ST. GREGORYS UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS

FALL 2001

CO 1713 - 1,2,3,4,5: The Fundamentals of Speech

Instructor: Rev. Joachim Spexarth, O.S.B., M.A., Instructor

COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM S.G.U. 2000-2001 CATALOG:

Designed to enable students to express themselves effectively with the spoken word. Major components include: theory of informative and persuasive communication; applying this theory in informative and persuasive speeches.

OFFICE HOURS: By appointment

PHONE NUMBER: 878-5466

E-MAIL ADDRESS: frjoachim@sgc.edu

COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course the student will be able to:

1.         Conduct research using traditional and/or technological pathways for obtaining information.

2.         Demonstrate competence in extemporaneous speaking style in different types of informative and persuasive presentations.

3. Identify, prepare, and develop support materials.

4. Demonstrate competence in incorporating audio/visual aids.

5.         Refine critical thinking and evaluation skills by helping others in the preparation and evaluating of speeches.

TEXTBOOK:

Lucas, Stephen E. THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING – Seventh Edition. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill, 2001. ISBN 0-07-118003-6

INTERNET RESOURCES:

See                  Text

METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION:

1. An average of the quiz grades on the lectures and chapters of the text combined with

2. The individual grades received on: The Process/Demonstration Speech
                                                      a) How To Make Something
                                                      b) How Something Works

                                                     The Event/Happening Speech

                                                     The Object/Person-Book Report Speech

                                                     The Persuasive Speech
                                                      a) Question of Fact
                                                      b) Question of Value
                                                      c) Question of Policy

QUIZZES:

Quizzes must be taken at the class period when given. Failure to take the quiz at the class period when given will result in the taking of that quiz during the Final Exam Period. No "make-up" of a quiz will be permitted before or after the Final Exam Period. A grade of "0" (zero) will be given for a missed quiz not taken at the Final Exam Period.

If you are absent from a class period and a quiz is given the following class period at which you are present, you have the option of either taking the quiz or delaying it until the Final Exam Period. The quiz taken at the Final Exam Period will not be the same quiz as given at the class period but will be over the content of the textbook chapter lectured on and therefore may include material not specifically mentioned in the class lecture but mentioned in the chapter of the text.

SPEECHES:

Speeches must be presented on the day assigned. Failure to present a speech on the day assigned will result in the presenting of that speech during the Final Exam Period. No "make-up" of a speech will be permitted before or after the Final Exam Period. A grade of "0" (zero) will be given for a speech not presented at the Class Period or the Final Exam Period. There is no penalty given for a speech delayed until the Final Exam Period.

Speeches are to be delivered with notes on only one side of one 4 X 6 card or paper. No other size of card or paper other than 4 X 6 inches may be taken up to the podium -excluding visual aid material. Having any other size of paper or card other than one of 4 X 6 inches or written on more than one side will result in a grade of "0" (zero) for that speech and, the speech cannot be repeated at a later date. Visual aid material should not be contained on the 4 X 6 card or paper.

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT:

See attached SPEECH EVALUATION FORM

Designated pointage is given for the inclusion of the specific items of a speech.

100-90 points = a grade of "A" on the speech

89-80 points = a grade of "B" on the speech

79-70 points = a grade of "C" on the speech

69-60 points = a grade of "D" on the speech

59- 0 points = a grade of "F" on the speech

SPEECH OUTLINE:

See attached SPEECH OUTLINE FORM

An outline of the speech is to be completed and presented for discussion with the Instructor at the class period before the speech is to be presented orally. A student not having a completed outline of the speech at the class period the outline is due will not be able to receive a grade higher than a "C" on that speech. If for some reason a student is not able to present an outline at this class period, arrangements should be made with the Instructor for the presentation of the outline within twenty-four (24) hours. Not making arrangements with the Instructor for the presentation of the outline within twenty-four (24) hours, even though the student is delaying the presentation of the speech until the Final Exam Period, will result in the student not being able to receive a grade higher than a "C".

CLASS ABSENCES:

A student in Sections 4 & 5 (MWF) will be allowed ten excused/unexcused absences for the course. At the fifth absence the student will be notified of the absences. At the tenth absence the student will be dropped from the course.

A student in Sections 1, 2, & 3 (TTH) will be allowed eight excused/unexcused absences for the course.  At the fifth absence the student will be notified of the absences.  At the eighth absence the student will be dropped from the course.

 The Final Exam Period is considered a class period.

 The counting of absences begins with the first day of class for the semester. Late enrollment does not excuse a student from absences of classes missed because of late enrollment.

Absence from a class period does not excuse the student from the responsibility of being aware of the content of the class period, i.e. the material of the lecture and any assignment given.

TYPES OF SPEECHES:

1. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (process/Demonstration)

A speech of 5 to 10 minutes informing the audience about HOW TO MAKE SOMETHING. The student brings something into being by forming, shaping, altering, or mixing material. The student explains a process so the listeners will be better able to perform the process (learn a particular skill).

2. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (Process/Demonstration)

A speech of 5 to 10 minutes informing the audience about HOW SOMETHING WORKS. The student explains a process so the listeners will better understand how an object works. Visual aids must be used in the presentation.

3. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (Event/Happening)

A speech of 5 to 10 minutes informing the audience about an HISTORICAL OCCASION/HAPPENING. The student shows by verbal explanation and visual aids stages in a progression.

4. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (Object/Book Report)

A speech of 5 to 10 minutes informing the audience about a novel. The student develops the speech by the listing and explaining of the characters, the telling of the story, and the giving of a critique on the likes and dislikes of the novel. Visual aids must be used in the presentation.

5. INFORMATIVE SPEECH (Object/Person)

A speech of 5 to 10 minutes informing the audience about a person. This person must be a member of the faculty or staff of St. Gregory's University. Visual aids must be used in the presentation.

6. PERSUASIVE SPEECH (Question of Fact, Value, or Policy)

A speech of 5 to 10 minutes persuading the audience to accept the speaker's view of the facts on a particular issue (to accept the speaker's view about the information), or to accept the speaker's belief about what is right or wrong, good or bad, moral or immoral, etc., or to accept a specific course of action (to decide whether something should or should not be done) by means of proof (testimony, example, or statistics) and the use of visual aids.

SPEECH EVALUATION FORM (OBJECT/PROCESS/EVENT/CONCEPT/PERSUASION)

NAME:____________________________________

INTRODUCTION

                                                      - imp of topic to listeners_____
(5 pts) Getting Attention and Interest – relate topic to listeners_____
                                                      - quotation – relate to topic_____

(5 pts) Reveal Specific Purpose of Speech - (to inform my listeners about) _____

(5 pts) Reveal Central Idea of Speech - (stated the three main pts) _____

(5 pts) Connective - internal preview _____

BODY

(5 pts) MAIN POINT I -

(5-10 pts) Support

(5 pts) Visual Aid and worked with Visual Aid _____

(5 pts) Connective - internal summary _____ internal preview _____

(5 pts) MAIN POINT II -

(5-10 pts) Support

(5 pts) Visual Aid and worked with Visual Aid _____

(5 pts) Connective - internal summary _____ internal preview _____

(5,pts) MAIN POINT III -

(5-10 pts) Support

(5 pts) Visual Aid and worked with Visual Aid _____

(5 pts) Connectives - internal summary _____

CONCLUSION

(5 pts) Summarization (re-stated three main points) _____

(-20 pts if under 5 or over 15 minutes - or - if under 10 or over 20 minutes)

SPEECH OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Attention Getter

1. Type

B. Specific Purpose

C. Central Idea

Internal Preview:

II. BODY

    A. Main Point I
          1. Support

Transition

    B. Main Point II
           1. Support

Transition

    C. Main Point III
           1. Support

Internal Summary

III. CONCLUSION

 

CLASS SCHEDULE – FALL SEMESTER – 2001 – Sec.  4 & 5 (MWF)

 

Aug 22^nd  - Class Introduction

Aug  24^th – Chapter 4 – Selecting a Topic & Purpose

Aug 27^th – Chapter 14 – Speaking to Inform

Aug 29^th – Chapter 8 – Organizing the Body of the Speech

Aug 31^st – Chapter 9 – Beginning & Ending the Speech

Sep  3^rd – LABOR DAY – No Class

Sep  5^th – Classmate Introduction

Sep  7th – Chapter 12 – Delivery

                 Chapter 13 – Using Visual Aids

Sep 10^th – Chapter 16 – Methods of Persuasion

Sep 12^th – No Class

Sep 14^th – No Class

Sep 17^th – No Class

Sep 19^th – No Class

Sep 21^st  - No Class

Sep 24^th – Chapter  6 – Gathering Materials

                   Chapter 7 – Supporting Your Ideas

Sep 26^th – Article Speech

Sep 28^th – BOOK REPORT SPEECH SAMPLE

Oct  1^st – To Be Announced

Oct  3^rd – Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 5^th

Oct  5^th – Book Report Speeches – 4 Speakers

                Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 8^th

Oct  8^th – Book Report Speeches – 4 Speakers

Oct 10^th – TRADITIONS DAY – SACRED HEART – No Class

Oct 12^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 15^th

Oct 15^th – Book Report Speeches – 4 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 17^th

Mid-Term Grades Due

Oct 17^th – Book Report Speeches – 4 Speakers

Oct 19^th – FALL BREAK – No Class

Oct 22^nd – Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 24^th

Oct 24^th – Book Report Speeches – 4 Speakers

Oct 26^th – DEMONSTRATION SPEECH SAMPLE

Oct 29^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 31^st

Oct 31^st – Demonstration Speeches – 4 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 2^nd

Nov  2^nd – Demonstration Speeches – 4 Speakers

                   Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 5^th

Nov  5^th – Demonstration Speeches – 4 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 7^th

Nov  7^th – Demonstration Speeches – 4 Speakers

                   Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 9^th

Nov  9^th – Demonstration Speeches – 4 Speakers

Nov 12^th – PERSUASIVE SPEECH SAMPLE

Nov 14^th – To Be Announced

Nov 16^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 19^th

Nov 19^th – Persuasive Speeches – 4 Speakers

Nov 21^st – THANKSGIVING VACATION – No Class

Nov 23^rd – THANKSFGIVING VACATION – No Class

Nov 26^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 28^th

Nov 28^th – Persuasive Speeches – 4 Speakers

                   Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 30^th

Nov 30^th – Persuasive Speeches – 4 Speakers

                   Outline Due for Speakers on Dec 3^rd

Dec  3^rd – Persuasive Speeches – 4 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Dec 5^th

Dec  5^th – Persuasive Speeches – 4 Speakers

Dec  7^th – To Be Announced

Dec 10-14 – FINAL EXAM WEEK

 

CLASS SCHEDULE – FALL SEMESTER 2001 – Sec. 1-2-3 (TTH)

 

Aug 21^st – Class Introduction

                    Chapter 4 – Selecting a Topic & Purpose

Aug 23^rd – Chapter 14 – Speaking to Inform

Aug 28^th – Chapter 8 – Organizing the Body of the Speech

Aug 30^th – Chapter 9 – Beginning & Ending the Speech

                    Classmate Introduction

Sep  4^th – Chapter 12 – Delivery

                 Chapter 13 – Using Visual Aids

Sep  6^th – Chapter 16 – Methods of Persuasion

Sep 11^th – Chapter 6 – Gathering Materials

                  Chapter 7 – Supporting Your Ideas

                   Article Speech

Sep 13^th – No Class

Sep 18^th – No Class

Sep 20^th – No Class

Sep 25^th – BOOK REPORT SPEECH SAMPLE

Sep 27^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 2^nd

Oct  2^nd – Book Report Speeches – 5 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 4^th

Oct  4^th – Book Report Speeches – 5 Speakers

                 Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 9^th

Oct  9^th – Book Report Speeches – 5 Speakers

                 Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 11^th

Oct 11^th – Book Report Speeches – 5 Speakers

Oct 16^th – DEMONSTRATION SPEECH SAMPLE

                  Mid-Term Grades Due

Oct 18^th – FALL BREAK  - No Class

Oct 23^rd – Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 25^th

Oct 25^th – Demonstration Speeches – 5 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Oct 30^th

Oct 30^th – Demonstration Speeches – 5 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 1^st

Nov  1^st – Demonstration Speeches – 5 Speakers

                   Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 6^th

Nov  6^th – Demonstration Speeches – 5 Speakers

Nov  8^th – PERSUASIVE SPEECH SAMPLE

Nov 13^th – To Be Announced

Nov 15^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 20^th

Nov 20^th – Persuasive Speeches – 5 Speakers

Nov 22^nd – THANKSGIVING VACATION – No Class

Nov 27^th – Outline Due for Speakers on Nov 29^th

Nov 29^th – Persuasive Speeches – 5 Speakers

                   Outline Due for Speakers on Dec 4^th

Dec  4^th – Persuasive Speeches – 5 Speakers

                  Outline Due for Speakers on Dec 6^th

Dec  6^th – Persuasive Speeches – 5 Speakers

Dec 10-14 – FINAL EXAM WEEK