Speech Part 2 Part Organizing And Structuring Public Speaking Course This Section Provides The Following

Part 2

Organizing and Structuring a Public Speaking Course

This section provides the following resources to help instructors structure and organize

the introduction to a public speaking course:

 sample syllabi

 student’s record of grades

 information sheet for instructor

SAMPLE SYLLABI

The following syllabi are grouped for use in three types of class schedules: a semester

(fifteen weeks), a quarter (twelve weeks), and a summer session (four weeks). For each

models can be adapted to fit the expectations of the individual instructor and the policies

and requirements of the school where the course is offered.

Public Speaking Syllabus

Course Description: Students will learn the skills and strategies needed to prepare and

deliver special occasion, informative, and persuasive speeches. Special consideration is

given to adapting communication styles and content to diverse speakers and audiences.

This course emphasizes how to compose meaningful and coherent messages; how to

Course Objective/Rationale: During the course, you will be asked to stand before a

group and deliver information, argue a position, present an award, introduce a guest

speaker, speak with a group, or honor a special event. It is important that you command

the audience’s attention and present yourself as a competent and credible speaker. In this

Instructor:

Voice mail: ext.: E-mail address:

Office room no.: Office hours:

Student Learning Objectives

1. Students will learn how to construct (research, outline, and organize) public speeches

for delivery to audiences.

2. Students will be able to deliver special occasion, informative, and persuasive

speeches.

The following is the Department of Communication’s absenteeism policy:

 a maximum of three absences for Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes

Absences beyond the allotted amount will result in a 10-point reduction from your final

grade for each occurrence.

Text: Dan O’Hair, Rob Stewart, and Hannah Rubenstein’s A Speaker’s Guidebook (6th

ed.) is the text for this course. It is available at the campus bookstore. Daily reading

assignments from the text are listed on the course schedule. You will be expected to have

read the material before you come to class.

selecting and researching a topic, organizing and delivering your speeches, and following

Note: On each day that you are scheduled to perform a speech, you must turn in two

typed copies of your outline and your grading sheet. One outline will be graded and

returned to you; the other copy will be kept in the course administration file. If you fail to

turn in the required copies, you will receive a 0 for the entire assignment. In addition,

You must prepare an outline for each speech. All written assignments are to be neatly

typed and double-spaced on 8 1/2-by-11-inch white paper with 1-inch margins. Follow

To gain a better understanding of the similarities, differences, and connections between

oral and written communication, you will also submit a four- to six-page research paper

Speech Critiques: You will critique two speeches either inside the classroom setting

(e.g., guest speaker, competition video) or outside it (e.g., speakers on campus, in the city

council, in a place of worship, at a special occasion). If the instructor does not provide

this opportunity during class time, you are responsible for critiquing a speaker at an out-

Grades: You will be graded in this class based on (1) the number of points you earn for

each exam, speech, and written assignment and (2) your class participation. The total

number of points available for the semester is 1000. Keep track of your scores on the

Special Notes

Academic Misconduct: The guidelines in the Student Code of Responsibility and

Conduct will be upheld in this course. According to the Academic Misconduct Code:

Academic misconduct includes (a) cheating (using unauthorized materials,

information, or study aids in any academic exercise, plagiarism, falsification of

records, unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, any and all other

Academic misconduct will not be tolerated and will be severely penalized, resulting in a

failing grade for the class. The appropriate dean will be notified of academic misconduct

and complaints will be handled according to university policy.

Reasonable Accommodation: Any students who have a disability that may prevent them

from fully demonstrating their abilities should contact the instructor or the course director

as soon as possible so that accommodations can be made to ensure their full participation

STUDENT’S RECORD OF GRADES

(To accompany syllabi for class including a group presentation)

Speeches

Special Occasion Speech _____/75

Informative Speech _____/150

Persuasive Speech _____/200

Group Presentation _____/125

Exams

First Exam _____/75

Second Exam _____/75

Instructor points _____/100

Other required assignments

Informative Communication Research Paper _____/100

Self-Evaluation _____/25

Peer Evaluation _____/25

Speech Critiques (2 @ 25 points) _____/50

Subtotal _____/1000

Less _____ absences — 10 points each _____

TOTAL _____

NOTE: It is your responsibility to record your grades for this class.

INFORMATION SHEET FOR INSTRUCTOR

Name

Phone

Class Level

Major and Concentration

1. What are some other communication classes you have taken?

2. Where were they taken?

3. What are your career objectives?

4. What do you hope to gain from this course to meet those objectives?

5. Do you have any concerns about completing this course?

Signature

Date

Note: Complete this form and give it to your instructor during the first two weeks of

classes.

SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULES

Syllabus Following the Order of A Speaker’s Guidebook (6th Ed.)

Semester Schedule

15 weeks

WEEK Speeches, Lectures, and Exams Readings

1 Becoming a Public Speaker Ch. 1

Speech 1: Speeches of Introduction

Managing Speech Anxiety Ch. 3

3 Listeners and Speakers Ch. 4

Ethical Public Speaking Ch. 5

Analyzing the Audience Ch. 6

4 Analyzing the Audience Ch. 6

Selecting a Topic and Purpose Ch. 7

Speech practice in small groups

Outlining the Speech Ch. 13

Midterm Exam

8 Developing the Introduction and Conclusion Ch. 14 and 15

Using Language to Style the Speech Ch. 16

The Informative Speech Ch. 23

9 Speech 3: Informative Speeches

Speech 3: Informative Speeches

11 Speaking with Presentation Aids Ch. 20

Designing Presentation Aids Ch. 21

Using Presentation Software Ch. 22

Organizing the Persuasive Speech Ch. 26

13 Speech 4: Persuasive Speeches

Speech 4: Persuasive Speeches

15 Final Exam

Syllabus with Two Persuasive Speeches

Semester Schedule

15 weeks

WEEK Speeches, Lectures, and Exams Readings

1 Course Structure, Grading, Introductions

2 Preparing Your First Speech Ch. 2

3 Self-Introduction Speeches

Self-Introduction Speeches

The Informative Speech Ch. 23

5 Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches

7 Analyzing the Audience Ch. 6

8 Persuasive/Attitude Speeches

Persuasive/Attitude Speeches

9 Persuasive/Attitude Speeches

Persuasive/Attitude Speeches

11 Persuasive/Action Speeches

Persuasive/Action Speeches

12 Persuasive/Action Speeches

Persuasive/Action Speeches

View and critique sample speeches on video

14 Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches

Syllabus with a Group Presentation

Semester Schedule

15 weeks

WEEK Speeches, Lectures, and Exams Readings

1 Syllabus, Introductions, Becoming a Public Speaker Ch. 1

Listeners and Speakers Ch. 4

Ethical Public Speaking Ch. 5

5 Organizational Arrangements, Outlining the Speech Ch. 12 and 13

Developing the Introduction Ch. 14

Developing the Conclusion Ch. 15

6 Introduce Informative Speech/Paper Assignments Ch. 23

Developing Supporting Material Ch. 8

10 Discuss Persuasive Speech Assignment Ch. 24

Developing Arguments, Organizing Persuasive Speeches Ch. 25 and 26

Speaking with and Designing Presentation Aids Ch. 20 and 21

11 Using Presentation Software Ch. 22

Methods of Delivery, the Voice and the Body in Delivery Ch. 17 to 19

Business and Professional Speaking,

Speaking in Other Courses

15 Speech 4: Group Presentation

Speech 4: Group Presentation

Civic Engagement Syllabus

Semester Schedule

15 weeks

3 Analyzing the Audience Ch. 6

Selecting a Topic and Purpose Ch. 7

Developing Supporting Material Ch. 8

4 Finding Credible Online and Print Sources Ch. 9

Orally Citing Sources Ch. 10

Organizing the Speech Body Ch. 11

Organizational Arrangements and Outlining Ch. 12 and 13

6 Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches

7 Midterm Exam