Friday, August 23, 2013

Intro To Speech Course Syllabus



Fall 2013 Semester Schedule (tentative)

SPE 111

This is for a guide; we may change the order of classes or assignments from time to time.  Have readings completed prior to each class.

—Course Intro, Student Intro Activity, Ch. 1
              What makes a good speech? Discussion

—Ch. 2, Ch. 3, Ch. 11

—Outline #1 Due
                Ch. 13, Aud. Analysis, Test 1 Review
                Impromptu Speeches

----Test #1
                Speech Prep

—Speech #1
               Performance Reflection and Discussion
               Ch. 15
               View Historic Speeches

—Ch. 9, Ch. 10
               Write sample intro and conclusion
               Impromptu Speeches—Deliver intros and conclusions

—Speech #2 Topics Due
                Ch. 7, Ch. 8, Online Library Sites

—Outline #2 Due
              APA Style, Speech Prep
              Test 2 Review

—Test #2
              Speech Prep

—Speech #2
                Performance Reflection and Discussion
                Speech #3 Handout and Outline
                Group Discussion of Possible Topics



—Ch. 16, Ch. 17
                Audience Analysis


—Speech #3 Topics Due
                Ch. 4, Ch. 5, Individual Topic Discussion

—Outline #3 Due
                Ch. 18, Ch. 14
                Individual Outline Discussion

—Return Outlines and Discuss
   Computer Lab--Outline Revision, Research, Power Point
   Course Evaluations
   Final Exam Review

—Speech #3
                Performance Reflection and Discussion
                View Historic Speeches

---Research Paper

---Multimedia Presentation

—Final Exam