Speech 205 2015 - 2016 Mr. Sanders Room 370 Contact Information: E-mail: ctsanders@sps186.org (this is the best way to reach me) Phone: 217-525-3100 Ext. 370 My website: http://www.sps186.org/teachers/ctsanders/ To schedule an appointment, please e-mail or talk to me after class. Length of Course: One semester (1/2 credit) Textbook: Glencoe: The Basics of Speech, 2005. Course Description: Speech 205 is an examination of speech & communication. This class is designed to improve skills in: organization, discussion, and public speaking by teaching students to use spoken language effectively in formal and informal situations. The course is designed to assist students in their development of self-confidence and poise paired with physical and vocal control. All the while, this course will also encourage and enhance research skills through two extensive research projects: informative and persuasive. Building self-confidence and research skills are the key to success. Required Materials: District Google account Approximately 25 3x5 index cards Loose-leaf paper At least one poster board Folder for handouts Computer access (final outlines for Notebook for note taking speeches must be typed) Blue or black pens Course Structure: Communication Apprehension Group Speech (4 minutes) Introduction to Public Speaking Outlines and structures Speaking/Listening/Perception Demonstration Speech (5-7 minutes) Nonverbal Communication Finding and applying credible sources Communication Model Speech (1 min) Informative Speech (5-7 minutes) Current Event Speech (2 minutes) Persuasive Speech (6-8 minutes) Rhetorical Devices Speech (3 minutes) Impromptu Speech (2 minutes) Classroom Structure: Grading Scale
Speech 205 2015 - 2016 Mr. Sanders Room 370 Contact Information: E-mail: ctsanders@sps186.org (this is the best way to reach me) Phone: 217-525-3100 Ext. 370 My website: http://www.sps186.org/teachers/ctsanders/ To schedule an appointment, please e-mail or talk to me after class. Length of Course: One semester (1/2 credit) Textbook: Glencoe: The Basics of Speech, 2005. Course Description: Speech 205 is an examination of speech & communication. This class is designed to improve skills in: organization, discussion, and public speaking by teaching students to use spoken language effectively in formal and informal situations. The course is designed to assist students in their development of self-confidence and poise paired with physical and vocal control. All the while, this course will also encourage and enhance research skills through two extensive research projects: informative and persuasive. Building self-confidence and research skills are the key to success. Required Materials: District Google account Loose-leaf paper Folder for handouts Notebook for note taking Blue or black pens Approximately 25 3x5 index cards At least one poster board Computer access (final outlines for speeches must be typed) Course Structure: Communication Apprehension Introduction to Public Speaking Speaking/Listening/Perception Nonverbal Communication Communication Model Speech (1 min) Current Event Speech (2 minutes) Rhetorical Devices Speech (3 minutes) Group Speech (4 minutes) Outlines and structures Demonstration Speech (5-7 minutes) Finding and applying credible sources Informative Speech (5-7 minutes) Persuasive Speech (6-8 minutes) Impromptu Speech (2 minutes) Classroom Structure: Grading Scale
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