speaking in a multicultural world
2
Tues.
9/21
3
Tues.
9/28
The importance of ethics
Guidelines for ethical speaking
Plagiarism
Guidelines for ethical listening
The importance of listening
Listening and critical thinking
Causes of poor listening
Becoming a better listener
Preparing your speech
Delivering your speech
Anecdotal Presentations introduction
Choosing a topic
Determining the general and specific purposes
Phrasing the central idea
Audience-centeredness
Classmates as audience
Demographic and situational audience analysis
Adaptation to the audience
Anecdotal Presentations
Course
Outcomes
1, 3
3
2, 3, 5, 6
Teaching and Learning Activities
Readings/Assignments
Due Dates
Group icebreaker activity
Small group and class discussions of expectations
Syllabus and tracking calendar introduction
Lecture on Chapter 1, “Speaking in Public”
Group discussion on public speaking and the
communication process
Small group and individual learning activities
Small group and individual practice of chapter concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapter 2, Chapter 3, &
Appendix concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapter 2, Chapter 3, &
Appendix concepts
Individual practice of Chapter 2, Chapter 3, & Appendix
concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Read Chapter 2, “Ethics and Public Speaking”; Chapter
3, “Listening”; and pp. 64-73, “Appendix: Giving Your
“First Speech”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 44, 61
9/21
Read Chapter 4, “Selecting a Topic and a Purpose” and
Chapter 5, “Analyzing the Audience”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 92; 115-116
Prepare for Anecdotal Presentation
9/28
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapters 4 & 5 concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapter 4 & 5 concepts
Individual practice of Chapter 4 & 5 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Deliver Anecdotal Presentation in class
Provide listener feedback for Anecdotal Presentations
Read Chapter 6, “Gathering Materials”; Chapter 10,
“Outlining the Speech”; and Chapter 17, “Speaking on
Special Occasions”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 139, 220, 391
Complete Anecdotal Presentation Reflection
10/5
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4
Tues.
10/5
Gathering materials
Using your own knowledge and experience
Doing library research
Searching the internet
Interviewing
Research tips
Outlining
The preparation outline
The speaking outline
APA Style review
Introductory speeches
Presentation speeches
Acceptance speeches
Commemorative speeches
Four Week Meetings
The introduction
The conclusion
Ceremonial Speech of Praise introduction
3
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapters 6, 10, & 17
concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapters 6, 10, & 17
concepts
Individual practice of Chapters 6, 10, & 17 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Read Chapter 9, “Beginning and Ending the Speech”
Answer Review Questions: p. 204
10/12
5
Tues.
10/12
3
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Individual course progress meetings
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapter 9 concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapter 9 concepts
Individual practice of Chapter 9 concepts
LAST DAY TO DELIVER ANECDOTAL PRESENTATION
Read Chapter 7, “Supporting Your Ideas” and
Chapter 8, “Organizing the Body of the Speech”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 162, 181
10/19
6
Tues.
10/19
Supporting your ideas
Using examples
Using statistics
Using testimony
Citing sources verbally
Organization strategies
Main points
Supporting materials
Connectives
Impromptu Presentations
2, 3, 5, 6
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapters 7 & 8 concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapters 7 & 8
concepts Individual practice of Chapters 7 & 8 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Deliver Impromptu Presentation in class (no advance
preparation required)
Complete Impromptu Presentation Reflection in class
Provide listener feedback for Impromptu Presentations
Read Chapter 11, “Using Language”; Chapter 13,
“Using Visual Aids” pp. 285-297; and “Appendix: Using
PowerPoint”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 239-240, 283
Prepare for Ceremonial Speech
10/26
7
Tues.
10/26
Meanings of words
Using language accurately
Using language vividly
Using language appropriately
Inclusive language
Kinds of visual aids
Guidelines for preparing visual aids
Guidelines for presenting visual aids
Pluses and minuses of PowerPoint
Formatting and using PowerPoint slides
Copyright and fair use
Ceremonial Speeches
Historical Presentation introduction
2, 3, 5, 6
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapters 11 & 13 &
Appendix concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapters 11 & 13&
Appendix concepts
Individual practice of Chapters 11 & 13 & Appendix
concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Deliver Ceremonial Speech in class
Provide listener feedback for Ceremonial Speeches
Read Chapter 12, “Delivery”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 263-264
Complete Ceremonial Speech Reflection
11/2
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8
Tues.
11/2
Midterm Meetings
Good delivery
Methods of delivery
The speaker’s voice
The speaker’s body
3
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Individual course progress meetings
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapter 12 concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapter 12 concepts
Individual practice of Chapters12 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
LAST DAY TO DELIVER IMPROMPTU PRESENTATION
Read Chapter 14, “Speaking to Inform”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 319-320
11/9
9
Tues.
11/9
Types of informative speeches
Analysis and organization of informative speeches
Guidelines for informative speaking
Historical Presentations
Career Demonstration introduction
2, 3, 5, 6
LAST DAY TO DELIVER CEREMONIAL SPEECH
Read Chapter 18, “Speaking in Small Groups”
Answer Review Questions, p. 409
Complete Historical Presentation Reflection
11/16
10
Tues.
11/16
Small group characteristics
Leadership and responsibilities of small groups
Presenting the recommendations of the group
Career Demonstrations
Symposium/Group Presentation introduction
All
Read Chapter 15, “Speaking to Persuade” and
Chapter 16, “Methods of Persuasion”
Answer Review Questions: pp. 347-348, 377
Complete Career Demonstration Reflection
11/23
11
Tues.
11/23
3
LAST DAY TO DELIVER HISTORICAL PRESENTATION
Work on Symposium/Group Presentation
11/30
12
Tues.
11/30
The importance of persuasion
Ethics and persuasion
Persuasive speeches on questions of fact
Persuasive speeches on questions of value
Persuasive speeches on questions of policy
Methods of persuasion
Building credibility
Using evidence
Reasoning
Appealing to emotions
Call to Action introduction
Symposium/Group Presentation meetings
Course evaluations
Symposia/Group Presentations
Call to Action Presentation conferences and lab time
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapter 14 concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapter 14 concepts
Individual practice of Chapters14 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Deliver Historical Presentation in class
Provide listener feedback for Historical Presentations
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapter 18 concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapter 18 concepts
Individual practice of Chapters18 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Deliver Career Demonstration in class
Provide listener feedback for Career Demonstrations
Vocal and physical warm-up activities
Homework review
Lecture and group discussion of Chapters 15 & 16
concepts
Small group learning activities on Chapters 15 & 16
concepts Individual practice of Chapters 15 & 16 concepts
Listening & analysis activity
Prepare and practice Symposium/Group Presentation
LAST DAY TO DELIVER CAREER DEMONSTRATION
Complete Symposium/Group Presentation Reflection
Work on Call to Action Presentation
12/7
13
Tues.
12/7
Call to Action Presentations
Course wrap up
All
Finish make-up work (if applicable)
12/14
14
Tues.
12/14
Grading conferences
Individual evaluations of course
Deliver Symposium/Group Presentation in class
Provide listener feedback for Symposia/Group
Presentations
Prepare and practice of Call to Action Presentation
Deliver Call to Action Presentation in class
Complete Call to Action Reflection in class
Provide listener feedback for Call to Action Presentations
Individual conferences on Call to Action Presentation and
overall course grade
2-6
LAST DAY FOR ALL MAKE-UP WORK