PUBLIC SPEAKING—CS 10e
TTH 5:30-7:20—FAC 323

 

 

Dr. Leila Brammer — FAC 324 — 933-7372
Office Hours — TTH 1:30-2:30, 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
Email — Lbrammer@gac.edu
 

Materials:

Zarefsky, D. (1996). Public Speaking: Strategies for Success. Needham, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

VHS videotape
 

 Course Philosophy: The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of public speaking and a practical background in writing, delivering, and evaluating speeches. Various speaking situations will be utilized to provide a broad-based experience in public presentations. Readings, lectures, and exams will focus on the skills and concepts necessary to create and deliver effective presentations in a variety of situations.
  Attendance: Since this is not a read-and-take-a-test class, attendance is CRUCIAL for effectively developing and utilizing the principles of oral communication; i.e. attendance is directly linked to success in this class.

Attendance is expected on all days. NO late assignments or makeups will be accepted, except in cases of EXTREME DOCUMENTED EMERGENCY.

Attendance is MANDATORY on ALL presentation days. Those not in attendance will have 5 points deducted from their grade; those arriving late will have 2.5 points deducted.
 

  Grading System:                                                          Grading Scale:  
Participation 25 94%-100%   A 300-280.5
Intro Speech 5 93%-90%   A- 280.4-268.5
Informative Presentation 30 87%-89%   B+ 268.4-259.5
Introductions (2)  10  84%-86%   B  259.4-250.5
Sales Presentation 45 80%-83%   B- 250.4-238.5
Advocacy Presentation 60 77%-79%   C+ 238.4-229.5
Special Occasion (2)  20 74%-76%   C 229.4-220.5 
Outlines  30 70%-73%   C-  220.4-208.5
Self Evaluations (3) 25 67%-69%   D+ 208.4-199.5 
Midterm 30 60%-66%   D 199.4-178.5
Final 20 59 and below   F 178.4-0
300
  Assignments: Participation: Participation is a large part of this class. Points will be assigned for activities and participation in class discussion. Points will be deducted for missing presentation or speech days.

Intro Speech: 1-2 minute speech introducing yourself to the class.

Introductions: A speech will be given to introduce both the informative and advocacy presentations of a classmate.

Informative Presentation: This is a 4-5 minute speech in which you will inform the audience about an object, process, concept, or event.

Sales Presentation: A 6-7 minute speech to persuade the audience to "buy" a product, service, idea, or person.

Advocacy Presentation: A 8-9 minute speech advocating a change in public or organizational policy or establishing goodwill for an organization.

Special Occasion Presentation: Two 3-4 minute speeches appropriate to a specific special occasion.

Outlines: An outline for each speech will be due the day of the speech. No late outlines accepted.

Self Evaluations: The informative, sales, and persuasive presentations will be videotaped, and an evaluation of your performance on each will be written.
 

 Notes: Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. The borrowing of ideas without credit or the borrowing of papers, speeches, exams, and so forth will result in failure of this course.

Come see me in my office for help. If the hours are inconvenient, make an appointment. Since I will be grading you, my input may be important to you.

If the situation warrants, this syllabus may be subject to change at my discretion.

 
  

                          DAILY SYLLABUS
 
 
Day      Topic                                                                   Chapters 
Feb 9     Introduction to Course
Feb 11   Introduction to Public Speaking/Assignments             1,2
Feb 16   Intro Speeches
Feb 18   Audience                                                                    4
Feb 23   Organization                                                           5,8,10
Feb 25   Introductions/Conclusions                                           9
Mar 2    Special Occasion I
Mar 4    Lab Day
Mar 9    Evidence/Research/Visual Support                           6,13
Mar 11  Delivery/Language/Visual Support                           11,12
Mar 16  Sample Speeches
Mar 18  Informative Presentations//Introductions
Mar 23  Informative Presentations//Introductions
Mar 25  The Art of Selling--Midterm Exam Due
Apr 6     Persuasion                                                                7,1
Apr 8     Persuasion
Apr 13   Persuasion
Apr 15   Sales Presentations
Apr 20   Sales Presentations
Apr 22   Sales Presentations
Apr 27   Persuasion
Apr 29   Lab Day
May 4    Special Occasion Presentation II
May 6    Advocacy Presentations//Introductions
May 11  Advocacy Presentations//Introductions
May 13  Advocacy Presentations//Introductions
May 18  Advocacy Presentations//Introductions
 
May 21  Final Due at Noon