INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH



INTRODUCTION TO SPEECHCOURSE SYLLABUSZion Bible CollegeCM 1310-01 (Section A), 3 CreditsSpring, 2011Tuesdays 1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Classroom Bldg., Room 111Fridays 9:00 – 10:50 a.m. Classroom Bldg., Room 206Ray Monroe, M.R.E., Assistant ProfessorAcademy Hall Office Room 127Phone: 978-478-3400 ext. 4385 E-mail: rmonroe@zbc.eduOffice hours Monday 1:45-3:00PM Wednesday 3:45-5:00PM & Friday 2:45-4:00PMCOURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to the practical and theoretical principles of effective public speaking. Focus is placed on gathering material, speech composition, and delivery of various types of speeches. Special attention is given to critical analysis, speaking etiquette, delivery, and use of language and media.COURSE OBJECTIVES:Upon completion of this course, the student will have:Acquired the deductive skills necessary to assess the value and ethics of public speaking;Identified the basic element of the speech communication process;Increased listening and understanding its value in effective speech making analysis;Obtained adequacy in research and organization of speech;Outlined a speech and cite appropriate sources;Delivered and introductory, informative, persuasive, and impromptu speech, utilizing effective voice techniques, facial expressions, non-verbal cues and gestures to improve speech effectiveness;Prepared and presented an effective visual aid;Achieved the ability to critically evaluate the speech content and delivery of public speakers using basic criteria;Learned methodologies of controlling and making use of nervousness for a public speaker. TEXTBOOK: A Handbook for Christians Public Speaking. Duane Litfin. Second Edition, Baker Book House REQUIREMENTS:Students are required to submit the topic of their speech to the instructor one week prior to its presentation in class (to be done for all five speeches).Students must submit a written or typed outline of their speech, on the day their speech is delivered.All students will be required to give at least five speeches including a five-minute speech introducing themselves and their family to the class. These speeches will be graded on adherence to the principles taught in class including knowledge of the material, principles of intonation and voice fluctuation, originality of thought and audience plete a midterm given week of February 28, 2011Reading of entire textbook, to be completed before final exam is taken, reading verification sheet is to be submitted.To be faithful in attendance, punctual and involved. Cell phone use of any kind prohibited.Types of Speeches1. AFTER-DINNER SPEECH: A speech of 4 to 5 minutes designed to entertain. A preparation outline is not required. This speech should be written out and delivered from a manuscript, and it should be thoroughly rehearsed so it can be presented with maximum eye contact and strong vocal variety. Students should hand in their manuscripts after their speech.2. INFORMATIVE SPEECH: A speech of 4 to 5 minutes informing the audience about some object, process, concept, or event. The speech should be delivered extemporaneously from your brief speaking outline. Students will be graded on their ability to maintain eye-contact, avoid distracting mannerisms, formulate a sharp specific purpose statement, fulfill the functions of an introduction and conclusion, limit main points, and interweave supportive data appropriately.3. PERSUASIVE SPEECH: A speech of 6 to 7 minutes designed to persuade the audience on either a question of fact or a question of value. Use of visual aid is required. Students will be graded on delivery and content along with effective use of a visual aid. Evaluation will focus on eye-contact, avoiding distracting mannerisms, usage of voice techniques and non-verbal language. Students who speak on a question of fact will need to give special attention to evidence reasoning. Students who speak on a question of value must be sure to identify their standard for judgments; qualifying their material in light of said criterion.4. IMPROMTU SPEECH: A 2 minute speech to be delivered without any immediate preparation. The focus of the speech may be informative, persuasive, or entertaining. Topics will be selected the day of the speech. 5. COMMEROATIVE SPEECH: A speech of 3 to 4 minutes paying tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea. The subject may be historical or contemporary, famous or obscure. A preparation outline is not required. This speech should be written out and delivered from a manuscript. Students should hand in their manuscripts after their speeches. This speech focuses particularly on the use of imaginative and creative language. It should be thoroughly rehearsed so it can presented with maximum eye contact and strong vocal variety.Grading ScaleMidterm 20%Speeches 50%Final 30%POLICIESSee Student Handbook for Zion Bible College’s guidelines and policies about the following: Attendance, Classroom Attire, Due Dates, Plagiarism and other pertinent applicable information.Attendance Students are expected to attend all class periods. Please be aware that absences are grant for illness, personal matters, or for emergencies. It is important for students to keep track of their own absences and late arrivals carefully. If a student arrives late to class it is their responsibility to inform the teacher after class that they are present. Otherwise they may be marked absent for the class. It is a good idea to date your notes each class in case attendance discrepancies should arise. Please see the Student Handbook for the Absence Policy p.18-19. Extension and Late Paper Policy Extensions will only be granted for the following four reason: 1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious illness that prevents a student from attending class. This requires a doctor’s note and signature of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3) funerals or family emergencies granted as an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dan of Students; 4) school-approved activities. Late paper policy includes projects over 500 words turned in after the start of the period on the day that paper is due will receive an automatic point deduction of five (5) points. For each twenty-four hour period (including Saturdays, Sundays and school breaks) that the paper is not turned in, there will be a forfeiture of five (5) points from the total points. If hard copy cannot be presented in person by the specified time and hour, an email copy may be submitted by the deadline for verification of completion with a hard copy following. Please refer to the Student Handbook for complete details on extensions and late paper policies p. 16-17. Examination and quiz Policy Any missed exam or quiz may be made up if the exam was missed due to illness or other excused absence (see the Student Handbook p.17). A make-up exam will also be allowed if the circumstances are urgent and approved by the instructor prior to the exam. All make-up exams, except in the circumstance of an extended illness, must be taken with the professor before the next class session and will be penalized 5 points per make-up date opportunity. Student is responsible to notify the instructor in ample time to insure an appointment. Plagiarism: Any material, whether published or unpublished, copied from another writer, must be identified by use of quotation marks, block quotations, and documentation with specific citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to the original author. As a school intent on training men and women of integrity for the ministry, Zion takes plagiarism seriously. Plagiarism consists of the following categories:Use of another’s ideas without giving credit.Quoting material from published or unpublished works, or oral presentation, without giving proper citation.Paraphrasing material, whether published or unpublished, written or oral, without proper citation.Copying another student’s paper, without that student’s permission.Any student found guilty of plagiarism will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:Faculty discipline on first offense – Reduction of grade, failure of assignment, letter of reprimand.Academic Affairs Committee discipline on successive offense(s) – the student will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:Receiving an “F” for the courseRemoval from any extracurricular activities (second offense)Dismissal for one year (three or more offenses)Plagiarism is covered on p. 17 in The Student HandbookCheating: Cheating consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:Using unauthorized notes or material when taking an examination.Copying answers to examination questions, obtaining, or helping others to obtain unauthorized copies of examination questions.Copying another person’s class work/assignments and/or homework and submitting it as one’s own.Having another student do one’s paper, or any other assignment, in whole or in part, and submitting the assignment as one’s own work.Allowing another student to copy one’s paper.Copying another student’s paper with that student’s permission.Students found guilty of cheating will therefore be subject to, but not necessarily limited to the following discipline:Receive an “F” for the assignment/courseDorming/CampusingSuspensionDismissalCheating is handled on p. 17 in The Student HandbookProjected Class CalendarWeek #Week 1Jan.18, 21 Syllabus Review, Course Introduction,Week 2Jan. 25, 28Personal Introduction SpeechesWeek 3Feb.1, 4Lecture Text Chapter 1Week 4Feb. 8, 11After-Dinner Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 2Week 5Feb. 15, 18After-Dinner Speeches Continued; Lecture Text Chapters 3-4Week 6Feb. 22, 25Lecture Text Chapter 5-6; Informative SpeechesWeek 7March1, 4 Midterm; Informative Speeches ContinuedWeek 8Mar. 8, 11(Spring Break)Week 9Mar. 15, 18Persuasive Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 7Week 10Mar. 22, 25Persuasive Speeches ContinuedWeek 11Mar. 29/Apr 1Impromptu Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 8Week 12Apr. 12, 15Commemorative Speeches; Lecture Text Chapter 9Week 13Apr. 19 Commemorative Speeches ContinuedApr. 22Easter BreakWeek 14Apr.26, 29Lecture Text Chapter 10Week 15May 3Review for Final ExamWeek 16May 4-10Finals Week: Final Exam date and time TBA***Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the professor***BIBLIOGRAPHYBirdwhistell, Ray L. Introduction to Kinesics. Louisville, KY: University of Louisville Press, 1952.Dejohng, Benjamin. The Speaker’s Quote Book. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1990.Dumont, Raymond, and Lannon, John. Business Communications. II Ed. Boston: Scott Foreshan and Co., 1987.Gates, Jean. Guide To The Use Of Libraries and Information Sources. 7th Ed. New York: McGraw, 1994.Gudykunst, William B. and Young, Yunkim. Communicating With Strangers. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.Little, Charles E. 10,000 Illustrations from the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1977.Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. IV Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.Nybels, Saundra and Weaver, Richard L. Communicating Effectively. III Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.Stewart, John, Editor. Bridges Not Walls V ed. New York: McGraw, 1990. INTRODUCTION TO SPEECHStudent Reading Report___________________________________ , ________________________________Print student’s last name Print student’s first nameI read the entire textbook ______________ I did not read the entire textbook___________Textbook –Duane Litfin, A Handbook for Christians Public Speaking, Second Edition, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI Pages read ___________________________*************************Entire textbook must be read ***************************** ................
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