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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKINGCMST 101

Instructor: Dr. Stephanie Young Phone: (812) 464-1737Office: LA 3095 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: 2-3pm MTWTh Call #30649& by appointment

TEXTBOOK Sands, H., & Jeffers, R. (2003). Public conversations: Building skills and confidence (8

thed.). New York:

McGraw-Hill.

COURSE OBJECTIVESThe goal of this class is to help you enhance your competencies in communication, specifically in the area of

public speaking and performance. Assignments in the course accomplish these goals:1. providing you with an introduction to the theory of oral communication;

2. describing and illuminating the information and skills necessary for efficient communication;3. lessening the impact of communication apprehension;

4. enabling you to speak effectively to others in a variety of contexts;5. improving your critical listening skills; and

6. offering instruction in research, presentation writing, effective communication criticism, anddesigning effective visual aids.

As a part of USI¶s Core Curriculum, this course encourages you to ³think clearly, speak and write well, live

according to consistent ideals, understand public issues, and use knowledge wisely´ (³University CoreCurriculum-Goals´).

REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR THE COURSE

y an active, regularly checked USI Eagles email account;

y access to assignments posted on USI¶s Blackboard sitey access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint;

y a 9x12 envelope or binder for retaining research elements, graded assignments and papers

ATTENDANCE POLICY1. Due to the condensed nature of this class, regular attendance is mandatory. Assignments and in-class

activities CANNOT be made up. If you are absent on your assigned presentation day, you will NOT beable to reschedule your oral presentation. YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE (³F´) ON THE

SPEECH ASSIGNMENT.2. You are responsible for acquiring any materials (e.g., notes, assignments) pertinent to the course you

missed due to absence. If you know in advance that you will miss class, please let me know ahead of

time. Being absent from class is NOT an excuse for punctually performing assignments.3. Any student missing more than 1/3 of the class periods will automatically fail the course.

LATE WORK POLICY

I do not accept late assignments except for documented emergencies. I do not consider work-relatedabsences, work in other classes, or meetings with other professors as personal emergency. Emergencies include

the following: death in the family, jury duty, and medical emergency. It is your responsibility to provide writtendocumentation from a third party of your emergency.

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ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICYAny form of plagiarism will not be tolerated. In cases of academic misconduct, I reserve the right to

determine appropriate academic sanctions that include, but are not limited to, having you bring me your resources, re-do the assignment, take a failing grade on the assignment and/or course, and a trip to various

Deans. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:o Cheating²using unauthorized assistance, unapproved materials, or study aids in any academic exercise

o Plagiarism²using the words or ideas of another without appropriate acknowledgement (e.g., cutting and pasting from websites or other texts without citation. Passing on the work of others as your original

work)o Fabrication²falsifying or inventing work

o Deception²misrepresenting work or academic records (e.g., forging signatures; turning in the same paper for two classes without the written permission of both instructors; turning in a paper written

partially or fully by someone else)

o Facilitating Academic Dishonesty²intentionally assisting another student to commit an act of academic

misconduct.

Please refer to your USI S tudent Handbook for further information. There is no excuse for being ignorant of academic dishonesty.

DISABILITY STATEMENTAny student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs. You should also contact the Assistant Director of

Counseling, Leslie Smith at 464-1867. Counseling Center Services is responsible for evaluating documentationof disability and coordinating reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in a timely fashion.

BLACKBOARD SITE

Students may access policies and assignments via a Blackboard site (http://online.usi.edu) for CMST 101. Theymay use this site to email other students enrolled in their CMST 101 class provided the email is course-related.

Check Blackboard regularly as I will post extra notes to you on this site. This site also contains the syllabus for the course, information for your specific section, helpful websites, grading sheets, etc. All students are

responsible for logging onto the site and correcting email addresses and passwords.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT1. Respect

Please respect your peers and your instructor (me). Bring a positive attitude to class, be attentive,critically listen and participate in open discussions.

2. Cell PhonesPlease turn off all cell phones. Ringing phones, talking on phone, and text messaging will not be

tolerated in my class. If I catch you using your phone during class, I have the right to confiscateyour phone until the end of class. If your phone rings during a speech by one of your peers, you

will be required to present an oral apology to the individual in class during the next class period.

This apology will include a brief review of cell phone etiquette. Failure to do so will result in a10% grade deduction.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS & ACTIVITIESFinal grades will be assigned based upon the following 400 point scale:

A = 400-360 B+ = 359-348

B = 347-320 C+ = 319-308C = 307-280 D+ = 279-268

D = 267-240 F = below 239

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The following assignments will be worth the following points:INTRODUCTION 10

TAG TEAM SPEECH 203 MAIN POINTS 20

PEER CRITIQUE 10SPEECH PLAN FORM 30 (2@15)

INFORMATIVE 75 (50 for presentation, 25 for outline)PERSUASIVE 75 (50 for presentation, 25 for outline)

CEREMONIAL 30QUIZZES 30 (2@15)

FINAL EXAM 100 ___________________________

TOTAL 400

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

A. INTRODUCTION (10 points)You will be responsible for introducing one of your peers to the class. You will share a childhood memory, a

personal story (funny or dramatic), a special event, something you did this summer, favorite recent memory,

etc. This assignment is to give you experience in speaking in front of an audience.

B. TAG TEAM SPEECH (20 points)

With this assignment, you and a partner will develop an introduction and conclusion to a hypothetical speechtopic. Introductions must include an attention-getter, thesis sentence, credibility statement, relevance to

audience, and preview of main pints. Conclusions should summarize main points, restate the thesis, and bringthe speech to a close.

C. 3 MAIN POINTS IMPROMPTU SPEECH (20 points)

This assignment is to develop your organizational skills. You will be asked a question. Then, you will have twominutes to prepare a brief, impromptu response. This assignment is to help you think on your toes! You will be

graded upon a clear introduction, three main points, conclusion, transitions, signposts, and creativity.

D. SPEECH PLANNING FORM (SPF) (Each worth 15 points)You will be responsible for completing a speech planning form in the initial stages of speech development for

your informative and persuasive speeches. The SPF is to (1) help you formulate a clear thesis statement,identify three main points, and seek out credible sources to support your speech and (2) to help me help you in

selecting an appropriate topic for your informative and persuasive speeches (i.e., do you fulfill the requirementsfor the assignment?)

E. PEER CRITIQUE (10 points)

As an active audience member, you will be responsible for evaluating one of your peers on his/her formal

speech presentation. By filling out a speech critique form, you 1) help the speaker gain direct feedback and 2)train yourself towards becoming a critical listener and consumer of messages.

F. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (75 points)As citizens of the global community, we must be aware of what is going on in the world. As scholars, we must

recognize the importance of being informed about current events. This informative speech will be an in-depthlook at current issues that have been in the news at local, state, national and/or international levels. The purpose

of your informative speech is to describe or explain a significant, interesting, relevant, and/or unusual event.

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You will first select a recent article from a prominent news source (CNN, The New York T imes, The Columbus Dispatch , The C hicago T ribune, LA T imes, etc.). This article will be your foundation in developing a

comprehensive informative speech. Please make a photocopy of the article and attach it to your final outline andreference page.

Although we are focusing on current events (anything that has occurred within the last three months) it is

important to contextualize the information by looking at the historical, social, cultural, and economic factorsthat shape the story. Your speeches should be based on careful research. Information should be presented in an

unbiased manner and be as accurate as possible.

Specific Requirements:1. Minimum of 5 sources (including the initial article), 1 of which must be an academic journal article.

You may use books, magazines, newspapers, interviews, etc. Websites are acceptable, but informationfrom .com sites will NOT count towards your source requirement. (.com sites should be supplementary

to your other sources.) Information you find from library databases are not considered Internet sources.Sources must be properly cited within the speech as well as on the reference sheet (APA style).

2. Time Requirement: 5-6 minutes. Any speech that goes under or over the time requirement will receive 1 point deduction per 30 seconds.

3. 2-3 main points. Be sure you are clear and concise with these.

4. On the day of your presentation, a full sentence outline, reference page, and copy of your news articlewill be turned in.

5. Your outline must be in correct format and typed. Full sentences please!!

Points possible: Informative speech = 50 points, Informative outline = 25 points

G. PERSUASIVE SPEECH (75 points)

Purpose: to persuade your audience to change their beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors. You will be presenting a persuasive speech that develops a value or policy claim.

Research:

y After selecting your topic, research a MINIMUM of 5 sources. (Note: Minimum means that if you have

three, you have enough to pass. Fewer than three means that you do not have enough to pass; more thanthree will earn you points above passing). 1 must be an academic journal article!!

y DO NOT use a dictionary or encyclopedia.

y Make sure that you orally cite all of your sources within your speech.

y Cite sources within your outline.

y Attach a reference sheet to your outline.

Structure: Please utilize your book as a template in organizing your speech outline. Make sure to select an

effective organizational pattern such as problem-causes-solution. Use logical and well-supported arguments.Avoid fallacies.

Delivery: This is an extemporaneous speech. Use 2 sheets of paper and DO NOT write your speech word-for-word on these note sheets. One visual aid is required.

Time Requirement: 5:30-6:30 minutes. Time limits will be enforced. You will be penalized for going under or over the time limit (2 points for every thirty seconds and over). I will signal when you have 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1

minute left.

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Things to remember:1. I want to hear YOUR opinion on the issue. Take a stance and support your argument. Consider the

Toulmin model and types of reasoning as you build your argument.2. Practice the speech aloud MANY times prior to your scheduled presentation.

3. Think about how your arguments need to be adapted to your particular audience.4. Use language effectively. Use different types of appeals and persuasive language.

Points possible: Persuasive speech = 50 points, Persuasive outline = 25 points

H. CEREMONIAL SPEECH (30 points)

Select one type of ceremonial speech. Ask yourself, do you want to present an award/honor, deliver aeulogy/memorial address, give a toast, accept an award/tribute, or emcee a ceremony/banquet? Consider the

situation you will be presenting your speech. What setting do you want to speak in?

Specific considerations:1. If you choose to introduce, you may also choose a person in the class to introduce.

2. If you wish to accept/acknowledge an award, what award will you be receiving?3. If one person wants to nominate another for an award, the other person can then accept/acknowledge

that nomination. (The two of you can figure it out and let me know).

4. If you are being introduced, be ready to jump up to the front and talk immediately.

Time Requirement: 1:30-2:00 minutes in length.

You will turn in a speech outline a ½-page to 1-page in length (typed and single spaced).

I. QUIZZES (15 points each)You will be quizzed over materials from lecture, the textbook, activities, and discussion. The format will be

multiple choice.

J. FINAL EXAM (100 points)The final examination will be a comprehensive exam and cover materials from lectures, textbook materials,

exercises, activities, and discussions. The format will be multiple choice and short answer essays.

K. HELPFUL HINTS, ODDS & ENDS1. Read your textbook.

2. Reserve time for practice. Practice. Then, practice some more.3. Remember to cite sources both in your outline AND when you present your speech orally.

4. Be aware of current events and the world around you. This will help you participate in discussions.5. Please feel free email me or schedule an appointment with me.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Week Day Topic Assignment1 Tues

June 15

Introduction to Course

History of rhetoric (public speaking)

WedJune 16

Ch. 1: Becoming comfortable in public conversations Ch.2: Listening in the moment

pp. 9-11

Thurs

June 17

Ch. 3: Choosing ethical communication

INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES

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Fri

June 18

Ch. 4: Prepping for the presentation

Ch. 5: Analyzing your audience

Quiz I

2 Mon

June 21

Ch. 6: Picking your presentation style

Ch. 15: Creating special occasion presentations

TuesJune 22

Ch. 10: Maintaining attention from start to finishIntroductions & Conclusions (pp. 138-150)

TAG TEAM SPEECHES

Wed

June 23

LIBRARY RESEARCH DAY

Thurs

June 24

Ch. 7: Researching your presentation

Ch. 8: Designing the structure

FriJune 25

3 MAIN POINTS SPEECHES

3 Mon

June 28

Ch. 9: Using supporting materials (pp. 118-121)

Ch. 14: Informing your audience

Quiz II

TuesJune 29

WORKSHOP DAY

Wed

June 30

WORKSHOP DAY

ThursJuly 1

INFORMATIVE SPEECHES

Fri

July 2

INFORMATIVE SPEECHES

4 MonJuly 5

NO CLASSES (INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND)

Tues

July 6

Ch. 11: Building your language skills

Ch. 12: Adding interest through Delivery

WedJuly 7

Ch. 16: Using your persuasive skills

Thurs

July 8

Reasoning, Fallacies, and the Toulmin Model of

Argumentation

FriJuly 9

WORKSHOP DAY

5 MonJuly 12

WORKSHOP DAY

TuesJuly 13

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES

Wed

July 14

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES

Thurs

July 15

CEREMONIAL SPEECHES

FriJuly 16

FINAL EXAM

With the exception of the first day, you should read chapters before coming to class on the day indicated.

****This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor·s discretion.****

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CMST101 summer 2010