updated for  FALL '14 ( 12/2)

WHEN: gs - - - wednesday, 12/10/14 @  2:30-4:30  UpM     

    
WHERE:  FH: 58A
 

WHAT:  SESSION WILL INCLUDE THREE parts:

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  part1 = an Impromptu Speech [worth up to 40 pts]click or scroll down to go directly to speech's details 

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           part2 = a Written Test  [worth up to 60 pts] click

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This part of the Final will be done SECOND. (i.e. It  takes up the last  50-70 minutes of the session)

-- Test Format will be:

•  in the classroom

• two options: done via paper(I'll supply) & pen          /OR/           you can answer the questions on your laptops & e-mail them to me before you leave the room

• consisting primarily of  "Short" Answer-type questions (1-2 sentences )

• there may also be multiple choice, definitions &/or brief essay-type questions (i.e. one  paragraph long answers)

• As always, be prepared to answer the questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS -- not simply repeating/memorizing the text's words.

• In addition, your answers will need to be concrete & specific

-- Test Length will be:

•  approx. 50-60 minutes [to be done AFTER completion of the Impromptu Speeches]

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--Test Content will be:
   [ NB: For many of these units, we went beyond the information in the text [as indicated below by "+"]; therefore, in order to prepare for this test, in addition to reviewing the textbook, you should also refer to your notes , the slide shows in Blackboard, & the assignment sheets for the various experiential learning activities  that you accomplished in the second half of the semester ( e.g.  the group projects  &  the NV experiments  &  the paraphrasing activities & the Gallery of Ads )]
 

• Persuasive Speaking  (including Chap 17 +)
• Group Communication (including Chap 9/10 +)
• Interpersonal Communication & Interactive Listening (including Chaps 6,7,8  +)
• Nonverbal Communication  (including Chap 5 +)
• Selected terms/concepts from throughout the course (e.g.  basic speech organization formulas, , extemporaneous delivery,  perception, the orders-of-organization, vocal interferences, indexing generalizations, source citations, etc, etc.)

• You can expect at least one question per subject area

             The Impromptu Speech

• This part of THE FINAL will be done first ( It takes up the first 30-45 minutes)

• Each speaker will receive a topic (from a short list of possible choices)  + some brief directions & then will  have approximately 2-3 minutes to prepare an Impromptu speech.

• Despite the shortness of the  preparation time, the speech should exhibit all of the characteristics of effective Oral Communication [both in terms of speech construction & oral delivery].

• The length of the speech should be 1-3 minutes.

• Depending upon its quality, the Impromptu Speech will earn anywhere from 0 - 40 points. Points awarded based on quality demonstrated in such items as:  vocal and physical poise / following the basic 3 part, speech "formula" [Intro/Body/Conc] / use of a variety of supporting materials / rapport / insights on topic / personal innovations / degree of personal improvement--since beginning of semester

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