UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON

COM 101: Public Speaking

Tentative Calendar/Schedule*

Spring 2013

Date Topic/Assignment Chapter

1/9 (W) First day of class—Introduction

Review Syllabus/Calendar

Discuss “Three Things” Exercise

1/11 (F) Workshop/Present “Three Things” Exercise

1/14 (M) Introduction to Public Speaking and Audience-Centered

Speaking Process 1

Speaking With Confidence 2

Review Speech of Introduction (Speech 1)

1/16 (W) Speaking Freely & Ethically 3

Select Speaking Order for Speech 1

1/18 (F) Library Day (Tour & Class Session Related to Chapter 7)

1/21 (M) Martin Luther King—State Holiday

1/23 (W) Speaking Freely & Ethically (continued) 3

1/25 (F) Listening to Speeches 4

1/28 (M) Analyzing Your Audience & Developing Your Speech 5 & 6

1/30 (W) Analyzing Your Audience & Developing Your Speech

(continued) 5 & 6

2/1 (F) Day 1: Speeches of Introduction—Speech 1 (5 to 8 presentations)

2/4 (M) Day 2: Speeches of Introduction—Speech 1 (5 to 8 presentations)

Study Guide for Exam

2/6 (W) Day 3: Speeches of Introduction—Speech 1 (5 to 8 presentations)

2/8 (F) Share Critiques

Film

2/11 (M) Exam 1 (Chapters 1-6)

Select Speaking Order for Speech 2

2/13 (W) Speaking to Inform 15

Review Informative Speech (Speech 2) Assignment

2/15 (F) Organizing and Outlining Your Speech 8 & 11

2/18 (M) Introducing and Concluding Your Speech 9 & 10

2/20 (W) Delivering Your Speech 13

2/22 (F) Designing & Using Presentation Aids 14

Select Speaking Order for Persuasive Speech (Speech 3)

2/25 (M) Day 1: Informative (Demonstration) Speeches—Speech 2 (5 to 7 presentations)

2/27 (W) Day 2: Informative Speeches—Speech 2 (5 to 7 presentations)

3/1 (F) Day 3: Informative Speeches—Speech 2 (5 to 7 presentations)

Study Guide for Exam 2

3/2-3/10 Spring Break

3/11 (M) Day 4: Informative Speeches—Speech 2 (5 to 7 presentations)

3/13 (W) Make-up Speeches

Focusing on Gathering and Using Supporting Materials 7

3/15 (F) Share Critiques

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking 16

3/18 (M) Exam 2 (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 13)

3/20 (W) Using Persuasive Strategies 17

Review Speech 3 Assignment

3/22 (F) Using Persuasive Strategies (continued) 17

3/25 (M) Workshop

3/27 (W) Day 1: Persuasive Speeches—Speech 3 (5 to 6 presentations)

3/29 (F) Good Friday—State Holiday

4/1 (M) Day 2: Persuasive Speeches—Speech 3 (5 to 6 presentations)

4/3 (W) Day 3: Persuasive Speeches—Speech 3 (5 to 6 presentations)

4/5 (F) Day 4: Persuasive Speeches—Speech 3 (5 to 6 presentations)

Select Speaking Order for Speech 4

4/8 (M) Day 5: Persuasive Speeches—Speech 3 (5 to 6 presentations)

4/10 (W) Share Critiques

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes 18

Review Speech 4 Assignment

4/12 (F) Using Words Well 12

4/15 (M) Day 1: Special Occasion Speeches—Speech 4 (10-12 presentations)

4/17 (W) Day 2: Special Occasion Speeches—Speech 4 (10-12 presentations)

Extra Credit Learning Application Journal Due

4/19 (F) Share Critiques

Impromptu Exercises Begin

4/22 (M) Impromptu Exercises (continued)

4/24 (W) Impromptu Exercises (continued)

4/26 (F) Impromptu Exercises (continued)

(Last Day of Class)

4/29--5/4 Final Exam (Chapters 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18)

(Date and time to be determined by the University)

*Note: In-class Workshops could include individual/group exercises and/or public speaking films, etc., as time permits.

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Philip Bruschi/COM101 Calendar Spring 2013