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