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Introduction to Public Speaking (SPCH 1)

Instructor: Molly May                                             Spring 2012

Office: BH103C                                                       MWF 10-11:00

Office hours: MWF 9-10:00; M 1-2:00; F 11-12:00

Office phone: 646-3008                                      To check grades throughout semester:  https://secure.gradebookwizard.com/login.aspx

Extra Credit Opportunity

                     

E-mail: mmay@mpc.edu            

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. Student Learning 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
  • Introduction to the Speechmaking Process (14th ed) by Raymond S. Ross & Diana K. Leonard
  • a thumb-drive for recording speeches
  • Appropriate materials for presentation aids
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    Course Requirements:

  • Speeches: Self-Introductory, Informative/Demonstration,  Persuasive, 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, Chapter quizzes, videotape, speech assessments, regular attendance & participation.

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

  • Self-Introductory Speech                           50         *In order to receive an "A" in the course, you must maintain an "A" average for the "Speeches" category as well
    Informative/Demonstrative                        100           as the "Tests/Exams" category (demonstration of theory and practical application mastery)
    Persuasive                                                100
  • Oral Interpretation                                      50
    Impromptu/Tribute                                      50
    Outlines        (25 points each speeches 2-5) 75
    Tests                                                         150 x 2 (double-weighted)
    Speech Assessment Journal                         25
    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. After three absences, students will be dropped unless I am notified of an extreme circumstances. Students missing first day of class are automatically dropped. I also reserve the right to drop you from class for excessive tardies and lack of academic progress.  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)  In order to have a make up opportunity, you must notify me before class.
  • Any late speech/assignment will receive minimum one-grade deduction penalty.
  • Missing thumb drives and/or speech outlines on days of speeches will receive penalty reduction points.
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    Class Behavior:  Please make sure cell phones are turned off during class; no texting permitted. No gum chewing or wearing caps, especially during speeches.  If you arrive late to class, come in quietly; if you arrive late during a speech, wait outside until the speech is finished.  Please be courteous and respectful; disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

    Plagiarism: Presenting the words or ideas of others as your own without acknowledging their origins is a serious crime. 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

    Week 1                   Introduction to course; class intros;

                                Discuss Chapter 1 (Read Ch 1 prior to Friday);  homework

    Week 2                Reducing anxiety; Chapter 2;  Preparing for Self-Intro Speech; sign-up for speech round

    Week 3               Birthday speeches

    Week 4               Audience Analysis(Ch. 3), Developing Support Material (Ch. 4);

    Week 5             Organizing your message (Ch. 5-6); Appendix A; work on group presentation;  outline template

    Week 5/6         Presentation Aids (Ch. 9); Outline scramble due

    Week 6            Informative Speeches/Outlining; evaluating speeches (Ch 10/online notes); Outlines/outline scramble  

    Week 7-8        Informative/Demo Speeches

    Week 8            Finish Informative/Demo Speeches; Midterm Review (assigned Chapters 1-10 + online notes);

    Week 9              Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-10 assigned); Begin Persuasive unit