COMMUNICATION STUDIES 151/L HONORS
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK
CONTENT
READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS
(To be read BEFORE class meeting)
8/28-9/30 Course Introduction Chapters 1,2,3
Acquire Email Account
9/4-9/6 Choosing a Topic
Organizing & Outlining
 
Chapters 4, 8,10

Lab#1 Due 9/6

9/11-9/13 Analyzing the Audience Chapters 5, 14
Speech Overview Due - 9/13 
9/18-9/20 Informative Speech I SPEECH PLAN DUE
9/25-9/27 Forms of Elaboration
Transitions: Introductions & Conclusions
Chapters 6,7,9
Portfolio 1 Due - 9/27, & Labs #4,#5,#6
10/2-10/4 Using Visual Aids
Delivery
Chapters 12,13
Speech Overview Due - 10/4
10/9-10/11 Process Speeches SPEECH OUTLINE DUE
10/16-10/18 Process Speeches/Exam SPEECH OUTLINE DUE
10/23-10/25 Using Language Effectively Chapter 11
Speech Overview Due - 10/25
10/30-11/1 Persuasion Chapter 15
SPEECH PLAN DUE - 11/1
Portfolio 2 Due - 11/1 & LABS #17, Library Assignment
11/6-11/8 Persuasive Speaking SPEECH PLAN DUE
Speech Overview For Final Speech Due - 11/13
11/13-11/15 Persuasion: Evidence and Reasoning Chapter 16
11/20 Preparation for Final Speech
THANKSGIVING
11/27-11/29 Final Speeches
SPEECH PLAN DUE & PORTFOLIO 3 DUE - LABS #26,#27, plus Evaluation of speaker heard outside of class*
12/7-12/9 Final Speeches SPEECH PLAN DUE
*The purpose of this assignment is to observe public speeches and analyze principles of public speaking as they are demonstrated by experienced speakers.  Attend a speech on campus or in the community and take notes on the presentations.  Analyze the speeches using information you have read about and discussed in class.  specify and define the concepts you will be analyzing [e.g. organization, delivery, audience analysis] and provide specific, detailed examples of the speakers presentation.
NOTE: VIDEO TAPES OF GREAT SPEECHES CAN BE VIEWED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ARONSTAM LIBRARY, LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR OF MZ Hall; OVIATT LIBRARY BASEMENT, RM 28; LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER.

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