PROFESSOR RICHARD L. UNDERWOOD
INSTRUCTOR
What we say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. What we say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
What we say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. What we say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
“You are only an attitude away from success"
- John Maxwell say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
A good orator is pointed and impassioned.
A good orator is pointed and impassioned.
PUBLIC SPEAKING (SPC 112) [FALL 2009]
RICHARD L. UNDERWOOD [E-MAIL:
[BH 330A] (398-5587)
{http://www.kirkwood.edu/faculty/runderw}
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY/FRIDAY: 12:00-12:45
TUESDAY 9:00-9:45
WEDNESDAY 2:00-3:00
THURSDAY: 1:00-2:00
TEXT/MATERIAL:
COOPMAN:PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART
3-RING BINDER (1/2”)
DVD-RW MINI DISC (Sony or Maxell)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
PUBLIC SPEAKING is a course which examines various aspects of how to create and perform in an audience centered context. This course is designed so that all students will grow and improve their public speaking skills. Theorists suggest that one skill that most people are deficient at relates to the area of speaking in public. You will learn not only through theoretical examples but by observation of professional and non-professional speakers.
Students will take an active role in the public speaking process. You will be assessed and evaluated not only by the instructor but by your classmates as well. Your involvement as an audience member will center around your active listening skills. The goal of the course is not to make you a “great” public speaker;no one course can do that. However, this course will provide you with the necessary tools to make you feel more comfortable in different public speaking situations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After completing this course the student should be able to:
1. Explain the basic elements of the communication
process and demonstrate an understanding of them
through speaking performance.
2. Demonstrate active listening through feedback as an
audience member.
3. Interpret audience feedback and make necessary adjustments when speaking.
4. Evaluate personal communication strengths and weaknesses and reflect this understanding through improved performance.
5. Give and accept constructive and honest critiques of public presentations.
6. Distinguish between examples of effective and ineffective public communication and be able to articulate reasons to support his/her observations.
7. Analyze an audience and use findings to select an appropriate topic, materials, language, delivery, and strategy appeals.
8. Gather recent, reliable and relevant supporting materials through research while utilizing appropriate documentation.
9. Distinguish between various purposes of public speaking and use patterns of organization, materials and strategies appropriately.
10. Articulate the role of language in communication and demonstrate this understanding through effective word usage in his/her speeches.
11. Use effective verbal and nonverbal delivery skills during speeches.
12. Demonstrate the importance of speech preparation and practice for extemporaneous speeches.
ATTENDANCE:
The nature of this course relies a great deal on the interaction between the instructor and the student. Although it is hoped that students can attend every class session, events occur in life which may impede attending class. If you are going to be late for class or not attend at all, please leave a voice/e-mail message before the start of class or stop in the office and speak with me directly. You will only be allowed three (3) absences for the entire semester without a reduction of percentage points toward your final grade. A one percent deduction (1%) will take place for each absence after the three absences. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE UNLESS AN AGREEMENT IS MADE BETWEEN THE STUDENT AND MYSELF. Attendance will be taken five (5) minutes after the scheduled start of the class. If you are more than five (5) minutes late to class, you will be marked as an unexcused absence.
PLAGIARISM:
The Random House college dictionary defines plagiarism as the “appropriation or imitation of the language,ideas,and thoughts or another author, and representation of them as one’s original work.” You can not use another authors material without giving them credit. You give credit (attribution) within the context of the speech and use quotations around information within the context of the outline. Failure to comply with this policy will result in no points awarded for that project. If the practice continues, you will fail the course. Any infringements of this policy will be reported to the Director of Student Services and the Associate Dean of the Arts and Humanities Department.
COLLEGE CLOSINGS/DROP DATE/ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
When the college is closed or class is cancelled the day a graded activity is due, the graded activity will be due the next class period. If the start of school is delayed, you should go to the class that you would normally be in at that time. For instance if you have a two hour class and the start of school falls in the middle of your class you should come to the class at that time. The drop date for the FALL semester will be NOVEMBER 17, 2009. The Arts and Humanities department has adopted a policy which states that “all cellular telephones must be turned off or placed in a non-audible mode while in the classroom." NO TEXTING WILL BE ALLOWED DURING CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS. If this policy is not followed the instructor reserves the right to ask the student to leave the room.
GRADES:
All grades will be based on an accumulation of points. The following sections will provide a detailed description on how each category will be evaluated.
PRESENTATIONS:
You will have various opportunities to make formal or informal presentations during the semester. The supplemental packet provided by your instructor will give a more detailed explanation of the criterion for each presentation. A student needs to present their individual or group performances on the date(s) specified in the syllabus. EXCEPTIONS WILL ONLY BE MADE FOR A DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY,FUNERAL OR SERIOUS PERSONAL ILLNESS (a doctors excuse will be given to the instructor upon the return of the student to class). No other type of excuses will be allowed. YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP ONE OF THE PRESENTATIONS BELOW!!! If you have made prior arrangements with me not to give your presentation on the date(s) specified in the syllabus, a make-up speech date will take place during the week of final exams. This date will be the only time you can make up the presentation. If you choose to make up your speech,your score will be reduced by the percentage stated below:
CULTURE SPEECH: 15% REDUCTION IN GRADE FOR SPEECH
INFORMATIVE SPEECH: 20% REDUCTION IN GRADE FOR SPEECH
PERSUASIVE SPEECH: 25% REDUCTION IN GRADE FOR SPEECH
After each presentation, the instructor will compare the results from the previous speeches you have performed. If you are continuing to make the same errors, your point deduction for that particular category will be more severe each time you make the error. Thus you should learn to correct your errors and learn from each speaking opportunity. After each presentation,you will be required to type an assessment of your performance. Assessments will be 1.5-2 typed pages double spaced. The assessment will consist of four parts. Part one will be a summary of your presentation (topic, visual aids, sources, etc.). Part two will be the strengths of your presentation. You must provide detail. “I think I had good eye contact” is not specific enough. You must use specific examples from you videotape to support your point(s). Part three of the assessment will be area(s) of improvement. What do you need to improve on for your next presentation. Once again be specific. Part four is called INSIGHT. What did you learn from this experience. Remember each presentation should be a learning experience.
OUTLINES:
All outlines will be typed following the format discussed in class. Outlines will be due on the date specified in the syllabus (unless otherwise stated by the instructor). NO EXCEPTIONS. Grading criterion will include proper grammar,spelling,organizational and typing criterion.
EXAMS/QUIZZES:
At the conclusion of each concept a multiple choice quiz will be given. The quiz will cover concepts form the textbook and class discussions. NO QUIZ WILL BE MADE UP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. All exams will be given on the date specified in the syllabus unless otherwise stated by the instructor. If you need to make-up an exam, you need to speak with the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the date of the exam and the student will take a make-up exam. The student must take the exam within 48 hours of the exam date. Students with disabilities who need accommodations to achieve course objectives should file an accommodation application with the Developmental Education Department-Linn Hall 133 as soon as possible. You will be required to take the exam on the date scheduled in the alternate location.
PORTFOLIO
At the conclusion of the semester, you will turn in a portfolio in a 3-ring binder. This portfolio will be a complete record of your work. It will include all material returned by myself. It will also include a 1.5-2 page double spaced analysis of what you accomplished this semester in becoming a more effective public speaker. A portion of your grade will be based on the professional nature of the portfolio. The grading criterion for the portfolio is on page 20 of this packet.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments scores will range from homework,group activities, and various assessment activities. All assignments will be due on the date(s) specified in the syllabus unless otherwise stated by the instructor. Assignment grades will include proper grammar and spelling. ALL OUT OF CLASS ASSESSMENTS WILL BE TYPED. No make-up or late assignments will be accepted.
POINT DISTRIBUTION:
PRESENTATIONS: 385 POINTS POSSIBLE
1. Classmate Presentation (25 points possible)
2. Culture Presentation (40 points possible)
3. Informative Presentation (70 points possible)
4. Persuasive Presentation (100 points possible)
5. Group Presentation (150 points possible)
OUTLINES: 120 POINTS POSSIBLE
1. Informative Outline (30 points possible)
2. Persuasive Outline (40 points possible)
3. Group Outline (50 points possible
EXAMS: 150 POINTS POSSIBLE
1. Exam #1 (75 points possible)
2. Exam #2 (75 points possible)
ASSIGNMENTS: 65 POINTS POSSIBLE
QUIZZES: 80 POINTS POSSIBLE
PORTFOLIO: 50 POINTS POSSIBLE
PERCENTAGES:
850-791 93%+ A 645-621 75-73% C
790-765 92-90% A- 620-595 72-70% C-
764-731 89-86% B+ 594-561 69-66% D+
730-706 85-83% B 560-536 65-63% D
705-680 82-80% B- 535-510 62-60% D-
679-646 79-76% C+ 509- 59- F
COURSE CALENDAR
(subject to change)
AUG. 24 COURSE INTRODUCTION
AUG. 26 ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
AUG. 28 ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #1
AUG. 31 CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
SEPT. 2 CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
SEPT. 4 ETHICAL LISTENING
SEPT. 9 PRESENTATION #1
SEPT. 11 PRESENTATION #1
SEPT. 14 ETHICAL SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #2
SEPT. 16 PUBLIC SPEAKING AUDIENCE
SEPT. 18 PUBLIC SPEAKING AUDIENCE;REVIEW
SEPT. 21 REVIEW
SEPT. 23 EXAM #1
SEPT. 25 PRESENTATION #2
SEPT. 28 PRESENTATION #2
SEPT. 30 PRESENTATION #2
OCT. 2 NO CLASS-CONFERENCE
OCT. 5 DEVELOPING YOUR PURPOSE/TOPIC
OCT. 7 RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC
OCT. 9 RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC
OCT. 12 SUPPORTING YOUR TOPIC
OCT. 14 SUPPORTING YOUR TOPIC
OCT. 16 LANGUAGE
OCT. 19 LANGUAGE;REVIEW
OCT. 21 EXAM #2
OCT. 23 INFORMATIVE SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #3
OCT. 26 OUTLINING TECHNIQUES
OCT. 28 DELIVERING YOUR PRESENTATION
OCT. 30 BEGINNING YOUR PRESENTATION
NOV. 2 ENDING YOUR PRESENTATION
NOV. 4 VISUAL AIDS IN PUBLIC PRESENTATION
NOV. 6 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE DUE
NOV. 9 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #1 DUE
NOV. 11 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #1 DUE
NOV. 13 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #1 DUE
NOV. 16 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #4
NOV. 18 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #5
NOV. 20 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING;GROUP WORK
NOV. 23 GROUP WORK
NOV. 30 PRESENTATION #4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 2 PRESENTATION #4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 4 PRESENTATION #4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 7 PRESENTATION #4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 9 PRESENTATIN #4; OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 11 PORTFOLIO DUE;GROUP WORK
DEC. 18 PRESENTATION #5
COURSE CALENDAR
(subject to change)
(*=1.5 hour time block)
AUG. 25 COURSE INTRODUCTION
AUG. 27* ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #1
SEPT. 1 CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
SEPT. 3* CONFIDENCE (cont.);ETHICAL LISTENING
SEPT. 8 PRESENTATION #1
SEPT. 10* PRESENTATION #1;ETHICAL SPEAKING
SEPT. 15 PUBLIC SPEAKING AUDIENCE
SEPT. 17* PUBLIC SPEAKING ADUIENCE;REVIEW
SEPT. 22 EXAM #1
SEPT. 24* PRESENTATION #2
SEPT. 29 PRESENTATION #2
OCT. 1* NO CLASS-CONFERENCE
OCT. 6 DEVELOPING YOUR PURPOSE/TOPIC
OCT. 8* RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC
OCT. 13 SUPPORTING YOUR TOPIC
OCT. 15* SUPPORTING (cont);LANGUAGE
OCT. 20 LANGUAGE;REVIEW
OCT. 22* EXAM #2;INFORMATIVE SPEAKING;
INTRODUCE PRESENTATION #3
OCT. 27 OUTLINING YOUR SPEECH
OCT. 29* BEGINNING/ENDING YOUR SPEECH;VISUAL AIDS
NOV. 3 DELIVERING YOUR SPEECH
NOV. 5* PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #1 DUE
NOV. 10 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #1 DUE
NOV. 12* PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #1 DUE;
INTRODUCE PRESENTATION #4
NOV. 17 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
NOV. 19* PERSUASIVE SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRES. #5;
GROUP WORK
NOV. 24 GROUP WORK
DEC. 1 PRESENTATION #4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 3* PRES.#4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 8 PRESENTATION #4;OUTLINE #2 DUE
DEC. 10* PRESENTATION #4;PORTFOLIO DUE
DEC. 17 PRESENTATION #4
PRESENTATION #1:”INTRODUCE A CLASSMATE”
TIME REQUIREMENT: 2-3 minutes
VISUAL AID: NO
OUTLINE: NO
SPEECH ASSESSMENT: NO
REQUIREMENTS:
This presentation will introduce the concept of speaking in front of an audience. Each public speaking pair will develop a speech based on (but not limited to) the questions below as well as demographic information (name,age,major,etc.). Each public speaker will develop a speech based on the structural criterion discussed in class. During the presentation each pair will stand up in front of the class.