COM 111: FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH

Section D: M W F 11:30-12:20

Section E: M W F 12:30- 1:20

 

 

Prof. Derick Lyngholm                                                                        Office:            CC HH208

E-mail: derick.lyngholm@blc.edu                                                            Office Hours:           

Phone Extension: 384                                                                        MWF             9-10 AM

                                                                                                                                  1:30-2PM

                                   

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.

 

Major and Course Objectives

The Communication Major has five main objectives for its students to achieve.  A student in the Communication Major will be able to…

1.     …demonstrate competence in oral and written communication that is both ethical and effective.

2.     …describe and apply principles of ethics and professionalism as a specialist in communication.

3.     …demonstrate an aptitude with a variety of media.

4.     …evaluate the social and historical significance of communication through the analysis of principles and theory.

5.     …collaborate with diverse colleagues in a variety of contexts.

 

Students taking COMM 111 – Fundamentals of Speech have specific objectives for the course that also fulfill the Communication Major objectives.  Below are the course objectives and the major objectives they fulfill.

A student who has taken COMM 111 – Fundamentals of Speech will be able to…

1.     …identify and create the different types of speeches: Informative, Persuasive, and Special Occasion. (COMM Objective #1)

2.     …analyze his/her audience to create the most effective speech for the situation. (COMM Objective #1 and #5)

3.     …organize ideas in a logical manner to make a message understandable for his/her audience. (COMM Objective #1)

4.     …clearly articulate his/her message through words. (COMM Objective #1)

5.     …utilize various forms of visual aids. (COMM Objective #3)

6.     …collect and organize necessary information in order to support the ideas of his/her speech. (COMM Objective #1)

7.     …ethically utilize the power of language and the spoken word. (COMM Objective #1 and #2)

8.     …analyze other speeches in order to discover good public speaking practices. (COMM Objective #1 and #4)

 

In the Written Assignments and Speeches sections of the syllabus, each assignment will list the course objective that assignment fulfills. 

 

Competencies

In addition to the above objectives, the Bethany Communication Major lists sixteen core competencies that it believes are vital to a successful Communication education.  Communication is one main component of a liberal arts education.  These competencies will assist students as they work toward a successful life.  The following are some of the sixteen competencies that students will learn in this class:

The Bethany graduate in Communication should be a person who…

• 1 …understands the challenges involving information and communication in the 21^st century.
• 2 …understands the power of language.
• 5 …is literate.
• 8 …is thoughtful and critical.
• 9 …is ethical.
• 10 …can deal with complexities.
• 11 …is a problem-solver.
• 12 …can collaborate.
• 13 …can find needed information.

 

 

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. Or you may bring us all treats.

 

·               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.

 

Date                        In-Class                                                                        Assignment Due           

Jan. 10                        Presentation of the Syllabus & Introductions

Jan. 12                        Getting acquainted                                                            Show & Tell                       

Jan. 14                        Speaking in Public

 

Jan. 17                        Speaking in Public           

Jan. 19                        Audience Analysis

Jan. 21                        Topic Selection

 

Jan.24                         No Class- Intro Interviews

Jan. 26                        Introductory Speeches                                                            Introductory Speeches           

Jan. 28                        Organizing & Outlining                                               

 

Jan. 31                        Beginning & Ending the Speech

Feb. 2                        Gathering Materials                                               

Feb. 4                        Supporting Ideas                                                            Outlining Activity

 

Feb. 7                        Group Outlining Activity           

Feb. 9                        Delivery (Language)                       

Feb. 11            In-Class Activity                                                                                               

 

Feb. 14            Delivery Speeches                                                            Delivery Speeches

Feb. 16            Delivery Speeches                                                            Delivery Speeches

Feb. 18            Language           

 

 

Feb. 21            No class- President’s Day

Feb. 23             Ethics                                                                                    Research Activity

Feb. 25            Speaking to Inform           

 

Feb. 28            Speaking to Inform/ Individual meetings

Mar. 2                        Informative Speeches                                                            Informative Speeches

Mar. 4                        No class- Spring Break

 

Mar. 7                        No class- Spring Break

Mar. 9                        No class- Spring Break

Mar. 11            No class- Spring Break

 

Mar. 14            Informative Speeches                                                            Informative Speeches

Mar. 16            Informative Speeches                                                            Informative Speeches

Mar. 18            Speaking to Persuade

 

Mar. 21            Methods of Persuasion

Mar. 23            No class- Advising Day

Mar. 25            Speech Meetings                       

 

Mar. 28            Persuasive Speeches                                                            Persuasive Speeches           

Mar. 30            Persuasive Speeches                                                            Persuasive Speeches

Apr. 1                        Persuasive Speeches                                                            Persuasive Speeches

 

Apr. 4                        Persuasive Speeches                                                            Persuasive Speeches

Apr. 6                        Debate

Apr. 8                        Impromptu Speaking                                               

 

Apr. 11            Impromptu Speeches                                                            Impromptu Speeches           

Apr. 13            Impromptu Speeches                                                            Impromptu Speeches

Apr. 15            Group Work Day/ Individual Meetings                                   

 

Apr. 18            Group Debate #1                                                            Debates

Apr. 20            Group Debate #2                                                            Debates

Apr. 22            No class- Easter Break

 

Apr. 25            No class- Easter Break

Apr. 27            Final Speech Meetings

Apr. 29            Final Speech Meetings

                                                           

May 2                        Final Speeches                                                            Final Speeches

May 4                        Final Speeches                                                            Final Speeches

May 6                        Final Speeches                                                            Final Speeches

 

May 9-12            Finals Week