Welcome to Sp Cm 212 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

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Welcome to Sp Cm 212Fundamentals of Public
Speaking

• Prof. Jean Goodwin
• goodwin_at_iastate.edu
• 308A Carver M 9-11 Th 1-3

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The goal of this course

• Ten years from now, you will be giving great
  speeches and presentations.

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The way ahead

• Unit 1 Beginnings
• Unit 2 Informative Speaking
• Unit 3 Persuasive Speaking
• Unit 4 Speaking on Special Occasions

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How do people learn?
Anderson Krathwohl (eds.) A Taxonomy for
Learning (2001)
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Read/Watch Lucas, 9th ed. CDs! Slagell,
10th ed. Take WebCT Quiz
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2. Applying Analyzing
"Lecture" sessions active learning
End of unit tests focus on analysis of
a speech
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3. Evaluating Creating
Coursework assignments opportunities for
feedback
Lab sessions opportunities to practice
Deliver your speech!
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Find your way around the Syllabus

• Where will you be 2 weeks from now (Monday, 28
  Jan)?
• What is Friday's quiz worth?
• What's the bonus for perfect attendance?
• What's the single largest assignment of the
  semester?
• When do you sign up for speaking times for the
  semester?

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This week

• Background survey
• Tell us about yourself!
• Figure out WebCT
• Due on WebCT by 9 a.m. Wednesday
• 10 points
• First Lab
• Meet your lab instructor!

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This week

• 3. First WebCT quiz
• Due by 9 a.m. Friday
• 10 multiple choice questions
• On reading for the day only
• Can take twice, w/30 minute wait
• Higher grade recorded
• "Open everything"

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Transmitting another's answers or having someone
else take the quiz for you--cheating.
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This week

• 4. Back in Lecture on Friday
• The core skills of this class
• Your first speech

Question What three things does a person need
to know to be a successfull speaker?
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Final Thought
When you come to a fork in the road,
take it. --Yogi Berra