CJ130 021 1 COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM 130 - PUBLIC SPEAKING SECTION 021 COURSE SYLLABUS GENERAL INFO Instructor: Rodrigo Guzmán e-mail: cguzma02@unm.edu URL: unm.edu/~cguzma02 Office Hours: Tuesday from 11:00 to 13:00, CJ Room 155; also by appointment. Class Schedule: TR 8:00 to 9:15 Location: CJ 243 REQUIREMENTS Textbook: Foss, S. K., & Foss, K. A. (2012). Inviting transformation: Presentational speaking for a changing world. Long Grove, Ill: Waveland Press. Other: A flash drive capable of storing video. Suggested Materials: APA Style handbook. COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this Public Speaking course is to develop skills in presentational speaking appropriate to a variety of communication contexts; to become more comfortable communicating in all kinds of life situations; and to develop the capacity to analyze and evaluate the presentations of others. By the end of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to: develop a clear goal or reason for speaking; present information with clarity, synthesize information in a logical and organized structure, utilize ample support for arguments, present using an extemporaneous speech delivery, and speak fluently using good vocal qualities. ATTENDANCE Given the nature of the course s topic, live performance as well as class discussion, punctuality and attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Attendance will be checked at the start of each class period, and it is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet at the beginning of each class. If student s signature does not appear on the sign-in sheet it will be considered absent. The attendance policy is as follows: The first 2 absences are without penalty. Students are expected to use these absences for illnesses or emergencies that may occur. Each absence thereafter (regardless of reason) will result in a deduction of 5/250 points from final grade. 3 tardies are equivalent to 1 absence. Tardies consist of leaving before class is over and/or arriving after the attendance sheet has been put away Chatting, text messaging, sleeping or doing work for other classes will result in an unexcused absence for the day and, most likely, the student will be asked to leave. If an emergency arises that prevents student from giving a speech on the assigned date, he/she must let the instructor know of the circumstance via e-mail and present documentation (i.e. a physician s note) within 24 hours or a grade of zero will be assigned. Because time is limited for makeup assignments, students must realize that if they miss class the day they are expected to present a speech, they may not be able to 1
CJ130 021 2 make up the presentation. Make-ups will be considered only for unforeseen circumstances (e.g., major emergencies or serious illnesses) when properly documented. LATE WORK Late work will NOT be accepted. This includes written assignments, tests, and speeches. If student has an emergency, he/she must present documentation in order to arrange for a possible make-up date. Student may turn in work early if he/she knows an absence in advance. WRITTEN WORK No handwritten materials will be accepted. Student s first and last name, date, and course title (C&J 130-021), should be included somewhere in the heading of the first page. Instructor s name is not needed. ETHICS This course emphasizes ethical practices and perspectives. Above all, students and instructors should strive to communicate and act, both in class interactions and in assigned coursework, in a manner directed by personal integrity, honesty, and respect for self and others. Included in this focus is the need for academic honesty by students as stated by the UNM Pathfinder. Students need to do original work and properly cite sources, and be aware of plagiarism (copying of language, structure, ideas, or thoughts of another, and representing them as one s own without proper acknowledgement). Further, course content will encourage the ethical practices and analysis of presentational speaking. DIVERSITY This course encourages different perspectives related to such factors as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and other relevant cultural identities. This course seeks to foster understanding and inclusiveness related to such diverse perspectives and ways of communicating. ADA ACCESSIBILITY Qualified students with disabilities needing appropriate academic adjustments should contact instructor as soon as possible to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner. ATHLETIC ABSENCES Qualified students must present an athletic absence schedule within the first two weeks of the semester. This must come from athlete s advisor, and must also include advisor s contact information. INCOMPLETES A grade of Incomplete is given only when circumstances beyond the student s control have prevented completion of the work of a course within the official dates of a semester or session. Students are responsible for making arrangements with the instructor for resolving an incomplete grade. If student receives an incomplete, he/she must complete the work by the published ending date of the next semester or the grade will automatically turn to an F. 2
CJ130 021 3 OTHER CLASS POLICIES Students are responsible for knowing what is done in class and for changes in the syllabus, even if they are absent (changes will be published timely at unm.edu/~cguzma02). If student should arrive late, he/she must not enter the classroom while another student is giving hxx presentation. With the exception of the impromptu presentation, all presentations should be delivered extemporaneously spoken conversationally using notes rather than memorized or read (instructor will deepen in this during classes). Students must avoid any kind of academic dishonesty. If you a student is suspected or found to be in violation of this policy, severe sanctions may be imposed. These sanctions may include being assigned an F for the assignment or for the entire course, filing a formal complaint with the University, or even being expelled from the University. Students must turn off cell phones and other electronic equipment, remove headphones, put away newspapers, notes from other classes, books, and other distracting materials. Please use sex-neutral language in speaking and writing. Because the language we speak and write leads us to perceive in certain ways, sex-neutral language will help all of us perceive women and men on equal terms, participating fully in the world. People, humanity, or humans are some substitutes that can be used for mankind. Instead of you guys, use you or you all. Instead of using he to refer to someone of either sex, you can say he or she; alternate pronouns, using he in one instance and she the next; or speak in the plural, using they. In writing, you may notice that instructor uses the forms hxx & and hxxself as substitute for his/her and herself/himself, but this is a personal choice) Grades cannot be based on effort. Instructors cannot measure time or energy expended; only outcomes can be gauged. There are no extra-credit options in this class. GRADING SCALE Pluses and minuses will be assigned for all letter grades, excluding failures. Student must earn a C in order to receive credit for this course. Earning a C- or lower will necessitate repeating the course. A A+ = 100-98% A = 97-94% A- = 93-90% B B+ = 89-88% B = 87-84% B- = 83-80% C C+ = 79-78% C = 77-74% C C- = 73-70 D D+ = 69-68% D = 67-64% D- = 63-60% F F = 59 There are 200 points possible in this course. Grades will be determined by totaling points and computing standard percentages. Attendance and improvement will be used to make decisions in borderline cases. ASSIGNMENTS 1. Presentations Professional/life orientation presentation (10 points): In this presentation, students discuss the profession they plan to enter or in which they are presently employed or a role they plan to take in the world. Every life orientation whether a paying job, a hobby, a commitment to an 3
CJ130 021 4 endeavor, or a role such as parenting or activism involves communicating and giving presentations. This first presentation is designed to get student thinking about the communication opportunities of hxx chosen life s work and to give the rest of the class the context in which the student will be speaking for the semester. Students might want to discuss such things as what the career entails, the experiences they have had with the career, what positions within the career they have held or envision for themselves, and the possible presentations they might encounter in the career. The presentation should be 3 4 minutes long. Due January 29 & 31, 2013. Four presentations (110 points total): Presentations of the type that is likely to be given in your chosen career or interest. Student must incorporate some research about that profession into each presentation (1-2 sources on the shorter presentations; 3-4 on the longer) and include the references used on the speaking plan. If not familiar with the speaking opportunities in the profession intended to enter, students may want to interview someone in that profession to discover the types of presentations that are typical and interviews constitute a type of research. The speeches increase in length and value as the course progresses: o Presentation #1: 20 points, 4 5 minutes, due February 12 & 14, 2013. o Presentation #2: 20 points, 4 5 minutes, due February 26 & 28, 2013. o Presentation #3: 30 points, 5 6 minutes, due April 11, 16 & 18, 2013. o Presentation #4: 40 points, 6 7 minutes, due April 25, 28 & 30, 2013. Presentations #2 will be recorded for use in writing student s self-reflection papers and for purposes of the department s outcome assessment. Note: The presentations should vary, as much as possible, by interactional goal: asserting individuality, building community, articulating a perspective, seeking adherence, and discovering knowledge and belief. Not every occupation will make use of each type of goal, however, and students may not be able to use four different goals in presentations. If student would like to try the goal of discovering knowledge and belief, please do not do so until final speech because of time constraints. Impromptu presentation (10 points): A presentation for which student will have little preparation time. Hxx particular occupational/life context will be the source for the topic, so student should naturally have something to say. Due April 4, 2013. If student give this presentation, he/she will simply receive the 10 points. 2. Written Assignments Presentation Overview (5 points): An overview of the four presentations student plans to give during the term, specifying the career that will be the context for hxx presentations, the kinds of presentations, and the interactional goals student will be trying to accomplish in the presentations. This summary is designed to serve as a check on student s presentations before giving them. Due February 5, 2013. 4
CJ130 021 5 Speaking plans (5 points each for a total of 20 points): A speaking plan for each of student s 4 major presentations must be turned in on the first day of speeches. A speaking plan includes: (1) Audience; (2) Setting; (3) Interactional goal(s); (4) Thesis statement; (5) Organizational pattern; (6) Major ideas; (7) Major forms of elaboration; (8) Type of introduction; (9) Type of conclusion; (10) Major transitions; and (11) Strengths and weaknesses student brings to the delivery of presentation. (12) List of references. (13) Comment on the use of sources in the speech. Two closed-book exams (35 points each) over the book readings, and in-class discussion. Exams will be given on March 7, 2013 and April 9, 2013 respectively. Self-evaluation (15 points): Using the recording of the second presentation, instructor and peer evaluations, reading, and class discussions, students should write a 2 3 pages long paper of evaluation and reflection about hxx presentation. This self-evaluation assignment will be explained in more detail later in a handout. Due April 18, 2013. 3. Other Two Pop Quizzes (each 5 points). There is reading assigned to every lecture. The instructor encourages in-class discussion of the topic among students in order to create more relatable connections with the themes and concepts. There will be 2 unannounced small quizzes on the specific reading (or previous readings) that student should have done by that day. Total: 250 points *Note: There is no Final Exam for this class. TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR WEEK/DATE CLASS OUTLINE DUE READINGS Week 1 January 15. January 17. Week 2 January 22. Syllabus and course overview. Discussion: What is Public Speaking? Professional/Life Orientation Workshop. Defining Inviting Transformation. Interactional goals introduction. Interactional goals (continued). Chapters 1 & 2 Chapters 1 & 2 5
CJ130 021 6 January 24. Guest Speaker: Dr. Karen Foss. Skim the book, bring 2 questions to ask Dr. Foss. Chapter 10 Week 3 January 29. Students Speeches. Professional/Life Orientation presentations. January 31. Students Speeches. Professional/Life Orientation presentations. Week 4 February 5. Creating Speaking Environments. Presentation Overview. Chapter 3 February 7. Week 5 February 12. Speaking Plans. Chapter 10 Students Speeches. Speaking Plan 1. Presentation #1. February 14. Students Speeches. Presentation #1. Week 6 February 19. February 21. Focusing the presentation. Framing the presentation. Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Week 7 February 26. February 28. Students Speeches. Speaking Plan 2. Presentation #2. Students Speeches. Presentation #2. Week 8 March 5. March 7. Exam 1 workshop and review. Exam. Exam 1. 6
CJ130 021 7 Week 9 March 12. Spring Break. No Class. March 14. Week 10 March 19. Elaborating ideas. Chapter 6 March 21. Introductions and conclusions. Chapter 7 Week 11 March 26. March 28. Connecting ideas. Chapter 8 Delivery. Chapter 9 Week 12 April 2. Argumentation. Heinrichs: Spot Fallacies April 4. Students Speeches. Impromptu Speech. Week 13 April 9. Exam. Exam 2. April 11. Students Speeches. Speaking Plan 3. Presentation #3. Week 14 April 16. April 18. Students Speeches. Presentation #3. Students Speeches. Presentation #3. Self-evaluation Paper. Week 15 April 23. Students Speeches. Speaking Plan 4. Presentation #4. April 25. Students Speeches. Presentation #4. 7
CJ130 021 8 Week 16 April 30. May 2. Students Speeches. Presentation #4. To be used, if necessary, to finish final speeches. There will not be a written final exam. 8