WALKER COMM 001, SU22, section 0218

Instructor: Gary Walker, B.A. (Humanities) (Portland State Univ.); M.A. English, M.A. Education (Counseling & Guidance) (Seattle Univ.), Doctoral work in Comparative Latin American Literature (Univ. of Mexico/Mexico City), Stage Directing Certification (Yale Drama)

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

Course length: 3 weeks (July 25-August 18) 

Class Contact hours: COMM001- SU22, section 0218, 2:30 -5:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday. 

Office hours: 7 pm Fridays, 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 and Persuasive 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: 4 weeks

Class Contact hours: COMM001-0218, room Comm 107, 2:30 -5:35 pm, Monday thru Thursday,  July 25-Aug. 18. 

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 course. 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 SPEECHES MUST BE DELIVERED FROM CARDS – NOT PHONES
• ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS
• ABSOLUTELY NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FINAL CLASS
• ABSENCE MUST BE REPORTED BY EMAIL TO BE EXCUSED 

COMM 001 Summer 2022 Class Schedule:

WEEK  1

Mon., July 25, 2022

• Intro to COMM 001 – Tell ‘em organization 
• Grabber --tell  'em what you're gonna tell 'em -- tell 'em -- tell 'em what you told 'em" -- Closer
• SPEECH: “Informational” (Autobiographical)
• AV: DAVE PELZER/MATTHEW McCONNAUGHY
• NEXT: “Person of Impact” Speech w/ Tell ‘em organization

Tues., July 26:

• SPEECH: “Person of Impact”
• AV: “Body Language” Desmond Morris “The Human Animal” documentary
• NEXT: “Favorite Entertainer” Speech

Wed., July 27:

• SPEECH: Favorite Entertainer 
• AV: Interpretive Speeches
• NEXT: "Interpretive" Speech

Thurs. July 28:

• SPEECH: "Interpretive" Speech
• Storytelling; AV: Storytellers -- "Tell to Win" (Peter Guber)
• NEXT: “Storytelling” Speech

WEEK  2:

Mon., Aug. 1:

• SPEECH: “Storytelling”
• Newscasting/Voiceovers/Vocal acting (Walter Cronkite/Don Martin)
• AV: “Shark Tank”
• NEXT: “The Pitch” “Shark Tank” style)

Tues., Aug. 2:

• SPEECH: “The Pitch” (“Shark Tank” style)
• AV: Best Man Speech (Special Occasion)
• NEXT: “Special Occasion” Speech

Wed., Aug. 3:

• SPEECH: “Special Occasion”
• NEXT: MIDTERM -- INFORMATIONAL SPEECH: “Pros and Cons of Social Media”

Thurs., Aug. 4:

MID-TERM SPEECH ("Social Media Pros and Cons")

• AV: Ridiculous and funny campaign speech
• NEXT: "Campaign" Speech

WEEK 3

Mon., Aug. 8:

• SPEECH: "Campaign"
• Impromptu (Tell 'em)/Improv
• NEXT: "How to..."/"Like Improve"

Tues., Aug. 9:

SPEECH: "How to..." 

SPEECH: "Like/Improve"

NEXT: "About Me"

Wed., Aug. 10:

• SPEECH: "About Me"
• Movie/TV Reviewing
• Impromptu/Improv
• GUEST: Don Martin
• NEXT: “Movie/TV Review” Speech

Thurs., Aug. 11:

• SPEECH: “Movie/TV Review”
• Topics chosen for FINAL PERSUASIVE SPEECH
• NEXT: TBA

WEEK 4

Mon., Aug. 15:

SPEECH:  TBA

• Verify sources for FINAL SPEECH

Tues., Aug. 16:

• (Continue source verification)
• Impromptu (Tell 'em) Review
• NEXT: FINAL SPEECH ON "AN IMPORTANT U.S. SOCIAL ISSUE" (4-5)
• and any EXCUSED MAKEUP SPEECHES

Wed, Aug. 17 & Thurs., Aug. 18:

• FINAL SPEECH ON "AN IMPORTANT U.S. SOCIAL ISSUE" (4-5)
• and any EXCUSED MAKEUP SPEECHES