Speech Communication 102
Public Speaking
Professor: Emmett Long
Course Description:
Theory and presentation of public speeches,
including an analysis of determinants of comprehension and attitude formation; selection
and organization of speech materials, development of delivery skills and evaluation of
message effectiveness. Student presentations required.
Text:
Lucas, S.E. (1998). The art of public speaking.
(6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of SPCH 102, you should:
 | Be able to organize and outline a speech in light of its specific
purpose |
| Understand types of support material and how to obtain and evaluate
them |
| Understand and apply principles of argument |
| Understand the significance of source credibility and assess
dimensions of your own credibility |
| Be able to analyze, and adapt to, a specific audience both
before and during the speaking occasion |
| Develop effective public speaking presentation skills |
| Become an informed consumer of public speaking
|
Assignments and Examinations:Assignments and Examinations:
Speaking Assignments: Each student
will be involved in five speaking experiences (four graded) across the term, and will
receive both student and instructor feedback regarding each. Speaking Assignments: Each student
will be involved in five speaking experiences (four graded) across the term, and will
receive both student and instructor feedback regarding each.
Speech #1: Introductory Speeches. A two-minute
speech of self-introduction based on a personal object. In preparation for this speech,
students will select an object that represents a significant aspect of their background.
The object or a representation of it should be used as a visual aid. This assignment is
ungraded.
Speech #2: Insight Speech. The purpose of this
speech is to clearly inform your audience of a worthwhile insight (i.e., an idea, a
concept, a process, a relationship) that you suppose your audience does not already
possess nor could easily obtain. A visual aid will be used.
Speech #3: Persuasive Speech. This speech
should attempt to modify an attitude of your audience (e.g., reverse an attitude,
strengthen an attitude, weaken an attitude).
Speech #4: Special Occasion Speech. This speech
should be one prepared for a special occasion such as a memorial, an introduction of a
guest speaker, a nomination, an award presentation, etc.
Speech #5: Final Speech. A speech of 8 to 10 minutes
that may be either informative or persuasive. Criteria for evaluatio n will include all
major aspects of preparation and delivery.
Journal: In addition to the
speeches, there will be a number of exercises. Each student will prepare written materials
for each exercise and present them as a journal at the end of the class.These materials
will be used during lecture/discussion of each topic.Journal: In addition to the
speeches, there will be a number of exercises. Each student will prepare written materials
for each exercise and present them as a journal at the end of the class.These materials
will be used during lecture/discussion of each topic.
Examinations: There will be two
comprehensive, objective type examinations over course content, of equal value and
covering half of the course content.Examinations: There will be two
comprehensive, objective type examinations over course content, of equal value and
covering half of the course content.
Calendar
| Date |
Topic |
| I. 8.23-27 |
1 Introduction to the course
2. Basic Principles 1
3. Ethics 2
|
| II. 8:30-9:3 |
4. Introductory Speeches
5. Introductory Speeches
6. Speaking to Inform 14
|
| III.9:8-10 |
7. Labor Day holiday
8. Choosing Topics and Purposes 4
9. Analyzing the Audience 5
|
| IV.9:13-17 |
10. Organizing the Body of the
Speech 8
11. Introductions and Conclusions 9
12. Outlining the Speech 10
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| V.9:20-24 |
13. Delivering the Speech 12
14. Using Visual Aids 13
15. Informative Speeches
|
| VI.9:27-10.1 |
16. Informative Speeches
17. Informative Speeches
18. Introduction to Persuasive Speaking 15
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| VII.10:4-8 |
19. Gathering Materials 6
20. Using Supporting Materials 7
21. Methods of Persuasion 16
|
| VIII.10:11-15 |
22. Analysis of Persuasive Speeches
App.
23. Listening to Speeches 3
24. Persuasive Speeches
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| IX.10:18-22 |
25. Persuasive Speeches
26. Persuasive Speeches
27. Persuasive Speeches
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| X.10:25-29 |
28. Midterm Examination
29. Commemorative Speaking 17
30. Return midterms
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| XI.11:1-5 |
31. Using Language Effectively 11
32. Using Language Effectively t288,tA7-11
33. Commemorative Speeches
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| XII.11:8-12 |
34. Commemorative Speeches
35. Commemorative Speeches
36. The Final Speech
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| XIII:11:15-19 |
37. Reviewing Supportive Materials
7 t.app, mV
38. Reviewing Organizing,Outlining 8-10 tex,,mex
39. Reviewing Delivery 12 tex,mex
Fall Recess: 11:22-26 |
| XIV: 11:29-12:3 |
40. Final Speeches
41. Final Speeches
42. Final Speeches
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| XV:12:6-10 |
43. Final Speeches
44. Final Speeches
45. Review for Final
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