Course Syllabus Bethesda University of California. 730 North Euclid Street, Anaheim, California Tel: (714) , Fax: (714)

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1 Course Syllabus Bethesda University of California 730 North Euclid Street, Anaheim, California Tel: (714) , Fax: (714) BETHESDA UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT: Bethesda University of California is a Christ-centered community of higher education preparing Korean/English speaking men and women with professional competence, academic excellence, and spiritual integrity to be servant leaders in the Church, community, and global society. Bethesda University General Education Mission Statement The Mission of General Education at Bethesda University is to facilitate the acquisition and integration of knowledge, abilities, ethics and spirituality in order to form a foundation for lifelong learning through the interdisciplinary study. Course Number and Title: GC 210 Speech and Communication (3 unit/credit hours) Semester: Fall, 2014 Professor: Jason Pruitt Office: # address/phone: jk.pruitt@buc.edu Office Hours (Students may meet with their professor by appointment or during the following regularly scheduled office hours): Day and Time: By Appointment Place: Athletic office Course s Academic Level and Place in Curriculum: This is one of general education courses for all undergraduate students. This course may be taken at anytime. But, it fits best if it is taken at the first stage of your course of study RELATIONSHIP OF COURSE TO BETHESDA UNIVERSITY S MISSION: 1

2 This course will help students understand the relationship between controlled communication anxiety and reaching personal and professional goals. Anxiety about public speaking is related to communication avoidance. However, by avoiding communication, steps that help achieve goals are also avoided. Students will learn techniques and gain experiences that will reduce anxiety in future communication situations. It will also teach the ability to speak articulately to a group is vital to effective leadership. The confidence to speak up when a situation or problem arises is also needed in a strong leader. Learning the basic skills of persuasive speaking is necessary for effective leaders. By learning persuasive speaking, students will be asked to analyze current societal problems, discover solutions to those problems, and convince others to become part of the solution. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces elements of speech and principles of effective speaking in public. Emphasis is placed on performance and skills in preparing and presenting a public speech. COURSE OBJECTIVES (STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES): After completing this course, students will demonstrate increased competence in preparing, delivering, and evaluating public speeches responsibly and ethically in a culturally diverse society. Competency will be determined by successful completion of all assignments and by earning at least 70% of the points available in the course. Student Learning Outcomes Explore elements of communication and their role in effective communication Assignments for Assessment Read the Text and Answer Quiz Questions. Analyze the audience and adapt the speech to fit the audience Use appropriate criteria for selecting topics for speeches & Recognize and use different types of supporting materials. Develop and utilize credible research skills Research Topic and Audience Trial & Error Research and Present information to Professor Develop and utilize credible research skills 2

3 Organize speeches effectively with a well Developing Speech Outlines developed introduction, body, and conclusion Demonstrate the elements of effective speech Presenting Speeches to Peers delivery Develop the ability to effectively integrate Presenting Speeches by using multimedia tools multimedia to enhance public speaking Evaluate the effectiveness of his/her speaking Impromtu Speeches (throughout the semester) experiences Develop/build a stronger sense of self-confidence and self-reliance in speaking situations Practice, Practice, Practice Students will have a number of practice sessions. COURSE MATERIALS: 1) Required texts Lucus, S.E. (2012). The Art of Public Speaking 10 th edition Lucas/dp/ /ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=8-2&keywords=the+art+of+public+speaking 2) Recommended reading: 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking by The Princeton Language Institute The Complete Book of Speech Communication: A Workbook of ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theater by Carol Mars Speech Communication Made Simple by Paulette Dale and James C. Wolf It s the Way You Say It: Becoming Articulate, Well Spoken, and Clear by Carol A. Fleming Talking is Hard for Me! Encouraging Communication in Children with Speech Language Difficulties by Linda M Reinert 3

4 3) Additional Materials: 1-4GB Flash Drive Access to a Computer COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND TIME ESTIMATES (at least 15 hours/credit): Requirements Time Estimate Reading of Class Texts/Lecture 15 Preparation for Tests 10 Speeches and Outlines - Presenting 35 Total Hours 60 GRADING INFORMATION: Grading Scale Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Points Quality of Performance A Outstanding A Excellent B Good + B Good B Good - C Satisfactory + C Satisfactory C Satisfactory - D Poor D Very Poor D Extremely Poor F 59 or lower 0 Failure Grading Rubric 4

5 Requirements Points Attendance (5pts a class) 80 Participation (5pts a class) 80 Speeches (100 pts each) 600 Outlines (100 pts each) 600 In Class Activities, Quizzed, HW 600 Self-Evaluation (100 pts each) 600 Mid Term/Final Exam (120 pts each) 240 Group Speech (300 points) 300 Extra Credit (optional) 80 Total 2600 Test policy: Tests must be taken on the assigned dates. Except in cases of medical emergency, make-up exams are not permitted without prior approval from the instructor. 1. INCOMPLETE POLICY: All course work is due on the dates assigned. Students who fail to submit assignments on time will be subject to the course s late grading policy. In all other cases and unless otherwise stated the semester. by the instructor, all course work is due by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of class. A grade of incomplete will only be awarded to students who cannot physically complete their course work by the last day of the semester due to an avoidable situation such as a serious illness. In such cases, students must provide valid evidence of their condition. After a semester has ended it is no longer possible to request an incomplete. Incompletes will not be granted simply because of poor time management. Students who assume that an incomplete will be issued because they failed to finish their course work by the end of the semester will automatically receive a grade of F. Incompletes must first be approved by the Academic Affairs office. To apply for an incomplete, students must fill out an incomplete-grade-request form and submit it to the office by (December 5, 2014). After receiving approval from the office, the student must then obtain approval from his or her instructor. The Last Day to Request Grade Withdral W is October 17,

6 ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance to all class sessions and practices will be expected. The student should arrive to class and practice prepared and on time. Three unexcused absences will result in a grade reduction. Excessive tardiness may also impact a student s grade. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Plagiarism and cheating are unacceptable. Plagiarism is defined as the use of someone else s ideas, arguments or other original material without acknowledging the source. MINIMUM COURSE CONTENT The following topics must be included in this course. Additional topics may also be included. Speech of Introduction Persuasive Speech Speech to Entertain Informative Multimedia Speech Biography Speech Sales Presentation Impromtu Speeches COURSE SCHEDULE: Week Date Class Topic Reading and Assignment Lucus, S.E. (2012). The Art of Public Speaking 10 th edition 1 Aug 28 Ch 1 Speaking in Public Giving Your 1st Speech, Syllabus & Class Expectations Ice Breaker; Lecture/Discussion PCRA-24 (pretest) Managing Anxiety; Impromptu Speeches 2 Sept 4 Ch 9 Beginning & Ending Speech Ch 10 Outlining the Speech Lecture/Discussion Practice writing outline 6

7 Ch 3 Listening Intro speech overview 3 Sept 11 Introductory Speeches Lecture/Discussion/Clustering Specific Purpose 4 Sept 18 Informative Speeches Ch 4 Selecting a Topic & Purpose Lecture/Discussion/Clustering Specific Purpose Ch 6 Gathering Materials 5 Sept 25 Ch 7 Supporting Your Ideas Bibliography & Citations Ch 8 Organizing Body of Speech 6 Sept 2 Ch 13 Using Visual Aids Ch 2 Ethics & Public Speaking Power Point & Video Lecture/Discussion Library work 7 Oct 9 Informative Speeches Informative Speeches 8 Oct 16 Test 1: Ch 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,13 Ch 14 Speaking to Persuade Test 1 (Mon) Lecture/Discussion/Groups 9 Oct 23 Ch 15 Methods of Persuasion Ch 5 Analyzing the Audience Learning Styles Lecture/Discussion Audience Questionnaires Isolation or Singular- Theme Apertures 10 Oct 30 Ch 11 Using Language Ch 12 Delivery Lecture/Discussion Library work (Friday) 11 Nov 6 Persuasive Speeches Persuasive Speeches (MWF) 12 Nov 13 Persuasive Speeches Meet the Press: Impromptu Speech 13 Nov 20 Ch 16 Speaking on Special Occasions Group Dynamics 14 Nov 27 (Thanksgiving Break) Work in Small Groups Persuasive Speeches (M) Impromptu Speeches Lecture; Group Work PCRA-24 (post test) 15 Dec 4 Speeches Special Occasion/Group Speeches 7

8 16 Dec 11 Final Exam Test 2 Exam 2 on Ch 5,11,12,14,15,16 Assignments: *Introduction Speech *Introduction Outline *Introduction Self Evaluation *Informative Speech *Informative Outline *Informative Self Evaluation *Persuasive Speech *Persuasive Outline *Persuasive Self Evaluation *Work Sheets/Handouts *Quizzes Students may earn extra credit by completing the following assignment: Attend, in person, a public speech. The speech may not be of another student or a teacher. Write a 3-4 paragraph critique and analysis of the speech. Guidelines of the evaluation are One well-developed paragraph introducing the speech and providing background information about the speaker and setting or occasion. One paragraph evaluating the content & writing style of the speech. One paragraph evaluating the speaker s delivery. One paragraph providing your overall evaluation and assessment of the speech. The critique must be typed (12 point font, double-spaced). You must provide documentation of attendance at the speech (program, bulletin, photo of the speaker and setting, etc ) This documentation must be attached to the critique/analysis. You may complete one outside observation/analysis per quarter. The extra credit must be submitted prior to the end of the quarter in order to receive credit. 7. FINAL Each test will consist of True and False, Multiple Choice Questions, and Short Answer. Test questions will be based on class discussions, text readings, and any other information that is presented in class.. 8

9 8. NOTES: Instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to this syllabus in part or in whole as necessary. 9