Thomas College
Public Speaking
Semester: Winter (CED), 2002
Professor: Dr. McPhee
Office Hours: Wednesday Room 208-B by appointment
E-Mail: mcphee@thomas.edu
Text:
Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking, (7E). New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Course Description:
This course is designed to help the individual develop the ability to prepare and deliver effective speeches and presentations. The course covers both the technical knowledge required to plan and organize a speech and the interpersonal delivery techniques necessary to overcome nervousness and achieve maximum impact. Informative, persuasive, and commemorative or entertaining speeches are given. Students will use technological tools in the delivery of selected speeches.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
1. understand the similarities and differences between public speaking and conversation
2. develop confidence in speaking before a group
3. be able to select a topic and purpose, analyze the audience, gather materials, outline the speech and deliver various types of speeches using appropriate technology tools
Instructional Format:
Through lecture, CD-ROM material, class discussion, speech making, and analysis of speeches, the course objectives will be met. The CD-ROM will be used extensively in this course.
Please refer to the Student CD-ROM Guidebook version 2.0 for systems requirements for Windows and MacIntosh and disk contents. On Disk 1: Installers folder (Internet Explorer 5.5 and QuickTime 4.0).
*Thomas College computer labs and library lab can be used to view this material.
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Requirements:
Purchase the text and one blank VCR tape
1. attend and contribute to all class sessions
2. read all text and other materials
3. take quizzes, exams, and deliver speeches at scheduled times
4. complete supplemental assignments before the class session
5. use accompanying disks to prepare speeches and review for exams
Topics for Discussion: (tentative)
Week:
1 Chapter 1—Speaking in Public
Review of the syllabus, meet and greet, discussion of technology materials,
Criteria for evaluating speeches, student questionnaire
Chapter 2—Ethics and Public Speaking (page 42)
2 Introductory speeches
Chapter 14—Speaking to Inform
View and discuss informative speeches (in class project)
Chapter 4—Choosing Topics and Purposes (page 115)
3 Exam (chapters 1, 2, 14, 4)
Chapter 5—Analyzing the Audience
Chapter 8—Organizing the Speech
4 Chapter 9---Beginning and Ending the Speech
Chapter 10—Outlining the Speech
5 Exam (chapters 5, 8, 9, 10)
Chapter 12--Delivery
Chapter 13—Using Visual Aids (refer to PowerPoint Tutorial on Disk 1)
6 Informative speeches (4 to 6 minutes) (refer to the Appendix in the text)
Chapter 15—Speaking to Persuade
Chapter 16—Methods of Persuasion
7 Exam (chapters 12, 13, 15, 16)
Chapter 6—Gathering Materials
Chapter 7—Supporting Your Ideas
8 Persuasive speeches (5 to 6 minutes)
Chapter 3—Listening (page 68)
9 Chapter 17—Speaking on Special Occasions
Chapter 11—Using Language
10 Final speech—Special Occasion (3 minutes)
11 Exam (chapter 6, 7, 3, 17, 11)
*Refer to Disk 1 for speech preparation checklists
Grading Policy:
Exams 30%
Speeches: (peer, self, and instructor evaluations will be used to determine grade of speeches)
Introductory 10%
Persuasive 20%
Informative 20%
Special Occasion 20%
Grading scale outlines in the student handbook
Attendance Policy:
Because a great deal of learning comes from in-class work and discussion, students are encouraged to attend class. At times an absence from class is unavoidable. Three absences are allowed without penalty. Each absence thereafter will result in 2 points deducted from the final
grade.