COM 111: Fundamentals of Speech
Section I: M W F 10:30- 11:20pm
Section J: M W F 11:30-12:20pm
Prof. Derick Lyngholm Office: CC 107
E-mail:
derick.lyngholm@blc.edu Office
Hours:
Phone Extension: 384 MWF
8:00-9:00 AM
12:30-1:00 PM
Desired Outcomes:
- To
help us appreciate the importance and complexity of public speaking.
- To
expand our awareness of the potential effects of our own communication
behaviors on others.
- To
help us overcome the apprehension and fear associated with speaking
publicly.
- To
help us gain and demonstrate effective public communication skills and
structuring.
- To
help us gain an understanding of the different styles and purposes of
public speaking.
Text
A Pocket
Guide to Public Speaking, O'Hair, Rubenstein & Stewart. Bedford- St. Martins, 2004.
Course
Requirements & Grading Policies
Specific grading criteria will be
provided with each assignment as the semester progresses.
Introductory
Speech (1-3 min.) 25 points
Outline Activity 50 points
Delivery
Speech (2-4 min.) 50
points
Research
Activity 50
points
Informative Speech (3-5 min.) 75 points
Evidence
Activity 50
points
Persuasive Speech (4-6 min.) 100 points
Group
Debate 100
points
Impromptu Speech (2-3 min.) 50 points
Final
Speech (5-7 min.) 150
points
700-630 pts.= A
629-560 pts.= B
559-490 pts.= C
489-420 pts.= D
419- 0 pts. = F
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation are
essential to making this class work. Your consistent and active participation
in class is vital to your grade and your experience. Your attendance is
expected. Absences will negatively affect your grade. If you miss more than 8 class
sessions you will fail the course.
Make Up Policy
It is
expected that students will turn in assignments and present speeches on
assigned dates. If for any reason a student does not appear for a speech and
has not contacted the instructor prior to the class period, they will not be
permitted to make up the assignment. Points will be deducted for all late
assignments whether excused or not.
Other Notes
·
Out of respect for others, please turn off all
cell phones during class time. Should your phone ring during class time, it
will be our pleasure as a class to have you answer it for us & sing us a
verse or refrain of a favorite song.
·
You may hear viewpoints and opinions that you
disagree with. Please treat these opinions and the individuals who hold them
with respect. Also, be respectful when voicing your own points of views.
Tentative Course
Outline Lyngholm,
Fall 2008
Date In-Class Assignment
Due
Aug. 27 Presentation
of the Syllabus & Introductions
Aug. 29 Getting
acquainted Show
& Tell
Sep. 1 No Class- Labor Day
Sep. 3 Speaking
in Public
Sep. 5 Intro Interviews
Sep. 8 Introductory Speeches Introductory
Speeches
Sep. 10 Topic
Selection
Sep. 12
Audience Analysis
Sep. 15 Organizing & Outlining
Sep. 17
Beginning & Ending the Speech
Sep. 19 Group Outlining Activity
Sep. 22 Language Outlining
Activity
Sep. 24 6
Gathering Materials
Sep. 26 7
Supporting Ideas
Sep. 29 In
Class Activity
Oct. 1 12
Delivery
Oct. 3 12
Delivery
Oct. 6 Delivery Speeches Delivery
Speeches
Oct. 8 Delivery
Speeches Delivery
Speeches
Oct. 10 No Class- Research
Activity
Oct. 13 14 Speaking
to Inform
Oct.
15 Speech
Meetings
Oct. 17 No Class- Midterm Break
Oct. 20 Informative
Speeches Informative
Speeches
Oct. 22 Informative
Speeches Informative
Speeches
Oct. 24 Informative Speeches Informative
Speeches
Oct. 27 15 Speaking
to Persuade
Oct. 29 16
Methods of Persuasion
Oct. 31 Speech
Meetings
Nov. 3 Persuasive
Speeches Persuasive
Speeches
Nov. 5 Persuasive
Speeches Persuasive Speeches
Nov. 7 Persuasive
Speeches Persuasive
Speeches
Nov. 10 Persuasive
Speeches Persuasive
Speeches
Nov. 12 Debate
Nov. 14 Impromptu Speaking
Nov. 17 Impromptu
Speeches Impromptu
Speeches
Nov. 19 Impromptu
Speeches Impromptu
Speeches
Nov. 21 Group
Work Day/ Individual Meetings
Nov. 24 Group
Work Day/ Individual Meetings
Nov. 26 Group
Work Day/ Individual Meetings
Nov. 28 No Class- Thanksgiving
Dec. 1 Group
Debate #1 Debates
Dec. 3 Group
Debate #2 Debates
Dec. 5 Final
Speeches Final
Speeches
Dec. 8 Final
Speeches Final
Speeches
Dec. 10 Final
Speeches Final Speeches
Dec. 12 Final
Speeches Final
Speeches
Dec. 15-17 ***Final
Speeches if necessary & Course Evaluations***