COMM 001-1264-FA22-Walker

Instructor: Gary Walker, B.A. (Humanities), M.A (English,  (Counseling & Guidance), Doctoral work in Comparative Latin American Literature (Univ. of Mexico), Directing Certification (Yale Drama)

Contact: (760) 346-0027 or ggarywalker@gmail.com

Office hours: 1 p.m.  Wednesdays, online, or by appointment

This course emphasizes theory and the practice of basic techniques for successful public communication. Students learn to develop an effective interpersonal style of public communication. Informative, expository, persuasive, extemporaneous, impromptu and special occasion forms of speaking are covered.

Lecture Hours: 54 -- Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No

Units: 3

Advisory: ENG-001A

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

COD GE: C4b CSU GE: A1 IGETC: 1

Course length: 16 weeks

Class Contact hours: COMM 001-, 5 pm Fridays or by appointment 

Student Learning Outcome (SLO #1)—Construct outlines that demonstrate organization, thesis construction, and support with credible research.

Assessment for knowledge -- Successful, effective speeches; quizzes; discussion,

organization, thesis construction, and support with credible research.

 

Rubric—an excellent outline will include:

• An organizing scheme that effectively breaks down the topic into 3-5 main ideas

• An introduction consisting of an effective/engaging attention getter; a thesis that clearly and concisely states the main idea of the presentation; a statement justifying audience interest in the topic; and a preview of each of the main points of the speech

• Unbiased, current, relevant, credible supporting materials from a variety of sources

• A bibliography listing all sources in MLA style

• Smooth, concise transitions that make use of signposts, internal reviews, and internal previews

• A conclusion consisting of a review of the main ideas of the speech and an effective/engaging closing statement

 

Student Learning Outcome (SLO #2)—Demonstrate effective speaking style. Demonstrate effective outlining in organization, thesis construction, and support with credible research.

Assessment for knowledge -- Students will perform at least five speeches over the course of the semester demonstrating an effective speaking style.

Rubric—Excellent delivery will include:

• Effective eye contact with limited/minimal use of note cards

• Confident use of gestures, body movements, and facial animation

• Volume appropriate to the room

• A confident and conversational tone of voice

• Proper grammar and pronunciation

• Clear enunciation

• A conversational speaking rate

• Visual aids integrated into the presentation

 

SLO #3—Evaluate speeches by providing verbal and nonverbal feedback. 

Assessment for knowledge – Instructor and students will critique speeches.

Rubric—an excellent critique will include:

• An understanding of relevant communication concepts that impact the speaking situation

• A description/evaluation of those areas in which the student demonstrated competency/success

• A description of those areas in which the student demonstrated a need for improvement

 

SLO #4—Analyze audience to select effective rhetorical strategies.

Assessment for knowledge -- Students will construct outlines. Students will be tested over demographic and situational factors that impact the speaking situation. Students will present at least five speeches.

Rubric—excellent audience analysis will include:

• A demonstration of knowledge of demographic and situational characteristics that impact the speaking situation

• Selection of topics, sources, examples, and delivery strategies that demonstrate consideration of audience demographic and situational factors

• Adaptation of delivery to the audience and the speaking situation.

 

Course competencies: By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Write/organize/prepare the following speeches: Persuasive, Informative, Impromptu, Extemporaneous, and Special Events.

• Research and outline material for an effective presentation

• Understand and utilize various delivery styles

• Apply anti-stress techniques

• Show more confidence as a speaker

• Demonstrate good listening skills

Americans with Disabilities Statement: Students with disabilities who have an official letter approving a reasonable accommodation should inform the instructor in private of the approved accommodation by completion of the first class or as soon thereafter as approved by the appropriate COD personnel. Accommodations are only effective once the faculty member receives the letter. Any resulting class performance that may arise for those who do not identify their needs should not expect any special consideration.

Materials & Supplies: Note-taking materials (no spiral notebooks unless straight-edged) & 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7 cards; all speeches must be typed, transferred to cards, then timed (with time breaks placed on cards).

Technology needed: Access to word processor & printer; power point when needed or desired.

Grading policy: All assignments and criteria must have clear goals and objectives. Students have a right to know their grades at reasonable points during the quarter. The grades shall be based on attendance, participation, completion of speeches, individual improvement, test scores, and group support. The grading scale:

A = 100-93 A- = 92-90 B+ = 89-87 B = 86-83 B- = 82-80

C+ = 79-77 C = 76-73 C- = 72-70 D+ = 69-67 D = 66-65 F = 64 below & below

Class policies:

• EACH late entry/Early leave, forgetting materials, talking on the phone or other use of electronics without permission will result in deduction from your participation points.
• All work must be received by the set deadlines.
• ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS

Weekly Outline of Assignments:

Week 1 Activities

Week 1	1. Introduction to Public Speaking power point 2. Tell ‘em organization
	3. Reading and understanding the syllabus, class rules and regulations
	4. Empowering students and creating the “safety net”
	5. Informational speech (Autobiographical Chronological) 6. MEDIA: Dave Pelzer. Informational speech – Person of Impact
	HOMEWORK: Person of Impact speech with eye contact
Week 2	1. Give “Person of Impact” speech w/ eye contact & self-critique
	2. Onomatopoeia and effective delivery HOMEWORK: Like/Improve introspective speech w/posture
Week 3	1. Review Tell ‘em 2. Like/Improve speech with emphasis on eye contact/posture; self-critiques 3. Use of gestures and body language emphasis HOMEWORK: “Favorite Entertainer” with good eye contact, posture, hand movements
Week 4	1. “Favorite Entertainer” informative speech 2. Eye contact, gestures, body language review 3. MEDIA: Campaign Persuasive Speaking HOMEWORK: “Running for Office Campaign” persuasive
Week 5	1. “Running for Office Campaign” persuasive 2. “Storytelling” & onomatopoeia review HOMEWORK: “Storytelling” persuasive
Week 6	1. “Storytelling” persuasive 2. Impromptu techniques HOMEWORK: Impromptu speaking
Week 7	1. Impromptu speaking HOMEWORK: Midterm Informative on "Pros and Cons of Social Media."
Week 8	1. Major Concept informative (“Pros and Cons of Social Media”) HOMEWORK: Interpretive Speeches (persuasive)
Week 9	1. Interpretive Speeches part 1 2. Special Occasion speeches HOMEWORK: Special Occasion speeches
Week 10	1. Interpretive Speeches (cont.) 2. Special Occasion speeches HOMEWORK: A Favorite Place speeches
Week 11	1. A Favorite Place speeches HOMEWORK: After-Dinner Speech
Week 12	1. After-Dinner Speech 2. Impromptu HOMEWORK: “The Pitch” commercials
Week 13	1.“The Pitch” commercials HOMEWORK: Outline and vetting multiple sources for Final speech
Week 14	1. Outline and vetted sources for Final speech 2. HOMEWORK: FINAL Persuasive Speech: Social Issues
Week 15/16	1. FINAL: Social Issues Persuasive Speech Groups 1 & 2