Calumet College of St. Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR SPEECH COMMUNICATION

Course Number: MFA150A

Instructor: Mr. Walter Skiba

Office: Room # 524

Office Phone: 219 473-4270

F: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Course Description: Students will be presented with theory and practice in the fundamentals of speaking, including content, organization, audience analysis, vocal and physical delivery, and elements of public speaking.

Textbook: Kathleen German, et. al. Principles of Public Speaking, 14^th edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., 2001.

Supplementary Materials: Time Magazine will be used as a source of speech activities, such as reading aloud, and topics. Students will subscribe for the duration of the semester at a cost of $9.20., payable in cash to the instructor. Magazines will be distributed in class; those not picked up at this time may or may not be available later. Students will be expected to complete weekly worksheets.

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance: Normally, because of the laboratory nature of this course, missing more than two weeks of class will lower a student’s final grade one letter. This policy does not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. A student is responsible for material covered and assignments given in any class missed.

Learning outcomes: By the end of this course students will be able to:

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1. Speak to a group with increased confidence.
2. Design and deliver effective informative, persuasive, and entertaining speeches.
3. Give and use criticism in a constructive way.
4. Listen effectively--identify simple and complex thought relationships in a speech.
5. Apply speaking skills to presentations in other classes, on the job, and in the community.
6. Approach a public speaking situation with a positive attitude.

1. Speeches, including outlines and format—5 or 6 parts
2. Textbook quizzes and Time Magazine exercises—1 part
3. Listening and participation in critiques and other class activities—1 part

Grading Scale: A student’s final grade is based on holistic evaluations of the above components; no point system is used. Students do not receive letter grades on their speeches but are given qualitative evaluation according to specified criteria regarding content, organization, and delivery. Students will be given interim grades upon completion of the demonstration speeches. To earn a passing final grade, students must complete all major speech assignments. Late speeches are normally docked one letter grade.

Format for Written Assignments: Outlines should be done on standard 8-1/2 by 11 paper. Name, date, and type of speech should be placed in the upper right hand corner; title in upper center; specific purpose below title. Al speeches should have an introduction, discussion and conclusion, as explained in class. Key words and phrases, rather than complete sentences, should be used, and each item should be separated by a line of white space. Use of a 14 or 16 pt. font is encouraged.

On the day the student is to speak, he or she should give a copy of the outline to the chairperson and use the original during the presentation.

Students are expected to keep their outlines (along with syllabus, notes, handouts, etc.) in a folder to be turned in during the last class.

Textbook Activities: Some of the assessment activities at the end of each chapter will be done in class.

Short written quizzes will be given for each chapter on days designated below. Make-ups will not be given.

Videotaping: Most speeches will be videotaped. The personal experience speeches will be played back and critiqued in class. Other speeches will be played back if time permits. Students are expected to supply their own blank VHS tapes and complete self-assessment forms for each videotaped speech.

Jan. 9--Introduction to course, beginning of Interview of Introduction

Jan. 12—Interview of Introduction (cont.), discussion of chapter 1

Jan. 16—Lecture on preparation and delivery of an effective speech, ch. 2

Jan. 19-30—Personal experience speeches (4-5 min.), ch. 3-4

Feb. 2—Workshop for demonstration speeches (sample outline, pp. 243-45), ch. 5

Feb. 6-13—Demonstration speeches (4-10 min.), ch. 6

Feb. 16—Workshop for community topic speeches, ch. 7 and 13

Feb. 20—Impromptu speeches

Feb. 23-March 2—Community topic (informative) speeches (5-8 min.), ch. 8

March 6—Workshop for manuscript speeches (handout), ch. 9

March 9-13—Manuscript speeches (5-8 min.), ch. 10

March 16—Workshop for persuasive speeches, ch. 14 and 15

March 20—Impromptu speeches or other activity

March 23-30—Persuasive speeches (6-10 min.), ch. 11

Apr. 3-6—Entertaining or tribute speeches, ch. 12

Apr. 10—Folders due, assessment activities

Apr. 17—Final exam breakfast

This schedule is subject to change with notice given in class.