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In this course, we will study different types of speech communication and focus on improving your communication skills. A quick glance at the syllabus shows you the range of topics we will explore--we will do much more than just make formal speeches, though we will do that as well. Although we use a textbook and will do some written work, this course is primarily a performance class, one in which active, appropriate participation is required.

 

 

 

Fall Semester 2010 Course Syllabus

Note: This syllabus is flexible and subject to change. The amount of time needed for the class to complete chapters and each round of speeches is difficult to predict. Stay alert in class for precise dates for assignments.

 

 

Dates

Chapters

Speeches

Special Events

Aug.

9 - 13

Introduction to communication theory and skills;  Chapter 1: Building Responsibility Introduction to course; start preparing Speech 1 Classes start Aug. 9  

Aug.

16 - 20

Chapter 1: Building Responsibility Perform Speech 1; Prepare Speech 2 Class policy slips, email notes, and class supplies due Aug. 16

Aug.

23 - 27

Chapter 2: Building Confidence Perform Speech 2  

Aug. 30 - Sept. 3

Chapter 2: Building Confidence Prepare Speech 3

Notebook check about Sept. 3 

Sept.

6 - 10

Chapter 12: Using Your Voice Perform Speech 3 Labor Day (no school) Sept. 6

Progress Reports on Sept. 8 

Sept.

13 - 17

Chapter 12: Using Your Voice Prepare Speech 4  

Sept.

20 - 24

Chapter 4 & 12: Nonverbal Communication & Movement Perform Speech 4  

Sept.

27 - Oct. 1

Chapter 4 & 12: Nonverbal Communication & Movement Prepare Speech 5 Notebook check on or after Oct. 1 

Oct.

4 - 8

Chapter 9: Organizing Your Speech Perform Speech 5

Notebook check Oct. 6 (?)

1st nine weeks ends Oct. 8; midterms Oct. 7/8

Oct.

11 - 15

Chapter 9: Organizing Your Speech Prepare Speech 6

Weather day Oct. 15

Oct.

18 - 22

Chapter 13: Informative Speeches Prepare Speech 6 Parent day ( no school) Oct. 18

Oct.

25 - 29

 

Chapter 13: Informative Speeches Perform Speech 6

 

Nov. 1 - 5

Chapter 3: Listening Prepare Speech 7  

Nov.

8 - 12

Chapter 3: Listening Prepare Speech 7 Notebook check Nov. 10 (?)

Nov. 15 - 19

Chapter 5: Business & Interpersonal Communication Perform Speech 7  Progress Reports  Nov. 15 (?)

Nov. 22 - 26

Thanksgiving Holidays Thanksgiving Holidays  Thanksgiving Holidays

Nov. 29 - Dec. 3

Chapter 6: Interviewing Prepare Speech 8  

Dec. 6 - 10

Chapter 6: Interviewing Perform Speech 8 Notebook check Dec. 10 (?)

Dec. 13 - 17

Semester exams Dec. 15-16

  Last day of school Dec. 17

 

 

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Fall Semester 2009 Syllabus

Note: This syllabus is flexible and subject to change. The amount of time needed for the class to complete chapters and each round of speeches is difficult to predict. Stay alert in class for precise dates for assignments.

 

Dates

Chapters

Speeches

Special Events & Dates

Aug.

10 - 14

Chapter 1: Building Responsibility Introduction to course

Work on Introductory Speeches

1st Semester begins Aug. 10

Aug.

17 - 21

Chapter 1: Building Responsibility; Chapter 2: Building Confidence Perform Introductory Speeches; Prepare Speech 1

 

Aug.

24 - 28

Chapter 2: Building Confidence Perform Speech 1

 

Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 

Chapter 3: Listening Prepare Speech 2

Notebook check Sept. 2 (?)

Sept.

7 - 11

Chapter 3: Listening;                  Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication Perform Speech 2

Labor Day (no school) Sept. 7 

Progress Reports Sept. 9 (?)

Sept. 

14 - 18

Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication Prepare Speech 3

 

Sept.

21 - 25 

Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication Perform Speech 3

 

Sept. 28 - Oct. 2

Chapter 5: Interpersonal Communication; Chapter 6: Interviewing Prepare Speech 4

 

Oct.

5 - 9

Chapter 6: Interviewing

Midterm exams Oct. 8-9 (?)

Perform Speech 4

Notebook check Oct. 7 (?)

1st nine weeks ends Oct. 9

Oct. 

12 - 16

Chapter 9: Organizing Your Speech  Prepare Speech 5

 

Oct. 

19 - 23

Chapter 9: Organizing Your Speech;  Chapter 12: Effective Delivery Perform Speech 5

Weather day Oct. 15

Parent day ( no school) Oct. 18

Oct. 

26 - 30

Chapter 12: Effective Delivery Prepare Speech 6

Notebook check Oct. 30(?)

 

Nov.

2 - 6

Chapter 13: Speeches to Inform Perform Speech 6

Progress Reports Nov. 5

Nov. 

9 - 13

Chapter 13: Speeches to Inform Prepare Speech 7

Veterans Day School Holiday: Nov. 11

 

Nov. 

16 - 20

Chapter 14: Speeches to Persuade Perform Speech 7

Thanksgiving Day Holidays: Nov. 23-27

 

Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

Chapter 14: Speeches to Persuade; Chapter 17: Speeches for Special Occasions Prepare Speech 8

 

Dec.

7 - 11 

Chapter 17: Speeches for Special Occasions Perform Speech 8

Notebook check Dec. 10 (?)

Dec. 

14 - 18

Chapter 17: Speeches for Special Occasions

Make-up Speeches

Exams TBA Dec. 15, 16, 17 18

 

 

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