CLASS SCHEDULE for SPE 093.05 meeting Tuesdays & Thursdays
Complete the five BB5 online DISCUSSION BOARDS & Annotated Notes on the dates indicated below a
First Article - 9/26
Second Article - 10/3
Third Article - 10/24
Fourth Article - 10/31
Fifth Article - 11/21

WEEK #1:  9/3 - 5

  • Introducing the course.
  • CLASS DISCUSSION--Chap. 1 & 2
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Introduction Presentation
  • QUIZ (extra points) on content of syllbus & Chaps. 1 & 2
  • MEET IN COMPUTER LAB during WEEK #2.
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK--Bring in a list of ISSUES important to you & Read Chap. 4 - Selecting a Topic and Purpose

WEEK #2:  9/10 - 12 - STUDY UNIT-Critical Inquiry Method 1

  • Meet in Computer Lab to discuss - Online Syllabus / BB5 & Discussion Groups / C.I. Journal Table.
  • EXPLAIN Critical Inquiry Journal Table and online Editorial Group Discussions - Blackboard 5.
  • QUIZ on Chap. 4.

WEEK #3:  9/19 - STUDY UNIT-Critical Inquiry Method 2

  • PRESENTATION-- Introduction Presentation

WEEK #4:  9/24 - 26 - STUDY UNIT- Articulation Evaluation a Articulation Focus

  • PRESENTATION-- Introduction Presentation complete
  • DISCUSSION BOARD - First NYT editorial
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK--Read Chap 8 - Organizing the Body of the Speech.

WEEK #5:  10/1 - 3 - STUDY UNIT- Oral Delivery 1

  • QUIZ on Chap 8.
  • GROUP WORK--Outlining //see Exercise for Critical Thinking pp. 209 - 10 // Look at Chap. 10 - Outlining the Speech.
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Oral Interpretation Presentation.
  • DISCUSSION BOARD - Second NYT editorial
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK--Read Chap 14 - Speaking to Inform.

WEEK #6:  10/8 - 10 - STUDY UNIT- Oral Interpretation

  • Prepare for Oral Interp Presentation.
  • QUIZ on Chap. 14.
  • PRESENTATION--Oral Interp -- on Thursday

WEEK #7:  10/15 - 17

  • PRESENTATION--Oral Interp

WEEK #8:  10/22 - 24

  • PRESENTATION--Oral Interp--complete
  • DISCUSSION BOARD - Third NYT editorial
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Great Speeches Presentation.
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- Read Chap. 7 Supporting Your Ideas & Chap. 9 - Beginning and Ending the Speech

WEEK #9:  10/29 - 31 - STUDY UNIT- Oral Delivery 2

  • QUIZ on Chap 7- Tuesday
  • QUIZ on Chap.9 - Thursday
  • DISCUSSION BOARD - Fourth NYT editorial
  • Prepare for Great Speeches Presentation.
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK--

WEEK #10:  11/5 - 7

  • PRESENTATION-- Great Speeches

WEEK #11:  11/12 - 14 - STUDY UNIT- Outlining 1

  • PRESENTATION-- Great Speeches
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Persuasive Presentation.
  • ==>Decide on issue (based on an editorial) and proposition (thesis) for the Persuasive Presentation.
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- Read Chap. 15 - Speaking to Persuade & Chap. 16 - Methods of Persuasion

*WEEK #12:  11/19 - 21 - STUDY UNIT-Outlining 2

  • QUIZ on Chap.15 - Monday
  • QUIZ on Chap.16 - Tuesday
  • DISCUSSION BOARD - Fifth NYT editorial
  • VIEW VIDEO--Persuasive Speeches.
  • HAND-IN--Preliminary outline ==>include main points and sub-points for Persuasive Speech.
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT CLASS--Read Chap. 13 - Using Visual Aids.

WEEK #13:  11/26

  • QUIZ on Chap. 13.
  • VIEW VIDEO-on visual aids
  • GROUP WORK--Work on Persuasive Pres.
  • CLASS DISCUSSION--Chap. 5 - Analyzing the Audience.

WEEK #14: 12/3 - 5
PRESENTATIONS-- Persuasive Speeches

WEEK #15: 12/10 - 12
PRESENTATIONS--Persuasive Speeches

DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM