Group Speech schedule 1:30- 2:45 class

Tuesday, April 28th

1. Seth's group
2. Cody's group

Evaluations today!!

* Your final papers are due today!!! Also, make sure you have your speech outline with sources!!

Thursday, April 30th

1. Collin's group
2. Colton's group

**Remember you are expected to be in class on all speech days! An absence will result in a loss of 40% of your grade!!!

Group Speech schedule 12- 1:15 class

Tuesday, April 28th

1. Maryl's group
2. Heather RH's group
3. Kayleen's group

We have evaluations today, too!!!

*Don't forget final papers are due today!!! And make sure you have your speech outline with sources!!

Thursday, April 30th

1. Sandy's group
2. Jessica's group

**Remember that you are expected to be in class on all speech days. Your grade will reflect absence by the loss of 40%.

What chapters are for what unit???

Unit one focuses on chapters 1,2,4, and 14-17. However 14-17 are more directed to the actual speeches.

Unit two focuses on chapters 5-9 and chapter 18 is specific to persuasive speaking.

Unit three is chapters 10, 11, and 13.

thanks.

One quick change...

In response to some requests to have the final paper's due date extended, here is the final answer. The final paper can be turned in as late as April 28th in class. However, those of you that choose to turn in the paper will not receive written feedback on this assignment as it will be too close to the end of the semester. Those of you that turn in the assignment the week of April 20th will receive their papers back with feedback.

I hope that this makes things easier for those of you that are struggling and stressing here at the end of the semester.

What's Going On??

Hello everyone. I am back and ready to get to work. I hope that all of you are as well. I have posted an entry about some concerns that have been expressed, so I hope they will help. I wanted to post here to update you on what to expect this week in class...

1. Tuesday, April 14th is the day that each team or partnership will present for the Unit 2 Projects...so be ready. Hopefully time will allow for me to talk with groups that are struggling and need immediate help. (note: I will not likely have formal office hours today, however, I am open to schedule a meeting if needed)

2. Thursday, April 16th is the day that I will be meeting with the groups to provide assistance and touch base. I will review the material in the chapters for unit 3 as well. Oh, I will be returning final grades for unit 2 projects and speeches.

3. Tuesday, April 21st is the day that your final paper is due. I hope everyone is doing well with this as I have not heard otherwise!!!

For further schedule questions, see the revised schedule post!!

FYI's for the group speech

Hello all... I have received some emails with varied concerns about the final speech. I wanted to clear up some misconceptions here and I will be happy to discuss any issues further this week as well..

1. This speech is not designed to be a forum about your personal views having to do with issues in the media, but an informed and OBJECTIVE discussion about the media itself from a distinct perspective.

2. This is a speech and therefore you are required to speak live in front of the class. There are instances that I will allow supplemental media in your speech such as "confidentials" or clips. However, I do not expect groups to record their speech or use a piece of media to take up a substantial amount of time.

3. This is a group speech, therefore you are expected to work as a group and negotiate issues within the group. I will not likely be altering any groups especially on the basis of disagreement. After reading the text, I would hope that you all would understand that there are indeed barriers to working in groups and it is important for your future successes that you realize these potential difficulties and rise above and create a workable situations.

That being said, I am more than happy to listen to any issues and help in any way that I can to smooth the waters.

4. As with all of the previous speeches, I will expect one outline and source list from each group. I will not, however, be asking for the outline in advance since I will be meeting with each group this week!!

I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing you all this week!!

Project Rubrics

Final Exam Paper rubric:

15- Personal reasoning
15- Adaption of concepts
10- Synthesis of critiques
10- Structure and format

Group Project:
10- Introduction
10- Conclusion
30- Group Dynamics
30- Content analysis and creativity
10- Structure
20- Individual contributions

Groups 1:30- 2:45

Group 1

Brenton
Angela
Becca
Colton
Emily

Group 2

Cody
Nicole
Patrick
Kwanya
Erin
John

Group 3

Al
Cory
Seth
Chrissie
Marisa
Shannon

Group 4

Jawad
Thadeus
Shawna
Andrew
Ali
Collin

Groups12- 1:15 class

Group 1

Kayleen
Nathan
Kelsi
Whitney
Josh

Group 2

Mishari
Jennika
Heather RH
Brittnay
Taylor
Katie

Group 3

Jessica
Clarke
Alyshia
Brian
Victoria
Jocelyn

Group 4

Laeken
Andrew
Heather RC
Anthony
Maryl

Group 5

Drew
Sandy
Sarah
Ryan
Monica

Group Speech

Here we are in the home stretch. You all have two major assignments to go...

For the group speech, you will do a speech analyzing the media in one way or another. It is time to work together as a group. This assignment should particularly engage chapter 13. However, it is important to be aware of the content in chapters 10 and 11 when working as a group. You will have next week to get together in your groups and devise a plan.

Here are some ideas:

Do a mock reality show
Do a newscast
Do a version of one of the programs on CNN or Headline News
Do a roundtable discussion

Some ideas of the past that worked well:

Red Carpet Interviews
Talk show formats
Game show scenarios
Reality shows

I want to you to consider what the mass media means in your life and the different ways that you use it in your life. What are the pros and cons? What are some of the controversies? There are tons of issues concerning the media in our lives.

Here are some ideas:

Facebooking and My spacing as a means of interpersonal comm in mass comm
Credibility of material found online
Effects of videogames and online games
Online predators
ONline advertising vs. offline advertising
Interviews
How public opinion is created
the internet as a new mass media


The media is everywhere and very important to communication. I think it is worth spending some time on and I think you all will have fun with this!!!!

Film Analysis

For this assignment, you will work individually.

Directions: I ask that you all choose a film that you will critique using all of the material this semester. The film must deal with intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication. You will write an evaluation of the film in terms of the recognition of the concepts discussed in class and in the chapters. This is an opportunity for you all to really express yourselves and let me know how you have received this class. In addition, you are required to find at least two other critiques of the film and compare or contrast against your own views. Lastly, I do want to know why this movie is significant to you as an individual.

That means there are three parts to this assignment:

1. Why is this movie significant to you?
2. How does it incorporate material from class? ( At least 3 concepts from each unit!)
3. What do others (critics) think of this film and how does that meet your opinions?
(please be specific in your analysis!!)

3-5 pages double- spaced. Make sure to cite your sources.

Amendment to schedule

4/7 Independent/ Group work
4/9 Independent/ Group work
4/14 Unit 2 presentations
4/16 chapters review (10, 11, and 13)
4/ 21 Film analysis due and group work day
4/23 Group work ( Group presentations)
4/ 28 Group Presentations
4/30 Group Presentations

Chapter 13

This is a chapter that I recently added to the schedule rather than chapter 12. It seems more relevant for the final unit.

1. Compare and contrast social and mass media.
2. Why is the media so prevalent in our lives?
3. What are the four functions of mass media as described in the book?
4. What are the five functions of social media as described in the book?
5. How does one critically evaluate media messages as mentioned in the book?

Chapter 10

Consider these questions when reading chapter 10.

1.What defines a group? ( 5 descriptions)
2.What are the two rules in a group?
3.What are the two potential weaknesses of groups and why?
4.What are the four potential strengths of groups?
5.What are the five features of a group and why are they important?
6.What are norms?
7.What is the difference between centralized and decentralized patterns of interaction?
8.What are the four kind of communication and how do they affect a group?

Chapter 11

Consider these questions in reading chapter 11.

1. What are six types of task groups and how do they differ?
2. What are the three styles of leadership?
3. What are four methods to making decisions within a group?
4. What is the difference between constructive and destructive conflict?

Take note!!!!

Projects and Papers are due on Thursday, March 26th by class time!!!!!!!

Make sure that you have an outline to turn in when you give your speech, make sure it describes your format and has your sources listed!!!!!

Also, notes on speeches:

- watch for proofs
- watch for critical thinking
- watch for required sources (3)
- watch for "so what" factor!!

Tentative speech order 1:30-2:45 class

We have 54 min. of speeches and 75 min. in class. (sorry about any confusion about dates, they are right now!!)


Thursday, March 26.


2. Colton (sorry)
3. Al
4. Emily
5.
6. Andrew
7. Shawna
8. Jawad
9. Kwanya

Tuesday, March 31.

10. Patrick
11. Seth
12. Brenton
13. Chrissy
14. Thadius
15. Shannon
16. Nicole
17. John
18. Erin

Thursday, April 2.

19. Becca
20. Cory
21. Collin
22. Cody
23. Marisa
Ali
Angela

Tentative schedule for 12-1:15 class

I would like to think that we can complete this schedule. Everyone has a max. of 6 min which means 54 min. per class and the class is 75 min. (Sorry about any confusion about the dates, they are right now!!!)



Thursday, March 26.

1. Taylor (there was no #28)
2. Mishari (there was no #29)
3. Kelsi
4. Drew
5. Sandy
6. Anthony
7. Brian
8. Alyshia
9. Victoria

Tuesday, March 31.

10. Brittnay
11. Monica
12. Kayleen
13. Maryl
14. Sarah
15. Josh
16. Ryan
17. Katie
18. Heather RC

Thursday, April 2.

19. Jennika
20. Clarke
21. Whitney
22. Jessica
23. Jocelyn
24. Laeken
25. Heather RH.
26. Andrew
27. Nathan

Rubrics

Persuasive Speech Rubric: 100 pts. total

10- intro: attention getting
10- structure: broad to specific or specific to broad
10- preparation\outline
10- subject knowledge\critical thinking
10- visual aid: powerpoint
10- audience engagement
10- language: fluid or broken
10- movement: nervous energy or purposeful gestures
10- proofs: logos, pathos, and ethos
10- conclusion: summary

Paper Rubric: 50 pts. total

10- Understanding
10- Analysis
10- Concepts: highlight, underline, or bold face
10- Structure: 2-3 pages, typed, double spaced
10- Engagement

Project Rubric: 50 pts. total

10- presentation: highlight main points 3-5 min.
25- concepts
15- understanding, analysis, and application

Please note!!

Hey gangs!!

A couple of reminders for you: Make sure that speech topics have been approved and turnin a hard copy of persuasive speech outline by Thursday, 19th!! Again, we will meet in class to collect speech outlines and discuss any issues or questions that you may have over the upcoming speech or interpersonal projects.

Do not forget: Include all 3 proofs in your speech ( logos, ethos, and pathos)
Make sure that you have 3 sources and make sure that you are meeting your criteria for your library resource, interview, and survey if you do not have them already!
Also, make sure that your argument is informed and critical by showing more than one side of the argument. It is always more persuasive if we as an audience know the whole story before making a decision.
Lastly, do not forget to frame your argument and if you have an emotional connection it is usually good to start with that and gain immediate attention.

Please email me with any questions or concerns!!

Welcome Back

Hello and I hope that all is well and everyone enjoyed their break. I wanted to touch base and let everyone know what to look forward to this week.

1. I need to see speech topics by Tuesday, the 17th. I need outlines by Thursday, the 19th. Projects are due the 24th.

2. In class, we will continue to work on projects in partnerships. I will meet with each group to see how it is going, other than that this week is really about you working on your project and paper and coming up with speech outlines!!

See you tomorrow!!!

Brandy

Chapter 8

1. What is meant by "interpersonal climate" and give an example.
2. How does self disclosure work and how does it affect communication?
3.Write a brief paragraph describing the Johari Window and it's purpose in communication.
4. What are three ways to build supportive climates mentioned in the text?
5. What is the difference between supportive and defensive climates and what factor affect these areas?
6. What are the five ways for individuals to create and maintain healthy interpersonal climates?

Chapter 9

1. What is the evolutionary course of personal relationships?
2. What are the five challenges faced in romantic relationships?

Attention!!!! Important Dates!!!

Attention all Com 114 students:

Persuasive speech outlines are due 3/ 19!!! Look at suggested format under chapter 18 "ideal outline".

Persuasive speech topics can be submitted anytime between now and 3/ 17!!!

Also, just a reminder that Unit 2 projects are due 3/24 and will be presented following persuasive speeches.

These are important dates!!!

Chapter 18

1. Persuasive speeches aim to influence an audience by causing change in the ways they think, feel, act or believe. This influence can also reinforce existing positions.

2.The three pillars of proof:

A. ethos: credibility (trustworthy, committed, and knowledgeable)
a. initial credibility: expertise realized by presence before speech
("You're reputation proceeds you")
b. derived credibility: credibilty gained in addition to initial credibility during speech
( culmination of speech attributes: points, organization, tone, support)
c. terminal credibility: credibility at result of the speech
( combination of initial and derived credibililty- overall opinion of speaker's credibility)

B. pathos: emotional appeal (emotional stories or reasoning for beliefs, attitudes, and/ or actions)

C. logos: logical appeal (rational proof or arument with factual reasoning)
a. inductive reasoning: specific to broad ( make point than give reasoning)
b. deductive reasoning: broad to specific ( lead up to point with reasoning)

Ideal Organization

A. intro: capture attention, thesis statement, establish credibility, and preview speech
B. body: internal summaries of main points, smooth transitions
C. conclusion: summarize main points, strong closing statement, clincher

Persuasive notes

Persuasive Speech notes
I will have more from the book later!!!


Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when formatting your persuasive speech.
1. Make sure that your outline and therefore your speech is either inductive or deductive. (Yes, you have to turn in your outline prior to giving the speech. Highlight your main persuasive idea.)2. I will be looking for examples of ethos (credibility), pathos (emotional appeal), and logos (logical reasoning) in your speech and outline. You will demonstrate these proofs in your content, posture/ appearance, and speaking.
3. Remember that persuading does not necessarily mean changing minds. Persuading can mean enhancing present ideas or perhaps introducing a new way to look at something. Remember: "Breakfast Club as a cultural film".
4. Practice your speech. Try to avoid the "ums" and "likes". Make sure that you capture your audience. Stay within the time limits of 4- 6 min. I will cut you off.
5. Make sure that you have an introduction and a conclusion. Everyone must have a powerpoint!!!
6. Lastly, KEEP IT CLEAN!!!! Posted by Brandy Reincke

Chapter 7

Here are the questions for chapter 7
.1. There are many social communities in our society. Give some examples.
2. What is a culture system? What defines your culture? Why and how is it different from your neighbor?
3. How does communication affect culture? Be specific.
4. What are the components of culture?
5. Define the following concepts: invention, diffusion, cultural calamity
6. To improve communication between cultures we must resist ethnocentric bias or judging other cultures against our own as if our culture is superior. Another way is to recognize that improving communication between cultures is a process. There are five specific attributes, what are they and how do they work?

Project criteria

What: Television analysis synthesizing the concepts from chapters 5,6,7,8,and 9
When: Two days to work in class and due March 24th
How: create a website, powerpoint, streaming video and/ or a portfolio
Where: In and out of class with partner
Who: with a partner

What else?? Do not change show once turned in.
5 concepts minimum from each chapter
counts for test #2

Also, as a group or individually, write a paper analyzing your interpersonal experiences with your partner during this process.

Check syllabus for point values of "paper" and "test 2"

Teams have been assigned, find out your partner on Tuesday if absent and turn in a proposal with name of team, television show, and proposed format ( eg. powerpoint) ASAP

Last thing, pick a show with a narrative and constant relationships to be analyzed.

chapter 5

For Thursday, we will begin Unit 2- Interpersonal communication. We will begin with chapters 5 and 6.

Here are some questions to answer about Chapter 5!!
1. What is meant by the terms abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous in terms of symbols? We are revisiting this concept.
2. How do we interpret meanings? Give examples.
3. What is punctuation? How does it affect communication?
4. Explain the five symbolic activities.
5. Define totalizing, loaded language, hypothetical thought, and dual perspective.
6. What is the difference between "you language" and "i language"?
7. What are the ways to enhance effectiveness in verbal communication?

Chapter 6

For Thursday, we will begin to study about verbal and nonverbal communication as we begin unit 2- Interpersonal communication.

Here are the questions for chapter 6!!
1. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities of non- verbal and verbal communication.
2. What are the five principles of non- verbal communication?
3. Explain what is meant by "relational level of meaning" and what are the three aspects discussed in the text?
4. What are the eight types of non-verbal communication? Explain each and give examples.
5. What are the two ways to improve non- verbal communication?

last minute speech notes!!

Two things:

1. Make sure that you cite your source for photos or media in your speech!!!!! Cite the website or source location online or otherwise!!!!

2. Feel free to email me over the weekend with any last minute questions!!!!!

Thanks and good luck!

Essay for Tuesday

Hey guys!!

Don't forget about the essay due for 10 pts on Tuesday. The essay is not required!!

Essay needs to be typed and double- spaced and at least one page in length!!

Content:

1. Choose a holiday
2. Symbol application
A. Abstract> not tangible (2pt)
B. Ambiguous> interpretations (2pt)
C. Arbitrary> How far removed are we from real meaning??? (2 pt)
3. How society regards holiday. (2 pt)
4. Personal significance of holiday (2pt)

Thanks!

Due Tuesday in class, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Just a Note on the Semester PROJECT

Hey everyone! We discussed in class thursday that students have the opportunity to come up with a fun and creative way to demonstrate understanding and application of the concepts discussed in class! Some ideas may be the creation of a website, essay, or portfolio.

Students may work alone, partnerships, teams or as a class.

Point value is subjected to the project and will be agreed upon by all members and myself!!

Students have all semester to initiate project. Start anytime.

Step one is to submit the proposal of idea!!!!

thanks,
Brandy

Com students

Attention: I will not be in office hours on Tuesday, February 10th!!!!!!!!! Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns!!

thanks,

Brandy

Speech Order 1:30-2:45

ATTENDANCE MANDATORY ON ALL SPEECH DAYS FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 17th

1. Andrew
2. Angela
3. Al
4. John
5. Erin
6. Ali
7. Thadius
8. Collin
9. Marisa

Thursday, February 19th

1. Colton
2. Nicole
3. Brenton
4. Chrissy
5. Seth
6. Shannon
7. Patrick
8. Emily
9. Jawad

Tuesday, February 24th

1. Shawna
2. Cody
3. Becca
4. Rose
5. Cory
6. Kwanya

Speech Order 12-1:15 class

ATTENDANCE MANDATORY ON ALL SPEECH DAYS FOR EVERYONE!!!!
Tuesday,February 17th:

1. Andrew
2. Laeken
3. Kelsi
4. Brittnay
5. Brian
6. Anthony
7. HeatherRH
8. Joshua
9. Maryl
10. Alyshia

Thursday, February 18th:

1. Sarah
2. Taylor
3. Jennika
4. Monica
5. Ryan
6. Jessica
7. Katie
8. Kayleen
9. Victoria
10. Whitney

Tuesday, February 24th

1. Drew
2. Heather RC
3. Mishari
4. Clarke
5. Jocelyn
6. Sandy
7. Nathan

The Last of the Speech Notes

Classes, when creating your outline for Tuesday, remember this structure:

Outline: (make sure it is typed and your sources are listed!!!)

I. Introduction (perhaps a question or preview of speech) INCLUDE THESIS STATEMENT!!!
II. Main Point #1
A. sub point
B. sub point
C. sub point
(perhaps transition)
III. Main Point #2
A. sub point
B. sub point
C. sub point
(perhaps transition)
IV. Main Point #3
A. sub point
B. sub point
C. sub point
( perhaps transition)
V. Conclusion: tie it up and restate thesis/ introduction


Note: Avoid language in conclusion such as: " That's it" or "That's all I got" or " I' m done"
Remember: You may have more subpoints than 3, but not less unless you check with me.

Other stuff that I noticed on your proposals:

1. remember your time: 3-5 minutes!!! Plan accordingly, PRACTICE!!!
2. Follow the outline, this will focus your speech!!
3. Consider the audience, you will want their attention!! DO NOT OFFEND!!! I will stop anyone in midspeech if communication becomes offensive to anyone!!!
4. Make sure you have a powerpoint presentation unless you have checked with me!!!
5. You must have 3 reliable sources, a simple photograph does not equal one source!!!
6. Stay away from coming off persuasive, stay informative!!!!
7. Make sure that you have three main ideas that make sense and can be elaborated on. Again, the outline should help with this!!

We will work through the fine tuning on Thursday!! This is one of those MANDATORY DAYS!!!!

Here are the final notes for the speech.

Speech notes ch.14-17
Ch. 14
Public speaking- large conversation
Topic- matters
- appropriate for audience
- appropriate for occasion
Narrow topic- mind map

Informative speech:

Listeners: motivation
- new perspective on familiar topic
- teach to do something new
- correct misconceptions
- enhance understanding of topic with little knowledge
- awareness of issue/ problems
important even,
- procedure, policy

Thesis statement- main idea (form speech around with support) outline

Audience demographic- general features common to audience
(age, race, occupation, sex, etc.)

1. adapt speech
2. guide speech

Ch 15.
Research
- Internet- references, proof reading
- Indexes- abstracts, reviews
- Databases/Search Engines-
- Print/Reference- mags, newspapers, periodicals

Personal Knowledge- enhance credibility (ethos, pathos, logos)
- ethos- credibility
- pathos- emotional
- logos- logic

Interviews
Surveys
Evidence- Support
- Statistics (state a large amount of info – increase relevance)

Examples- un-detailed (brief/quick)
- detailed- unfamiliar listener, (valuable)
- hypothetical- no real example
- stories- human face on abstract issues

Comparisons- associations b/w 2 things
- similies- (like/as) She is like…
- metaphor- likeness- Life is a journey

Quotations- Clarify ideas- make more memorable
- Halo effect- expert in one area/also in another

Visual Aids- Increase understanding/retention
- charts/graphs/photos etc (clips)

Chapter 16
Organizing
- Working outline (basic map) Check Topic!!
- *Formal outline- (main points, sub pts support transition bibliography) – (introrcon)
- Key Word- less detailed (on index cards)\
(have all 3)
- Body- Time (over time process)
- Spatial (physical relationships)
- Topical (classification)- categorical
- Star- main pts à Theme
- Design: Intro à attention getterà clear thesis à build credibility- Preview speech
- Transitions- connect ideas- main to main
- Steady flow- identify. (first-second) (Next- then)
- Conclusion- key ideas, restate intro, brief conclusion!

Apprehension- rid of physiological issues
- realistic about time
- eliminate stress by focus on content
- PRACTICE!!

- Those that are unfamiliar/different
- new/unusual situations
- spotlight-center
- evaluated
- past issues with speaking


- relax
- think: relax (how many minutes)
- Positive visualization
- Confident in process
Ch 17
Informative
IVP
P - more controversial purpose
- more powerfule responses
- more/better proof
- greater credibility

Guidelines for I speak
- clear thesis stmt. (simple/clear)
- connect w/ values/experiences – “the nods”
- motivate listeners to want more “make it easier”
- build credibility
- adapt to diverse listeners
- organize- easy to file

Enhance retention
- limit info to necessary and relevant
- move from familiar to unfamiliar – carefully and not completely ( ex: use example and then back to main idea)
- repeat important ideas
- highlight key ideas
- use proper media!!

OK to have participation
- “How many of you…”
- Ask questions

Submitting speech topic

Attention everyone,

I would like your speech topics turned in to me via hard copy (on paper)
Include your topic idea and the following:

why you chose this topic, relevance
main ideas of the speech
intended sources ex: survey, interview, and library resource
( if using survey or interview, give details as to who and what..)

thanks.

Chapters 14-17 Main Ideas

Ch. 14

Public Speaking as enlarged conversation
Choosing Topic/ Narrow topic
Define purposes for speaking: general to particular
Thesis statement
Be aware of audience demographic

Ch. 15

Online/Library Research
Personal Knowledge
Interviews
Surveys
Evidence
Examples
Comparisons
Quotations
Visual Aids

Ch. 16

Outlining speeches
Body of a speech
Designing the intro.
Crafting conclusion
Transitions
Communication Apprehension

Ch. 17

Informative v. Persuasive (Table 17.2)
Guidelines for Informative Speaking
Enhance Learning and retention

Hello gangs!!

Regarding working with groups on Blackboard. I am having difficulty setting up the 12-1:15 class. So, you will have to find alternate methods of communicating!! You will have a limited amount of time in class on Tuesday to work out any issues. As far as 1:30-2:45 class, I think that you are up and running. Anyone that gives it a go, drop me an email and let me know if it is indeed up and running.

I cannot see the student's view, so I do not know what you will get. I will continue to work out the issues next week. In the meantime, I have uploaded the syllabus to blackboard with the revised/ tentative schedule. For the 12-1:15 class, here it is...

Course Schedule

1/22 group work for chapter 3
1/27 chapter 2- song analysis
1/29 chapter 4- class activity
2/3 chapter 14-17 (speech topic due)
2/5 chapter 14-17 cont. and review for test 1
2/10 TEST 1
2/12 Speech workday
2/17 Informative speeches
2/19 Informative speeches
2/ 24 Informative speeches
2/26 Unit 2: chapter 5/6
3/3 chapter 18
3/5 chapter 7
3/10 SPRING BREAK
3/12 SPRING BREAK
3/17 chapter 8/9
3/19 catch up/review for test 2
3/24 Speech workday
3/26 Persuasive speeches
3/31 Persuasive speeches
4/2 Persuasive speeches
4/7 Independent work study/ Film
4/9 UNIT 3: Film
4/14 chapter 10
4/16 chapter 11/12
4/21 group work: Film analysis due
4/23 group work/ group presentation
4/28 group presentations
4/30 group presentations
Final Exam:TBA

Let me know of any errors or questions.

Have a safe and happy weekend and I will see you all on Tuesday!!!

Peace out.

Here are the groups

12- 1:15 class CM 120

Group One: Brittney , Mishari , Nathan , Sarah ,

Jennika and Cassandra?

Group Two: Taylor , Kelsi , Jocelyn ,

Clarke, and Brian??

Group Three: Monica , Kenneth , Katie , Jessica

Joshua

Group Four: Victoria, Ryan, Maryl , Heather,

Andrew

Group Five: Heather , Kayleen , Anthony , Laeken ,

Alyshia , Whitney

1:30- 2:45 class KT G45

Group One: Colton , Marisa , Christine , Thomas ,

Rose

Group Two: Collin Angela , John , Shawna, Andrew

Group Three: Rebecca , Cory , Cody , Emily,

Kwanya

Group Four: Alan , Seth , Erin , Alexandra,

Jawad

Group Five: Patrick, Nicole , Shannon, Thadius,

Brenton

Chapter 4

1. What are some obstacles to effective listening and why?
2. What are the 6 forms of non- listening?
3. What is the difference between critical listening and relational listening?
4. How does this chapter relate to perception?

Chapter 2

1. What is the process of perception?
2. What roles do prototypes, stereotypes, and personal constructs play in understanding perception?
3.What are the major influences on perception? (Briefly describe each.)
4. How does communication and perception relate?

Here are some good ideas for first speech...

I have found a few sites online that can help you with selecting a good speech topic..

http://www.speech-topics-help.com/informative-speech-topics.html

http://www.myspeechclass.com/informativetopics2.html

http://www.presentationhelper.co.uk/informative_speech_topic.htm

Here are some tips to consider about informative speeches that I found at College University. suite 101.com....


Speak about something you know about. Pick something that you already have some knowledge about. Otherwise, you're going to have to do an awful lot of research to be able to speak with confidence about your topic.

Speak about something you care about. Enthusiastic teachers are good teachers. You know that from being a student, right? The audience isn't going to listen or learn much unless you convey to them that this is a topic worth learning about.

Speak about something the audience will care about. This is very important. If you speak about something that is relevant to your audience, they are much more likely to pay attention and learn something.

Choose a topic that is of interest to the whole audience. A speech about trendy women's hairstyles may be of interest to many of the females in your audience, but most of the males will not find this relevant at all. Be careful not to lose part of your audience.

Choose an informative speech topic that's not too broad. If you choose a topic that's too broad, you're not going to have enough time to talk about it in much detail. For example, don't give a speech about "museums in the Europe." There's thousands of them, so this topic is way too broad. Narrow it down to something like "art museums in Amsterdam," and you have a manageable topic. You also don't want to choose a topic that's too narrow, but this is a much less common problem.

Avoid topics that everyone already knows about. If the information in your speech is already known, your speech isn't going to inform them of anything new. Don't give a speech about freshman orientation or about popular student hangouts.

Avoid highly complex topics. You probably only have a short period to speech, so explaining a technical or complicated issue well is very difficult. Complex speeches tend to be filled with jargon, or technical words that most of your audience is not familiar with.

Make sure your speech isn't actually a persuasive speech. This is very important, and your public speaking instructor may downgrade you if you fail to do this. An informative speech teaches the audience about something. A persuasive speech asks the audience members to change their attitudes or behaviors. Be careful not to cross the line.

Speech Criteria

Attention. I will pass out a hard copy of the speech criteria. Here is a helpful guide.

1. Relevance: Consider a topic that would interest the audience.
2. Confidence: Choose a topic that you feel comfortable speaking about in class.

( These may seem obvious ideas, however, they can also work against you if you do not take these notes seriously.)

3. Sources: Must have three credible sources per speech. This means that you will have nine total sources for all three speeches (informative, persuasive, and group)

* You must use each of the following sources at least once and can only be applied
to the informative and persuasive speeches!!!!! You cannot use these specific
sources in the group speech!!!! ( I am amending my earlier statement! It
just will not work in group speech, you will understand later!!!!)

- Survey: conduct a survey and cite the results during speech.
- Interview: conduct an interview with a credible source and cite results in
speech.
- Library Resource: Must use at least one scholarly/ academic source from
Helmke Library's online database.

4. You must have a powerpoint to supplement your speech. See me if you do not
feel that you need one!!

5. Attendance is mandatory on all speech days whether you speak or not. If you
have a situation, clear it with me ahead of time or have valid evidence after the
fact. All absences that have not been cleared with me can result in a substantial
loss in points ( as much as half). This is at my discretion!!!

If there are any questions, please feel free to discuss them with me or drop me an email!!

For Thursday 1/22

Groups need to bring in one posterboard, scissors, glue, and visual communication (magazines, other images, internet, books etc. to create a collage demonstrating main ideas of Chapter 3. We will present toward end of class.

Revised schedule

1/22 group work for chapter 3
1/27 chapter 2
1/29 chapter 4
2/3 chapter 13-17 ( speech topic due)
2/5 chapter 13-17 cont. and review for test 1
2/10 Test 1
2/12 Speech workday
2/17 Informative speeches
2/ 19 Informative speeches
2/ 24 Informative speeches
2/ 26 Informative speeches

Attention!!

As the 12-1:15 class already knows and the 1:30-2:45 class will learn, I am not in class today. A colleague of mine, Bernadette Gleeson has graciously stepped in for me today. I really do appreciate that. I was not able to make it to class due to my children being home all day. Typically, this would not prevent me from making it to class, today was the exception. At any rate, I do expect that you all will welcome Bernadette and make the most of the class time.

In other news, we will go over the "get to know you questions" on Tuesday. Also, I would like you all to read Chapter 3. Here are another list of questions that I would like you to consider while you read.

1. How does communication influence the "self"?
2. What is direct definition and how is it used? Give a personal example.
3. What are the four attachment styles and how are they created? As an adult, how do we use attachment styles? Do they tend to resemble that of our childhood? Why?
4. What are the three major communication influences on the "self"? Example: family
5. How is a self concept multidimensional?
6. How is the self a process?
7. What is the difference between generalized other and particular other. Also, what is meant by reflected appraisal?
8. How are social perspectives constructed? Be specific.
9. What are the five steps to improving our "self concept"?
10. What is self- sabotage?

I know that this chapter is not next on the syllabus, however, it is the chapter we will work on next. I will have the rest of the amendments by our next class, Tuesday.

thanks and stay warm...

Chapter One study guide

Know these terms and their meanings: symbols, meaning, interpretation, feedback, noise, critical thinking, system and process.
Get to know the models of communication and how they differ: linear, interactive and transactional.
Know what is meant by relational and content levels and be able to provide an example.
There are seven areas of communication to know: intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, organizational, intercultural, public and mass communication the following questions as you read chapter one.

Welcome

Welcome to Comm 114. This is your blog site for the class, you can find the following here.

- Questions to supplement the reading
- Important announcements
- Changes to the syllabus or class schedule
- Emergency information