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
21st 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