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Speech 1- Introduction to speechThis is a green sheet for Introduction to public speaking
Speech 1: Public Speaking
De Anza College, Spring Quarter 2007, Section 8
Instructor: Ambica Gill, M-TH 3:30-4:10 Rm: L43
Office Hours: or by appointment in FQ21i
Phone Number: _____________Email: gill_ambica@yahoo.com
“The most valuable of all talents is never using two words when one will do.”
– Thomas Jefferson
Course Materials
Sprague, J. & Stuart, D. (2007). The speaker’s handbook (7th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth-Compact Version.
One standard VHS videocassette.
One package of 4 X 6 inch index cards.
Course Description
Effective public speaking skills are essential for members of a democratic society. In this course, you will develop strategies for designing well-organized, researched, extemporaneous speeches on topics of social significance adapted to a diverse audience. The speaking engagements, in-class activities, small group discussions, and speeches allow you to practice and critique your oral communication skills as well as observe and evaluate those of others. Readings, lectures, writings (approximately 1500-2000 words total) and class discussions serve as resources for you as you develop your public speaking abilities and become more at ease when talking with an audience.
Course Objectives
Successful completion of this course entails:
* Selecting intellectually-challenging and socially significant speech topics appropriate to specific audiences.
* Preparing full-sentence outlines that demonstrate the effective development and organization of ideas.
* Responding critically and analytically to speakers’ presentations using rhetorical and communication concepts.
* Delivering extemporaneous speeches using notecards or a key-word outline.
* Identifying and discussing common ethical problems in speech-making and assessing how these problems apply to preparing speeches.
* Identifying and describing ways in which cultural differences influence the creation and interpretation of a speech.
* Feeling greater confidence while speaking
Policies
* Public speaking is an intensive, skills-building class for most students—a class that involves and evolves from our collective discussions and risk-taking. This means that it is in your best interest to attend and actively participate in each and every session. However, should an emergency arise, please do everything in your power to contact me prior to missing class so that we might try to make alternative arrangements. Please be aware that I will only accept late work in cases of extreme personal emergency; furthermore, there will be no make ups on assignments or speeches for any reason, without documentation. NO MAKE-UPS!!!.
* If you need course adaptations or other assistance because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information you feel you should share with me, or if you need
special arrangements in case this building must be evacuated, please arrange to chat with me during office hours.
* You must submit your own, original work for this course. I will De Anza college policy on academic honesty. Consequently, an instance of academic misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, cheating, taking credit for others’ work, submitting work for another course as work for this one, etc.) will likely result in a failing course grade. Please refer to DeAnza’s course catalog or make arrangements to chat with me to discuss this further if you have questions.
* Attendance Policy: If you miss this class more than three (3) times, you will not receive credit for this course. Attendance is randomly taken at the beginning or end of every class. You are expected to be here when class starts and ends. If you come in after attendance is taken, it is your responsibility to request that I mark you present before class ends that day. It is my responsibility that I consider a reasonable request. If you are more than 20 minutes late, you will probably be able to participate in the activities of that day, but it will be counted as an absence. This is a college course, and I do expect you to be present every class session. It is your responsibility to practice constructive learning and great participation. Note: If you do not show up for the second class, and I have not been notified in advance of your absence, I will drop you and continue taking students from the “wait list.”
On Format
Please format all assignments as follows: Typed or word-processed (using a dark ink) in APA citation style, double-spaced, 10 or 12 point font, one inch margins on all sides. Be sure to include your name, as well as a title for the assignment.
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