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Speech is the image of life.         -Democritus

Final 2009 Summer Grades (posted 08.06.09)

Summer 2009 Syllabus

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Public Speaking Documents"


Speech 1 Course Description

Public Speaking is a hands-on practical class that provides an introduction to the theory, basic principles, and methods of effective public speaking.  In this class, we emphasize development and delivery of speeches and presentation to be delivered in front of an audience.  Further, we focus on rhetorical analysis of speeches and arguments.

I believe that true learning only comes about when everyone is involved and interested in the material being presented.  Our class will consist of a combination of lectures, discussions, group activities, projects, and speeches.  Through constructive feedback, we will all have the opportunity to teach and help each other.  I encourage you to use this course to explore and broaden your world view.  Challenge yourself and explore issues that matter to you.

Monday, Aug 3rd   
Mo Zhan    Meng Yang
Lakeshia Hardy    Lucas Ho
Linna Le    Cameron Taslim
Joseph Michael Paris    Spencer Leo
Jonathan Tung    Allison Hawryluk
Mohammad Afzalyar    Dennis Adjei
Ana Lopez    Kristin Vega
   
Tuesday, Aug 4th   
Doan Trang Nguyen    Quy Nquyen
Hoang Nquyen    Vina Lam
Anik Babrudi    Athena Chow
Tiffany U    Le Huyen Tong
Thu Pham    Thanh Nha Nquyen
Aye Aye Aung    Charisse Ongsansoy
Sophan Chum    Hoang Dang
   
Wednesday, Aug 5   
Soha Lachini    My Thuy La
Phuc Nquyen    Shaolong Wang
Lisa Rivera   

Reading Note Card #1 (page 65-78) due Wednesday, July 1

(1) What is receiver apprehension?  How can you as a listener overcome receiver apprehension?

(2) What are the four listening styles identified in the book?  Which one style best represents your listening style and why?

 Reading Note Card #2 (page 6-11, 17-20, and 264-271) due Mon, July 6
(1) What does communication context refer to?  Give two examples of different communication contexts.

(2) How do oral and written language styles differ?  What must you do to use oral language effectively?

 Reading Note Card #3 (page 285-205) due Tues, July 7
(1) What is Nonverbal-expectancy theory?  Explain how this theory relates to a speaker's credibility.

(2)  What is extemporaneous speaking and what are its advantages?

 Reading Note Card #4 (page 93-117) due Wed, July 8
(1) What is the difference between establishing common ground with your audience and audience adaptation?

(2)  After reading about cultural differences, pick the one that you think is most important.  Define this cultural difference and explain why you think it is the most important.

 Reading Note Card #5 (page 201-220) due Tues, July 14
(1) Define primacy, recency, specificity, and complexity.

(2) What is the difference between hard and soft evidence?

 Reading Note Card #6 (page 334-344) due Mon, July 27
(1) Which one of the guidelines for developing presentation aids do you think is most important and why?

(2) What advice does the book give for using hand outs effectively?

 Reading Note Card #7 (page 375-395) due Tues, July 28
(1) What is "cognitive dissonance" and how can you use it to persuade?

(2) What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how can the be used to persuade?

 Reading Note Card #8 (page271-278 & 397-400) due Mon, Aug 3
(1) How can you make a speech more dramatic?

(2) Describe the differences among initial, derived and terminal credibility?

                                          

 


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