Course Syllabus

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "RH 365"
COURSE NAME: "Advanced Public Speaking"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2017

SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Govero
EMAIL: [email protected]; [email protected]
HOURS: MW 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: COM 101
OFFICE HOURS: By arrangement including weekends; after class

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to give students more in-depth exposure and more intensive experience in speaking publicly, both formally and informally. Building upon the critical skills of the basic course, this course examines the generic expectations of different public speaking modes and how they inform various approaches. In addition, this course exposes students to the different argument strategies and how they are employed in various public speaking modes.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

Review of fundamentals in composition and delivery of the speech. Types of speeches, divisions of the speech, style, diction and delivery protocols. Impromptu speeches to express these elements. Film: J.K. Rowling, "Harvard 2008 Commencement Speech" and other videos and speeches , Analysis of advanced theories of rhetoric and forms of argumention. Small-group sessions to develop arguments. (Invention) and conduct conflict negotiations. Development of narrative, introductions, transitions and conclusions. . Storytelling skills as an element of successful, engaging speaking. Inventing and elaborating the stories in speech presentations.. Examination of Free Speech (Foucault) and the ethics of speech composition and delivery. Review of great speakers and speeches from the Greeks to contemporary speakers and orators.

Peer critiques of all speeches and sessions.

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Highly recommended film: "The King's Speech" (2008)

This film deals with a speech coach who tried to cure King George VI of his

deep fear of speaking in public and stuttering when he had to speak before

groups. Outstanding acting, amusing and tense scenes.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The ability to present a 10 - 15 minute speech investing the audience with a conviction for transformation and change of offering them choices for making decisions. .. Understanding and acceptance of the risks and responsibilities of "Free Speech". Ability to conduct win/win negotiations. Invention, elaboration and delivery of stories appropriate and relevant to the speech.. Knowledge of speech as a rhetorical act and its historical context.. Awareness of various modern interpretations and issues in rhetoric.. Practicing the process of logical, responsible argumentation as distinct from "Bullshit". Self-confidence and motivation to accept fulfill a responsible leadership role in speaking-up.

TEXTBOOK:

Book Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN number	Library Call Number	Comments	Format	Local Bookstore	Online Purchase
TED Talks, The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking	Chris Anderson	Headline Publishing	978-1-4722-4443-7		Will order through Almost Corner

REQUIRED RESERVED READING:

NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:

NONE

GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Assignment	Guidelines	Weight
Two, two-page, written critiques of outside speeches. 10% each		20
General participation in class such as peer critiques, comments and quips.		10
Four ten - 15 minute, prepared speechs		40%
Eight to ten résumés summarizing readings or lectures		20&
Active, effective participation in Negotiation unit		10%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the c
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
There are no strict attendance requirements.

However, as this course has a highdegree of participation expected, if you are not present, you cannot participate

Furthermore, if you are due to speak and you are absent, you will not be allowedto make-up that class

Finally, if you miss more than 3 classes, you should dropthe course.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.

STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

"Above all (in ancient Greece) the public discussion of city policy and examination of those suspected of crimes,

became regularized into the practice of public speaking: training was given by those who were particularly interested in it,

and the field of rhetoric was born, probably the most influential, intellectual discipline in ancient Western history."

Nicholas Oestler, The Empire of Words, p. 237

Week 1: Monday, Jan 16- Wednesday, Jan. 18

Introductions: Self-introductions, "Me and My Homeland" (non-graded).   . Review of syllabus, scope of the course, content, requirements, assessment, resources, resumes.. Paired interviews and speeches of introduction and presentation. (non-graded) . Confession: "What I need to do to improve my speaking skills.". Review of fundamentals: types of speeches, voice control, divisions of the speech. nervousness, poise,    and posture, introductions, transitions and conclusions. Assignment: Outside speech critiques.

Handout: "Oratory and Rhetoric"; Articles: "Only Connect"

Week 2: Monday, Jan.23 - Wednesday Jan 25 .

Resume No. 1. Review of WA chaps. 1 -4. Preparation of the speech: topic selection, brainstorming, research, delivery, practice..  Critiquing the speech: J.K. Rowling, "Harvard 2008 Commencement Speech" . Resources for speech preparation, research and development (Invention)

Week 3: Monday, Jan. 30 - Wed., February 1

Impromptu speeches of rebuttal, agreement, judgement .  Assignment:  Speech 1: "Speaking my Mind" . Due: Monday, Feb. 6.    (Criteria and Guidelines to be distributed). Continued review of WA.  . Assignment:  Critiquing the Outside Speech: Criteria and Guidelines.. Assignment: Watch any video on TED.com   Be prepared to critique in class.. Economy and precision of speech: epigrams, quotes

Week 4: Monday, Feb. 6 - Wednesday, Feb. 8 .

Resume no. 2. Overview of the development of rhetoric from the Greeks to modern times. Inductive and Deductive Thinking; "Observation/Perception, Description, Interpretation and Evaluation".  Presentation of Speech 1.   Film: Elijah Misel

Friday, Feb. 10: Make-up class: Mark Pagels (TED TALK)

Week 5: Monday, Feb. 13 - Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Continued presentation of speeches . Resume no. 3. Assignment: Speech 2:  "Pro/Con" Speech (Criteria and Guidelines to be handed out ) .  Antithesis, paired developments of argumentation and rebuttals. Invention.. Film:   Barrack Obama, "Philidelphia

Reading assignment:   TED TALKS, Chapters 1 - 4

Week 6: Monday, Feb. 17 - Wednesday Feb. 19

Presentations, Speech 2: "Pro/Con" Speeches. Resume no. 4

Review and rèsumé of TT Chaps. 1 -4.

Week 7: Monday Feb 20 - Wednesday, Feb. 22 .

Resume no. 5. Presentations (con't): Speech 2: . . Impromptu speeches (5 mins) Prompt/topic to be anno

Reading assignment: Frankfurt, On Bullshit. Due: Wednesday, March 14

Week 8: February 27 - Wednesday, March 1 .

Resume no. 6.   . Assignment: Speech 3: . Due: Monday,    March 13

Review of TT Chaps. 1 - 4. Assignment: TT Chapters 5 -9

Week 9: Monday March 6  - Wednesday, March 8

Truth Telling Speech: Parrehsia. Handouts.

Week 10: Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 15

Review TT Chaps. 5 -9 Speech presentations

Week 11: Monday, March 20 - Wednesday, March 22

Resume No. 7. Assignment: TT Chapters 10 - 13

Week 12: Monday, March 27 - Wednesday, March 29

Week 13: April 3 - 5: Midterm Break

Week 14: Monday April 10 - Wednesday, April 12:

Week 15: April 17, Monday (Holiday) - Wednesday, April 19

Week 16: Monday, April 24, Wednesday, April 26 (Last Class).

Week 14:  Monday, April 7 - Wednesday, April 9.

Resume No. 8. Imagining and elaborating the story.

Week 15: Monday, April 14 - Wednesday, April 16.

Film on narrating the story.. Narrating the story:  Speech 4

Week 16: Monday, April 21 - Wednesday, April 23 (Last day of classes)

Final Speeches

Final Exam Session: Class will meet to finish Speech 4, Story Telling presentations.

Speaking manifests the being of the world,

the being of man, and the being of though



Georges Gusdo

Speaking (La Parole) p. 39