SPC 2600 Public Speaking LAB Supplementary Syllabus Lab Sections: *This syllabus is a supplement to the SPC2600 lecture

syllabus. ALL policies outlined in the lecture syllabus apply to the lab sections as well. Instructor: Office: Hours: Email: Stephen Andon 3122 University Center C TR 1p-2p; or by appointment spa04@fsu.edu Section 21 21 Day Wed T/R Time 9.00a Location 128 Diffenbaugh

LECTURE MEETING TIME: LAB SECTIONS/MEETING TIMES:

12.40p-2.45 314 Diffenbaugh

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Please see the primary syllabus for details, or visit the Students with Disabilities Service Center at 97 Woodward Avenue South, 108 Student Services Bldg, 6449566 (voice), 644-8504 (TDD), or on line at http://www.fsu.edu/~staffair/dean/StudentDisability/ ACADEMIC HONOR CODE: Please see the primary syllabus for details, and visit the following web sites for a complete explanation of the Academic Honor Code: http://www.fsu.edu/Books/StudentHandbook/codes/honor.html, http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Student-Handbook/ ASSIGNMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Please refer to the primary SPC 2600 syllabus for a description of speech assignments (informative/persuasive/special occasion) and the grading criteria for each. COURSE MATERIALS: Cindy Griffin, Invitation to Public Speaking, 3rd Edition. Chapters are available online at the following website: www.ichapters.com/market/index.html. In addition to your text, all students are also required to purchase a mini DVD-RW for the purpose of recording speeches. You will need this disc for your self-critique assignment and you must bring it to class on the day of your informative and persuasive speeches. If you would like your final speech recorded, you must bring your disc in on the day you are assigned to deliver your special occasion speech. GRADING/EVALUATION: Assignment Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Invitational Critique of Self Participation Quizzes Percent of Grade 10% 20% 30% 10% 10% 20% Points Available 10 20 30 10 10 20

LAB OBJECTIVE: The lab is a place to apply what you are learning in lecture. It is designed to help you become more competent (and comfortable) speaking in front of an audience. Therefore, class participation is a key element in this course. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and class activities. The lab is an open environment where students can feel comfortable expressing their ideas.

However, this must be done respectfully. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. Please do not hesitate to lend your voice to class discussions, but do so in a courteous manner. LAB POLICIES: Bring your book to class as we may use it during class activities. Make sure that you read chapter assignments before coming to class. Failure to prepare for class inhibits your participation in discussion and activities and is disrespectful to those who have taken the time to prepare. Turn cell phones and any other electronic devices off (not silent, not vibrate) before entering the classroom. Failure to do so will result in a grade deduction. Anyone who allows his or her cell phone to ring during a classmates speech will receive an automatic letter grade deduction on his or her grade for that speech. It is never acceptable to miss class on days you are assigned to speak unless you are too ill to attend or there is a valid emergency within your immediate family. Valid documentation as determined by the lab instructor will be required to substantiate these occurrences and you must notify your graduate instructor in advance of the class period. Failure to notify and document an absence on a speech day will result in a zero for the assignment. If for some unforeseen reason you are late to lab on a speech day, do not enter the classroom while someone is speaking; wait until you hear the applause before entering. Unexcused absences on the day of a quiz will result in a grade of zero (0) for that quiz. If an extreme illness or family emergency does occur, please notify me ASAP via email and make sure to secure documentation. Tardiness: Two tardies equal one absence; leaving early will result in the same. It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor changes the attendance record to late instead of absentif you do not, the record stays. Plan for lifes inconsistencies, I couldnt find a parking space is not an excuse (we all deal with this). Written assignments: All outlines, critiques, and manuscripts must be submitted in proper form (typed, stapled, etc.). They must also be properly formatted as per assignment. No late assignments will be accepted without significant point reductions. You must submit one hard copy and one Blackboard copy of your speech outlines and final speech manuscript to your lab instructor on your assigned speech days. Failure to do so will result in point deduction. This class will emphasize the ability to deliver speeches extemporaneously - using a minimal amount of written material. Therefore, when giving your informative and persuasive speeches, you are allowed to use just one sheet of 8.5x11 paper (or two notecards) as delivery material. TIMING: Timing is a critical component of the speech-making process, and therefore time limits for speeches will be strictly enforced. Depending on class progress, speeches will be stopped once the time limit is reached (regardless of whether or not the student has completed his or her entire speech) and only content delivered within the time limit will be graded, or the student will be allowed to complete the speech and grade reductions will be assessed accordingly. Students will receive a 10 second grace periodlong or short. For speeches that are over or under the time limit, a two (2) point penalty will be assessed for the first additional minute, and a two (2) point deduction will be made for every additional 20 seconds over/under. Writing your speeches in advance and practicing them (at minimum) several times will assist you in the timing and delivery of your speeches. SELF CRITIQUE: The mini DVD-RW (or mini DVD-R) used for recording your first two speeches will be your primary resource for your self critique. Your disc will be returned to you after your second speech so that you can critique yourself. On the date specified on the syllabus, you are to turn in a two page (minimum/maximum), typed, double-spaced critique of your speech (12 point font, one inch margins). Highlight the strengths and weaknesses you observed using what you have learned from lecture, lab, and the text. Remember to support your statements with solid evidence/examplesas stated in the course syllabus. Your self critique should indicate the progress you have made over the course of the semester. Your critique will be graded on both form and content. QUIZZES: Throughout the semester there will be several quizzes covering reading or lab material to be administered in lab. You are strongly encouraged to keep up with your reading and to attend lab.

ACTIVITIES/ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION: Attendance in lecture and lab is important. Lab will be conducted in the spirit of a workshop and will include many activities that require participation and group work. Many of the skills gained in this class come from participation: activities, practicing speaking in front of your classmates, watching others speak, and critiquing famous speakers. Each in class activity will count as points toward your final grade. You are allowed two unexcused lab absences during the course of the semesterplan wisely. Absences beyond the allotted two will result in a reduction of your grade. If you know you will miss a class in advance, please notify your lab instructor as soon as possible so that we may plan accordingly. INFORMATIVE SPEECH: Extemporaneous 5-7 minutes

Informative speeches typically describe an object, show how something works, report an event, or explain a concept. The primary goal is to convey knowledge and understanding rather than change listeners attitudes, beliefs, or actions. In preparing your speech be careful not to become persuasive; that will be appropriate for the next assignment. Lab instructors will provide you with specific information on topics or contexts for your informative speeches; however, the following criteria apply to everyone: Grading will be based upon: (a) choice of subject; (b) use of attention-getting introduction; (c) preview of the body of the speech; (d) development of three identifiable and logically sequenced main points; (e) inclusion of three citations of source/supporting material; (f) adequate summary of main points in conclusion; (g) analysis of and adaptation to audience; (h) establishment of rapport with audience; (i) appropriateness of movement, posture, and dress; and (j) outline. PERSUASIVE SPEECH: Extemporaneous 6-8 minutes Persuasive speeches typically attempt to change or reinforce an audiences attitudes, beliefs, or actions. The persuasive speech is more complex and demanding than the informative speech. The three major types of persuasive speeches address questions of fact, questions of value, and questions of policy. Lab instructors will provide you with specific information on the type, topics, or contexts for your persuasive speeches; however, the following criteria apply to everyone:

Grading will be based upon (a) choice of subject; (b) organization of speech; (c) adequacy of introduction; (d) adequacy and development of main points; (e) adequacy of source/supporting material; (f) choice of evidence and strength of reasoning; (g) adequacy of conclusion; (h) use and appropriateness of delivery techniques; (i) use of language; (j) analysis of and adaptation to audience; (k) establishment of rapport with audience; (l) use of techniques for encouraging the audience to listen to your perspective; (m) use of techniques to stress commonality of interests with audience; (n) use of techniques to stress positive value of your position and allay audience fears; (o) persuasiveness; and (p) outline.
INVITATIONAL/HECKLING SPEECH: Extemporaneous 12-18 minutes Most speech classes conclude with a commemorative project, a speech to praise something, someone or some event. Well be doing something a bit different in keeping with the sensibilities of your author. That is, your third speech will be a persuasive speech on a controversial topic of your choosing. Unlike your previous speeches, though, your audience will be asking you difficult questions during your speech in essence, heckling you. Given our real world focus in the course, you will find that in the real world, often times you will be speaking before skeptical and/or hostile audiences where a lot rides on your abilities to handle matters calmly and persuasively. Your job is therefore several-fold: (a) select a challenging topic that will elicit the desired controversy; (b) handle the hecklers; (c) get through as much of your speech as possible; (d) anticipate the questions that will be asked of you; (e) think well on your feet; and (f) present your case as persuasively as possible. As a point of logistics, typically your lab instructor will signal you to end your speech as you will not be able to keep track of time as in your previous two speeches. In preparing your speech content, prepare a speech that under normal circumstances would last 8 minutes. CLASS SCHEDULE:

Date July 3 July 8 July 10 July 15 July 17 July 22 July 24 July 29 July 31 August 5 August 7

Topics Outlining & Delivery & Intros Informative Speaking & Visual Aids Informative Speeches (9) Informative Speeches (9) Review/Persuasion & Reasoning Persuasive Speeches (9) Persuasive Speeches (9) Prepare for Heckling, Listening Heckling Speech (7) Heckling Speech (6) Heckling Speech (5)

Book Chapters Chapter 4, 9, 10, 12 Chapter 13, 14

Chapter 17

Chapter 3

COURSE CONTENT AND OUTLINE: See primary syllabus.