SPEECH 100 COURSE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA DRISCOLL NUDELMAN
OFFICE PHONE: 425-564-2358
OFFICE HOURS: 11:30-12:20 OR BY APPOINTMENT. MY OFFICE IS LOCATED IN R230 Office V
EMAIL: lnudelma@bcc.ctc.edu (lower case “L”, not capital “I” on the first letter of the address)
TEXT: Adler and Rodman, Understanding Human Communication. Eighth edition.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective in this course is to improve your ability to communicate with other people. Several goals are instrumental in achieving this objective:
1. to improve your ability to communicate on a one to one or interpersonal level using quality communication skills derived from an understanding of communication theory.
2. to improve your ability to analyze a variety of factors that affect and/or affected by the group process.
3. to improve your ability to research, write, deliver, and analyze public speeches.
GRADING
EXAM #1 150 940- 1000 = A
EXAM #2 150 900 - 939 = A -
EXAM #3 150 860 - 899 = B +
EXAM #4 100 830 - 859 = B
SPEECH 150 800 - 829 = B -
GROUP 760 - 799 = C +
GROUP PROJECT 50 730 - 759 = C
PARTICIPATION 100 700 - 729 = C -
TOTAL 1000 660 - 699 = D +
600 - 659 = D
EXAMS - will cover material provided in your text and in classroom discussions. Exams will consist of true/false and multiple choice questions. Review sheets will be distributed two class days before each exam.
PARTICIPATION - Your participation will be evaluated on the basis of attendance (see explanation under policies section), involvement in class discussions, activities, group projects, speech critiques, speaking exercises, and any other relevant criteria.
GROUP PROJECT - You and six other group members will create a 15 minute presentation that applies concepts and theories discussed in class to a specific work or personal challenge.
SPEECH - (5-7 minutes) You will inform the audience of new information on a current event. Library Research and a typed outline are required for this assignment (worth 25 points of the 150 speech grade).
OUTLINES- 2 page (minimum) outlines of each chapter
are due the first day that reading is assigned.
Each outline is worth 10 points.
10 additional points are given for completing all of the outlines. Please consult handouts on outlines for
format.
POLICIES
1. Late work
(including
exams and the speech) will not be accepted unless arrangements are made
with me before the due date.
2. All major class assignments must be completed in order
to receive credit for the class.
3.
My goal is to
create an environment where all students feel they have an opportunity to
learn.
Please
consult www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/policy.html
to review the Arts and Humanities Division statement of Student Procedures and
Expectations.
4.
I am always available during office hours and
I encourage you to stop by. If you
cannot meet with me during this time, feel free to schedule an
appointment. I do request that you
schedule appointments at least 24 hours in advance.
5.
If you have a
documented disability, please inform me if you need any type accommodation to
help you succeed in this class.
6. Extra credit options are only provided to
students who have one exam or assignment that is two
full
letter grades below the other work they have been completing in the class or to
students who have extenuating circumstances on their class absences. Students need to initiate discussion of extra
credit options.
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SPEECH 100 TENTATIVE CALENDAR |
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DATE |
LECTURES/EXAMS |
READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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9/23 |
Orientation |
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9/24 |
Icebreaking |
Read Ch #10 |
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9/25 |
Overview to Public Speaking |
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9/26 |
Handling the Fear of Public Speaking |
Read Ch # 11 |
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9/27 |
Intro Speeches |
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9/30 |
Audience Analysis/Informative Format |
Read Ch #12 |
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10/1 |
Informative Format |
Read Ch #13 |
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10/2 |
Delivery |
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10/3 |
Exam Review
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10/4 |
Exam #1 |
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10/7 |
Exams Returned/Speech Prep |
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10/8 |
Speeches |
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10/9 |
Speeches |
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10/10 |
NO CLASS |
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10/11 |
Speeches |
Read ahead on Ch 1-3 |
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10/14 |
Speeches
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10/15 |
Speeches |
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10/16 |
Speeches |
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10/17 |
Interpersonal Overview |
Read Ch # 1 |
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10/18 |
Communication Competence |
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10/21 |
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10/22 |
Self Concept/Perception |
Read Ch #2 |
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10/23 |
Language |
Read Ch #3 |
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10/24 |
Language |
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10/25 |
Listening |
Read Ch #4 |
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10/28 |
Listening Exercise |
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10/29 |
Exam review
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10/30 |
Exam #2 |
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DATE |
LECTURES/EXAMS |
READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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10/31 |
Nonverbal communication |
Read Ch #5 |
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11/1 |
Nonverbal communication |
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11/4 |
Relational Communication |
Read Ch #6 |
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11/5 |
Relational Communication |
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11/6 |
Handling Criticism/Conflict |
Read Ch #7 |
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11/7 |
NO CLASS |
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11/8 |
Handling
Criticism/Conflict Exam Review
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11/11 |
Exam #3 |
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11/12 |
Group Theory |
Read Ch #8 |
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11/13 |
Group Theory |
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11/14 |
Group Theory |
Read Ch #9 |
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11/15 |
Group Theory/ Group Project Discussion |
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11/18 |
Exam Review |
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11/19 |
Exam #4 |
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11/20 |
Group Meeting #1 |
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11/21 |
Group Meeting #2 |
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11/22 |
Group Meeting #3 |
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11/25 |
Group Meeting #4 |
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11/26 |
Groups 1 & 2 present |
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11/27 |
Groups 3 & 4 present |
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11/28 |
Analysis Discussion |
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11/29 |
Group Feedback |
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12/2 |
In Class Analysis |
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12/3 |
Wrap up discussion |
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12/4 |
Conferences |
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12/5 |
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12/6 |
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