CMM 103 – FALL 2009
CRN 4865/SECTION 135
M/W 4-5:15
SH 227
Tammy Reynolds
Office: Communications Building Room 100
Office phone: 304-696-2360
Required Books and Materials:
Text: Zarefsky, D. (2008). Public Speaking Strategies for Success. (5th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.
Workbook: Bookwalter, R.B. (2007). Fundamentals of Speech Communication. (11th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.
Mini DVD: A blank mini DVD + RW will be required for videotaping speeches. Each
student will give 5 speeches.
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the development of critical thinking and the application to verbal and nonverbal interaction in interpersonal and public communication contexts.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: None
Course Philosophy:
Fundamentals of Speech Communication is required by the University because it is believed that it will help you learn to be more confident, more articulate, and a more intelligent consumer of information. This course will to promote a greater understanding of the communication process in public as well as private settings. Although each one of us has all been communicating since birth, all of us could improve our understanding of communication and our communication skills.
Course Objectives:
In line with the philosophy stated above, this course aims to achieve the following objectives.
a. Students will be able to recognize communication as a transaction process by:
1) determining audience orientation toward the topic,
2) identifying supporting material most relevant to audience, and
3) recognizing and adjusting to nonverbal audience feedback.
b. Students will learn to demonstrate critical thinking in the production and evaluation of communication events by:
1) differentiating between various types of evidence,
2) extrapolating valid claims from evidence,
3) identifying and producing factual, values, predictive and policy claims,
4) identifying the types of reasoning the link evidence to claims,
5) identifying the limitations of evidence,
6) identifying weaknesses in argument and reasoning and
7) producing valid arguments.
c. Students will produce organized informative and persuasive presentations by:
1) demonstrating the ability to capture audience attention,
2) stating the thesis and previewing their oral remarks,
3) using transitions and signposts to emphasize speech structure, and
4) concluding their remarks with a summary of the main ideas.
d. Students will develop effective extemporaneous speaking skills by:
1) maintaining eye contact with the audience while speaking,
2) using gestures which complement the verbal message, and
3) speaking with varied cues.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is essential for this course. There are only two unexcused absences allowed. Five points will be deducted from the total grade after each class day missed beyond the allotted one day.
However, attendance is mandatory for test days and speech days unless a student has a University excused absence. Two points will be deducted from total grade, on speech days (even if it is not your speech day) if not present.
Absence resulting for illness, death in the family, or institution activities approved by the University will be excused when the student report and verifies them with the instructor. You must contact your instructor about any absence and make arrangements for make-up work. Failure to notify your instructor promptly may result in your not getting credit for missed assignments and not being allowed to make up missed work. You
Learning about communication is primarily the responsibility of the student. In order to significantly improve your skills, you must be willing to examine your strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback from your instructor and your peers, and adapt your performance to the feedback.
Marshal University Excused Absence Policy:
If one misses class when any assignment is due or one misses more than the allotted one absence (if one wants to avoid the point deduction from your total grade) you must be granted a University excused absence. On can find information about the MU excused absence policy at http://www.marshall.edu/student-affairs/absence.htm. Once one has read the information and printed off and completed the form, then the student will need to submit the completed form to the Dean of Student Affairs with appropriate documentation. The grade of ZERO will be recorded for all assignments not presented at the times they are due.
Grading Policy:
All assignments need to be turned in on the day they are due to receive full credit. If you are having printer problems, you can e-mail me your assignment before class, but you will need to bring a printed copy to me the next class. There are computers/printers in the library as well as in other buildings on campus. Your printer not working is not an excuse for not turning in an assignment. If you do not have your assignment the day it is due you will not get credit for it.
Plagiarism Policy:
DO YOUR OWN WORK!!! See page 2 paragraph 4 in the workbook.
Decorum:
Professional behavior is expected. Arrive on time, prepare to work. Once in class remain seated, do not exit or enter the classroom. Cell phone must be turned off during class. Text messaging/instant messaging is not permitted during class. iPhods and MP3 players must be turned off during class.
General Class Rules:
· Disrespect towards classmates or the instructor will not be tolerated.
· Cell phones should be OFF during class, NOT ON VIBRATE.
· If possible, arrive at class on time and stay until the end of the class. Do not pack up early. In order to cut down on distractions, avoid leaving the classroom.
· If you come to class late and someone is speaking, DO NOT ENTER THE CLASSROOM UNTIL THE SPEECH IS FINISHED.
· There are NO MAKEUP EXAMS unless you have a university excused absence.
· All assignments must be typed. Do not email me your assignment unless you have received specific permission from me to do so.
· No video or audio clips are allowed to be played as visual aides during a speech. If you want to use an internet site for a visual aide it must be programmed into your PowerPoint presentation as a hyperlink.
Notices:
If you have a need for special services, or you have a disability, please see me after class. Please let me know. To receive special services you must be requested with disabled students service program or the HELP program.
Special Accommodations: It is the responsibility of each and every student requiring special accommodations to know and initiate the appropriate processes to receive special accommodation. (Described at http://www.marshall.edu/disabled)
GRADING SCALE:
A= 100%-90% 725-652 D=69%-60% 506-435
B=89%-80% 651-580 F=59% 434
C=79%-70% 579-507
SPEECHES:
· Introductory Speech 2-3 minutes 20 points Aug 31 and Sep 2
· Informative Speech 5-7 minutes 75 points Oct 12, 14, 19 and 21
· Persuasive Speech 7-10 minutes 100 points Nov. 9, 11, 16 and 18
· Ceremonial Speech 1-2 minutes 25 points Dec. 2
TOTAL POINTS 220
WRITTEN ASSIGMENTS:
· Supporting a Claim pg 43 25 points Sept. 30
(Oral Presentation)
· Informative Speech Proposal pgs 11-13 30 points Oct. 7
· Informative outline pg 19 50 points Oct 12, 14, 19 and 21
· Informative Speech Self-Evaluation 15 points Oct 12, 14, 19 and 21
· Creating an Argument pg 67 25 points Nov 2
(Oral Presentation)
· Persuasive Speech Proposal pgs 11-13 30 points Nov 4
· Persuasive Speech Outline pg 25 50 points Nov. 9, 11, 16 and 18
· Persuasive Speech Self-Evaluation 15 points Nov. 9, 11, 16 and 18
· Critical Listening pg 15 25 points Nov. 23
TOTAL POINTS 260
EXAMS:
Unit Exams (2) 60 points each 120
Final Exam 100 points
TOTAL POINTS 220
OTHER:
Class participation, in class assignments and impromptu speech 25 points
TOTAL CLASS POINTS: 725
DATE TOPIC/ASSIGMENT READING
Aug 24 Introduction to course
Importance of Public Speaking Chapter 1
Who Said That? WB page 111
Aug 26 Your First Speech Chapter 2
Goals/topic/purpose/thesis/support/delivery
Inductions/body/conclusions
Assign due dates for Introductory Speeches (See WB pages 35-37)
Aug 31 Introductory Speeches/Peer Feedback
Sept 2 Introductory Speeches/Peer Feedback
Beginning the Speech Chapter 5
Choosing a topic/Strategic Planning/Purposes
Suggestions topics and Purposes WB page 113
Sept 7 Labor Day No Class
Sept 9 Researching the Topic Chapter 6
Sept 14 Analyzing the Audience Chapter 4
Demographics/Culture/Psychology
Audience Analysis Profile WB page 9
Sept 16 Listening Critically Chapter 3
Critical Listening Assignment WB page 15
due by Nov. 23
Assign: Oral Presentation of Supporting a Claim Due Sept 30
Sept 21 Presenting the speech Chapter 12
Voice and Body/Modes or presentation, Rehearsal
Scrambled Outline WB page 33
REVIEW for Exam 1 Study Guide WB 129
Sept 23 Exam 1 Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Sept 28 Organizing the Speech: The Body Chapter 8
Outlining the speech Chapter 10
Speech proposal informative WB 11-13
Due Oct 7th
Sept 30 Due: Oral Presentation of Supporting a Claim WB pg 43
Oct 5 Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions
and Transitions Chapter 9
Using Visual Aids Chapter 13
Principles of Informative Speaking Chapter 14
Assign Informative Speech WB page 51-55
Oct 7 DUE: Informative Speech Proposal
Achieving Style through Language Chapter 11
Oct 12 Informative Speeches and Outlines Due
Oct 14 Informative Speeches and Outlines Due
Oct 19 Informative Speeches and Outlines Due
Oct 21 Informative Speeches and Outlines Due
REVIEW for Exam 2
Oct 26 Exam 2 Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14
Read Chapter 7
Oct 28 Reasoning Chapter 7
Read Chapter 15
Creating an Argument WB page 67
Due Nov 2
Assign Persuasive Speech Proposal Due Nov 4
Nov 2 Persuasive Speaking Chapter 15
Purposes, Strategies, constraints and resources
Presentations of Creating an Argument
Nov 4 Persuasive Speaking Chapter 15
Resistance Methods used by students
DUE: Speech Proposal Persuasive
Assign Ceremonial Speeches Due Dec. 2
Nov 9 Persuasive Speeches and Outlines
Nov 11 Persuasive Speeches and Outlines
Nov 16 Persuasive Speeches and Outlines
Nov 18 Persuasive Speeches and Outlines
Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving Beak
Nov 30 Occasions for Public Speaking Chapter 16
Dec 2 Ceremonial Speeches
Dec 7 Course Evaluation and Review
Dec 14 Final Exam (COMREHENSIVE) at 4:00 p.m.
Syllabus subject to change