Fundamentals of Speech 2241

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Class Assignments:

Professional Dialect Drill

Speech of Introduction, Critique Sheet

Informative Speech, Critique Sheet

Persuasive Speech, Critique Sheet

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH- SPH 2241

SYLLABUS AND COURSE HANDOUTS

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K.       Course Description:  Study of the principles and practices basic to all areas of oral communication.  This course is designed to enhance the student’s leadership abilities through improved verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and it includes oral communication theory and practical application.

          Course Objectives:  Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following at an adequate level of proficiency:

1.      Prepare systematically for and function efficiently, ethically, and effectively in specified oral communication (speech) situations, utilizing the basic principles of rhetorical problem-solving related to the invention, organization, “stylization,” memorization, and presentation of worthwhile ideas.

2.      Respond appropriately to and evaluate systematically, critically, but sympathetically, the oral communication efforts of others being mindful of the role of “freedom of speech” and “intercultural communication” in American life.

Course Content:  To accomplish the Course Objectives, the following instructional units and related requirements are assigned:

 1.  Speech (oral) communication:  process, product, purpose and problems, including the roles of “freedom of speech” and ethics.

2. Personal, group and public “levels” or contexts of communication.

3. Critical listening and speech evaluation, including the special challenge of “intercultural communication.”

4. Preparing for specific public speaking situations, particularly those requiring special-occasion, informative and persuasive speeches.

5. Invention:  discovering and “inventing,” as well as choosing the substance of a speech on the basis of analysis of the speaking situation and adaptation of remarks accordingly.

6. Organization (and outlining):  considering and choosing structure most appropriate to the content of a given speech.

7. Language:  considering and choosing modes of verbal expression, or style, appropriate to the content.

8. Delivery (speaking, including memory):  considering and choosing non-verbal modes of expression as well as “standard” modes of pronunciation, including an overview of the speech production process, with an emphasis on extemporaneous speaking.

9. Special-occasion speaking: introducing a speaker.

10. Informative speaking:  being clear with and without visual aids.

11. Persuasive speaking:  being convincing via use of arguments consisting of evidence (data) and reasoning (warrants) and being compelling via use of appropriate emotional and ethical appeals.

L. Text(s): Public Speaking: Strategies for Success by David Zarefsky; Allyn and Bacon,    2005.

M.        Other Materials:

a.   MySpeechLab; Course ID: patton14591
b.   Handout material distributed in class.
c.    Lexis Nexis research supporting informative and persuasive speeches.

N.    Grading Methods and Weights of the Criteria (including make-up examination policy): The letter grade for the course will be based upon the accumulation of points for completing the Course Requirements, to wit:

Grading Scale:

• 600-540 – A

• 539-480 – B

• 479-420 – C

• 419-360 – D

• 359 & Below – F

O.  Class Procedure (e.g., lecture, laboratory, lecture/discussion, etc.) and Course Requirements:

1.      Class Procedure: This is a lecture/discussion/public speaking class; attendance is required-unless officially excused.

2.      Course requirements:

Oral Performances

• Ceremonial or special-occasion speech

• Informative speech

• Persuasive speech (minimum of one, either an “argumentative” or “motivational” speech that utilizes the “motivated sequence”).

• Reading the Professional Dialect Drill with a minimum number of pronunciations.

• Other “oral exercises” (optional).

Writings

• Topic Proposals and audience analysis assignments.

• Speech outlines and annotated bibliographies for informative and persuasive speeches

• Speaker notes for informative and persuasive Speeches

• Miscellaneous and/or extra credit assignments

Examinations

• Pop, daily, weekly, or chapter quizzes (optional).

• Mid-term examination or two pre-final examinations.

• Final examination (comprehensive).

Other Requirements and / or “Extra-credit” Activities

• Professional attire for informative and persuasive speeches. Dress as though you are on a professional job interview. However, acceptable attire includes “business” casual.  No casual tennis shoes, flip-flops, shorts, casual blue jeans or blue jean skirts, T-shirts, sweat shirts, hats, sun glasses or mini skirts (skirts more than 1 inch above the knee). If possible, body tattoos and piercings should be concealed. Violators will be penalized 10 points. Students who can’t comply with the dress code must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the speech date.

• Cellular Telephone Policy:  Please turn cellular phones and beepers off during class time. Violators will be penalized 10 points during lecture class dates and a letter grade during speech dates.

• Assignments in connection with required attendance at specified TSU cultural events.

• Additional out-of-class speech outlines using the traditional format.

P.     General Support (i.e. Computer Works, Writing Center, Tutorial Lab, etc):

• Computer Works, McCartha Hall, ext. 3413

• Writing Center, Wright Hall, ext. 3305

• Counseling and Wellness Services, Adams Center, ext. 3221

Q.        Daily Assignments including deadline for adding or dropping a course, holidays, etc.:

Speech 2241- Daily Activities/Assignments
 

*Note: Schedule subject to change at professor’s discretion.

Final:   

• Class Time:      Date:                                   Exam Time:
• 10:00 AM          Monday, December 6           2:00-4:00 PM

Special Dates:

August 30 – Last day to Withdraw or Drop a Course without financial penalty
August 31—Last day to add a course.
September 6—Holiday
October 22--Last day to Drop a course and/or Withdraw without academic penalty.
November 11—Holiday
November 24-28—Thanksgiving Holidays
December 3—Dead Day

*Note: Schedule subject to change at professor’s discretion.

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R.  Additional Services-The required Americans and Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement and other appropriate statements:

• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:   Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course.

• ADDITIONAL SERVICES:    Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, the office of adaptive needs program or call (670-3220/3221).  Various accommodations are available through the adaptive needs program.

S.  Absence Policy: Attendance is required:  Each unexcused absence will result in a deduction from the final grade pool of 2 points for regular days and 4 points for speech days. Make-up work will only be accepted under documented circumstances, including university excuses, letters from physicians, jury summons, military duty, or death of an immediate family member.

T.  Incomplete work policy:  An incomplete grade will be given only when the student has made sufficient progress in meeting the minimum requirements of the course for the grade of C or better.  A contract specifying the kinds and nature of the work to be completed with due dates will be signed by student and the instructor before an incomplete grade will be given.

U.  Cheating Policy:  Students are held to the code of conduct outlined in the ORACLE.

V.  Other pertinent information relating to specialization requirements (e.g. certification or licensure, teacher competencies, etc.):

ASSESSMENT STATEMENT:  Students must earn a letter grade of C or better in order to earn State Department of Ed. Credit.

Last Updated: 08/21/04 02:45:08 PM