Speech 11 Gary Graupman
763-7726
ggraupman@taftcollege.edu
Speech 11 Fundamentals of Speech (3) UC
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended
Total Hours per Week: 3 hours lecture
Catalog Description: This course develops the ability to organize, develop, and deliver a speech effectively. Emphasis is on research, organization, presentation, and evaluation.
Type of Class/Course: Degree Credit
Text: Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. 9th Edition. McGraw‑Hill, 2007.
Additional Instructional Materials: None
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, a successful student will be
able to
1. distinguish between the similarities and differences of public speaking and everyday conversation,
2. identify the elements of the speech communication process,
3. identify the causes of poor listening,
4. provide examples of effective listening skills,
5. explain the proper steps for selecting a speech topic,
6. analyze the intended audience,
7. demonstrate skills in gathering materials for a speech,
8. provide examples, statistics, and testimony to support ideas,
9. evaluate library and outside resources,
10. organize the body of a speech,
11. construct an effective speech introduction and conclusion,
12. construct a preparation and speech outline,
13. demonstrate skill in utilizing appropriate language in a speech,
14. compare and contrast the various methods of speech delivery,
15. assembly materials to use as visual aids,
16. identify the types and guidelines for informative and persuasive speeches,
17. apply the principles of small group discussion, and
18. evaluate strengths and weaknesses in student speakers.
Attendance:
A direct correlation exists between attendance and learning. As a consequence, students need to attend class regularly. If students miss more than three class meetings without a valid excuse, they will be dropped from the class, perhaps unexpectedly. Negotiate all absences you wish excused with the instructor.
Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If you come in after the roll call, you are tardy. Athletes, makes sure you tell me if you missed class because of an away game.
Three tardies will count as an absence.
Grading and Evaluation:
Students will be graded on the number and quality of the assignments turned into the instructor. In addition, part of the grade will be determined by participation. A point system (percentage) will be used and weighted as follows.
90%-100% A Speeches 60%
80%-89% B Midterm and final 15%
70%-79% C Quizzes 15%
60%-69% D Homework 10%
0%-59% F
Late Work:
All assignments are due at the beginning of class of the class period on the date assigned. If you are absent (for a compelling reason!), the assignment is due at the beginning of the next class meeting. Grades will be lowered by one half letter grade for each meeting date late.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any student who plagiarizes will receive an “F” on that assignment and may be dropped from the class. We will discuss plagiarism in class. If you are not sure if you are plagiarizing, please ask.
Dates to Remember:
Mid-Term Exam—Eighth Week of the Semester
Final Exam—As scheduled by the Dean of Instruction. Pick up a copy of the final exam schedule in the counseling center.
Office Hours:
I will be pleased to meet with those students who need additional help. My office hours are post on my office door. My office is located in the Technical Building T8. Also, appointments may be made outside of office hours. Speak to me about available times.
An alternate format of this syllabus and class handouts is available upon request.
Regular and punctual
attendance will insure you are up to date with assignments and any changes that
may occur in the course schedule as deemed necessary by the instructor. I
expect you to be on time and in class every class meeting.
Learning Outcomes
Understand speech communication process: speaker, message, channel,
listener, feedback, interference and situation
Understand plagiarism
Understand causes of poor listening and demonstrate good listening
skills
Determine appropriate and interesting speech topics
Analyze and evaluate topics for different audiences
Evaluate and synthesize materials gathered from various sources
Create logical outlines for speeches using supporting ideas for the
main topics
Organize and present main points of a speech topic
Demonstrate effective beginning and ending of speeches
Organize a preparation outline as well as a speaking outline
Analyze and demonstrate appropriate language usage for audience, topic,
and occasion
Demonstrate the use of proper voice, body movement, eye contact, and
methods of delivery: reading, reciting, impromptu speaking, and speaking
extemporaneously
Prepare and appropriately use visual aids during speeches and
presentations
Analyze, organize, and deliver informative speeches
Analyze, organize, and deliver persuasive speeches
Assess, compare and apply the various methods of persuasion
Analyze, organize, and deliver speeches for special occasions
Demonstrate and lead small group activities including defining goals of
group and presenting the recommendations of the group