1 THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 230 – PUBLIC SPEAKING Governor’s School for the Humanities Section June 1-26, 2020 Meeting Times and Course Delivery M,T,W,TH,FRI – 9:15-10:45 a.m synced meetings via Zoom Background materials and external readings via Canvas LMS Tuesday evenings – 6-8 p.m online office hours – additional office hours by appointment Instructor Contact Info Instructor: Andrew B Brown, ABD Phone: 731-881-7547 Office: Gooch 305C E-Mail: abrown36@utm or Canvas in-mail Course Description Communications 230 Public Speaking (3 credit hours): Study and application of basic communication theory in the preparation and delivery of extemporaneous informative and persuasive speeches and in critical listening This class will equip students to carefully present and defend ideas and concepts to a live and interactive peer audience Text and Materials Lucas, S E (2012) The art of public speaking (11th ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill Research material (primary source materials) will be discovered and employed by the student according to class rubrics and requirements Expected Student Outcomes • Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of communication theory and classical rhetorical concepts • Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of audience analysis, simple persuasion, and counter-argumentation • Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of active listening • Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of ethics in public speaking • Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of speech organization, appropriate language, and contextual verbal delivery • Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of primary source research and speech preparation • Students will demonstrate application of the above basic concepts through four-five extemporaneous speeches presented to an audience of their peers • Students in this course will be expected to humbly accept instructor and audience critique of their conceptual and practical ideas, and to carefully defend their values and ideals Respectful debate and co-learning will be encouraged 2 Tentative Course Calendar – June 2020 - (subject to minor changes) Date June 1-5 Topic Background Lectures and Discussion Assignment/Due Exam on Thurs Written Exam Speeches on Friday Student Self-Intro Informative Speech June 8-12 Informative and Demonstrative Lectures and Discussion Written Exam Exam on Weds Speeches on Thursday & Friday Student Informative Speech and/or Student Demonstrative Speech June 15-19 Persuasion and Counter Argumentation Lectures and Discussion Written Exam Exam on Weds Speeches on Thursday & Friday Student Persuasive Speech June 22-26 Modern Public Speaking, Social Media Debate & Fickle Public Sentiment Lectures and Discussion Pre-Speech Debate Student Persuasive Speech for Special Occasions or Hostile Contexts Debate and Sentiment Project Weds Final Capstone Speeches on Thursday & Friday Grading Speeches (4-5) Written Exams (3) Debate Prep Total 60 % 30 % 10 % 100 % Final Grade Calculation A=90 to 100%; B=80 to 89%; C=70 to 79%; D=60 to 69%; F=up to 59 Professor Brown’s Class Policies Attendance and Late Work There are no excused/unexcused absences — you are either in class or you are absent I only need documentation if you missed an assignment or qualify for an exception listed below You will be counted absent and receive a zero for any work if you come unprepared for class I reserve the right to refuse late work I don’t chase students for assignments Due dates are clearly marked in the attached calendar Speech dates are hard and fast Additionally, you must attend 80% of class meetings More than three absences will result in automatic failure of the class by UT Martin policy Exceptions to the attendance policy are considered under the following circumstances when credibly documented: Official University Activities You will not be penalized for trips or required activities sponsored by UTM courses, officially recognized academic clubs, or athletic teams as long as you provide documentation on university letterhead from the professor, advisor, or coach You are required to submit any assignments due on the day of your absence before leaving on the trip Homework will not be accepted after you return Jury Duty You will not be penalized for days that you are serving on jury duty Notify the instructor prior to missing class that you will be serving on jury duty AND provide a documentation of service Military Responsibilities You will also not be penalized for required military responsibilities including National Guard/Reserves training You must notify the instructor prior to missing class that you will be serving AND provide a documentation of service Disabilities or Severe Short-term Illnesses It is your responsibility to provide a letter of accommodation from the Office of Disability Services in the Student Success Center if you have a temporary or permanent disability that causes you to miss an excessive amount of class Accommodations to the stated attendance policy will only be made after you provide the letter Depending on the situation, it may not be feasible to complete this course Should you have a severe short-term health issue (flu, etc.) that causes you to miss more than two consecutive days of class, notify the instructor within 24 hours of the first absence, and provide credible documentation clearly stating the exact dates you missed due to illness This does not apply to scheduled doctor appointments Accommodations or exceptions to the attendance policy will only be discussed once credible documentation is provided Academic Honesty It is required and assumed that the work you turn in is your work and not that of another Any breaking of this confidence would result in no credit for the work and exploration of other avenues of punishment consistent with the policies of the University Plagiarism is using/stealing other’s work as your own That includes work belonging to your classmates, or, using another source without acknowledging that person’s ownership Punishment can be as severe as being permanently dismissed from campus All your formal speeches will require a reference page 4 Course Philosophy There is no one set of skills or communication principles which a person can employ to become an effective public speaker However, there are categories of skills and concepts from which the speaker may choose to enhance his/her effectiveness with a specific audience at a specific time In other words, the public speaker needs awareness of concepts of communication, and specifically of public communication, so that he/she can make wise rhetorical choices and decisions for each public speaking experience Communications 230 consists of (1) the study of general communication theory, (2) the study of principles and theories of public speaking and listening, and (3) experiential application of those principles and theories The course encourages multicultural diversity Through class lectures, group and individual activities, and quizzes/examinations, the Communications 230 student gains a working knowledge of critical thinking, rhetorical choices available for effective public speaking, and possibilities for his/her speaking and listening skills improvement In addition, each student is involved in collaborative group learning activities in speech preparation and speech evaluation No student should be afraid of this course as a result of having never having engaged in any prior public speaking The course is designed for students from all disciplines, and everyone starts out on the same basis at the beginning of the term The student who becomes involved and does his/her work will enjoy the course Each student is encouraged to feel free to discuss any grade, speech, or anything about the course with the instructor General Education Required Learning Outcomes for COMM 230 (UT Martin Catalog) Students will evaluate oral and/or written expression by listening and reading critically for elements that reflect situation, audience, purpose, and diverse points of view In preparation for their speeches and in the delivery of speeches, students learn and apply knowledge of audience analysis, critical reading, rhetorical purpose, and strategies for negotiating diverse viewpoints Students must critically analyze their own speeches and those of others via both formal and informal evaluation procedures The acquisition of listening skills is an integral element of the course as students are expected to practice active listening skills with their fellow speakers Students will develop major points in a logical convincing manner to support a central idea As a requirement for each speech, the student must determine the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea The central idea constitutes the guiding focus of the speech and serves as the thesis statement Furthermore, the student is required to prepare speech outlines that develop and support the central idea of his/her speeches The outlines include main points, supporting points, and resources as appropriate 5 Students will demonstrate competent writing and/or speaking skills from process to product Students will prepare and present five extemporaneous speeches Two of the five speeches must be informative and one of those two must be a process speech Two other speeches must be persuasive and one of those will utilize Monroe’s motivated sequence The fifth speech may be either informative or persuasive Additionally, students learn and use a wide variety of rhetorical patterns within the public speaking process from speech inception through speech presentation Students will organize basic information gathered from multiple sources The ability to conduct research and use it to support one’s position/point of view is a crucial element in developing the fundamental skills of a public speaker Therefore, students will gather appropriate resources for their speeches Supporting materials such as examples, statistics, and testimony will be required components of each speech The faculty member will explain and demonstrate acceptable techniques for gathering and organizing sources cited during speeches Students will develop written and/or oral presentations employing correct diction, syntax, usage, grammar, and mechanics Each speech is evaluated using a rubric that includes assessment of all aspects of the written speech outline as well as the oral delivery of the speech Elements such as appropriate organizational skills, language usage, and delivery methods are taught and assessed with specific feedback for improvement offered to students throughout the public speaking course Students will distinguish among the appropriate use of opinions, facts, and inferences in evidence, analysis, or persuasive strategy Students are taught to critically analyze research sources and other types of supporting materials for their value and significance in supporting arguments and/or points of view in the construction of a well-reasoned speech Students will use graphic support to present information effectively Visual aids enhance an audience’s comprehension and retention of information As such, they are vital tools for public speakers Each student is required to use visual aids for speeches during the course of the semester Disability Services The University of Tennessee provides reasonable accommodations (academic adjustments and auxiliary aids) to ensure equal access to educational content and university programs for students with disabilities Students who are eligible for and who request accommodations through the Disability Services office must provide instructors with a letter of accommodation The Disability Services office is located in the Student Success Center, 203 Clement Hall, 731.881.7605 ... on Weds Speeches on Thursday & Friday Student Persuasive Speech June 22-26 Modern Public Speaking, Social Media Debate & Fickle Public Sentiment Lectures and Discussion Pre-Speech Debate Student... words, the public speaker needs awareness of concepts of communication, and specifically of public communication, so that he/she can make wise rhetorical choices and decisions for each public speaking. .. quizzes/examinations, the Communications 230 student gains a working knowledge of critical thinking, rhetorical choices available for effective public speaking, and possibilities for his/her speaking and listening