SCHEDULE AND READINGS

 

 

There are two sources for class preparation: this textbook and online videos.  You should complete the assigned readings/viewings before the class begins.

Week One__________________________________
6/23        M            Course Orientation

Reading:                Textbook 1-20

6/24        T             Introduction to Impromptu Speaking

Reading:                Textbook 21-37
Video:                   Online Speech #1 and #2 (Student Impromptu Speeches)

6/25        W            Impromptu Invention

Reading:                Textbook 38-40
Video:                   Online Speech #3 and #4 (Student Impromptu Speeches)

6/26        R             Impromptu Style and Delivery

Reading:                Textbook 41-50
Video:                   Online Speech #5 and #6 (Student Peer Critique Speeches)

Week Two__________________________________
6/30        M            Impromptu Speech Round 1

7/1          T             Impromptu Speech Round 2/Introduction to the Persuasive Speech

Reading:                Textbook 51-71
Video:                   Online Speech #7 (Student Persuasive Speech)

7/2          W         Persuasive Invention--Meet in the Odegaard Library

Reading:                Textbook 72-77
Video:                   Online Speech #8 (Student Persuasive Speech)

7/3          R             Persuasive Topic Workshop

Homework Assignment Due: Topic Selection Paper          

Week Three__________________________________
7/7          M            Persuasive Arrangement

Reading:                Textbook 78-94
Video:       Online Speech #9 (Student Persuasive Speech); Online Speech #17 (Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.) and #16 (Ralph Nader—note: just watch the introduction from 5:00-7:00)

Homework Assignment Due: Self-critique                

 

7/8          T             Gallery Walk Presentations

Homework Assignment Due: Speech Outlines          

7/9          W            Persuasive Style and Delivery

Reading:                Textbook 92-108
Video:                   Online Speech #10 (Student Persuasive Speech)

7/10        R             Persuasive Speech Round 1

Week Four__________________________________
7/14        M            Persuasive Speech Round 2

7/15        T             Introduction to the Advocacy Speech

Reading:                Textbook 109-122
Video:                    Online Speech #11 and #12 (Student Advocacy Speeches)

7/16        W            Advocacy Arrangement and Style

Reading:                Textbook 123-137

7/17        R             Gallery Walk Presentations

Homework Assignment Due: Self-critique

Week Five__________________________________
7/21        M            Advocacy Delivery—Meet on Red Square

Video:                    Online Speech #13 and #14 (Student Advocacy Speeches)

7/22        T             Advocacy Speech Round 1

7/23        W            Advocacy Speech Round 2