Description:

This course is designed to meet the needs of people who wish to improve their ability to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations before an audience. This fundamental speech course emphasizes creation of ideas, research techniques, outlining, audience analysis, organization and delivery techniques. Students will deliver a variety of speech types including informative and persuasive. 3 hrs./wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $5 to $10.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify the fundamental elements of the communication process.
2. Identify various purposes of listening and apply to public speaking.
3. Select and narrow a topic with particular audience in mind.
4. Design a message with a particular audience in mind.
5. Demonstrate research skills necessary to the public speaking process.
6. Demonstrate the use of audio-visual resources for the public speaking process.
7. Organize ideas in a purposeful, cohesive sequence.
8. Demonstrate accurate, clear and expressive use of language, nonverbal communication and voice.
9. Identify language strategies for effective oral presentations.
10. Present convincing arguments through reason, personal credibility, and emotion.
11. Create and present an informative message to a target audience.
12. Create and present persuasive messages to a target audience.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Fundamentals of the Communication Process
   A. Identify the elements of the communication process.
   B. Identify and utilize apprehension reducing techniques.
   C. Identify and utilize ethical codes of conduct for both speakers and
listeners.

II. Listening
   A. Describe the importance of listening in society and public speaking.
       
   B. Identify important barriers to effective listening.
   C. Describe and utilize strategies for improving listening skills.

III. Topic Development
   A. Describe and utilize topic generation techniques.
   B. Define and differentiate three basic types of
speeches—informative, persuasive, and special occasion.
   C. Identify the general purpose for each assigned speech.
   D. Compose a specific purpose for each assigned classroom speech.
   E. Compose a central idea/thesis statement for each speech.

IV. Audience Analysis
   A. Define and describe various types of audience analysis and their
impact on the speechmaking process.
   B. Develop and implement an audience analysis survey.
   C. Demonstrate speech adaptation based on audience survey results.

V. Research Skills and Supporting Material
   A. Identify various types of supporting materials for informative and
persuasive speeches including but not limited to, opinions, statistics,
examples, analogies, illustrations, explanations, descriptions, and
definitions. 
   B. Identify and utilize strategies for assessing strength and quality
of research sources.
   C. Demonstrate research skills by incorporating sources of evidence
into speech outlines.
   D. Describe and demonstrate effective oral source citations of
evidence.
   E. Document research process by producing work cited page using a
standard citation style.

VI. Visual Aids
   A. Identify and describe types of visual aids and effective strategies
for their use in speeches.
   B. Demonstrate effective adaptation to audience using visual aids.

VII. Organization and Outlining
   A. Explain types of organizing patterns for informative speeches
(topical, spatial, and chronological).
   B. Explain types of organizing patterns for persuasive speeches
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, Cause-Effect, Problem-Solution, and
Comparative Advantages).
   C. Identify and demonstrate the necessary elements of a speech
introduction. (Gain attention, introduce topic, provide a reason to
listen, establish credibility, and preview main points.)
   D. Identify and demonstrate the necessary elements of an informative
speech conclusion. (Summarize the main points and provide a memorable
closing.)
   E. Identify and demonstrate the necessary elements of a persuasive
speech conclusion. (Summarize the main points, motivate the audience to
respond, and provide a memorable closing.)
   F. Identify and demonstrate types of connectives used in a speech.
   G. Explain and demonstrate standard outlining format.  
   H. Explain the difference between a preparation and delivery outline.
  
VIII. Delivery
   A. Define the four types of delivery styles—impromptu, manuscript,
memorized, and extemporaneous. 
   B. Identify and demonstrate how physical behaviors can support or
hinder the message of a speech.
   C. Demonstrate vocal variety in major speeches. 
   
IX. Language Strategies
   A. Explain the differences between written and oral communication
styles.
   B. Explain and demonstrate language strategies used in public speaking.
      

X. Reasoning and Argumentation
   A. Explain the difference between persuading for attitudes, beliefs and
values and actions.
   B. Explain the different forms of claims for persuasive
speeches—fact, value and policy.  
   C. Explain and differentiate between Aristotle's  methods of
persuasion—Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.  
   D. Identify the four types of reasoning—inductive, deductive,
analogical, and casual.
   E. Explain and identify faulty reasoning strategies and logical
strategies.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

The following areas of evaluation are required in ALL Public Speaking
classes. A minimum and a maximum percent in each area are indicated;
instructors should remain within these amounts.

Major Speeches: (50% to 60% of grade) 
--A minimum of four major speeches will be given during the semester. 
--At least two of these speeches will be persuasive and at least one of
the speeches will be informative. The remaining speech type is flexible as
long as it meets the requirements for a major speech (defined below). 
Examples include informative, persuasive, or special occasion (eulogy,
introduction, tribute, after-dinner, etc.)
--A major speech is one that: 1) is at least 4 minutes in length, and 2)
uses extemporaneous delivery and includes an outline OR uses manuscript
delivery and includes a written copy of the manuscript.
--At least three of the speeches must require extemporaneous delivery.
--At least three of the speeches must include oral citations and written
work cited pages.
--At least two of the speeches must require the use of visual aid(s).
--At least one of the speeches must be videorecorded.
--All speeches, including make-ups, require an audience of at least 6
people. 

Outlines:  (10% to 25% of grade) 
Outlines or a manuscript (one speech maximum) will accompany all major
speeches; in effect, demonstrating competency of speech organization and
design.

Tests: (10% to 25% of grade)  Written testing will be given to determine
theoretical understanding of speech organization and development. Testing
may include quizzes, chapter tests, midterm and final exam.

Individual Assignments and Class Participation: (5% to 20%)
Individual assignments may include but are not limited to student
evaluations, critiquing, impromptu speeches, and text exercises.

Grading Criteria:
   90 - 100%   A
   80 -  89%   B
   70 -  79%   C
   60 -  69%   D
    0 -  59%   F  

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.