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Critical Inquiry Articles - Outline Forms - Quizzes - Peer Evaluation Form - Pres. Evaluation

COMMUNICATION
Blackboard 5 Discussion Groups for--Spe092-02 & Spe092-03
CONTACT -Prof. A. Winson 

THE SYLLABUS

CRITICAL INQUIRY INF0


C.I. Readings

Quizzes

New York Times Sites:
New York Times

NYT Cartoons

CURRENT ISSUES

Speech Sites:
Historical-Speeches

ACLU Issues

Top Speeches 20th C.

National Speakers Assoc.

Grammar & ReadingLinks:
Blue Book of Grammar

Daily Grammar

Course Purpose: 

This course will help you overcome fears you may have of sharing your ideas in public. You will be introduced to the communication process, assess your attitudes and orientation to public speaking, and develop better communication skills. The overall goal of this course is to help you more capably express your ideas extemporaneously, with confidence and in a clearly organized manner. 

By the end of the course the students will:

Be more comfortable speaking in public. Be able to listen empathetically and critically. Better understanding voice production and control. Be able to Organize, Develop, Support, and Deliver ideas in a logical substantive manner. 

Required Book & Supplies:

  • Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. 6th Edition. New York: Random House, 1998. 
  • A collegiate dictionary. 
  • 8"X5" white cards

Recommended Book:

  • Browne & Keeley. Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking. 5th ed. Englewood, N.J.:Prentice Hall, 1994.

Course Requirements:

ATTENDANCE--You will be allowed two unexcused absences. If you are absent more than twice your chances of making an "A" or passing this course will be diminished. 

ASSIGNMENTS--All work must be completed on time. Late work automatically loses points. A student with three late assignments cannot receive an `A' in the course. 

GRADING--Your final grade will be determined on the basis of an accumulation of points which are earned throughout the semester. 


Semester Oral Presentation Assignments:

INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATION--The Day I was Born 

  1. Find the front page of the New York Times of the day you were born.
  2. Summarize the most interesting articles. 
  3. Find one article that you find most interesting 
  4. Summarize the article 
  5. How does it relate to you?
  6. Organize your ideas into a list or outline on cards for an oral presentation.
  7. Rehearse your presentation.(Length: 2 minutes).

INFORMATION SPEECH - What Makes a Great Speech
This presentation will allow us to examine some of the great, history-making speeches of our times. You will choose from a list of video taped speeches to view. You will then develop an informational speech. In your speech you will be asked to explain the speech event and speaker (put the speech into a historical context), to describe the speech content and organization, and finally, to analyze the techniques used by the speaker to reach his/her goals. In this analysis the speaker/audience connection will be emphasized.

INFORMATION SPEECH / ORAL INTERPRETATION – Poetry of a Culture
Choose a culture other than the one with which you identify. Investigate the poetry of that culture and choose one poem you will read in class. In addition, you will organize and deliver a 3-4 minute speech discussing the poem and its relationship to the culture it comes from, and your reaction to it. 

PERSUASIVE SPEECH - Arguing a Contemporary Issue
This is an individual presentation which will allow you to practice all of the rhetorical, vocal, and Critical Inquiry skills we've been working on this semester. You are to choose one of the issues covered during our New York Times editorial discussions. You will be asked to establish a CONCLUSION which you will argue based on information in the article and notes in your C.I READING JOURNAL and during (online) group and class discussions, other print sources, and your own logic and experience. This presentation can be either a persuasive speech or debate. 
Critical Inquiry Work:

Assignments And Point (Grading) System:
PRESENTATION POINTS--
Introduction Presentation - 10 pts.
Information Presentation - 20 pts.
Persuasive Presentation - 40 pts.
SPEAKER'S OUTLINE POINTS--
Introduction Presentation - 5 pts.
Oral Interpretation Presentation - 10 pts.
Persuasive Presentation - 10 pts.
C.I. READING JOURNAL - 20 pts.

C. I. DISCUSSION GROUP - 20 pts.

QUICK QUIZZES (drop 2 lowest) - 30 pts.

SEEK TUTOR WORK - 10 pts.

FINAL EXAM - 10 pts.

PARTICIPATION in CLASS DISSCUSION & WORK ON TIME - 20 pts.
Total………………………………..205 pts
Unexcused absences after three -5 pts.
Final Grade: A--200 to 180 points; B--160 to 179; C--140 to 159; D--120 to 139; below 120 points is failing. 

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CLASS-BY-CLASS SCHEDULE

WEEK #1:  1/29 - 31

  • Introducing the course.
  • CLASS DISCUSSION--Chap. 1 & 2
  • QUIZ (extra points) on Chap. 1 & 2; followed by a discussion 
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Introduction Presentation
  • Critical Inquiry Journal Template and online Editorial Group Discussions - What is Blackboard 5 and How do you use it? --MEET IN THE SEEK COMPUTER LAB ON WEDNESDAY
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK--Bring in a list of 10 issues important to you. Read Chap. 4 "Selecting a Topic and Purpose."

WEEK #2:  2/5 -7

  • QUICK QUIZ #1 -- Chap. 4; followed by a discussion of the answers.
  • Critical Inquiry Journal Template and Group Discussions - What is Blackboard 5 and How do you use it? -- MEET IN THE SEEK COMPUTER LAB ON MONDAY
  • PRESENTATION--Introduction Presentation - WEDNESDAY
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- Answer C.I. Prompt Question in your Online Discussion Group [Make an entry every week to the end of the semester.] & Bring in a newspaper editorial of your choice.

WEEK #3:  2/13 - 14

  • PRESENTATION--Complete Introduction Presentation
  • GROUP WORK -- Choosing issues for C.I. Readings
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK--Read Chap. 8 "Organizing the Body of the Speech." & 1st C.I. Reading Journal

WEEK #4:  2/21

  • QUICK QUIZ #3 -- Chap. 8; followed by a discussion of the answers.
  • GROUP WORK--Outlining //see Exercise for Critical Thinking pp. 209 - 10 // Look at Chap. 10 "Outlining the Speech."
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 1st C.I. Reading Journal
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Great Speeches Presentation
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- 2nd C.I. Reading Journal & Read Chapter 12 "Delivery" & Read Chap. 14 "Speaking to Inform."

WEEK #5:  2/26 - 28

  • QUICK QUIZ #4 --Chap. 14; followed by a discussion of the answers.
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 2nd C.I. Reading Journal
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- 3rd C.I. Reading Journal & Read Chap. 5 "Analyzing the Audience."

WEEK #6:  3/5 - 7

  • QUICK QUIZ #5--Chap. 5; followed by a discussion of the answers.
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 3rd C.I. Reading Journal

WEEK #7:  3/12 - 14

  • PRESENTATION--Great Speeches

WEEK #8:  3/ 19 - 21

  • PRESENTATION-- Great Speeches
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- 4th C.I. Journal & Read Chap. 7 "Supporting Your Ideas."

WEEK #9:  3/26 - 28

  • QUICK QUIZ #6 -- Chap.7; followed by a discussion of the answers
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 3rd C.I. Reading Journal
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- 5th C.I. Reading Journal & Read Chap. 15 "Speaking to Persuade"

WEEK #10:  4/2 - 4

  • QUICK QUIZ #7 -- Chap.15; followed by a discussion of the answers
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 5th C.I. Reading Journal
  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- Read Chap. 16 "Methods of Persuasion" & 6th C.I. Reading Journal

SPRING BREAK

WEEK #11:  4/16 - 18

  • QUICK QUIZ #8-- Chap.16; followed by a discussion of the answers 
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 6th C.I. Reading Journal
  • EXPLAIN PRESENTATION--Persuasive speech.

  • --Decide on issue (based on an editorial) and proposition (thesis) for the Persuasive Presentation.

  • ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK-- Read Chap. 9 "Beginning and Ending the Speech. & 7th C.I. Reading Journal

*WEEK #12:  4/23 - 25

  • QUICK QUIZ #9--Chap. 9; followed by a discussion of the answers.
  • VIEW VIDEO--Persuasive Speeches.
  • CLASS DISCUSSION-- 7th C.I. Reading Journal
  • 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:  4/30 - 5/2

  • QUICK QUIZ #10 --Chap. 13; followed by a discussion of the answers.
  • GROUP WORK--Work on Persuasive Pres.
  • HAND-IN ASSIGNMENT--Completed Reading Journal - Print-out copy
  • PRESENTATIONS-- Persuasive Speeches 5/2

WEEK #14: PRESENTATIONS-- Persuasive Speeches 5/7 - 9

WEEK #15: PRESENTATIONS--Persuasive Speeches 5/14

DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM

Class Policy on Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words or artistic, scientific, or technical work as ones own creation. Using the ideas of work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations require citations to the original source. 

Plagiarism may be intentional of unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism. 

It is the student’s responsibility to recognize the difference between statements that are common knowledge (which do not require documentation) and restatements of the ideas of others. Paraphrase, summary, and direct quotation are acceptable forms of restatement as long as the source is cited. 

Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to consult with their instructors. The Library has free guides designed to help students with problems of documentation (from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Bulletin, pp. 38-9)