Basic Oral Communication

Speech 100     Winter, 2003

 

Instructor:  Catriona O’Curry                                        Office:  R230

Voice Mail:     (206) 328-6232                                    Office Hours:   By Appointment

Email:  “bobhcato@earthlink.net”

 

Text:   Ronald B Adler & George Rodman, Understanding Human Communication, 8th Edition

 

Course Goal: To provide the environment, information and support to facilitate your learning the essential skills in becoming a better communicator in inerpersonal relationships, in groups, and when delivering a speech. 

 

Objectives:

1.  To be able to articulate a basic understanding of the relationship that you have to your effectiveness as a communicator.

2. To increase your ability to listen effectively and to provide supportive feedback to your classmates.

3. To develop greater comfort  and effectiveness in presenting your ideas to a public audience.

 

Attendance and Participation: Class attendance is mandatory.  This class is interactive which means that there needs to be an audience capable of providing feedback.  Therefore, I reduce the overall grade for more than 5 absences. There will be no make up or rescheduling of  presentation dates.  You may switch dates with other students as long as you notify me before the speaking date.   There are some practices that are critical in a class of performance.  These are: Do not enter the class when a student is presenting.  Wait in the hall and enter quietly when the speech is complete. 

Grading  Scale:                                  Total points for the quarter:  1000

                                    A = 90-100%                          1000-900 pts              

                                    B =  80-89%                              899-800 pts

                                    C=   70-79%                              799-700 pts

                                    D=  60-69%                               699-600 pts

                                    F=   59% and below                  Below 599 pts.

Class Activity Points:

           

                        Class Attendance and Participation               300

                        Quiz                                                                 50

                        Dyadic Activity                                     100

                        Small Group Project                                       150

                        Speech                                                            100     

                        Final Test                                                        100

                        Final Presentation                                           200                 

                                                                                               1000 points

 

Please be aware of BCC’s policies on class withdrawal, incomplete classes, plagiarism and standard college practices.  If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please see me after class.

If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DSS reception area of the Student Services Building. 

Winter Quarter Daily Schedule:  NOTE:  This schedule is just tentative information... The actual will deviate depending on the class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 1         Class overview, Interviews                    Introduction & Chapter 1

                     Introductions, Keirsey Bates                           Take Kiersey Bates test                                                                                             

Week 2      Perception... Language                                      Chapters 2 & 3

 

 

Week 3      Listening...                                                 Chapter 4

 

Week 4      Non Verbal Communication                     Chapters 5

 

 

Week 5      Understanding & Improving                     Chapters 6&7

                   Interpersonal Relationships                    

 

Week 6      Groups                                                       Chapters 8, 9

                  

 

Week 7      Group project

 

Week 8      Public speaking                                        Chapters 10, 11, 12, & 13

                  

 

 

Week 9      Speeches

 

 

Week 10    Final