ST.
GREGORYS UNIVERSITY SYLLABUSCOURSE 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 - 6th Edition. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill, 1998. ISBN 0-7-03964-9
Purchase of a textbook by the student is optional.
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 - other than visual aid material -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.
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.
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 will be allowed five 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. 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.
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) Connectives internal summary internal preview
(5 pts) MAIN POINT II -
(5-10 pts) Support
(5 pts) Visual Aid and worked with Visual Aid
(5 pts) Connectives - 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
a)
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 2000 - 2000 - TTH
Aug 22nd - Class Introduction
Aug 24th - Chapter 1 - Speaking in Public
Chapter 3 - Listening
Aug 29th - Classmate Introduction
Aug 31st - Chapter 4 - Selecting a Topic and a Purpose
Sep 5th - Chapter 14 - Speaking to Inform
Sep 7th - Chapter 6 - Gathering Materials
Chapter 7 - Supporting Your Ideas
Sep 12th - Chapter 8 - Organizing the Body of the Speech
Chapter 9 - Beginning and Ending the Speech
Sep 14th - No Class
Sep 19th - No Class
Sep 21st - No Class
Sep 26th - Article Speech
Sep 28th - Chapter 12 - Delivery
Chapter 13 - Using Visual Aids
Oct 3rd - Chapter 16 - Methods of Persuasion
Oct 5th - Chapter 16 - Methods of Persuasion
Oct 10th - Object/Design Speech
Oct 12th - Object/Design Speech
Oct 17th - Event/Happening Speech Sample
Mid-term Grades Due
Oct 19th - Fall Break
Oct 24th - Outline Due for Speakers on October 26th
Oct 26th - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on October 31st
Oct 31st - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 2nd
Nov 2nd - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 7th
Nov 7th - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Nov 9th - Persuasive Speech Sample
Nov 14th - To Be Announced
Nov 16th - Outline Due for Speakers on November 21st
Nov 21st - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 28th
Nov 23rd - Thanksgiving Day - No Class
Nov 28th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 30th
Nov 30th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on December 5th
Dec 5th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Dec 7th - To Be Announced
CLASS SCHEDULE - FALL SEMESTER 2000 - 2000 - MW
Aug 23rd - Class Introduction
Aug 28th - Chapter I - Speaking in Public
Chapter 3 - Listening
Aug 30th - Classmate Introduction
Sep 4th - Labor Day No Class
Sep 6th - Chapter 4 Selecting a Topic and a Purpose
Sep 11th - Chapter 14 Speaking to Inform
Sep 13th - No Class
Sep 18th - No Class
Sep 20th - No Class
Sep 25th - Chapter 6 Gathering Materials
Chapter 7 Supporting Your Ideas
Sep 27th - Chapter 8 Organizing the Body of the Speech
Chapter 9 Beginning and Ending the Speech
Oct 2nd - Article Speech
Oct 4th - Chapter 12 - Delivery
Chapter 13 - Using Visual Aids
Oct 9th - Chapter 16 - Methods of Persuasion
Oct 11th - Chapter 16 - Methods of Persuasion
Oct 16th - Event/Happening Speech Sample
Mid-term Grades Due
Oct 18th - Fall Break
Oct 23rd - Outline Due for Speakers on October 25th
Oct 25th - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on October 30th
Oct 30th - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November lst
Nov 1st - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 6th
Nov 6th - Event/Happening Speeches - 5 Speakers
Nov 8th - Persuasive Speech Sample
Nov 13th - To Be Announced
Nov 15th - Outline Due for Speakers on November 20th
Nov 20th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 27th
Nov 22nd - Thanksgiving Eve - No Class
Nov 27th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on November 29th
Nov 29th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Outline Due for Speakers on December 4th
Dec 4th - Persuasive Speeches - 5 Speakers
Dec 6th - To Be Announced