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ORAL COMMUNICATION COST1600-Section TA-- MW: 2:30-3:45

COURSE SYLLABUS updated 5/2/02

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.

As you are probably aware, this is a "Core" course, required by most major departments at the University. It is planned that this course will make use of a variety of computer technologies, including :

E-mail- including submission of certain assignments	Group Editing of Speech Outlines
Word Processing of ALL "hardcopy" submissions	Assignments posted via the Course web page (tent: also via 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 ORAL COMM:

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 be able to organize and present material for effective communication --- in both presentational & interpersonal contexts

3. To develop greater ease and confidence in all types of oral situations

4. To improve skills of voice and diction: particularly clearer articulation and increased vocal variety

5. To better understand the entire communication process (i.e. the underlying components , models and patterns and cultural influences)

6. Also refer to the document: "Oral Communication: Course Rationale & FAQ's "

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Submission of some, but not all, of the course's written work via the use of e-mail.

2. Completion of all presentations and speeches (including 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)*

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. Click here for additional information: T-I-T-R & dates:

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)	40%
	Group Discussion Presentation [topic disc.]	5%
	Classwork (incl attendance, participation, homework, Blackboard activities, T-I-T-R attendance)	15%
	Online Quizzes	10%
	Midterm Exam	15%
	" Final" (all parts)	15%

* 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 assignment 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 use the EXACT wording as indicated in the course calendar. Also, BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS, attachments 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, MAJOR oral presentations 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 session 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 automatically 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.

TA - COURSE CALENDAR

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

DATE MW:2:30-3:45

UNIT

b ASSIGNMENTS & SPEECHES DUE on this date

M 1/14/02

Intro to Course; Interview Session;

W 1/16

Interview speech (Q)
speech-of-introduction

> What do you need to be an Effective Oral Communicator?

Prepare Interview Speech [ approx. 1 min. long]

Mon 1/21

no classes - Martin Luther King Day

W 1/23

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

>Complete: What are the techniques of Effective Oral Communication?

- Communication Apprehension (is a GOOD thing!)

- Breathing & Relaxation Exercises

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

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early extra credit: [+] TA: "T.V.Watching Comments"; via e-mail: Analysis: Effective & Ineffective TV Communicators [ submit ASAP but due: today-4:00pm ] & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /attachments should be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text" before being sent to me.

M 1/28

Show & Tell (Q)

-Continue: Communication Theory: Principles & Perspectives;
-if nec.: Relaxation, cont.

Prepare for Show & Tell talk.;
Bring blank audiocassette tape - - - - - - - - - -& - - - - - - - - - - -

Skim Chap 2 [percp&comm]

W 1/30

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

- Vocal Exercises--{the sounds you make}

hap 16 (pp. 400-410)
NOTE - Review all of Chap 16
each time you prepare for a presentation
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[+]TA: My First General Self Assessment: via e-mail; [due no later than today-4:00pm] ; including Monday's audiorecording. This assessment's contents = 3 paragraphs evaluating your current effectiveness as a speaker ( �1) and current effectiveness as a listener (�2) and include a voice self assessment using the criteria from Chap 16 & class notes( �3).
& be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission / attachments should be in "HTML�,�RTF� OR �TEXT� BEFORE BEING SENT.

M 2/4

Children's story telling (Q)

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

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

Bring a flexible voice .

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>>>Online Quiz #1 due<<< | click to go to the Blackboard log in page/Quiz available on 1/31|Information about the quiz content is posted at: 1600- Tests/Quizzes

W 2/6

Class visit by Prof. Zizik & Harold Craft:-- Observe an Oral Interpretation Presentation via former Brownson Speech & Debate Team member

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be prepared to ask questions about Oral Interpretation Presentations!

tent: [+]"TA- Oral Interp Preliminary Analysis" via e-mail: [due no later than Friday 2/8 - 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 / attachments should be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text" before being sent to me.

M 2/11

Language Workshop I : Exploring Language (aka Verbal Coding systems)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - if time , begin : Language Workshop II: Using audience-centered language / Language-as-culture / koko|Lucy

-<< Oral Interp presentation preview>>

Chap 3
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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"

W 2/13 *

no class meeting today

work independently on preparing for your Oral Interp Presentation

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>>>Online Quiz #2 due by F 2/15<<< |click to go to the Blackboard log in page | Quiz available on 2/12 | Information about the quiz content is posted at: 1600- Tests/Quizzes--ongoing updates

Mon 2/18

no classes/University closed - President's Day

W 2/20 (= Mon classes)

MAJOR PRESENTATION #1 {Oral Interp} ["manuscript" rdg - of a written literature selection]

[4] Prepare presentation acc'dg to assigned specifications [see link at left] ; also re-review pp. 400-410 & apply all relevant guidelines.

Bring audiocassette tape

see: Oral Interp. Presentation Schedule

NB: THEATER-IN-THE-ROUND 2/22,23,24,& 3/1,2,3: The Tempest

M 2/25

MAJOR PRESENTATION #1 cont { " " }

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"Organizing Oral Messages";

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.

W 2/27

Workshop, cont: "Organizing Oral Messages";
(Incl. Styles & Techniques of Delivery , "Instant Composite Speeches")
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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 purpose statement, revised speech objective, & revised thesis statement completed.

M 3/4

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

[+] "TA- 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 / attachments should be in "HTML", �RTF� OR �TEXT� BEFORE BEING SENT .

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tent: [: ] 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

W 3/6

MAJOR PRESENTATION #2 {Informative}
[extemporaneous]

[ 4] Prepare for a 4-5 min extemp.
presentation with notecards & your ( HARDCOPY) revised outline ( also review Chap 15)
Bring audiocassette tape

also see: Informative Speech Presentation Schedule---

M 3/11

MAJOR PRESENTATION #2 cont { " " }

[[+] [TA-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 /submission attachments must be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text"before being sent to me.

W 3/13

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 3/18

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

Skim Chap 6

W 3/20

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

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

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

Interpersonal Communication Dynamics :

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

Groups meet briefly to plan &choose topic

Chapters 5 & 6& 7

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

Chapter 10; Skim Chap 18

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Also be sure to have read the TA- GROUP PRESENTATION ACTIVITIES

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Chap 5; skim Chap 8 tent: [ 4]Johari window activity -

ALSO view & take notes on Slide Show: "The Least You Should Know about Interpersonal Communication" accessible via Blackboard

3/25-4/1

Spring/Easter Break

W 4/3

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

& (grps "meet" & plan). prepare preliminary Agenda/Outline -due via email ASAP-no later than Mon 4/8 4:00 pm. Also, You can email me your questions/problems & I will try to reply

[ 4] Prepare 3 min pres. w/ [HARDCOPY] outline & notecards
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Refer to all applicable chaps
Bring blank videocassette[VHS];

"The Combo" Presentation Schedule- to be finalized by T 3/19 �approx 5pm

M 4/8

MAJOR PRESENTATION #3 cont { " " }

& (grps "meet" & plan) Also, You can email me your questions/problems & I will try to reply

[+] TA -Self Critique-Vid] via e-mail: [due no later than one week after your presentation] Complete the
Video Self Critique on Pres #3 . Use this designated form ---use the copy & paste function to create your reply.
& be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission/ attachments should be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text"before being sent to me.

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[+] [+] "TA - Grp(#__) - 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 presentation so also include current bibliography, plans for "visual" aids, plans for physical setup. [due no later than Tues 4/9 -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.

W 4/10

MAJOR PRESENTATION #3 cont { " " }

& (grps "meet" & plan) Also, You can email me your questions/problems & I will try to reply

>>>Online Quiz #3 due by F 4/12<<<<<< |click to go to the Blackboard log in page | Quiz available on M 4/8_| Information about the quiz content is posted at: 1600- Tests/Quizzes--ongoing updates .

to complete out-of-class

Reminder: Individual Independent Work: Conduct Nonverbal Experiments -activity to be revised & rescheduled

>{assignment of NV experiments- due by 4/15} page to be updated

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

M 4/15

REGULAR CLASS MEETINGS RESUME.

Overview of Nonverbal Communication & Skills

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Reserve Topics for Persuasive Presentations

<<Preview Panel Presentation formats >>

Chapter 4

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[+] TA-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/\ attachments should be in "HTML",�RTF� OR �TEXT� BEFORE BEING SENT    {e-mail ASAP --but no later than 4/18 - 5:00pm}

ALSO view & take notes on Slide Show: "The Least You Should Know about Interpersonal Communication" accessible via Blackboard

ALSO view & take notes on Slide Show: "The Art of Persuasion" accessible via Blackboard

W 4/17

GROUP PRESENTATIONS (3-4)

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

reminder: [[+] TA-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 this specific title for your e-mail submission / attachments. {e-mail ASAP no later than tomorrow at 5:00pm}

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EXTRA CREDIT : Group Reaction Journal ( see the Group Disc/Pres assignment page for all details )
( due by Mon 4/29)

NB: THEATER-IN-THE-ROUND 4/19,20,21, & 26,27,28: The Nerd

M 4/22

Work as needed:

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

GROUP PRESENTATIONS (1) if nec.

tba

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W 4/24

MAJOR PRESENTATION #4 {Persuasive} [ extemp]

[4] Review all Chapters to prepare this 7-10 minute presentation w/ a [hardcopy] outline & notecards .Also see General hints & guidelines

also see: Persuasive Presentation Schedule-

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EXTRA CREDIT :[[+] TA-ChapOutline]: 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/attachments must be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text"before being sent to me.

M 4/29

MAJOR PRESENTATION #4 { " " } [ extemp]

>>>Online Quiz #4 due by T 4/30<<<|click to go to the Blackboard log in page | Quiz available on _F4/26__| Information about the quiz content is posted at: 1600- Tests/Quizzes--ongoing updates

W 5/1

MAJOR PRESENTATION #4 { " " } [ extemp]

[[+] ] EXTRA CREDIT>> [TA--Final Self Critique] Deadline for submitting your Final Self Critique
{e-mail posting due today by 4:00pm} People presenting today can inquire about for a different due date. & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /attachments must be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text" before being sent to me.

Exam Session tent: M 5/6@8:45-

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.-

tentative/to be inserted where possible :

Chaps 2 & 5 & 7
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/wireless connection

Workshop, cont: "Organizing Oral Messages",cont;

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

tent: [ ] 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

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/wireless connection

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

"AG-Grp(__) - Revised Agenda/Outline" via e-mail: ONE A/O per group. This one should indicate any outline revisions,current bibliography, plans for "visual" aids, plans for physical setup. [due no later than -2:00pm] & be sure to use the specific title for your e-mail submission /also/ attachments must be in "HTML", "rtf" or "text" before being sent to me.

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

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