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ORAL COMMUNICATION – LS---F 2002

COST1600-Section LS [Leadership Studies Program-School of Business] COURSE SYLLABUS

updated 12/2/02

DR. E. PLUMMER ---------- Department of Communication {office: FH-51} / {mailbox: FH-49} / {office/voicemail: 973-275-2791} / {e-mail: plummeev@shu.edu } / {faculty web page: http://pirate.shu.edu/~plummeev }

REQUIRED TEXT: Communicate! (10th edition) - Verderber & Verderber

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (from University Bulletin) A broad study of the speaking and listening experience. Students perform and evaluate their skills. Voice and articulation and the organization and presentation of ideas are covered.

ABOUT THIS LEADERSHIP STUDIES VERSION OF THE COURSE… As you are probably aware, this is a "Core" course, required by your major department. However, this particular section is aligned with a special program: the Business School’s Leadership Institute. Also, from 9/95-5/98, the leadership students were "the control group" for the University’s Mobile Computing Pilot Project. Consequently, the primary content and activities of this course will be the same as experienced by all SHU students taking Oral Communication; however, the references, examples, projects, interdisciplinary connections and technologies used in this class will emphasize the development of leadership and mobile computing capabilities for professional contexts. It is planned that this course will make use of a variety of computer technologies, including :

E-mail ( including submission of some assignments)	Group Editing of Speech Outlines
Word Processing of ALL submissions	Assignments posted via the Course web page (backup listings on Blackboard)
Presentation Graphics (e.g. PowerPoint)	(Credible) Electronic research on Speech Topics
Submission & Annotation of preliminary Presentation Outlines	Intraclass/Interclass focused discussions (tent: via Blackboard)

**Your laptops will not be required in class for each session. Specific dates will be assigned, but it's a good idea to have them with you whenever possible.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR "Leadership" ORAL COMM: (coordinated with School of Business Competency Statement )

      1. To increase your skill in areas of communication which are particularly influential to leadership effectiveness: e.g. clear and audience-centered organization , active listening , understanding of "nonverbals" , interaction dynamics
     2. To better understand the effects of using new technologies in facilitating managerial communication: e.g. message structure, group interaction, intra-organizational communication.
    3. To be able to organize and present material for effective communication --- in both presentational & interpersonal contexts
    4. To develop greater ease and confidence in all types of oral situations
    5. To improve skills of voice and diction: particularly clearer articulation and increased vocal variety
    6. To better understand the entire communication process (i.e. the underlying components, models and patterns and cultural influences)
    7. To better understand the basic operational dynamics of work groups (Teams)
    8. Also refer to the document: "Oral Communication: Course Rationale & FAQ's "

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Some, but not all, of the course's written work will be submitted via the use of e-mail

2. Completion of all presentations and speeches (including submission of Hardcopy outlines for each Major presentation)

3. Understanding and application of the material covered in the text & distributed materials

4. Regular attendance and participation in class {no more than 3 hrs of absence/ 3 tardies}

5. Completion of “outside” reading/research/observational assignments (some done via your Laptops)*

6. Use of the Laptop for both intragroup contact and class-wide communication

        7. Use of blank audio AND video [VHS format] cassette tapes

        8. Testing/Assessment: via Quizzes (1-2; announced); probably online via Blackboard
                                                 Midterm Exam (written)
                                                 "The Final" (written + oral)

9. Attendance at one performance of a Theater-in-the-Round production ( there will be 12 performances this semester. Dates t.b.a.) Click here for additional information: T-I-T-R

Also…BE AWARE OF ASSIGNMENTS’ DATES AND DEADLINES;
there will be little or no opportunity for make up work.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
The student will be evaluated in consideration of his/her growth in, and mastery of, both public and interpersonal communication skills. Consideration will also be given to the completeness and quality exhibited in all course activities -- both written and oral.
ATTENDANCE AFFECTS GRADE. (In general, the grade will be lowered one
denomination in proportion to the number of additional absences beyond the course limit.)

GRADE COMPUTATION:	Major Oral Presentations (incl. revised outlines) [more weight on later presentations]	35%
	Group Discussion Presentation [topic disc.]	5%
	Group Project Submission [tba]	5%
	Classwork (incl. attendance, participation, homework, Blackbrd activities, *T-I-T-R* attendance)	15%
	Online Quizzes	10%
	Midterm Exam	15%
	"The Final" (all parts)	15%

i.e. roughly 55% for "oral work" & 45% for "written" work

* Department of Communication: Policy on Academic Honesty

* Explanation of my Criteria used for assigning Letter Grades

RE: COURSE CALENDAR - (some hints and guidelines)

<A> The incorporation of the laptop computer into Oral Communication is being done as a supplement to-- NOT as a replacement of-- regular oral communication, classroom activities. Although some additional computer applications may be devised as we go along, this course primarily consists of in-class, interactive/face-to-face learning contexts.
- Currently, the course calendar below contains some of the specifications for computer usage, but mostly, it lists the SUBJECT AREAS , SPEAKING ACTIVITIES , ASSIGNMENT TOPICS , & READINGS IN THE TEXT.

<B> Unless otherwise noted, the reading and speaking assignments are listed for the day that they are DUE. Read carefully. Some assignments are to be emailed [ +] ; some are to be submitted in hardcopy [4]; some are to be submitted in class via a file you created on your laptop [:], and some will be completed orally as classwork. * Please note: for emailed assignments, the subject line should indicate your section & should use the EXACT wording as indicated in the course calendar. ---- Also, BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS, it is recommended that all attached documents SHOULD be saved as "HTML", "RTF" or "text" before being sent to mE IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT I CAN READ IT FROM A VARIETY OF COMPUTERS.

>Also, please be aware that any email you send me is usually "filed" before I actually open & respond to it and this filing is based on what is written in the subject line area. Therefore it is very important that any email you send to me clearly indicates your actual name, your course section, and the SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT TITLE (or if appropriate, an indication of your reason for emailing.) Without this appropriate subject line information, you email may not be read in a timely way.

<C> Whenever possible, the details of the listed assignments also will be clarified in class; however, it is the student's responsibility to anticipate, to look for "posted" updates {done via e-mail or web page}, and to be prepared.

<D> All speaking activities are indicated by a box. Of these, the MAJOR presentations are indicated by capitals. Throughout the semester, each MAJOR oral presentation will require the submission of:

(1) a preliminary outline [to the instructor - via computer]

(2) a final/revised outline [to the instructor - via a "hard copy"] including bibliography, when required

(3) the use of presentation notes/outline [for the speaker].

<E> *** Internet source citations must list the [1] URL,[2] the Title of the particular Webpage you used, [3] the Date that you accessed the page & [4] (If available) the last date that the page itself was updated. It would also be wise to refer to the guidelines in the Department of Communication's Policy on Academic Honesty

** <F> As mentioned above, there will be few, if any, opportunities for "make-up" presentations; therefore, the MAJOR presentations will proceed according to a specific Presentation Schedule . This schedule will list the assigned dates for speakers, evaluators, and recorder operators. The schedule will be "published" on the web page at least one day before the presentations begin and, if possible, also posted on my office door. Consequently, students always are expected to be prepared to speak on their assigned date-- -NO EXCEPTIONS **mISSED PRESENTATIONS WILL DEFAULT TO THE: FINALS WEEK / BRING-YOUR-OWN-AUDIENCE/ APPOINTMENT-ONLY PROCEDURE and the opportunity to make up such missed presentations cannot be guaranteed.**

<G> Also, refer to the key of symbols at the end of the calendar.

LS - COURSE CALENDAR

Updates & links will be added as the semester progresses / Stay Tuned!

DATE MW:11:30-12:45

UNIT

ASSIGNMENTS & SPEECHES DUE

W 9/4

Intro to Course; Interview Session;

M 9/9

Interview speech (Q)
speech-of-introduction

- Begin discussion: What IS Communication? What IS Oral Communication? What ARE the Techniques of Effective Oral Commuication? [i.e. Introduction to Basic Comm. Principles & Theory]

> Prepare Interview Speech for delivery [approx 1 min long]

>optional: [+] "T.V.Watching Comments"; via e-mail: submit Analysis: Effective & Ineffective TV Communicators [can submit ASAP - but due no later than Weds. 9/11 -4:00pm] be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission

W 9/11 [abbreviated session]

Communication Theory: Principles & Perspectives, continued

-Slide Show Overview: Communication Theory: Principles & Perspectives;

- Communication Apprehension (it's a GOOD thing!);

- Breathing & Relaxation

>Chaps 1 & pp. 410-416 [ nrvsness] & p.399

M 9/16

Show & Tell (Q)

Continue as necessary: Communication Theory/ Apprehension-Relaxation

>Prepare Show & Tell talk for delivery [approx. 2 min. long];
also, Bring blank audiocassette tape

- - - - - - - - - -& - - - - - - - - - - - > Skim Chap 2 [percp&comm]
- - - - - - - - - -& - - - - - - - - - - - tba

W 9/18

-Your Voice & how to use it: Intro to vocal effectiveness;

Vocal Exercises--{the sounds you make}

Chap 16 (pp. 400-410)
NOTE - Review all of Chap 16 each time you prepare for a presentation
- - - - - - - - - -& - - - - - - - - - - -
[+] LS: My First General Self Assessment: via e-mail; [due no later than today-4:00pm] ; including Wednesday’s audiorecording. This assessment's contents = 3 paragraphs: ¶1 = evaluation of your current effectiveness as a speaker, and ¶2 = your current effectiveness as a listener, and ¶3 = a voice self assessment using the criteria from Chap 16 & class notes & slide show.
& be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /

M 9/23

Children's story telling (Q)

Vocal Effectiveness-cont. ("Stretching" your vocal & physical technique)

<< Oral Interp presentation preview>>

> Prepare for a story telling session {= a 1 min. original, impromptu segment to add to the ongoing spontaneous storytelling }

> Bring a flexible voice

W 9/25

Language Workshop I : Giving Meaning to the Sounds you Make (aka Verbal Coding systems; if Koko can do it so can you)

if nec.: Relaxation, cont.

>Chap 3
- - - - -- - - - - - & - - - -- - - - - - -
Bring in example clippings {h.c. or Internet}of the specifically assigned Language Techniques which were given to you via this posted document: "Language Workshop Assignment"

- - - - -- - - - - - & - - - - - - - - - - -

[+]"LS- Oral Interp. Preliminary Analysis" via e-mail: [due no later than Fri 9/27 - 4:00pm] Submit prelim. analysis paper accd'g to the Oral Interp Presentation assignment sheet & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /

>>Online Quiz #1 due today<<

Click to go to the Blackboard log in page/ Quiz available on 9/20-9/25

M 9/30

Language Workshop II: Using audience-centered language / Language-as-culture /

tentative: [:] : Bring laptops & network cables for in-class activities : "Targeting your Audience & Tailoring your Language: strategies & eloquence"

W 10/2

MAJOR PRESENTATION #1 {Oral Interp} [manuscript rdg]

[4] Prepare presentation acc'dg to assigned specifications [see link at left] [; also review pp. 400=410
and apply all relevant guidelines
Bring audiocassette tape

see: Oral Interp Presentation Schedule page to be updated by T10/1

M 10/7

MAJOR PRESENTATION #1 cont { " " }

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

Slide Show Preview:"Organizing Oral Messages";

.begin: .[:] via computer* - but for classroom use : Complete “Brainstorming for Topics” [ OBSERVE& ANALYZE Activity] in margin of p. 292 [NOTE: you need only 10 items per each of the 3 columns]
* be sure your laptop battery is charged & that everything you need is on hard drive or a floppy disk

W 10/9

Slide Show & Workshop: "Organizing Oral Messages";
(Incl.: Choosing & Limiting Topics // Basic Speech Org)

Chapter 12 & 13

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - - [:] via computer* - but for classroom use : Complete “Brainstorming for Topics” [ OBSERVE& ANALYZE Activity] in margin of p. 292 [NOTE: you need only 10 items per each of the 3 columns]
* be sure your laptop battery is charged & that everything you need is on hard drive or a floppy disk

M 10/14

[Columbus Day]

Workshop, cont: "Organizing Oral Messages";
(Incl. Styles & Techniques of Delivery , "Instant Composite Speeches")
- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

Intro. to Informative Speaking: Formats & Techniques
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- if time, Review of standard outlining technique;

Chapters 14 & 15 & 17

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[:] via computer - but for
classroom use: your "Outline-In-Progress" : For today, you should have your revised thesis statement completed.

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

tent:/if time [: ] AND bring your laptops with the "practice document" that I have recently e-mailed to you. You will be editing this document in class- as well as completing other speech organization activities
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - - - - - - -

"LS- Preliminary Informative Outline" via e-mail: [due no later than today-4:00pm] Only complete this assignment IF your prelim outline was not approved during the in-class workshop. If it wasn't, prepare a presentation outline accd'g to the Informative Presentation assignment sheet & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /

>>Online Quiz #2 due today<<<

/ click to go to the Blackboard log in page/Quiz available on _10/10-10/14

W 10/16

MAJOR PRESENTATION #2 {Informative} [extemporaneous]

[4 ] Prepare for a 4-5 min extemp.
presentation with notecards & your (HARDCOPY) revised outline ( also review Chap 15& 16- esp pp. 378-381) [see link at left]
Bring audiocassette tape

also see: Informative Speech Presentation Schedule-page to be updated by 10/15

NB: THEATER-IN-THE-ROUND: 10/18,19,20,24,25,26 / Uncle Vanya

M 10/21

MAJOR PRESENTATION #2 cont { " " }

[[+] LS-Self Critique#1] via e-mail: [due no later than one week after your presentation] submit Self Critique on Informative Pres = 2 paragraphs [click link for assignment sheet] & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail

W 10/23

Midterm   Exam
Including these advance ques: *****
     I. "Test your Competence..." p.134- Questions & Paraphrases- Complete # 2-5

    II. 3 hypothetical examples of Citations - (see top of p.328 for descriptions)
   III. "Test your Competence..." p.146 Complete # 1-3 {3 situations/2 responses each}

IV. "Testing your Competence..." p.139: Evaluating Inferences
Evaluate any 4 out of the 8 examples. Specifically explain WHY it is an inference & WHETHER it is faulty or valid.

10e

[4] ***** These 4 Midterm questions are to be done in advance & hardcopies submitted in class on this date along w/ the paper-&-pen written exam

See the link at left for other details about the Midterm

M 10/28

Intro. to Listening - (via Listening Test);(Steps in the process) (if time, exercises in skills building)

if time: continue Post Mortem disc.
(re: Inf. presentations & O.L.Q.Z.’s)

Skim Chap 6

W 10/30

Listening - part II (via Listening Quiz) (discuss worst habits,
- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - Listening - part III (Critical Listening, Interactive Listening activities)

Chapters 5 & 6& 7 & skim Chap 8

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - -

Be aware of today's Interactive Listening activity (the Art of the Paraphrase} procedure

M 11/4

"Communicating Face-to-Face" (Intro to Interpersonal & Group Communication) ; Self Disclosure;

Interpersonal Comm. Dynamics :

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - -

if time: Intro to Group Comm.; Types of Group Discussions/ Presentations Presentations - - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - -

Groups meet briefly to plan & choose topic

Chapter 10; Skim Chap 18

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

tent: 4Johari window activity

- - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

Also be sure to have read the LS GROUP PRESENTATION ACTIVITIES

W 11/6

MAJOR PRESENTATION #3 {"Combo"} [manu + extemp]

& (groups "meet" & plan). prepare preliminary Agenda/Outline -due via email ASAP-no later than Tues. 11/12- 4:00 pm. Also, You can email me your questions/problems & I will try to reply before your next group meeting

[4] Prepare 3 min pres. w/ [HARDCOPY] outline & notecards [see link at left]. Refer to all applicable chaps

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Bring blank videocassette[VHS];
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"The Combo" Presentation Schedule- to be finalized by T 11/5 –approx 8pm

M 11/11

MAJOR PRESENTATION #3 cont { " " }

& (groups "meet" & plan) Also, You can email me your questions/problems & I will try to reply before your next group meeting

[+] LS-Self Critique-Vid] via e-mail: [due no later than one week after your presentation] Complete the
Video Self Critique on Pres #3 . Use the designated form accessible via this webpage link .-use the copy & paste function to create your reply.
& be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission/ . - - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - - -

[+] [+] "LSGrp(#__) - Preliminary Agenda/Outline" via e-mail: ONE A/O per group. Refer to the distributed h.c. or Prelim A/O document This assignment deals with the panel discussion/presentation so it should also include the grp’s current bibliography, plans for "visual" aids & plans for physical setup. [due no later than Tues 11/12 -4:00pm] & be sure to use the specific title & group number for your e-mail submission /

W 11/13

MAJOR PRESENTATION #3 cont { " " }

& (grps "meet" & finalize plans) Also, You can email me your questions/problems & I will try to reply before your next group meeting

Begin reserving Topics for Persuasive Presentations .

- - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

ALSO view Slide Show: "The Art of Persuasion" accessible via Blackboard

M 11/18

REGULAR CLASS MEETINGS RESUME.

Intro to Persuasion via Persuasion Immersion: Influencing Others through words and strategy

- - - - - - - - & - - - - - - -

Continue reserving Topics for Persuasive Presentations

<<Preview Panel Presentation formats >>

Chapter 18

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[+] LS-PPSP] via e-mail: Prepare & submit your Preliminary Persuasive Speech Plan : (i.e. p.478- Test Your Competence - Item 2(a->d)

& be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission/\ {e-mail ASAP --but no later than F-11/29- } (earlier submission is GREATLY recommended) Please note that this assignment is NOT the same thing as a speech outline. Just follow the directions

W 11/20

GROUP PRESENTATIONS (3-4)

If time: Persuasion, cont via: Language Workshop III : Language as LOGOS+ETHOS+PATHOS or Persuasion in Action (Gallery of Ads)

tba

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M 11/25

no class session on 11/25 because I will be out of town at a conference. HOWEVER, you should use this time to :

1- Catch up on Readings & online slide shows [Interpersonal; Persuasion]

2 - Complete your "PPSP" persuasive strategy plan --->

3 -Complete online quiz #3 in BLACKBOARD

4 - Complete your assigned NONVERBAL "experiments"

5 - If appropriate, complete the extra credit Group Reaction Journal or Chapter 18 Outline. --->

reminder: [+] [LS-PPSP] via e-mail: Prepare & submit your Preliminary Persuasive Speech Plan
(i.e. p.478- Test Your Competence - Item 2(a->d)
{e-mail ASAP but no later than Friday 11/29 Please note that this is NOT the same thing as a speech outline.

- - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

]EXTRA CREDIT: [+] Group Reaction Journal ( see the Group Disc/Pres assignment page linked at left for details ) {e-mail ASAP no later than Mon 11/25 at 5:00pm}

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>>>Online Quiz #3 due today<<<

to complete out-of-class

Reminder: Individual Independent Work: Conduct Nonverbal Experiments -due 12/2

>{assignment of NV experiments- due by 12/2}

*Thanksgiving Break*

M 12/2

Overview of Nonverbal Communication : the "silent language" that everyone listens to (Via your experiments' results)

Chapter 4

(Be prepared to present on your experiments’ results - 2 minutes per person)

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]EXTRA CREDIT :[ [+] LS-Chap 18Outline]: Complete & submit an outline of Ch 18] {e-mail posting due today by 4:00pm} & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission/

W 12/4

MAJOR PRESENTATION #4 {Persuasive} [ extemp]

4]Review all Chapters to prepare this extemporaneous, 6-8 minute presentation w/ a [hardcopy] outline & notes . - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - -

.also see: Persuasive Presentation Schedule- page to be posted by 12/2 - 7pm

NB: THEATER-IN-THE-ROUND last :performances :this semester! The Last Night of Ballyhoo 12/6,7,8,13,14,15 //

M 12/9

MAJOR PRESENTATION #4 { " " } [ extemp]

[ EXTRA CREDIT>> [[+] LS--Final Self Critique] Deadline for submitting your Final Self Critique
{e-mail posting due today by 4:00pm} If you have not yet done your final presentation, you should arrange for another submission date with your professor & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /

W 12/11

MAJOR PRESENTATION #4 { " " } [ extemp]

Exam Session - 12/20@10:45-12:25 in the usual classroom

the "Final" [= written Quiz + Impromptu Speech]

...

KEY:
(Q) = a short, less formal talk--usually prepared in advance, but no submitted outline required
[4] = a written assignment, w/ Printed, HARDCOPY TO BE SUBMITTED in class on that date. Also = h.c.
[ [: ] = a written assignment --prepared on advance & brought to class as a file on your Laptop.

[ [+] ] = a written assignment TO BE E-MAILED by the indicated date & time

****** = written-in-ADVANCE questions for Midterm -Hardcopy to be submitted in class on exam day, as part of the total exam. page to be updated

BELOW = tentative items/to be finalized:

Tent: Construct a Johari Window

Article + Commentary
mini speech (Q)

Index card Impromptus (Q)

Transition Workshop/ Organization Order Workshop; [ ] bring your computer* -
* be sure your laptop battery is charged & that you have your network cable.

] : Bring laptops & network cables for in-class "Language Conversion" &/or "Extreme Audience Adaptation" activities

Persuasion in Action; language/opinion/persuasion & ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS[ ] bring your computer* -
* be sure your laptop battery is charged & that you have your network cable

Bring in Persuasive Ad &/or Editorial (as assigned)

"LSGrp(#__) - Friend/Colleague-for-Life Packet" via e-mail: as per directions in Group Assignment sheet. [due no later than Tues 11/28 -4:00pm] & be sure to use the specific title & group number for your e-mail submission / attachments must be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text"before being sent to me.

GROUP ACTIVITIES DEBRIEFING DISC.
re: the Friend/Colleague-For-Life activities

N.B.: Each group should bring at least 1 hardcopy version of the packet

Work as needed:

Persuasion/Nonverbal Communication / Impromptu Speaking./Interactive Listening tba