SPCH-1315 Public Speaking
Andrew Mack
Credit Spring 2024
Section(s)
SPCH-1315-030 (77870)
LEC TuTh 1:30pm - 2:50pm HLC HLC1 2209
Course Requirements
Impromptu Peer Introduction Speech (3-4 minutes)
75 points
Delivery: 75 points
Students should do an attention-getting introduction, then state name and talk about three interesting aspects of their classmates’ experience. Some options are discussing a personal belief or pet peeve, explaining a favorite hobby or interest, discussing someone who has been particularly influential in this person’s life, etc. The purpose of the speech is to give classmates something to remember about their classmate and to give insight into their background, personality, attitudes or aspirations. The speech is meant to get to know classmates.
Announcement Manuscript Presentation (1-3 minutes)
75 points
Delivery: 75 points
Students are to write and present an announcement to your audience as you would in a news conference. You should cater to your audience in this one. You may tell us who we are supposed to be as your audience. It may be our class, students. Or, for instance, if your audience is mostly neighbors, talk about something going on in the neighborhood. If the audience is a work audience, talk to them about a new policy, or something of that nature. If the audience is family at a gathering, talk to them about news in the family or about the next gathering and information. Grading will be on manuscript delivery. Even though you are reading a manuscript, you should practice it and know it well enough to speak expressively and make lots of eye contact.
Special Occasion Presentation (2-3 minutes)
100 points
Delivery: 100 points
There are several options for this assignment. Students can choose any one of the following:
- Introduce someone who is receiving an award.
- Accept an award or scholarship.
- Make an after-dinner speech on a topic of your choice.
- Toast the happy couple at a wedding.
- Give a eulogy for a recently passed friend or loved one.
Students should use all of the factors involved in making a concise speech for a crowd of people gathered for a special occasion.
Informative Speech (5-7 minutes)
200 points
Delivery: 125 points
Outline: 25 points
Audience Evaluation: 25 points (10 points for you evaluating a peer constructively, and 15 points from your peer scores of you)
Visual: 25 points
- Visual Aid required
- Outline required
Students may choose any preferred topic for this presentation, with prior approval from the instructor. Topic suggestion: Students should explain a significant aspect of your own culture. Possible topics include social customs, family traditions, holidays, clothing, food, religious traditions, sporting activities, etc. Students will choose topics during class time so cultures and topics are not repeated. Library research is required for this assignment. On the first presentation day, turn in a preparation outline and a list of at least three outside sources.
Group Persuasive Speech (4-5 minutes per person)
200 points
Delivery: 100 points
Outline: 25 points
Visual Aid: 10 points
Peer evaluation: 50 points
Google Doc/Technology: 15 points
- Visual Aid required for each group member
- One outline required per group (must be a group effort)
Persuade people on a topic of your choice. Instructor approval is required. Groups can choose one of several issue options or create a topic of your own:
- Try to convince others of your values or of your beliefs on a controversial subject
All group members need to agree on a topic. Audience analysis and adaptation will be stressed. Instructor will evaluate presenters on the overall presentation and persuasiveness. Immediately prior to the presentation, turn in a preparation outline, your peer evaluations on the individual evaluation form, and a list of at least five sources.
Course Subjects
Public Speaking is the application of communication theory and practice within the public speaking context. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. Additional emphasis given to the use of verbal and non-verbal skills to make points clear and effective, and reducing stress when speaking publicly.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate skills in researching, planning, organizing, rehearsing, and delivering a variety of speeches individually and/or in groups.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the foundation models of communication leading to effective and ethical communication based on audience and context.
- Illustrate and appropriately employ verbal and nonverbal various modes of delivery in oral communication (e.g. manuscript, extemporaneous, impromptu, memorized).
- Recognize and use principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in gathering information for the development of oral presentations and argument.
- Employ appropriate research and provide speeches with appropriate documentation.
- Practice effective use of computer-based technology in communicating and acquiring information.
- Recognize the roles that public speaking plays in civic awareness.
- Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
- Utilize listening skills for analysis and evaluation of a speaker’s message.
- Participate in teamwork situations to foster interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Practice strategies for reducing stress while presenting to an audience.
Office Hours
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