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SPH 101
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Ideas and sources for speeches
QCC Library (select online databases)
Motives and values in speeches (.rtf file)
Attention and listening skills
Jones, Rachel. “Learning to Pay Attention.” PLoS Biology 5.6 (8 May 2007): e166. <http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0050166>
Global warming
Friedman, Thomas L. "And the Color of the Year Is. (Editorial Desk)." The New York Times (Dec 22, 2006): A35(L). Academic OneFile. Thomson Gale. Quinsigamond Community College. 8 Jan. 2007 <http://find.galegroup.com.ezqc.ez.cwmars.org:5200>
An Inconvenient Truth. 2006. <http://www.climatecrisis.net/>
Lovgren, Stefan. "Al Gore's 'Inconvenient Truth Movie': Fact or Hype?" 25 May 2006. National Geographic News <http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/05/060524-global-warming.html>
Political issues
FactCheck.org Nonprofit political advocate for voters
Voting Information find elected officials in Massachusetts
Speech and language analysis
Merriam-Webster online - includes sound files for pronunciation
NPR National Public Radio - find commentaries on speech and language analysis, both text and audio files
Film analysis
How Movies Are Rated (Motion Picture Association of America)
Help in preparing speeches
Public Speaking Anxiety (article)
SAP: Handbook: Exploring Cultural Differences (for Audience analysis)
Speaking with PowerPoint (.ppt file)
Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format (from Purdue OWL)
Handouts are provided in class
Goals and Objectives
· To gain in self-confidence before a group
· To improve listening skills
· To evaluate speakers and message content
· To acquire the essentials of the oral communication process including ideas,
design, audience analysis, wording, voice articulation, body language and
non-verbal symbols, and speaking personality.
· To successfully present both prepared and impromptu speeches
Course Requirements
To successfully meet all requirements, students
· listen attentively, then pose questions and discuss
classmates’ speeches.
· deliver each of five prepared extemporaneous speeches of 5-8 minutes on
assigned dates and according to directions. Late speeches may be delivered if time permits and if an
extension is granted. Students lose points on any speech presented late.
· present at least 2 impromptu speeches of 2-3 minutes to improve public speaking ability.
· provide written evaluations of student speeches and a listening journal.
· submit a written outline and source list for some speeches.
Class Procedures
Brief lectures; group tasks and discussion, student speeches, evaluations of
speeches, and videos
Class Policies
1. Attendance:
Since class participation is vital to this course, attendance is expected at ALL class meetings and students are responsible for all materials covered in class.
A student may miss 3 classes with no penalty if no speech is scheduled for the missed class. A student’s grade is lowered for each absence beyond the third. Two late arrivals or early departures count as an absence.
2. Assignments must be presented on time to earn full credit.
3. For the student discipline policy, see the Student Handbook.
4. Student responsibilities
For optimal learning, students
· participate in all class meetings for the full class session and with full
attention
· maintain behavior and attitude that respect and optimize the learning
environment
· generate thoughtful questions about assignments and bring questions to class
· collaborate willingly with other students from different educational, cultural
and social backgrounds
· exhibit a high level of responsibility, punctuality, and involvement in the
course
· discuss any concerns or problems about your course progress immediately with
the instructor.
7. Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
Our purpose in the classroom is to seek the truth; this work requires trust and honesty between teacher and student. If we are not honest about what we know and don't know, our learning will always be impaired. Because our teaching and learning depends on this honest communication, we expect all students to understand what plagiarism is and why it is unacceptable.
Plagiarism means taking someone else's ideas or words and presenting them as one’s own. The offense can take many forms including cheating on a test, passing in a paper taken from the Internet or from another student, or failing to properly use and credit sources in an essay. Sometimes the issue is subtle, involving getting too much help on an assignment from someone else. In every instance, plagiarism means cheating both oneself and the owner of the source. Since the cheating sabotages a student’s learning experience, consequences range from no credit for the assignment to failure for the course and possible expulsion from the college.
Any student considering plagiarism should recognize the consequences and consider alternatives. Students uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism may request help from faculty or from appropriate college services. For information on using sources in essays, see the English Department web site: http://www.qcc.mass.edu/english/own.html
Special Needs
Please let me know the first week of class if you have any concerns about this course. If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, see me or a learning specialist at the Disability Services, 854-4245, Room 246A. All information is strictly confidential.
Basis for determining final grade
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5 extemporaneous speeches (4-8 minutes depending on assignment directions)- 80%
· Written evaluations, peer feedback, class participation - 20%
Basic criteria for evaluating speeches
organizational principles of introduction, body, conclusion
includes opening with attention and preview and closing with signal and final thought
use of accurate, concrete, and appropriate details and examples
poise and clarity in delivery
relevance of topic and effective connection with audience
accurate attribution of sources when required
QCC Library
VARK: A Guide to Learning Styles