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Public and Presentational Speaking

[recommended prerequisite: "Oral Communication"]

COMM(COST)–2625 - FALL 18 ( AA)


Dr. E. Plummer

  office:    Fahy Hall - 51  {dept office = Fahy Hall - 23}  

  phone:    973-275-2791  {dept phone = 973-761-9474}   

  e-mail:    evelyn.plummer@shu.edu /or / plummeev@shu.edu 

  mailbox:   in FH-45 {Comm.Arts. mailbox room}

  {{ Professor’s webpage:  http://pirate.shu.edu/~plummeev }} 

 

Go directly to Course Calendar ( or scroll down)


What this course IS:

  "A broad study of the "one-to-many" speaking contexts

with a focus on developing speaking and listening competence.

 Includes the message organization, speech presentation,

vocal and physical delivery of various types of formal and

informal speaking situations."   (from college catalog)

     
What it ISN'T:
 - NOT Oral Communication-part2 {although it does build on material covered in COST1600}

 - NOT a course in Advanced Public Speaking {although it does include P.S. activities}

 - NOT a workshop on Interview Techniques

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♦ REQUIRED TEXT:  A Speaker’s Guidebook,  Text and Reference - 6th edition,  O'Hair, Stewart and Rubenstein

rental version:  https://www.vitalsource.com/referral?term=9781319003371

 

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PRIMARY COURSE OBJECTIVES:   Learning how to "sell" your message ....   and  yourself, too    In other words:

1. to learn how to strategically articulate & present your ideas to a targeted audience

2. to utilize classic rhetorical principles of public address for informing and influencing others.

3. to understand the importance of an engaged and interactive communication environment.

4. to develop skills of leadership through strategic communication choices

5. to sharpen listening skills-- particularly comprehensive, critical, and discriminatory. 

6. to develop adaptive competence-- i.e. becoming fluent and fluid in various contexts

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COURSE PROCEDURES & EXPECTATIONS:

   1.  Regular attendance and participation in class  & class activities. Attendance, Punctuality, and Quality of  Classroom Engagement all are taken             into consideration during the final tabulation of the grades.

       Due to the participatory nature of this course, it is necessary to attend each session. If you are absent more than 2 times you can not get more than  a B in the course; more than 3-4 times, no more than a C;  5 times, no more than a D; if you are absent 6 or more times, you will not pass. Only absences which are accompanied by doctor notes, university letters, or similar documentation will be considered "excused".  Additionally, 3 tardies (coming in late)  = 1 absence!  Please be aware, if you are present in the room, but are otherwise distracted or disengaged, classwork points will be deducted. 

 

   2.   All work must be submitted on time. Failure to do so will result in a grade of 0 for that assignment.

 

   3.   In addition to the oral presentations, in this course, the written assignments will include: written outlines, self critiques, 1-2 in-class Tests / 3-4 online quizzes) Overviews, Guidelines,  and Information sheets will be available via links to this online syllabus.

 

   4. Students are expected to understand, analyze, and apply the material covered in the textbook, readings, and lecture notes. 

 

   5.  Of course, there is a no-electronic-distractions policy for this class. This includes no-cell-phone-usage/ no-audible-pagers-or-alarms / etc. Laptops will be used in class on only a limited basis.  **Laptops will not be required in class for each session and in-class usage will be restricted to class-relevant applications only [i.e. no IM, no email, no chat, restricted notetaking only, etc.]

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  Also refer to additional relevant documents: linked  here and via to Professor's home webpage: (concerning  plagiarism (Academic Integrity),  grading criteria,  source citations style sheet, commonly used abbreviations; etc.)  

 

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COURSE PRESENTATIONS { 3 categories}     -------       click for overview page: P&Passigns-and-scheds

 

 

Brief Individual Presentations (4): {Speech-Of-Self Presentation , Special Occasion talk , Elevator Speech , The One-Two Impromptu} 

 

Major Individual Presentations (4):  {Article+Commentary Presentation ,  (Webcam) Conference Table status report - incorporating Mini-Ethno findings (progress report or new business opportunity announcement or crisis communication with SWOT analysis). This assignment will be recorded [ on your Flashdrive]  and reviewed.

 & two more-- your choice-- TO BE SELECTED from this list:

    ˚ A Proposal-Briefing to a "hostile" audience | 

    ˚ Delivering bad news  | 

    ˚ Epideictic Speech: in-praise-of a person-organization-or event |

    ˚ Epideictic Speech: in-condemnation-of a person-organization-or event |

    ˚ Fundraiser-Inspirational talk for  your favorite worthy cause |

 

Group/Team Project & Presentation (1): Competitive Capstone Campaign (Pitch presentation of a product, service or agency to a prospective client )

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ASSESSMENT AND GRADING:  [ Remember, ATTENDANCE affects grade! ]

4

Brief Individual Presentations

15%

5

Major  Individual Presentations (incl Group Project)

40%

4-5

Written Assessments (Tests{1-2} & Quizzes{3-4})

25%

 

Classwork [including Homework / Attendance / Participation in additional class exercises  & discussions]

20%

 

 

 

 

There will be few (IF ANY) opportunities for make-up work, and late submissions may not be read. 

 

 

* Statement on Students with Disabilities

It is the policy and practice of Seton Hall University to promote inclusive learning environments. If you have a documented disability (physical, medical, learning or psychiatric—either temporary or permanent)  you may be eligible for reasonable accommodations in compliance with University policy, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or the New Jersey Law against Discrimination. Please note, students are not permitted to negotiate accommodations directly with professors. To request accommodations or assistance, please self-identify with the Office for Disability Support Services (DSS) at the beginning of the semester to provide appropriate documentation and collaborate with the development of an accommodation plan. For more information or to register for services, contact DSS at (973) 313-6003 or by e-mail at DSS@shu.edu or refer to website: http://www.shu.edu/offices/disability-support-services

 


 

COURSE CALENDAR {subject to change via this online version, stay tuned!}

1. The following calendar lists the dates of the units of study and the accompanying readings in the required text. As the semester progressesm  Additional written assignments, oral activities, worksheets, computer projects, etc. will be added/UPDATED on a day-to-day basis. THE DEFAULT LOCATION  FOR THESE  INFORMATION PAGES WILL BE VIA THE PROFESSOR'S WEBPAGE ( not blackboard) .

 

2. Classroom time will be devoted primarily to the clarification, exploration, and discussion of the issues generated by the readings and students' research. In other words, class sessions will be based on your readings and research, but will not simply "rehash" the same exact material in a verbatim manner. You can be better prepared for the classroom activities & discussions if you keep up on your readings.

It is the student's responsibility to be prepared for class by anticipating the units and discussion assignments.  NB: Updates and additional details will be made via the online calendar and/or via email.

3.  READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY: The "Presentation Schedule" Procedure:  Slots for the MAJOR presentations are specified  in advance via the online posting of a Presentation Schedule [click here for a sample] .This schedule will list the assigned dates for speakers, evaluators, and recorder operators/technical assistants.  It will be "published" at least one day before the presentations begin--linked to your course calendar as well as via a shortcut on the Professor's main web page. Whenever possible, a copy also will be posted on the Professor's office door. Consequently, students always are expected to be prepared to speak on their assigned date -- NO EXCEPTIONS. **

** Any missed major presentations will default to a DURING-FINALS-WEEK / BRING-YOUR-OWN-AUDIENCE/ APPOINTMENT-ONLY  procedure . Consequently, the opportunity to make up such missed presentations is not guaranteed.** { NB: Only a few make-up slots will be available. Last semester  several people were unable to make up their presentation zeros }

  

  

 Week of ..

 

          Unit Of Study

Readings/Assignments due on this date

 

 

AS NEEDED: Refer to Textbook's Sample Speeches & Appendices.

 8/27 & 8/29

                        wk1

Intro to Course; Self Presentation Speech; Review details on  upcoming presentations-- esp. Selectives  / Article+Commentary

 

 Chaps 1 & 2 Getting Started

(Mon =Labor Day) 

  __ & 9/5

 {add/drp ends 9/4}  

                  wk2

 

Special Occasion Workshop [pre-Test]

 

Chaps 3 & 4 & 5: Pb.Spk. Basics

Chaps 6 & 7: A-A/Tpcs

 

9/10 & 9/12

                 wk3

  

Refining Elements of  Speech Construction (Refresher)

 

----9/10: Post Mortem S.O. Reviewers; Highlight: Chaps 8-16

----9/12: Clarify Article/Commentary presentation

----9/12: Review Intro-Conc "bookends"; Language Styles


 


 

Chaps 8 & 9 & 10: Supports

Chaps 11 & 12 & 13: Org/Outl

Chaps 14 & 15 & 16: I-C-Lang

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email submission: [+]  "2625/AA Article/CommentaryPlanner"  [click link for assignment sheet]  [due no later than 9/12/18-6pm]  & be sure to use the specific title & section  for your e-mail subject line

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Accessible only via  BLACKBOARD  /Quiz probably available: 9/11eve-9/14{11:59}

 

CAREER FAIR: TBA
Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center

See Article/Commentary PRESENTATION  SCHEDULE    to be finalized n.l.t. 9/15_pm

   9/17 & 9/19

                                wk4

Article+Commentary Presentations

 

 9/24 & 9/26

                  wk5

"What's wrong with this Slide?" workshop & debriefs [using slide shows created during Organization Refresher teamwork]

See links at left for 2 items  due 9/24. One is due BEFORE class session & one is due by 6pm.

SHU Career Fair today! ( 5pm -7pm)

:  TBD / 9/26 if poss.))

TWO EMAIL ASSIGNMENTS .  DUE PRIOR TO CLASS ON 9/24

 n.l.t.  MONDAY: 9/24:  AA = 8:30am     Each group emails a copy of the 4-5 slide  slide show they have created to illustrate & explain  the item they have been working on { Intro / Conc / Language adaptation}

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n.l.t. MONDAY, 9/24--6:00pm  : email your choice & rationale for “Selectives #1 & 2” [ refer to Chaps 23, 24 , 25, 26, 27 as necessary] . Use this template for your email memo: Selecting Selectives

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Chaps 20 & 21 & 22: Pres Aids

   
See:
 Selective #1 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
  to be finalized n.l.t.  9/29/18

  10/1 & 10/3

 

                                wk6

 

Major Presentations: Selective #1  [ 4-5 Minutes tbd ]

 

(Mon=CplmbsDay/ (Fall Break")    

____ & 10/10  

                wk 7

 

tentative date: 10/10 = Exam (click this link for a specific study sheet) Midterm (Test #1) Info. sheet

 

***Remember to bring in the two(2) assigned Midterm advance questions in HARD COPY / STAPLED form*** ( do not wait until the last minute to complete & print out your answers!)

     

 

 10/15 & 10/17

                 wk 8

 

 Guest Spkr/Career Ctr ( on 10/15)

Refining Elements of Delivery - I

One-Two Impromptu  - 10/15 & 10/17

 

Bring in 2-4 "Adages" {If necessary,  look up definition & examples)

Tent: Assign mini-eths/Company case studies [ prelim findings due via forum posting/email by tbd]

10/15 SHU Media, Sports, and Marketing  Networking Forum today!  

 10/22 & 10/24

 

                  wk9

 

Refining Elements of Delivery II  ( esp. Nonverbals) - Amy Cuddy / BoardRooom Proxemics

     tent:  panel analysis: KINESICS , PROXEMICS

 

no class meeting on 10/24

 

Chapter 17 & 18 & 19V/NV Delivery
    :
Selective #2 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE   to be finalized n.l.t. 10/27/18- probably earlier!


 

 10/29 & 10/31  

 

                wk10

 

Major Presentations: Selective #2  [ 4-5 Minutes tbd ]

 

  These 4 items should be included at the TOP of your submitted outline for SELECTIVE #2
1 What is the specific item of feedback you received from SELECTIVE #1 that stood out the most to you?
{received either from Professor or a Peer}
2 What is one specific way this item is being addressed in your approach to SELECTIVE #2?
3. Of the 6+ "Organizational Arrangements" mentioned in your textbook (Ch12), which one have you chosen
 for this speech? Explain Why?
4. Of the 7 tips for "Methods of Delivery" mentioned in your textbook ( Ch17) , which three(3) are you intending to utilize in this presentation?
   

Accessible only via  BLACKBOARD  / Quiz prob. available: 10/31 - 11/3{11:59}

     

 

11/5 & 11/7   

                 wk11

_Complete Selectives Q & A/Small group POST MORTEMs: What have you learned?

_Continue Nonverbal Basics:   SOBL & BoardRoom Territory

_Business Communication Expectations (Tales from the Conferences Parts I & II   ( + Stillman Expectations [incl.  presentation faux pas]

_Listening Brush-up

TENT: Slide workshop-- Before & After ( via pairs)

TENT: Organizational Pattern brushup

 11/7_ Impromptu Sales, not quite

 

Chaps  23 & 24 & 25 & 26:   Inf-Pers

 

extra credit opportunity #1 Find & analyze & email a Shark Tank clip . Details announced in class . ( email your submission  with link & rationale due no later than 11/10/18)

tbd[tent]  – deadline for you & your partner's short list of business contexts for your chosen ethnographic examination via case study

  Be sure to note the upcoming Webcam Presentation deadlines ( see list at right)
Thanksgiving break = 11/21 - 11/24
by 11/8 @ 6pm : Partner requests  [eml]
by 11/11 @ 9pm: Company selections [eml]
by 11/16 @ noon: Company Case Studies eml]
on 11/19 & 11/26 @day of presentation Outline/Agenda  [h.c.]

 

11/12 & 11/14

                 wk12

 Continue working  via teams: Organizational Patterns

 

Shark Tank critiques-- clips to be  discussed -   current proposed  list: links & selections to be updated

for 11/12 >

 

1> Drs Amini {RoloDoc} --

 _ https://vimeo.com/168394518  - links work  4/2/18 - but dark image}

 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkJKjdbIuRg  @ 10:13   - edited w/ commentary

 

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 2>Matt Canepa & Pat Pezet {Grinds} --

__= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgvidnKkGPE [intial pitch only] link works  11/11/18

 

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3>   Aaron Krause  {Scrub Daddy} -

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itqrdO4kdKA

 or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggi3yfUv0Mo   [intial pitch only]  links work  11/11/18


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4> Lisa Bindereau (sp?) {Nice Pipes}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDhOJE4argA  link works  11/11/18

if time.  start on clips below ( starting with the BreathOmeter|

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for 11/14> focus on listener technique {esp CRITICAL LISTENING}

>Johnny Georges {Tree T-Pee/ hard working farmer/ Shark Tank Farmer/Humble Entrepreneur}

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH38mrUwm74 link works  11/11/18

several back up clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TA4kkuUzVM  link works  11/11/18/ dubbed in Spanish/  begin @ 1:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK9Xuqky9zE works 11/11/18 - partial | initial statement  only

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLgUMVO7ZWk works 11/11/18 - partial | post-offer only

_____for a look at Mr. Georges' update &  commercials see:   or  https://vimeo.com/16170808  works 11/11/18

 

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>Andrea Sreshta & Anna Stork {luminAID pt2-only}  

http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/video/pl5539712/VDKA0_iciyz381    works 11/11/18 - partial - offer only

 

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>  Charles Michael Yim {breathometer}--

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx8I703K2RI&app=desktop  works 11/11/18 partial- pitch only

or

 https://vialogues.com/vialogues/play/21743/   works better w/  Frfx or Chrme} works 11/11/18

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 >Darrin Johnson {Bluetooth Implant [Ionic Ear]}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAqxs_hW0CY -works 11/11/18}

 

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Jack Bonneau {Jack's Stands }  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7jX9SR0bfw -works 11/11/18 - partial | initial stmnt  only

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Maneesh ______ {Pavlok wrist reminder} language disclaimer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WBtvdyXz0


Please try to view these clips prior to the class session.


 

 

Chaps  28 & 29 & 30 & 31:   Beyond Clsrm

Please try to view these listed videoclips prior to the class session. Specific Evaluation worksheets will be distributed in class

D.L./ J.P.

 

  leftovers: to squeeze in: links to be checked

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AND---

Marc Newburger & Jeffrey Simon {Drop Stop}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VroUci_e-c -probably won't work

AND---

Dominique McClain Barteet {Onesole}   shrt ver - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov88yk3Ft-8  works 11/17

AND

_son & mom(Judy)_____{squatty potty } https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV-8N8Q2BJYworks 11/17

AND

 

 Stephan Aarstol(?) { Tower Paddle Boards}    

Short ver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRuxfKH7zI works 11/2017

& long ver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5FJQWARVXU works 11/2017

orig = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elZBe6Gk4kI link probably won't work

 

 

 

 
    see
WEBCAM REPORTS PRESENTATION SCHEDULE     page to be updated- n.l.t. 11/16**

(No class 11/21)

 11/19 & ___   

                 wk13

 

Webcam pres ( 4-5 teams @ day) 

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  Thanksgiving Break  

  11/26 & 11/28

                           wk14

 

Webcam pres ( 4-5 teams @ day) 

 

tent 11/28: Listening brush up Part 2 Interactive Listening Activity Webcam pres PM’s

11/28: GMAP - begin working on CapStone Presentations

 

 11/28:Interactive Listening Activity ( be prepared for your role)

11/28: Chapter 4

Accessible only via  BLACKBOARD  / Quiz available:prob.  11/27- 12/1 {orig=11/30}

 12/5 & 12/5

               wk15

 

Webcam pres. Post Mortems, cont; GMAP

Listening brush up Part 2

 

extra credit opportunity #2  Video Self Critique

 

      12/10

Last official class session 

                   wk16

Elevator Speeches; GMAP

Elevator Speech format

 

    See:
Capstone Campaign Presentation Schedule  
    "Capstone Campaign SUBMISSION TEMPLATE"

 

 

 

     


Section BB


Final Exam Session = Wednesday 12/12/18 @ 2:30-4:30

Grp Competitive Campaign Presentations  (all 4)  [as a "post-course Test"]

AND

Take Home Final Exam   - Click link for Study Preview Sheet  

 Accessible only via  BLACKBOARD  /  available:  TBD ( probably T 12/11noon ---> Thurs 12/1311:59}


>>Online "Take Home" due no later than: TBD / prob. 12/13-11:59pm<<

 

Accessible only via  BLACKBOARD  /  available: TBD

>>Online "Last Chance" Quiz #4 due n.l.t. 12/14/18-11:59<<[ for makeup purposes]

 

PRELIMINARY LIST OF RECOMMENDED READINGS:  ( ongoing updates) ( recommendations welcome)

 

>>>>How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie

>>>> Presence: Bring your boldest self to your biggest challenges, Amy Cuddy   ( SHE'S THE ONE IN THE T.E.D. TALK)

> >>>Making Conflict Work, Peter T. Coleman & Robert Ferguson

>>>> You Boss is not your Mother, Debra Mandel

 

 

 

(c) 2018

page updated 12/4/18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AND > Stephan A___ { Tower Paddle Boards} Short ver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRuxfKH7zI &

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwYFV1G2eFg long ver

 

 Intro to Listening contexts;