Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR Speech Communication
Term:
Summer, 2001-2002, Session 2—Apr. 29-Aug. 3
Course Number: MFA 150X
Instructor:
Mr. Walter Skiba
Office Phone: 473-4270
E-mail: wskiba@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: 219-659-2492
Office Hours:
TR: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
TW: 6-7 p.m.
Instructor Background: Education: Bachelor of Arts in speech and theater, St. Joseph’s
College Calumet Campus; Master of Arts in Theater, University of Connecticut;
Master of Music, Roosevelt University.
Positions at CCSJ:
Associate Professor of speech, music and theater; chairperson, Division
of Arts and Sciences. Length of
service: 1971-present. Regular contributor to the Times—previews
and reviews of music and theater events.
Cantor and lector at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Activities: vegetable gardening and swimming. Residence: Whiting. Wife—Mary; children—Frank (21), Jessica
(14).
Course Time: Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.
Textbook:
Kathleen German, et. al.
Principles of Public Speaking, 14th edition. New York:
Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., 2001.
Public
Speaking Outcomes
Make confident, well organized, and sufficiently
documented oral presentations.
Students
will be able to:
1. Adapt their message appropriately to
audience and occasion.
2.
Give evidence of a clear, identifiable purpose.
3.
Design a logical, coherent organizational structure.
4.
Use smooth transitions from point to point.
5.
Use credible and varied supporting materials.
6.
Write bibliographic entries using appropriate style
at end of the outline.
7.
Name sources of specific facts and statements during
the speech
8.
Use appropriate language.
9.
Use audio-visual aids to increase audience attention
and understanding.
10. Prepare
purposeful introductions and conclusions.
11. Deliver
the speech confidently and conversationally.
12. Use
physical behavior to enhance the presentation.
Interpersonal
and Group Communication Outcomes
Define communication and explain it as a process.
Collaborate productively in group tasks.
Students
will be able to:
1.
Describe responsibilities of group members.
2.
Distinguish among task, maintenance, and negative
roles and give examples of each.
3.
Explain ways in which conflict can be managed in a
group.
Listen actively, intelligently, critically, and
empathically.
Students
will be able to:
1.
Explain problems that lead to poor listening.
2.
Identify and explain various parts of the listening
process.
3.
Define active listening and give steps to improve
one’s skills.
4.
Explain the meaning of listening for information.
5.
Explain the meaning of critical listening.
6.
Explain the meaning of empathic listening.
Use Powerpoint technology effectively in the
presentation of one of the major speeches.
Learning Strategies: Lectures, handouts, individual
speeches, group critiques; quizzes on textbook chapters; discussions and
activities for group communication.
Assessment:
1.
Speeches, including outlines and format—6 parts
2.
Listening and participation in critiques and other
class activities—1 part
3.
Quizzes on textbook chapters, listening, and group
communication—1 part
4.
Play report—1 part (CCSJ or other production)
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. To earn a
passing grade, students must complete all major speech assignments.
Late speeches are normally docked one letter
grade. Speeches should be made up as
soon as possible, usually this means the next class period.
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 given 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 a student is to speak, he/she is to give
a copy of the outline to the chairperson and use the original during the
presentation.
Class Policy on Attendance: Normally, because of the laboratory nature
of this course, missing more than six hours 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.
Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Cell phones,
beepers, and pagers are to be turned off during class. Exception:
unusual circumstances cleared with instructor ahead of time.
Class Date Topic-Assignment
Apr. 30--Introduction to course; interview of
introduction
May 7—Interview of Introduction (cont.); lecture on
preparation and delivery of an effective speech, ch. 1-2
May 14—Personal experience speeches (4-6 min.)
May 21—Workshop for demonstration speeches (sample
outline, pp. 243-45)
May 28—Demonstration speeches (5-10 min.)
June 4—Listening (ch. 3); workshop for community
topic speeches (ch. 13 and handout)
June 11—Workshop for dramatic reading; workshop for
community topic speeches (cont.), ch. 4-6
June 18—Continuation of workshops; ch. 7-12
(Calumet College of St. Joseph Drama Club’s
dinner/theatre production—Fril, Jun. 21 and Sat., Jun. 22, 7:30 p.m., Room 200)
June 25--Community topic (informative) speeches
(PowerPoint, 5-10 min.)
July 2—Dramatic Reading
July 9—Group communication activities; workshop for
persuasive speeches (ch. 14-15)
July 16—Continuation of workshop
July 23—Persuasive speeches (6-10 min.)
July 30—End of class dinner
All speech topics must be approved by the instructor
in advance of the assigned speaking day.
The above schedule is subject to change, with notice
given in class.
Students will give two or more impromptu speeches as
time permits.
Classroom decorum: Students should act toward each other in a cooperative, constructive, respectful manner. Personal or derogatory remarks are out of place. One person talks at a time. This rule not only applies to instructor and student presentations but also to discussions and critiques. Socializing is out of place during class. Latecomers should wait until a speech is finished before entering the classroom. Leaving and re-entering the room is to be kept to a minimum. A 15-minute break will be given midway through class.
Students who violate a classroom decorum policy will first be given a warning. Any subsequent infraction will lower a student’s final grade one letter. Continued violations will result in administrative withdrawal from the course.
Center for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of Plagiarism:
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. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation Guidelines:
Calumet
College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the
particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and 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.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
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).