Speech Communication

Instructor: Kyueun Kim ([email protected])

Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays (by appointment)

Link: Syllabus (General Explanations & Course Policy)

I. Course Description and Objectives

This course introduces the field of communication studies and focuses on extemporaneous public speaking, encouraging the use of clear language and drawing implications from other forms of oral and written communication. The course emphasizes critical thinking and academic research and aims to develop the student’s awareness of intellectual and ethical aspects of communication.

In this course students should:

• Gain an appreciation for the diverse requirements of situation and audience in oral communication.
• Develop basic skills in organizing and delivering speeches.

• Become acquainted with the issues pertinent to oral interpretation, small group communication, interpersonal communication and debate.

II. Textbook (optional)

Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking (11th Edition)

III. Course Assignments and Evaluation

Attendance and Participation	attendance, class exercises, peer reviews, quizzes, and other written assignments	20%
Speeches	Personal Speech: 3 minute speech of self-introduction; requires a brief outline	10%
	Informative Speech: 6-7 minute speech; requires a preparation outline, bibliography, and visual aids	15%
	Persuasive Speech: 8 minute speech; requires a preparation outline, speech outline, bibliography, and visual aids	25%
	Group Project: 20 minute group presentation; requires critical discussion questions and visual aids	15%
	Commemorative/Scripted Speech: a 3 minute scripted speech; requires a manuscript	10%
	Final Reflection	5%