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Fundamentals of Public Speaking - COMM 115

Section 4: 12:45-2:00pm

Class Meets: Tuesday & Thursday


Your learning is my top priority - so I may
adjust this schedule based on the needs of
the class.

Tentative Course Schedule

Section 5: 10:50am-12:05pm
Section 6: 9:25-10:30am

Note: All reading needs to be completed PRIOR to the next class period so that you can actively participate in class discusssions.
Topics
Readings & Assignments
Week
Dates
Introduction to course/syllabus - Ice Breaker Activity
T 8/23

1
TR 8/25
T 8/30

2
TR 9/1
T 9/6

3
TR 9/8
T 9/13

4
TR 9/15
T 9/20

5
TR 9/22
T 9/27

6
TR 9/29
T 10/4

7
TR 10/6
T 10/11

8
TR 10/13

Self-Introduction Speeches
Introductions and Conclusions

Ch 1 & 10

The Speech Preparation Process

Ch 2 (pages 38-56)

Topic Selection - Discuss Hero Speech

Ch 6
Quiz #1

Special Occasion Speaking

Ch 19

Organizing and Outlining

Ch 9 & 11
Quiz #2

Communication Apprehension - Outline Check for Hero Speeches

Ch 2 (pages 56-62)

Delivery - Discuss Informative Speech

Ch 13

Hero Speeches
Hero Speeches
Informative Speaking - Mediated Public Speaking - Presenation Aids

Ch 14, 15, 16

Research and Evidence

Ch 7
Quiz #3

Supporting Materials - Style

Ch 8,12

Listening - Being an Effective Audience Member

Ch 4
Quiz #4

Schedule Flex Day


No Class - Fall Break

T 10/18

TR 10/20
T 10/25

10

Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches

Ch 17

Discuss Persuasive Speech - View & discuss class persuasive speech

Ch 17

Audience Analysis and Adaptation

Ch 5
Quiz #5

Developing Persuasive Messages

Ch 18 - Persuasive Surveys Due

Ethics - Discuss Debates Assignment

Ch 3

TR 10/27

11

T 11/1
TR 11/3
T 11/8

12

Persuasive Speeches
TR 11/10
T 11/15

13

Persuasive Speeches

Persuasive Speech Critiques Due

Debate Group Workshop


TR 11/17

14

T 11/22

Debates
No Class - Thanksgiving Break

TR 11/24

Debates

15

R 11/29
TR 12/1

16

M 12/6
TR 12/8

Impromptu Speeches - Course Evaluations

Finals Week

Self-Analysis Essay Due


Have a wonderful break!

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