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Introduction to Public Speaking (SPCH 1)

Instructor: Molly May                                              Fall 2008

Office: BH103C                                                       MWF 9-10:00

Office hours: MW 10-11; 1-2:00; Fri 10-11

Office phone: 646-3008                                               

E-mail: mmay@mpc.edu             MySpeechKit:   (register at address below) http://www.pearsoncustom.com/ca/mpc_department/

webpage:  www.mpcfaculty.net/molly_may

Course Goals/Objectives: To provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practice to become more confident in public speaking, gain self-confidence in expressing ideas orally, and become a more critical and sensitive listener. Objectives include:  reducing anxiety about public speaking, developing poise, creating formal, well-organized outlines, demonstrating logical reasoning and documentation of sources, recognizing the audience and speaking occasion, and designing and delivering engaging speeches.

Required Text and Supplies
  • Public Speaking by Beebe & Beebe
  • One mini DVD for recording speeches. Have your name clearly marked on both your DVD and  case.
  • Appropriate materials for presentation aids
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    Course Requirements:

  • Speeches: Self-Introductory, Informative/Demonstration,  Persuasive, Group Presentation, Oral Interpretation, Impromptu/Tribute
  • Tests: There will be one midterm and one final quiz designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of basic principles of public speaking. You will also analyze strengths and weaknesses of your speeches by writing a personal speech analysis.
  • Completion of assigned readings, homework labs, quizzes, videotape, speech assessments, regular attendance & participation.

    • Grading: The worth of each activity is as follows:

  • Self-Introductory Speech                           50
    Informative/Demonstrative                        100
    Persuasive                                                100
    Group Presentation                                    50
  • Oral Interpretation                                      50
    Impromptu/Tribute                                      50
    Outlines        (25 points each speeches 2-5) 75
    Tests                                                         150
    Speech Assessment Journal                         50
    Homework Assignments/quizzes                 100
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    Poor attendance will negatively affect the amount of points you assess. Five points will be subtracted for every class period you miss after the first three absences. Three tardies equal 1 absence.

    Attendance: For obvious reasons, attendance and punctuality in this course are very important. Grades will be negatively affected by more than 3 absences in a semester. Students will be dropped for 3 consecutive absences unless I am notified of an extreme circumstance. Even when you are absent, you are responsible for any missed work. If you plan to miss class:

  • Attempt to notify me before class begins (646-3008 or 646-4100).
  • Request another day and time to make up the assignment missed. If not, a zero will be recorded.
  • You may make up only 1 speech. (It will still receive late penalty)
  • Any late speech/assignment will receive minimum one-grade deduction penalty.
  • Missing DVD's on days of speeches will receive penalty reduction points.
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    Plagiarism: Presenting the words or ideas of others as your own without acknowledging their origins is a serious crime. Depending on the seriousness, the penalty can range anywhere from expulsion to imprisonment. At MPC, if I discover you have plagiarized, you will receive 0 points for the assignment.

    Tentative Schedule 1st Half of Semester

    Date Subject/       Activity Assignment Due

    Aug 25-27                   Introduction to course; class intros

    Register:               http://www.pearsoncustom.com/ca/mpc_department/

    Aug 29               What is Public Speaking? (Ch 1); homework assignment

    Sept 1                 Holiday

    Sept  3             Reducing anxiety; Chapter 2

    Sept 5           Preparing for Self-Intro Speech; sign-up for speech round

    Sept 8-12               Speeches

    Sept 15-19               Listening, Developing Support Material (Ch. 6); Appendix A; work on group presentation

    Sept 22                Organizing your message (Ch. 7-9); Outline scramble homework

    Sept 22-24          Group Presentations; Language & Delivery, Presentation Aids (13-14); Outline scramble due

    Sept 26              Informative Speeches/Outlining; evaluating speeches (Ch 15);

    Sept 29             Outlines/Listening strategies      outline template

    Oct 6-10        Informative/Demo Speeches

    Oct 12            Midterm Review (Chapters 15);

    Oct 15             Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-15)