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1321.203 Business and Professional Speech Course Schedule & Contact Information Spring, 2011 INSTRUCTOR Ms. Carol Brannan OFFICE 316I TELEPHONE 885-3048, ext 4649 (office) E-MAIL [email protected]. Fax: 885-1783 OFFICE HOURS Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. 9am—12pm 2:30—4:00 2:30—3:30 2:30—4:00 2:30—3:30 or by Appointment Schedule (With minor changes as needed) TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS DUE DATES UNIT 1 BASICS Ch. 1 - Communication Process, Networks, Ethics Information Sheet– ----------------------------------- Th, 01/20 Ch. 2 – Communication, Culture, and Work Student Agreement due ----------------------------- Tu, 01/24 Ch. 3 -- Listening Exam #1 (Ch. 1, 2, 3) -------------------------- Th, 01/27 Ch. 4 – Verbal/Nonverbal Messages Ch. 5 – Interpersonal Skills Exam # 2 (Ch. 4, 5,)---------------------------- Tu, 02/08 Communication Analysis Project-------------------- Th, 02/10 UNIT 2 PROFESSIONAL CONTACT Ch. 6 – Principles of Interviewing Rough drafts of agenda/resumes, and cover letters Ch . 7— Types of Interviews may be reviewed with instructor Employment Interviewing & Etiquette Networking Assignment------------------------------- Tu, 02/08 Illegal Interview Questions and How to Handle Them Cover letter/Resume/Job Description -------------- Tu, 02/15 Visit by Vocational Counselor about Resumes & Mock Interview Assignment------------------------- Tu, 02/22 Interviewing Information-Gathering Interview------------------- Tu, 03/01 Be sure to start researching & arranging your 10% bonus point for handing in early Information-Gathering Interview early Exam #3 (Ch. 6, 7, Notes)-------------------- Th, 02/24 UNIT 3 SMALL GROUPS Ch. 8 –Working in Groups !!!!!!!!SPRING BREAK!!!!!GO HOME, EAT, SLEEP, ETC., AND COME BACK SAFE!! (Yes, we do meet Thursday, _______—no excuses, no, you may not skip this day) Group Assignment/time------------------------------ Tu, 03/28 Ch. 9 -- Effective Meetings Group Presentation (10-15”)----------------- Th, 03/20 Exam #4 (Ch. 8, 9)---------------------------- Tu, 04/05 UNIT 4 PUBLIC SPEAKING Ch. 10 – Developing/Organizing the Presentation Library Visit/Exercise –(required)-------------------- TBA [04/07] Ch. 11 – Verbal/ Visual Supports, Topic/Thesis/ Assignment -----------–-------------- Th, 04/14 Ch. 12 – Delivering the Presentation Informative Individual Pres’n–(5-7 min)-- Tu, 04/19 Ch. 13 – Types of Business Presentations Self-Evaluation & Peer Critiques due by next class Speech Outline/Bibliography/VA list due on speech date  Last Day To Turn in Extra Credit -------------------------------------------------------------F, 05/06  FINAL EXAM -----------------------------------------------------------------reg. class time Th 05/05  FINAL SPEECH ------------------------------------------------------ (Th) 05/12, 10:15 am—12:15pm Important Notes  Your instructor may administratively drop you for excessive unexcused absences and disciplinary reasons.  All assignments must be turned in by 2:30 p.m. on the day the assignment is due.  Students with PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR THE ENTIRE SEMESTER will receive 10 bonus points added to their final exam grade; 5 absences may result in being dropped with either an ‘X’ or ‘F’ by instructor discretion.  If unprepared on speech day, you will receive a ‘0’ for the speech unless excused by the instructor.  Being asked to leave class will result in an absence and ineligibility for exam or speech  If you arrive late to class, it is your responsibility to be sure you are counted late, not absent  Last day for student/instructor drops – April 26th  Absence on speech days results in a 10 point deduction from Participation PointsFailure to submit any 2 major assignments (as defined by the instructor) may result in a failing grade for the course. Summary of Grade Points SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech Unit Total Point Value Your Earned Points Unit One Listening Exercise 50 ______ Communication Analysis Project** 100 ______ Exam #1 ** 100 ______ Exam #2 ** 100 ______ Unit total = 350 Unit Two Interview/Job Seeking Information-gathering Interview** 200 ______ Job Description/Resume/Cover letter** 100 ______ Mock Interview ** 75 ______ Networking Assignment 25 _____ Exam #3 ** 100 ______ Unit total = 500 Unit Three Group Presentation** 100 ______ Team Packet 50 ______ Exam #4 ** 100 ______ Unit total =250 Unit Four Informative Presentation** 100 ______ Library Exercise 50 ______ Peer Critic (1@ 10 pts) 10 ______ Self Evaluation (1@ 10 pts) 10 ______ Topic /Thesis St’t Assign’t (Infor) 50 ______ Thesis St’t. Exercise 25 ______ Unit total = 245 Final Exam** 100 ______ Final Speech-Notable Quote** 50 ______ Unit total = 150 Participation Points Participation *** 75 ______ Student Agreement 50 ______ Unit total = 125 Total Points 1695 _____ Other miscellaneous points may be awarded during the semester to the final total grade, generally in 5 point increments for attendance on days with particularly low attendance, or when everyone in class is present (excluding exam & presentation dates). Remember that tardies and absences can affect your final grade as well. **Failure to submit any 2 major assignments (as defined by the instructor) may result in a failing grade for the course. Point Spread per Assignment Grade Points: 1695--1545 = A; 1544—1419 = B; 1418—1318 = C; 1317—1242 = D; 1241—lower = F Point Spread per Assignment Information Gathering Interview 200-180 = A; 179-160 = B; 159-145 = C; 144-135 = D; 134-lower = F Notable Quote Speech 50--42 = A; 41--33 = B; 32--28 = C; 27—21 = D; 20-- below = F Informative Presentation 100- 90 = A; 89-80 + B; 79 – 70 = C; 69 – 60 = D; 59-below = F Group Presentation 100- 90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79 – 70 = C; 69 – 60 =


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