Cal Poly Pomona, Winter 2015. COM 100-16: PUBLIC SPEAKING
Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 1-2.05 pm. Room 9-285
INSTRUCTOR: MARIUSZ OZMINKOWSKI, Ph.D.
626-799-5834. E-mail: mozminkowski@csupomona.edu
Office: 1-302 A. Office hours: MW: 2:10-3:50 PM + F 8:20-9:00
Course web site: www.ozminkowski.com/speaking.html
Course Objectives. Upon successful completion of this class, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process through invention, organization, drafting,
revision, editing and presentation.
2. Exhibit an understanding of listening skills and audience analysis techniques in the context of public
presentations.
3. Differentiate methods used in different speaking occasions.
4. Practice effective verbal and nonverbal delivery skills in the context of public presentations.
5. Create outlines that illustrate effective research and writing skills.
6. Present and participate in public presentations that reflect diversity in culture.
The Text: Lucas. The Art of Public Speaking, 11th Edition or Lucas’ 11th custom edition available in the
bookstore. 10th edition also acceptable.
A brief description of assignments:
SPEECH 1. INTRODUCTORY SPEECH. Based on a Personal Object (3 minutes). 20 points.
In preparation for this speech, students should select an object that represents a significant aspect of their
background, personality, values, ambitions, etc. Using the chosen object as a point of departure, each student
should develop a speech that explains how it relates to her or his life. For example, a journalism major might select a
newspaper as a way to explain her or his professional goals. An avid tennis player might settle on a tennis racket to
illustrate her passion about the sport.
If possible, students should bring the object of their speech to class on the day of their presentation. If this is not possible
because the object is too large, too rare, or too valuable, the student should bring in a model, drawing, or photograph of
the object. The purpose of this speech is not to explain the object in detail, but to use it as a vehicle for the speaker to
introduce herself or himself to the class.
The speech should be delivered extemporaneously. Students are not to read their speeches and should use as much
eye contact as possible. Please, submit one of the following on the day of your speech: your written speech, a detailed
outline, or detailed (and organized) notes (typed, please).
SPEECH 2. ORAL INTERPRETATION SPEECH (2 minutes). 10 points
SPEECH 3. INFORMATIVE (5 minutes). 50 points + a complete outline 10 points. Specific requirements for
informative, persuasive, and refutation speeches will be covered extensively in class and can be found in the book.
Outlines will be explained in class.
SPEECH 4. PERSUASIVE (5-6 minutes). 50 points + a complete outline 10 points.
Topics/thesis statements for Persuasive Speech. In order to present a refutation, the student who will be refuting
your persuasive speech must have a clear idea of what is at issue and what is your argument. Therefore, you are
required to turn in a clear thesis statement for your Persuasive speech well in advance (the deadline for turning in a
complete proposal will be announced in class).
SPEECH 5. REFUTATION OF ANOTHER STUDENT’S PERSUASIVE SPEECH. (5-6 minutes). 50 points + a
complete outline 10 points.
SPEECH 6. COMMEMORATIVE SPEECH (3 minutes)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (50 points) and FINAL EXAMINATION (100 points)
Examinations consist of multiple-choice and/or short-answer questions from selected chapters (TBA).
TWO SELF-ANALYSES (after informative and persuasive speeches) = 2 x 10 points each = 20 points
You are required to produce one-page typewritten analysis of your Informative and Persuasive speeches. The analysis
is due the next class meeting after you presented the speech. Do not simply describe what you did in your speech.
Rather, discuss your strategic choices and how you feel you succeeded in meeting your goals for the particular speech.
Here are points that you should consider discussing:
1. Audience analysis: What were the results of your audience analysis? Do you feel you used these results
effectively as evidenced by the feedback you received?
2. Supporting materials: What major forms of supporting materials did you use? How did you adapt these to the
needs of your audience? Do you feel you did this effectively?
3. Organization: What organizational pattern/design did you select? What were the advantages of this pattern?
the disadvantages?
4. Delivery: Do you feel that your delivery accurately reflected the amount and quality of rehearsal time you put
into this speech?
5. Obstacles: What obstacles did you have to overcome with this speech? Did you succeed?
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS. During the semester there will be several other assignments: in-class exercises, homework
assignments, preparing first draft of your outlines, library research, etc.
Assignments Summary
Available
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH
20
ORAL INTERPRETATION SPEECH
10
INFORMATIVE SPEECH
+ a complete outline
PERSUASIVE SPEECH (PERSUASIVE I)
+ a complete outline
REFUTATION SPEECH (PERSUASIVE II)
+ a complete outline
50
10
50
10
50
10
COMMEMORATIVE SPEECH
20
SELF-ANALYSIS 1 (after Informative Speech)
10
SELF-ANALYSIS 2 (after Persuasive speech)
10
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
50
FINAL EXAMINATION
100
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
TBA
TOTAL
400+
Your
points
GRADING: Final grades will be based on your percentage of points out of the total, as follows: A = 100-94 percent, A= 90-93, B+ = 89-87, B = 86-84, B- = 83-80, C+ = 79-77, C = 76-74, C- = 73-70, D+ = 69-67, D = 66-64, D- = 63-60, F =
59 and below.
Course Requirements and Policies:
Reading: All reading assignments must be completed before class meeting to facilitate class participation and
discussion. It is important students keep up with required reading (according to course schedule), even when the
reading may not be specifically covered in corresponding class. Further, you are recommended to read ahead.
Written assignments: All written assignments must be turned in ON or BEFORE due dates (at the beginning
of the class meeting). Written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, font no larger than 12 pt, margins 1”
Stapled! (Please, don’t use any special covers/folders, etc). Late assignments will be penalized.
Speeches: You will know the day of your speech at least one week in advance. Speeches will be rescheduled
only in special circumstances. All late speeches will be penalized by deducting 25% from the total possible points.
Attendance: This is a skills-based course and your attendance and participation is of utmost
importance. It is expected that you will attend all (or almost all) classes, read all assigned readings, and participate in
class discussions and exercises.
COURSE SCHEDULE
week
Dates
1
M 1/5
W 1/7
F 1/9
2
Topics/assignments
Introduction to the Course. Planning your first speech.
Communication model.
M 1/12
INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES
W 1/14
Ethics of Public Speaking. Listening.
F 1/16
3
4
M 1/19
Martin Luther King Jr Day. CAMPUS CLOSED
W 1/21
Selecting a topic; Speaking to Inform
F 1/23
Audience Analysis
M 1/26
ORAL INTERPRETATION SPEECHES.
W 1/28
Research. Supporting materials.
F 1/30
5
6
7
8
M 2/2
Organizing and outlining
W 2/4
Introductions. Conclusions
F 2/6
Midterm Examination
M 2/9
W 2/11
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES
F 2/13
M 2/16
President’s Day. Campus Closed
Speaking to Persuade.
First draft of your thesis statement for Persuasive Speech is due today
W 2/18
Methods of Persuasion
F 2/20
Thesis statements for Persuasive Speech are due today
M 2/23
Methods of Persuasion cont.
W 2/25
F 2/27
9
M 3/2
PERSUASIVE SPEECHES / DEBATES
W 3/4
F 3/6
10
M 3/9
Commemorative speeches
W 3/11
11
F 3/13
Summary of the Course / Final exam review
M 3/16
Final examination. MONDAY 3/16 at 11.30 pm