Instructor: Mr. Christopher C. Ross, MA Class: CMM 103: Fundamentals of Speech
Time: Tuesdays: 6:30-9:00 Room: SH 227 (Sec 129)
Office: 270 Smith Hall Office Phone: 304-696-2806
Email: ross152@marshall.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays by appointment
Required Texts:
Bookwalter, R.B. Fundamentals of Speech Communication Student Workbook (11th ed.).
Zarefsky, D. Public Speaking Strategies for Success (5th ed.).
You will also be required to have a blank mini DVD +RW for your speech presentations
*Please see your workbook on pages one through four which are also parts of your class syllabus. Those pages will go on to describe the course, course philosophy, course objectives, grading, requirements, academic integrity and other aspects. If you have any questions concerning what is covered on those pages, please see me.
Attendance is important to your success in this course. If you must miss a class, please try to notify me in advance through an email. Even with notice, it is your responsibility to retrieve all notes (from another student in class), handouts, etc…that will be covered during the class that you would miss. Please be advised: Those students who have more than one unexcused absences will receive a 10 point deduction off their final grade for each unexcused absence following the second. A written excuse must be turned in to me by one week of the absence for make up work to be counted.
Makeup Work will be granted if the student is excused from a missed class. Those students who do not have an excuse may or may not be permitted to make up the work that was due or done during the missed class period.
Late Work: Assignments are due on their perspective due dates and at the start of the class period. For each day (not class meetings, but actual days) that the assignment is late, you will have a 10% deduction from your grade on that assignment. Once the assignment is over a 50% deduction, you will receive an automatic zero on the assignment. Your work will not be considered late if you e-mail the assignment to me before midnight of our class meeting. However, you must put a hardcopy in my mailbox so I may actually grade the assignment. Be advised, if I feel students are using this as a crutch this aspect of the policy will be eliminated. If at any time students abuse the late work policy overall, it will be disposed of and no students will be permitted to turn in late work whatsoever!
Late Speeches: Speeches may or may not be able to be presented after your scheduled date because of the limited class time we have to present. This means, if you do not go on your assigned day it may result in a zero for the presentation. However, if you are able to present you will only be eligible to obtain 50% of your original grade unless it is a university excused absence which will allow you to present in an attempt for the full point value.
Early Work: I believe as an instructor I should aid you in achieving the desired grade you wish to obtain. A great way to get a higher grade is to turn in drafts of your written work early. You may wish to e-mail me (or make an appointment to see me) any of your written work and I will provide you feedback that will not only help you if you are stuck, but also catch mistakes before you lose points on the assignment. Keep in mind; I will not do the work for you. I will only motivate and provide suggestions to help you succeed with the assignment. I would also advise you to not delay in sending out your work if you wish to get feedback. Sending me your work after burning the midnight oil on Monday night or a few hours before class probably will not help you.
Pop Quizzes: I never liked to take them as a student and I do not like them as an instructor. I try to avoid them, but will give them if the class does not participate or if they do not keep up with their readings.
Tardiness: Being punctual is an expectation of those taking this course. Everyone runs late at some point in his or her life. As long as a student is not disruptive when they enter the classroom and are no later than 25 minutes, they will be allowed to enter the class. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated! If you are late on days of speech presentations, please wait outside until the speaker is finished before you enter as a common courtesy.
Textbook/Workbook: You will need to bring these materials every class meeting! There are several exercises, projects, and assignments that we will be doing in class that will come from these materials. It is essential that you bring these items to class every day that we meet. Not bringing your books to class does not excuse you from the work we do in class!
Respect is a must. I will treat you with respect and I expect all those taking this course to treat each other, as well as myself with respect. This means that language, activity, and behavior that can be seen as disruptive, disrespectful, demeaning, illegal, unethical, inappropriate, etc…in anyway will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to: any form of harassment, intimidation, use of racial/sexist/sexual/homophobic, etc…words or actions. This learning environment should be comfortable for all students taking this class and such language/behavior could impair such an environment. Students engaging in this behavior/activity will be asked to leave and it will count as an unexcused absence. Be advised that further action will be taken if necessary.
Disruptive Students: Any student that is disruptive in less threatening ways (ex: excessive talking, snoring, etc...) will be asked to leave. This too will be counted as an unexcused absence.
Cell Phones should be turned off or turned to silent so they do not disturb the class or those who are presenting speeches. Also, please do not answer your phones or text during class.
Speech Decorum: On days you give speeches please do not chew gum while you present. This limits your speech capabilities and is distracting. Do not wear hats since it will interfere with your eye contact. Remember to dress nicely, you are giving a presentation and are trying to form a favorable impression on your audience. Also, remember to bring your disc/dvd on days that you give your speeches. Failing to do so may result in a zero for your self-analysis.
Papers: All assignments (speech outlines, papers, etc...) that are not torn out of the workbook are expected to be typed unless told otherwise. Failing to type your paper may result in your work not being accepted. Please use size 12 font and a legible and professional font (Ex: Times New Roman). Please do not adjust your margins to try and make the assignment longer. Also, avoid many problems and print your work out in advance! I will not print out your work if you email it to me just so I may grade your assignment. It is your responsibility to print out your work and turn it in to me.
Spelling & Grammar will be taken into consideration on your work, but not extensively. Points will only be deducted from the assignment if there are an abundance of errors (it will be at my discretion as to what is deemed excessive).
All Rules & Conduct Codes of Marshall University can and will be enforced. Please see your student handbook for further rules and policies that concern your conduct as a student in the class.
Accommodations will be made for those students needing help/special needs.
Please feel free to contact me, see me before class, stay after class, etc…if at any time you have questions, are lost in the course, do not understand materials/assignments, etc…that is what I’m here for! J I wish you all the best of luck and success with the course.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FALL 2009
Week Topic/Tasks Assignments
Aug 25 Introduction & Overview/Getting Acquainted Introductory Speech, (WB 35) &
Lectures over Chapters 1 & 2 Communication Diary (WB 109) &
Read Chapters 5 & 6
Sep 01 Introductory Speeches Informative Speech Proposal
Beginning the Speech (WB 11) & Read Chapters 3 & 4
Investigating the Topic (Types of Support &
Finding the Support you need)
Possible trip to the library
Sep 08 Analyzing the Audience Critical Listening (WB 13) Due 12/02
Critical Listening & Read Chapters 14 & 8
Sep 15 Principles of Informative Speaking Supporting a Claim
Speech Structure (WB 43) – 10/07 &
Informative Speech
(WB 51) – 10/14 & 10/21
STUDY FOR EXAM I
Sep 22 EXAM I (Chapters 1-6 and 14) Read Chapters 9 & 10
Workshop for Speeches/Outlines if wanted
Sep 29 Outlining Speech Informative Outlines
Polishing the Speech 10/14 (WB 17-21) &
Read Chapters 12 & 13
Oct 06 Supporting a Claim Informative Speeches start
Using Visual Aids ALL outlines due 10/14
Presentation Skills
Midterm Evaluations
Oct 13 Informative Speeches/Peer Feedback Study for Exam II
Oct 20 Informative Speeches/Peer Feedback Read Chapter 15 & 7
EXAM II 8-10 & 12- 14 (75 mins max)
Oct 27 Persuasive Speaking Persuasive Proposal
(WB 11) 11/04,
Pers. Speech
(WB 77) 11/11 & 11/18
Pers. Outline
(WB 17-18, 25-28) Due 11/11
Creating an Argument
(WB 67) Due 11/04
Read Chapter 11
*Last day to drop 10/30*
Nov 03 Creating an Argument Persuasive Speeches
Ethos
Pathos
Nov 10 Persuasive Speeches/Feedback
Nov 17 Persuasive Speeches/Feedback Ceremonial Speeches (WB 93
through 97) and read Ch. 16
Nov 24 No Class Meeting- Holiday Break
Dec 1 Ceremonial Speeches *dead week starts 12/2/09*
Critical Listening due!
Dec 8 Impromptu Speeches Study for the Final!
Review & Evaluations
Dec 15 Final Exam
Cumulative, over all the chapters in the text