UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATION C111-75-1458 Spring 2014 Syllabus 3 Credit Hours Meeting Place: Strickler 305

Meeting Times: 5:30 pm 8:15 pm Monday Instructor: Office Hours: Jeffrey N. Barr, MBA Strickler Hall 308F By appointment or Mon. 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Tues. 5:30pm- 6:30 pm 502-777-9555 E-mail: Jnbarr02@louisville.edu

Textbook/ Other Resources: Speak UP! Douglas M. Fraleigh, Steven S. Vroom and Chrys Egan. Bedford/ St. Martins Second Edition, 2009 Speech Communication: Course Resource Tool by Katherine Taylor. Hayden -McNeil LLC Publisher, 2014 Edition (The Course Pack) Required: A speech recording device/SD card for presentations Course Learning Outcomes: This is primarily a performance course providing you with practical training in speech preparation and delivery. The course also includes introductory speech communication theory and concepts. It meets the University general education requirements and the mission of the Department of Communication. University General Education Requirements 1. Speak publicly, in both formal and informal contexts, demonstrating skills such as appropriate selection of topic and supporting evidence and materials, clear organization, effective presentation, and the ability to analyze and adapt to various audience, setting, and occasion factors; 2. Participate effectively in discussion; 3. Analyze and critique the oral communication of oneself and others. Department of Communication Mission Statement, adopted 4/18/95 to develop oral, written, and computer mediated communication competency

Other course learning outcomes include demonstrated knowledge of: Persuasive and informative strategies Appropriate Audience Analysis and adaptation strategies Appropriate verbal and non-verbal delivery skills A complete sentence preparation outline, speaking notes and bibliography page Appropriate and effective supporting material choice and use Effective Visual aids (both development and use) Appropriate organizational pattern choice and use Appropriate transitions and summaries Effective introductions and conclusions

The assignments in this course are designed to achieve these outcomes. Textbook readings, class lectures, class activities, tests/quizzes, and presentations will provide you with information about major concepts of oral presentational communication and the opportunity to experience and practice these concepts. Critical Thinking Guides As you go through the entire process of speechmaking--from the initial brainstorming of topics to the final presentation of your speech--you are involved in critical thinking. Each decision and choice you make should be based on some validating criteria. At the University of Louisville we are involved in helping our students recognize and strengthen their use of critical thinking tools in order to improve their work and educational learning. Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder have written a guide to help you understand the process of critical thinking and to incorporate these skills into every educational pursuit you undertake in college and life. In The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools Paul and Elder propose you ask yourself the following questions to guide you as critical thinkers. We have adapted their use focusing on the speechmaking process. Purpose: What is the purpose/goal I am trying to accomplish in my speech? What do I want the audience to know, think, feel or do when I am done with my speech? Question: What question am I addressing? What are the needs of my listeners? Information: What information am I providing to support my goal and purpose? What experience do I bring to the topic, method and goal? Concepts: What are the concepts I want my listeners to understand? Are they clear? Are they relevant? Do they make sense? Assumptions: What assumptions have I made about my listeners, their knowledge level, their interests, their needs? Are my assumptions valid? Am I taking my listeners for granted? How can I answer the listeners questions or assumptions? 2

Inferences: Have I reasoned out all aspects and lines of thinking in presenting my evidence? What is my support for the inferences and suggestions I am making in my speech? Have I evaluated the sources I will use for support? Points of View: Do I acknowledge, allow and respect other points of view from my listeners? In the speech building stages how do I incorporate these opposing views? How do I respond to the other points of view?

Implications: Do I understand the ramifications and results of the position and goal I am presenting in my speech? How can I incorporate these pieces of information as I progress as a speech writer and presenter? * Dr. Richard Paul, Dr. Linda Elder. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools. The Foundation for Critical Thinking Press. 5th Edition. 2008. For more information on this model, go to: http://louisville.edu/ideasto action/what/criticalthinking/paul-elder-critical-thinking-model

Course Description In this course you will prepare and deliver the required speeches. Since this is an oral communication (speaking) course most of your grade will be based on these speeches. The classes will also include various activities, impromptu speeches, and applications/extensions of the lecture materials covered in class. Your performance in this course is improved by your active participation. By participation we mean regular attendance, reading the text, test taking, and of course, presenting your speeches. You will be provided basic informational material on public speaking in which we teach and offer examples of basic concepts which are necessary for becoming competent speakers. Course Content 1. Speeches: consist of one or more of the following types: an introductory speech, informative speeches persuasive speeches impromptu speeches You are expected to deliver your speech on your assigned day. There are no exceptions!!! If you fail to deliver your speech on the assigned day you will receive a ZERO on that speech unless.... 1. Other arrangements have PREVIOUSLY been made with your professor. 2. There is some type of emergency and you have spoken to your professor within 24 hours of your speaking date (e.g. if youre speaking date is Tues., you must contact your 3

professor at least by midnight on Wed. either via e-mail, phone message, etc. if an emergency has come up). 3. Your professor will determine how and if these situations will impact your grade. Documentation will be required. Just because you arent ready or havent prepared fully are NOT viable reasons to not present your speech on your assigned day.

Final decisions pertaining to this course will be at the discretion and convenience of the individual instructor. Activity Points: come from activities assigned in class. They may include but are not limited to variety different assignments such as: short projects, quizzes, group work, activities, exercises, impromptu speeches, additional speeches, library assignment, outside speaker opportunities, etc. You must be in class to earn the points. Often times, it can be the activity points that will make a difference between an A and a B for a student. 1. Unless there is an extenuating circumstance (prolonged absence due to a hospital stay or a University sanctioned obligation) professors do not usually allow students to make up activity points. Please ask your individual professor for their specific details. 2. You will need to provide documentation in the case of extenuating circumstances. Activity points may also include the following evaluations; your professor will give you further directions: a. Self & Peer Evaluations You will record yourself as you present your speech to the class and then evaluate your performance. You will also have the opportunity to evaluate your peers presentations when they speak. Your instructor will have the specifics requirements for this assignment. b. Outside Speaker Evaluations - Write an evaluation of a speaker you hear at your place of work, at a team meeting, at your sorority/fraternity, church/temple, etc. 2. Tests: There will be two hundred (200) points allotted for testing type of materials The tests are not open book or open notes. The tests will be administered according to your particular instructors direction, convenience and preference.

Some instructors may use Blackboard for testing. Other instructors may have in-class tests. It is up to you to make sure which method is utilized by your particular instructor and in your particular class. 4

o Assignment Speech #1 (Introductory) Speech #2 (Informative) Speech #3 (Persuasive) Speech #4 (Persuasive) Outlines

Grading Scheme:
Points 50

125

150

175

100 200 200

Activity Points
Test/Quizzes

Grading Scheme:

Total Points 1,000 + 930 900 870 830 800 770 999 929 899 869 829 799

Final Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+

Total Points 730 - 769 700 - 729 670 - 699 630 - 669 600 - 629 Below 600

Final Grade C CD+ D DF

Classroom Etiquette Attendance is mandatory. Please refer to the Course Pack for the allowed absences for this course as well as the grading scheme and other course standards. Be prepared for impromptu speeches and group presentations. Contact your professor if you are going to be absent or have late assignments including outlines and papers. Tardiness and early departures will be counted as absences. Two will be counted as a full absence. In order to maximize your grade including participation points, you must maintain professional conduct standards and pay attention in class. This means texting and Face book usage. All communication devices must be placed on silent during class. If your cell phone rings during a speech, there will be a 30 point reduction in your grade per occurrence. You must use your U of L student e-mail account and not your personal account (Course Pack page 14) for communicating in this course. Extra credit assignments may occur during the semester. Perfect Attendance: If you attend all the classes and do not leave early for any reason, you shall receive five (5) points extra credit on the last day of class. Please check the Blackboard throughout the semester. Announcements, grades and assignments will be posted. Please submit your outlines and other papers that are requested on time or in advance as required. Absences on Speech days will be penalized as follows: o Speech 1 10 pts o Speech 2 - 20 pts o Speech 3 30 pts o Speech 4 40 pts

Helpful websites: Sample speeches: youtube.com, CNN.com, CSPAN.org, New York Times.com, CourierJournal.com, Washingtonpost.com, American rhetoric.com and TED.com. Citing Resources: Please refer to the Course Pack and online at: owl.english.purdue.edu Public Speaking Mentors (PSMs). These former Communication 111 speaking students will be available for consultation in the speaking lab located in the lower level (room 002) of Strickler Hall. NOTE: SPEECH COMPETITION: April, 2014 TBA. One student will be selected to compete with other C111 students in the speaking contests preliminary round. There will be financial rewards for the top finishers. The winner will advance to compete in the spring against other local college speaking class winners. Additional details will follow throughout the semester. Course Pack: Please refer to this for additional information and requirements for this course. The data is uniform for all C111 courses. If you should have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. This is your blueprint for all course objectives.

1000 Total Points. The total points as outlined in the Course Pack will be 1000. The categories are as follows: Speeches Tests Activity points: i.e. class participation, peer and self evaluations (see the Course Pack for guidelines), etc.

Plagiarism: This will not be tolerated in this course or any course at the University of Louisville. Please refer to the student handbook for any questions or consult with your instructor. SafeAssign, specialized software, will be used to detect plagiarism in final papers or assignments. Disability Resource Center: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is located at Stevenson Hall. Dean of Students Office: Please get acquainted with this office. This office will promote a positive learning experience and make available opportunities for students to achieve their full academic and personal potential. If you are having issues academically please contact them for help or guidance. Please find the contact information below:

o W 301 Swain Student Activities Center o http://louisville.edu/dos o 502-852-5787

Addendum to 2014 Class Schedule: Plusses and minuses for your grade will be administered at the end of this course. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the schedule to meet learning objectives, to compensate for missed classes or for similar reasons.

Week 1

1/6 Introduction, Course Overview Sample speeches, Pack and Class schedule, Chapter 1:Introducing public speaking and its importance Chapter 3:Speech Ethics Chapter 10: Introductions and conclusions Pack : Chapters 1-4

Week 2

1/13 20 Building A Speech: Chapter 9: Organizing your speech Chapter 2: Developing your first speech Chapter 10: Introductions and conclusions continued Chapter 11: Outlining your speech Chapter 12: Language and style Review Pack Chapter 13: Delivering your speech

Week 3 Week 4

1/20 No Class: MLK day 1/27 Opening speeches- (3 to 5 minutes), videotaped- 50 points Outlines: Preparation and speaking outlines ( 25 points)

Week 5

2/3 Library Day , Chapter 15: Informative speaking Research ideas and requirements Chapter 6: Selecting your topic Outline and general feedback Using transitions Using the Pack for support Topics and handouts Chapters 7: Researching your speech Chapter 8: Using supporting materials for your speech Chapter 14: Using presentation aids, midterm review sheet

Week 6

2/10 Chapter 5: Audience Analysis

Chapter 13: Delivering your speech and resources Chapter 18: Special- Occasions speeches, Pointers for speech 2, Guest speaker: TBA Week 7 2/17 Midterm Exam, Outlines: Feedback and transitions ,verbal junk, gestures and speech development , guest speaker: TBA 2/24 Speech No.2 - (4 to 6 minutes), videotaped-125 Points, Preparation and speaking outlines ( 25 points) 3/3 Chapter 19: Group communication, Chapter 16:Persuasive speaking continued, Chapter 17: Methods of Persuasion, Feedback, Peer group evaluations Practical examples for persuasive speaking, also see Class Pack Week 10 Week 11 3/10 No Class :Spring Break 3/17 Examples of fact, value and persuasive speaking, outline presentations, researching, logical reasoning, outlines, Guest speaker : Joanne Wheeler Bland 3/24 Mini Persuasive and practice 3/31 Speech No.3 - (5 to 7 minutes), videotaped- 150 points Outlines: Preparation and speaking outlines ( 25 points) Week 14 4/7 Speech No. 3 continued Continued feedback/ research/ outlines /visual Aids/ Monroe Policy, Final exam review, Monroe Technique, help the professor Outline Reviews: Preparation and speaking outlines , logic continued research, persuasion outlines and techniques, enhancing arguments and gestures Week 15 4/14 Speech No. 4- (6 to 8 minutes), videotaped-175 points Outlines: Speaking and Monroe Format: ( 25 points) Week 16 4/21 Last Day of Class, Speech No. 4 - (6 to 8 minutes), videotaped- 175 points, Continuation of speeches if necessary Reading Day: December 10th, Final Exam to be announced: April 23- 29th

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