CMM 103

CMM 103, Section 128 Course Syllabus Fall 2007

Mondays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Smith Hall, Room 227 Office: Smith Hall, 245

Professor Rebecca Bookwalter, M.A. Office Hours: By Appointment

Virtual Office: bbookwalter@chhi.org

To reach me by e-mail: Use this e-mail ONLY; not the MU address

Class Date Topics We’ll Cover/Assignments That Are Due Read Before Class

8/20 Welcome/Review of syllabus Ch. 1

Speaking in the public forum/Ethics

The rhetorical situation

8/27 Getting ready for your first speech/Establishing your ethos Ch. 2, 3, 4

Critical listening/Evaluating speeches/Analyzing your audience

9/3 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

9/10 Introductory Speeches Ch. 5

Choosing a speech topic/Developing your strategy

9/17 Strategic planning: Research/Reasoning/Logos Ch. 6, 7, 14

The informative speech: purpose and strategy

Introductory speech self-analysis/improvement plan due

9/24 Exam #1: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (one-hour time limit)

10/1 Organizing/ Outlining your speech for clarity and impact Ch. 8, 9, 10

Informative speech topic proposal due

10/8 Strategy: Achieving style, pathos and a lasting impression Ch. 11, 12, 13

Presenting your speech: Effective use of your body, voice,

language choices and visual aids

10/15 Informative speeches: Round #1

All informative speech strategic planning outlines due

10/22 Informative speeches: Round #2

10/29 Exam #2: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 (one-hour time limit)

Informative speech self-analysis/improvement plan due

11/5 Persuasive speaking/Logos II: Writing valid arguments Ch. 15 Persuasive speech proposal due

11/12 Ceremonial speaking/Speaking to entertain Ch. 16

Impromptu Speaking Tournament

11/19 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY/FALL BREAK

11/26 Persuasive speeches: Round #1

All persuasive speech strategic planning outlines due

12/3 Persuasive speeches: Round #2

12/10 FINAL EXAM: Comprehensive (heavy focus on Ch. 7, 11, 13, 15 & 16)

Persuasive Speech Self-Analysis Due

Student Grade Summary Sheet

CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Professor Rebecca Bookwalter

You are more likely to earn the grade you hope for in this class if you keep a record of your progress. To assist you in this effort, the following record sheet is provided. Don't lose this.

Assignment Earned Possible % Running

Points Points on Assignment %

Introductory speech (w/worksheet) _____ / 25 = _____ _____

Intro speech self-analysis & plan _____ / 25 = _____ _____

Exam #1 _____ / 60 = _____ _____

Informative speech topic proposal _____ / 10 = _____ _____

Informative speech outline _____ / 50 = _____ _____

Informative speech _____ / 75 = _____ _____

Exam #2 _____ / 60 = _____ _____

Informative speech self-analysis & plan _____ / 25 = _____ _____

Persuasive speech topic proposal _____ / 10 = _____ _____

Persuasive speech outline _____ / 50 = _____ _____

Persuasive speech _____ / 100 = _____ _____

Persuasive speech self-analysis/wrap-up _____ / 25 = _____

Final Exam _____ / 100 = _____ _____

Total Points _____ 615 = _____ _____

Grading Scale

A = 90% or (553.5 pts +) B = 80% (492-553) C = 70% (430-491) D = 60% (369-429)

Find your grade percentage by dividing the total points you've earned by the total points possible.

You can do that at any point during the semester to determine exactly where you stand at that point.

The grade points have been distributed among the course's four segments.

Do your best to perform well in all four segments.

Strategic Planning 120 points

Exam work 220 points

Speeches 200 points

Self-analysis 75 points

CMM 103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Spring 2007

Explanation of Assignments

SPEECHES: 200 points total

All speeches will be timed by the teacher.
Time ranges exist to help you plan. Practice and time speeches.
It’s important; if you are significantly under or over the time limit – you will lose points.
All speeches will be videotaped; bring VHS tape on your speech nights.

Introductory Speech Informative Speech Persuasive Speech

25 points 75 points 100 points

Time limit: 2 to 3 minutes Time limit: 5 to 7 minutes Time limit: 7 to 10 minutes

Pick an option from workbook

Introductory speech worksheet (5 pts)

SELF-ANALYSIS: 75 points (each analysis is worth 25 points each)

Self-analysis of introductory speech and improvement plan (THERE IS NO FORM IN THE WORKBOOK)

1. Watch the videotape of your introductory speech

2. Review the peer reaction forms you received on the night of your speech

3. Answer the following questions, in paragraph format. Typed

a. How were my eye contact, tone of voice and gestures/movement?

b. Were my main points clear? Why or why not?

c. Did I include transitions between the main points/did I have enough support for my main points? Why/why not?

d. Were my preview and summary effective? Why or why not?

e. What did my peers say about my performance?

f. What specific improvements will I work on to make my next speech better than this one?

Informative speech self-analysis/improvement plan Persuasive speech self-analysis and wrap-up

Watch the videotape of your informative speech Watch videotape of your persuasive speech

Review peer reaction forms you received Review peer reaction forms you received

Complete self-analysis evaluation form in workbook Complete self-analysis form in workbook

STRATEGIC PLANNING: 120 points total

Informative speech topic proposal - 10 points

This one-page paper must be typed (single-spaced).
In paragraph format, explain why you selected the topic, what informative strategy you will be following/using (refer to pp. 363-369), state what the thesis (central idea) will be and tell what visual aids you're thinking about using and why.

Strategic planning outlines

Informative (50 points) Persuasive (50 points)

Must be typed Must be typed

Must have bibliography (3+ sources) Must have bibliography (5+ sources)

Strategic plan is first page (paragraph format) Strategic plan is first page (paragraph format)

Preparation Outline Preparation Outline

Type out introduction word-for-word Type out introduction word-for-word

Identify parts of introduction Identify parts of introduction

Main points and sub-points are to Main points and sub-points are to

be written as complete sentences be written as complete sentences

Type out conclusion word-for-word Type out conclusion word-for-word

Identify parts of conclusion Identify parts of conclusion

Example is in your workbook Example is in your workbook

Persuasive speech topic proposal - 10 points

1. This one-page paper must be typed (single-spaced). It explains what topic you have selected for your persuasive speech.

2. In paragraph format, explain why you selected the topic, which organizational pattern (problem-solution or Monroe's Motivated Sequence) you will use, state what the thesis (central idea) will be and tell what visual aids you're thinking about using and why.

EXAMS: 220 total points

§ Exam 1 has 50 one-point multiple choice questions and five short-answer questions worth 2 points each.

Covers chapters 1 through 5

§ Exam 2 has 50 one-point multiple choice questions and five short-answer questions worth 2 points each.

Covers chapters 7-9 and 11-13

§ Final Exam has 100 one-point multiple choice questions and is COMPREHENSIVE.

Covers all chapters - with a heavy emphasis on chapters 6, 10, 14 and 15 because they weren't covered on previous exams

Welcome to the class!!!

CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND TIPS TO DO WELL

Class lectures/discussions are planned with your speeches and exams in mind.

It is highly recommended that you bring your textbook to EACH class period. We will be referring to the textbook and/or the workbook in almost all class periods.
Read the chapters before you come to class.
Participate in class - ask questions and answer questions the instructor asks you.
Don't forget to bring a VHS videotape to record your speeches on the nights you're speaking.
Keep track of the grades you earn on each assignment by writing them down on the grade sheet
Stick to the outline format presented - it is the only way you can learn the formula you can use again and again to succeed in public speaking.
Any behavior/object that disrupts the learning process/environment will not be accepted. Be considerate of your classmates and of me.
Please turn off all cell phones and pagers while in class.
Discrimination/sexual harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
Make-up work will be allowed at the professor's discretion. I will not even consider allowing you to make up a missed speech/exam without a signed doctor's excuse. If I did, it wouldn't be fair to the students who were prepared, on time and showed up. DO NOT MISS on the night you are scheduled to speak or take an exam. If you're sick, call me before class to let me know and bring in a doctor's excuse the next class period IF YOU WANT TO TRY TO MAKE UP THE SPEECH/EXAM YOU MISSED.
If you will be absent from class for university-related reasons, you will know this ahead of time and it is up to you to make the appropriate arrangements with me, such as rescheduling exams and speeches.
If you are absent from class on any night that a written assignment is due and you have a viable reason for missing class, I will expect to receive the assignment by e-mail (attach it to the e-mail message as a Microsoft Word document OR if you don't have Word, just type the entire assignment into the body of the e-mail message. I will accept it no later than 24 hours from the missed class.
No hats are to be worn when speaking.
No chewing gum when you are speaking in front of the class - spit it out before you go up front.
Dress business casual for the speech nights.
Even if you're not scheduled to speak on speech night, come to provide your classmates with an audience. Part of your self-analysis grade includes the peer reaction forms – you help provide each other with points by completing the peer reaction forms for your classmates.
Do not get up to leave the room when someone is speaking - if you have to take a break or head to the restroom - wait until the person has finished his/her speech. If you are late to class on a speaking night, or if you are returning from the restroom, look through the glass in the door to see if someone is speaking - if so, wait until he or she is finished before entering the room.
Respect the speaker: don't talk to your classmates when someone is speaking.
Keep this syllabus and refer to the explanation of assignments each time you're working on an assignment.
Ask questions.
Schedule an appointment with me outside of class if you have concerns.
Have fun!