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Public Speaking
Required Texts and Materials:
Sprague, J. & Stuart, D. (2009, 2006). The Speaker's Compact Handbook. 1st or 2nd Ed. Belmont, CA: Thompson Wadsworth.
The course packet is available by clicking on the following link:
Speech 1 Course Packet. Please download this word document, print it,
and bring it to class every day.
One packet of 4X6 index cards.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to help you develop and improve upon skills in public speaking, including preparing a speech, clearly organizing thoughts and ideas, using critical thinking and reasoning skills, and increasing confidence when presenting information to an audience. You will also be given the opportunity to be an active listener and participant in discussions on current, socially significant issues.
The skills which you learn in this course will help you be successful in any major that you choose. No matter who you are or what you are studying, someday you are going to have to speak in front of a group, and I want that to be a comfortable, fun, and productive experience for you.
Course Policies:
Regular attendance is crucial to your success in this class. More than 3 unexcused absences will result in being dropped from the class. You are not only expected to be here and on time on the days that you are scheduled to speak, but you also have a responsibility to be an active audience member. Participation is essential!
Keeping up with the reading assignments is also crucial to your success. I expect that you will come to class having read the chapters and, more importantly, that you have something constructive to say about them. Pop-quizzes will be given on assigned readings and material in the packet.
Since we are on a tight schedule, please don't be late for class. If you happen to be late on a speech day, please wait outside until you can enter without disruption (when you hear applause). Please turn off all phones and other electronic gadgets during class.
Unless the circumstances warrant it (i.e. you're at the hospital), make-up speeches or other late work will not be accepted. If an emergency does come up, let me know right away.
All written assignments must be typed or word-processed, with attention paid to spelling, punctuation, grammar, and all that other good stuff. Hand-written assignments (unless otherwise noted) will not be accepted.
The Academic Honor Code will be strictly enforced in this class. Violations of this policy can lead to a failing grade on a test, paper, or assignment, having your course grade lowered, failing the course, being placed on academic disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion. If you have any questions about what constitutes cheating, plagiarism, inadequate citation of sources, etc., please ask.
Any student with a disability requiring accommodation should make this need known to me. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs. If you need any further assistance regarding academic or personal concerns, please don’t hesitate to call Counseling/Academic Advising at (408) 864-5400.
Finally, I expect you to help maintain a respectful and supportive learning environment. We're all in college and have chosen to come here to learn, so please be respectful of others both when speaking and when listening.
Assignments:
Speech #1 Introductory 30 points
Speech #2 Informative 40 points
Speech #3 Persuasive 50 points
Speaking Exercises 30 points
2 Exams (25 pts. each) 50 points
Class Participation and Assignments 75 points
Homework, Self Evaluations,
Peer Evaluations, Pop-Quizzes
Audience Analysis Project 25 points
Total 300 points
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