| Instructor |
Karen McCauley |
| Course title |
Public Speaking |
| Course number |
COMM 1110 |
| Course discipline |
Humanities |
| Course description |
The purpose of
this course is to provide studnets with a basic understanding of
public speaking. Research and popular sources have shown that of
all the skills employers are looking ofr in college gradutes,
communication skills are among the most important. Developing
your skills in oral and written communciation can make you more
marketable in today's job market. As a result, learning how to
gather, analyse, organize and present information clearly will
be of great use to you in your future careers. |
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GETTING STARTED
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Policies
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| Introduction |
Deadlines and
Penalties: All assignments must be completed and submitted on
the dates they are due. |
| Additional information |
The very nature
of this course demands that students adhere to a very firm
schedule. Therefore, late assignments without a VALID excuse are
not acceptable. Students should be prepared to turn in or
present any work you missed due to an excused absence DURING THE
WEEK YOU RETURN TO CLASS |
Policies
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| Introduction |
Excused
Absences: Arrangements to make up missed class work due to
excused absences shall be initiated by the student. |
| Additional information |
All such
requests shall be made in writing within 3 class days, using the
Excused Absence Request Form located on the Web CT site. |
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| Introduction |
Special
Accomodations: Students requiring special accomodations should
contact the insructor during the first week of class with a
memorandum from the Program for Darton Students with
Disabilities outlining such requests. |
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Grades
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| Grade Scale |
Grades will be
based on the following scale: A (90 - 100) Excellent Work B (80
- 89) Good Solid Work C (70 - 79) Average Work D (60 - 69) Poor
Work F (> 60 ) Failing Work Grades will based on the degree to
which students meet the guidelines laid out for each assignment
in the Student Handbook. Please note that as you progress
throughout the semester, the standards by which your assignments
are judged change with your level of experience and knowledge.
Before each speech, be sure to review the assignment to ensure
that you have all the required elements. |
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Textbooks
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| Required reading |
The Art of
Public Speaking (7th Edition), Stephen Lucas, McGraw - Hill
Publishing |
| Recommended reading |
A Speaker's
Guidebook (2nd Edition), O'Hair, Steward, & Rubenstein
(2004) |
Assignments
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| Participation |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage: 5% |
| |
Participation is
a vital part of achieving success in this course. Weekly
assignments, virtual chat rooms, and reading assigments is
mandatory. Your instructor will deduct five points for each
assignment not complete each week from the overall participation
grade. Please make every effort to submit all weekly
assignments. |
Assignments
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| Reading Quizzes |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage: 10% |
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You will be
given 5 quizzes during the course of the semester. |
Assignments
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| Class Introductions |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage: 15% |
| Time Limit: 2-4 minutes |
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Assignments
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| Informative Speech |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage: 15% |
| Time Limit: 5 - 7 |
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Assignments
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| Interview Assignment |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage: 10% |
| Time Limit: 1 minute |
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Assignments
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| Persuasive Speech |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage:20% |
| Time Limit: 6 - 8 minutes |
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Assignments
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| Comprehensive Final Exam |
Point Value:
100/Grade Percentage: 25% |
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Only one
comprehensive exam will be given in this course. |
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