ACOM203: Speech Composition and Presentation (Fall 2003)

Class Number: 2106 TTH 07:15:00_PM-08:35:00_PM (ROOM CHANGE = SS116) Terrell Neuage

 

UPDATED Thursday, December 18, 2003 11:51 AM

 

GRADES THUS FAR UPDATED Thursday, December 18, 2003 12:53 PM

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LETTER GRADE YOU ARE MISSING WORK WHICH I WILL ACCEPT UNTIL FRIDAY AT 5 PM THEN ALL GRADES MOST BE FINAL.

 

Thanks for being in the class and have a good time celebrating whatever it is you are celebrating over the next few weeks.

 

Cheers

Terrell

 

 

I have changed the letter grades by a couple of points for each letter grade for example an A was 95.5 + and is now 93.5 and I have not deducted for absence.  

 

Grading

A 
 
A –
 
B+
 
B
 
B–
 
C+
 
C
 
C–
 
D
4.0
 
3.7 
 
3.3
 
3.0
 
 2.7
 
2.3
 
2.0
 
1.5
 
1.0
100-93.5               
 
93.4-90.5
 
90.4-85.5                
85.4-81.5               
81.4-79.5
 
79.4-77.5               
77.4-73.5               
73.4-70.5
 
70.4
65

 

 

 

 

ุ      WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BY LAST CLASS – TUESDAY December 9TH

1.      Hand in five reports. They are linkable below. Report 4 there are two video clips to watch to answer the questions ‘Activist-Awards’ and ‘Best Chant ‘ and Report 5 there are sites to look up. You do not need to print out these reports, however you need to do them – (hand written is fine).

2.      Assignment 3 – which is similar to assignment one except this time critique a famous speech. There are famous speeches (unfortunately none from this class as of this printing) linkable from the assignment 3 page.

 

Group award marking sheet

Individual award marking sheet

Individual awards presented

 

ุ      Report 5  Awards

ุ      Report 4  Awards

ุ      Report 3  Awards

ุ      Report 2  Awards

ุ      Report 1  Awards

 

ุ      Australian Junior Sports Star of the Year Award

ุ      Oscar-Moore

ุ      Activist Award

ุ      Best Chant  

 

 

ุ      calendar at http://se.unisa.edu.au/calendar.htm updated Monday, December 01, 2003 6:47 PM

ุ      SPEECH TWO PRESENTATION DAY 11/13/2003 1:50 PM

ุ      Thursday November 20

ุ      Marking percentages has been updated 11/6/2003 11:42 AM

ุ      October 30  

ุ      Report 1 – interview Leigh Neuage

ุ      Report 2 – immigration video

ุ      October 28

ุ      Using PowerPoint

ุ      Nixon speech Thursday, October 23, 2003

ุ      World Bank Video Thursday, October 23, 2003

ุ      Report 5 Persuasive  Thursday, October 23, 2003

ุ      Examples of positive and negative phrases Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Seven Ways of Avoiding Wordiness Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Report 4-c Persuasive do in group Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Report 4 Persuasive Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Video for Report 4 Persuasive Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Video Outlining Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Report 3 Persuasive Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Report 2 Persuasive  Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Class assessment sheet for persuasive speech Tuesday, October 21, 2003

ุ      Report 1 Persuasive Tuesday, October 14, 2003

ุ      Motivational Video Tuesday, October 14, 2003

ุ      Speech 2 Thursday, October 09, 2003

ุ      Your Group Thursday, September 25, 2003

ุ      Examples of Creative Use of Language Thursday, September 25, 2003

ุ      Report 5  Tuesday, September 23, 2003

ุ      Report 4  Tuesday, September 23, 2003

ุ      Report 3  Tuesday, September 23, 2003

ุ      Report 2  Thursday, September 18, 2003

ุ      Evaluations of your speech Thursday, September 18, 2003

ุ      report 1 Tuesday, September 16, 2003

This course is online at http://se.unisa.edu.au/com203.htm see

  

Course Syllabus

WebCT

This is a preliminary syllabus. You will need to go to WebCT prior to each class for updates to this course. Grades, changes in assignments and readings, useful information and contact with your classmates via a bulletin board, chatroom and email will be accessible from WebCT. 

 

Text Book

Brydon, Steven R., & Scott, Michael D. (2003). Between one and many: The art and science of public speaking (4th Edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

 

The textbook comes with a CD which we will use in class (be sure the CD is in the book when you purchase it – especially if you are buying it second hand). The textbook comes with a Web support site – Online learning centre (OLC) at http://www.mhhe.com/brydon4

You will need to register with the site using the index card that is included in your textbook.

Course Description

This course is designed to acquaint you with the basic principles and fundamental techniques of effective speaking and listening in a variety of selected communication experiences. 

 

Course Objectives

ุ      To understand and develop skills in speech composition;

ุ      To understand and develop skills in speech delivery;

ุ      To understand and develop skills in effective listening.

ุ      To develop confidence and poise in the oral communication experience;

ุ      To develop standards for the evaluation or oral communication, and

ุ      To develop skills in responding to questions and challenges during public speaking situations.

 

Assignments

Four speeches will be presented in class. A formal outline including a bibliography will be included for the second and third speeches. As well as the speeches there will be three exams and three homework assignments and three groups of reports.

ุ      Self-Introduction Speech                                  Not graded

ุ      Information Speech                                          10%

ุ      Persuasion Speech                                           20%

ุ      Ceremonial Speech                                          10%  (5% group acceptance speech 5% individual acceptance speech)

ุ      Exams 3 @10 % each                                      30%

Reports I (1,2,3,4,5)                                        15%

II (1,2,3,4,5) III (1,2,3,4,5)

ุ      Assignments 3 @05 % each                             15%

Assignment 1, 2, 3                                           

Grading

A 
 
A –
 
B+
 
B
 
B–
 
C+
 
C
 
C–
 
D
4.0
 
3.7 
 
3.3
 
3.0
 
 2.7
 
2.3
 
2.0
 
1.5
 
1.0
100-95.5               
 
95.4-91.5
 
91.4-87.5                
87.4-83.5               
83.4-80.5
 
80.4-77.5               
77.4-73.5               
73.4-70.5
 
70.4
65

Attendance

  1. ABSENCES: attendance in class is mandatory unless there is a letter from campus central. You will lose two-points off of your final grade for each absence.
  2. LATENESS: attendance is taken at the beginning of class – please do not enter the classroom if a speech is being given until it is completed. On speech days there will be no spare time and class must start exactly at 9.05. You will need to personally check with me if you are late to be sure I have you marked for being present. I cannot accept being told a following day that you were present and not marked. You must be marked for attendance on the day or it will not count.

Office hours

OFFICE: SS 386    Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12.30 – 3.30

Contact

Phone 442-2604

E-mail: neuage@albany.edu (must have subject  title or I will not open the email)

 

Groups

We will divide into groups beginning WEEK THREE 16 September. Your group is listed in the groups folder on webCT

Plagiarism

Be sure you are aware of the university’s plagiarism policy (http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html)

Email

Please write who you are in the subject or I will delete it. For example I do not know who kooldude@hotmail.com is – and will delete it. You need to say Biemond – re. assignment 1…. Unless I reply then assume I have not received your email. Because of various email software and different word programs that sometimes do not translate properly you can use attachments but send it as a text .rtf file.

Speech Assignments

On speech day

  1. Turn in a clean copy of your speech typed and doubled spaced in 12 point font.
  2. Include any sources as a bibliography.
  3. You will give your speech from notes on 3x5 cards or using an overhead projector.
  4. Be on time – no one will be let in the class after speeches begin – meaning you will lose a point.

Introduction Speech

Intro Speech

Dates due

Time length

Requirements

Notes

Self-Introductory

Sept 9 & 11

5-6 minutes

Notes – not graded

Interview classmate and present to audience. See note 1 below.

 

 

Speech # 2

Speech 2

Dates due

Time length

Requirements

Notes

Information

Oct. 2 & 7

7-8 minutes

Formal outline

Use outside reading and research. See note 2 below.

Additional notes

 

 

Speech #3

Speech 3

Dates due

Time length

Requirements

Notes

Persuasion

Nov. 6 & 11

9-10 minutes

Formal outline; visual aids; self-analysis

Same topic as 2. Use outside reading and research. See note 3 below.

Additional notes

 

 

Speech #4

Speech 4

Dates due

Time length

Requirements

Notes

Ceremonial

Nov 25 &  – Dec 02

 

Group speeches

See note 4 below.

 

Dec 4 & 9

4-6 minutes

Individual speeches

Additional notes

 

 

Assignments

1.       Assignment 1 will be due Week 6, Thursday, 09 October.  Using your evaluation sheet critique one student’s speech in depth. I want at least one hundred words written about each of the five categories: Audience analysis and goals, evidence and reasoning, organization, language and delivery.

2.       Assignment 2 will be due Week 11, Thursday, 13 November. Using your evaluation sheet critique one professional speech from the list below in depth. They are available as audio mp3 files if you cannot listen to them on your computer you can listen to them in LC3 or LC4 though you will need to bring your own headsets to listen with. I want at least one hundred words written about each of the five categories: Audience analysis and goals, evidence and reasoning, organization, language and delivery.

3.       Assignment 3 will be posted on our WebCT site Due Week 16, Thursday, 18 December.

Homework

 

Report 1     16 September

See http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/report1.htm

 

Report 2 Thursday 18th September

See http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/report2.htm   

Report 3         Tuesday 23rd September

Organisation See http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/report3.htm

Report 4         Thursday 25th September

Language See http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/report4.htm

Report 5         Tuesday 30 September

Delivery See http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/report5.htm

 

Homework assignment two

The same procedure as homework assignment one. You will be given in each class an area to discuss and you will take notes on your group discussions – the three topics that will be discussed in groups for this cycle are: Persuasion and Arguments, Research and Evidence and Reasoning. This will be due in WEEK 12 on Monday 07 April.

 

 

Homework assignment three

Same as homework assignment one and in groups during this period we will be discussing conclusions and types of speeches and areas we have not had time to cover.

This will be due when you take your final exam during WEEK 17, Monday 15, December.

Exams

  1. Exam 1 (chs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10: 50-questions at 2-ponts each)
  2. Exam 2 (chs. 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16: 50-questions at 2-ponts each)
  3. Exam 3 (100-questions at 1-ponts each)

 

Web Sites on Public Speaking

General

Speeches

Speech Texts

Stage Fright

 

FOLLOWING YOUR SPEECH YOU WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE ME ON THE NEXT DAY IF POSSIBLE –– THE APPOINTMENT WITH ME TO DISCUSS YOUR SPEECH AND YOUR MARK SHOULD TAKE ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES.
Marksheet download from http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/marksheet.htm


Calendar

 View at http://se.unisa.edu.au/sage/calendar.htm

 

ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET

(to be copied and attached to your homework assignments – 10 points will be deducted for not attaching this)

 

 see http://se.unisa.edu.au/speech/cover.htm