Public Speaking Course

Public Speaking Course

Level:      Intermediate
Day:        Tuesday
Time:        3:40~5:30
Classroom: TBA

Lecturer:        Liza M. Lee
Phone:         (07) 561-5884
Email:          liza@lizamlee.com
URL:            http://courses.lizamlee.com

Course Schedule

Announcements

DATE	TOPIC/ACTIVITY	ASSIGNMENT
9/19	Course Overview; Introductions; hand out syllabi; course policies	1. PrepareSelf-Introductory Speech 2. LISTEN: Choose a speech, Listen, Take Note, Share in class your opinion and what you learned
9/26	1. Self Introduction Speech 2. Talking About Listening Assignment	READ: Unit 1, pp.3-7
10/3	Unit 1: Understanding Your Audience and Being Understood, pp. 3-7	Gathering and Reporting Information about Your Classmates, p.8 Read: Unit 1, pp. 8-25
10/10	HOLIDAY (No Class)	Read Unit 2, pp.29-44
10/17	Unit 2: Getting Information: Interviews & Conferences	LISTEN:General Douglas MacArthur: Thayer Award Acceptance Address Interviewing A Classmate, p. 44 OR Consulting An Instructor, p.46.
10/24	Unit 2: Preparing the Oral Report on Your Interview, pp.53-58	Prepare Oral Report on Your Interview (this interview must be recorded using either audio or video recording)
10/31	DELIVERY: Oral Report on Interview/Conference	2. Print: Informative Speech
11/7	DELIVERY: Oral Report on Interview/Conference	Read: Unit 3, pp. 61-66
11/14	Unit 3: Demonstrating Process or Providing Instructions, pp. 66-72	Giving An Instructive or Demonstration Speech, pp.66-67
11/21	Unit 3: Finding A Topic & Organizing the Body of Your Speech, pp.67-81	Work on your Demonstration/Process Speech
11/28	Unit 3: Making Transitions & Preparing Your Conclusions, pp.86	1. Read: Unit 3, pp. 87-104 2. LISTEN: Martin Luther King, Jr.
12/5	DELIVERY: Demonstration/Process Speech	Read: Unit 4: Providing Information: Group Discussions & Presentations, pp.107-110
12/12	Unit 4: Giving A Group Presentation, pp.110-128	Read: Organizing Your Presentation, pp.128-147
12/19	Unit 4: Giving A Group Presentations continued	1. LISTEN:General Douglas McArthur: Farewell Address to Congress 2. Work with your group and prepare your Group Presentations
12/26	DELIVERY: Group Presentations	Read: Unit 5, pp. 151-167
1/2	Unit 5: Outlining the Body of Your Speech, pp. 168-178	Preparing your Persuasive Speech: 1) Form a group of 3-4 students; 2) Choose a Topic; 3. Appoint a Group Leader; 4. Group Leader will delegate tasks among group members
1/9	FINAL SPEECHES: Persuasive Speech	Persuasive Speech Guide
1/16	FINAL SPEECHES: Persuasive Speech	None

Aloha Everyone!

The first day of class is scheduled on September 19, 2006.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Textbook(s) & Materials

1. Porter, A.P., & Grant, M.(1992). Communicating Effectively in English, 2nd Edition. Heinle & Heinle Publishers.

2. Email account and Internet Access

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to inform the rhetoric theories and provide training on the practical skills of public speaking. It covers all major steps of speech preparation and presentations. During the first semester, the content will focus on informative speech, delivering and presentation, build up confidence by learning the skills and techniques in public speaking and improve students' oral ability in making different types of presentations, including informative, persuasive, and other genres of speeches for various purposes.

Course Requirements

1. Homework: There is no make-up speech and you will get a score of zero (0%) if you fail to show up on your scheduled day.

2. Classroom Courtesy: Cell phones must be turned off during class. All students refrain from talking while a classmate is giving a talk. Students are also encouraged to wear proper attire when scheduled to speak.

3. Attendance and Participation: Students are required to attend all class sessions and participate actively in class.

4. Pass/Fail: A minimum grade of 60% is required to pass this course.

Objectives

1. Students' will be able to comprehend the rhetoric theories by examples of videos.

2. Students' will learn how to be a good listener oof a speech by giving peer evaluation to their classmates.

3. Students' will learn the skills of preparing a speech by using resources.

4. Students' will learn the skills of presenting a speech by practicing.

Evaluation Criteria & Grading

Midterm - 25%
Final - 25%
Quizzes & Presentations - 50%

Useful Links

American Rhetoric

After Dinner Speeches

Speech Tips: A free guide to speech writing and public speaking preparation

Advanced Public Speaking Institute

Strategies to Succeed in Public Speaking

The Art of Using Humor in Public Speaking