CAS 100: Effective Speech (450201)
Principles of Communication Through Formal Speech
Section 001
Fall 2010
M W F, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
403 Wong Building
Instructor:
Sing Wong, wong@[Link]
209 Waring Building
Phone: 814-303-9664
Office Hours: Thursdays 2pm-4pm
Overview
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of effective communication through the
study of public speaking principles, techniques, and effective research. This course will
consist of 1) written assignments where you will analyze research using the concepts
taught in this course, and 2) the presentation of speeches, where you can practice the
skills you have learned.
Course Objectives
To help students…
Speech Preparation
develop research, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
through practice of speech preparation and presentation
distinguish between various stylistic devices (alliteration, personification,
rhetoric, parallelism, etc.)
identify and differentiate the most effective techniques in various types
of speeches (demonstrative speeches, informational speeches, and
persuasive speeches)
reproduce basic organizational skills (introductions, transitions,
conclusions, etc);
Delivery Preparation & Assessment
apply public speaking techniques in front of audiences through speech
delivery and provide feedback on its effectiveness through peer
assessment
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employ basic delivery skills (eye contact, vocal variety, projection, body
language, etc)
evaluate peer speeches and identify their strengths and weaknesses
through peer assessments
Required Materials
Lucas. The Art of Public Speaking. 10th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Library & University Resources
For this course, you will be using the Penn State Library’s resources to do a majority of
the researched required for your three speeches. You can find the library webpage at
[Link] or you may go directly to the quick start guide at
[Link]
If you need additional help with your research, please be aware that you may approach
any of the librarians at one of Penn State’s many libraries or visit the Library Learning
Services Desk in the Gateway Commons of the Paterno/Pattee Library.
You can also find additional resources, such as free tutoring or writing/studying tips at
the Penn State Learning Center. More information can be found at
[Link] or by calling 814-865-1841.
External Resource and Guides
The follow resources may help guide you in your speech writing endeavors throughout
this course. While I do not require you to read or use these resources and guides, I
believe that they will be extremely helpful.
Speechwriting in Perspective: A Brief Guide to Effective and Persuasive Communication
[Link]/sgp/crs/misc/[Link]
University of North Carolina: Speeches
[Link]
Perdue Online Writing Lab: APA Citation Guide
[Link]
Potential Speech Topics
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[Link]
Course Schedule
The following course schedule will give you a general sense of how this course will
progress. Please make sure you refer to the Readings Schedule and complete each
reading prior to class.
Week Topic Readings Assignments
Lesson 1: General Course Overview, Review Syllabus, Additional Resources
8/23/10 – 8/29/10 Academic Integrity
Overview
Lesson 2: Introduction to Read Chapter 1 & 3 (Lucas)
8/30/10 – 9/5/10 Communication and Public
Speaking
Lesson 3: Stylistic Devices [Link]
9/6/10 – 9/12/10 up/writing/style
Lesson 4: Verbal and Non-verbal Read Chapter 12 (Lucas)
9/13/10 – 9/19/10 Cues, Delivery
Lesson 5: Understanding your Read Chapter 5 (Lucas)
9/20/10 – 9/26/10 Audience, Writing Correct
Refereces
Lesson 6: Basics of Research, Ethics [Link]
9/27/10 – 10/3/10 of Public Speaking ages/ [Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Lesson 7: Organization and Read chapter 8 , 9, & 10 (Lucas)
10/4/10 – 10/10/10 Outlining, Beginning and Draft of Research Presentation Speech for
Ending a Speech, peer review
Effective Note Cards
Lesson 8: Presentations Research Presentation Speech Due
10/11/10 – 10/17/10 10/11/10
Lesson 9: Delivery Review &
10/18/10 – 10/24/10 Assessment,
Demonstrative Speeches
Lesson 10: Incorporating Visual Aids: Read Chapter 11 & 13 (Lucas)
10/25/10 – 10/31/10 Media/Technology
Lesson 11: Methods of Persuasion Read Chapter 15 & 16 (Lucas)
11/1/10 – 11/7/10 Draft of Demonstrative Speech for peer
review
Lesson 12: Presentations Demonstrative Speech Due 11/8/10
11/8/10 – 11/14/10
Lesson 13: Delivery Review &
11/15/10 – 11/21/10 Assessment, Review for
Final Exam
FALL BREAK
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11/22/10 – 11/28/10
Lesson 14: Review for Final Exam part Draft of Persuasive Speech for peer
11/29/10 – 12/5/10 2 review
Lesson 15: Presentations Persuasive Speech Due 12/10/10
12/6/10 – 12/10/10
Final Exam TBA
Course Assignments and Grading Scale
Assignment Schedule
All assignments are due on the date listed. Please refer to the assignments folder in your
course management system (ANGEL) for details about the assignment, as well as the
grading rubric.
Assignment Due Date Point Value
Speech 1: Research Presentation Speech October 11, 2010 15
Speech 2: Demonstrative Speech November 8, 2010 25
Speech 3: Persuasive Speech December 6, 2010 30
Final Exam: Multiple Choice, T/F, Matching December 16, 2010 30
Grading Scale
A = 95-100 points
A- = 90-94 points
B+ = 87-89 points
B = 83-86 points
B- = 80-82 points
C+ = 75-79 points
C = 70-74 points
D = 60-69 points
You may visit [Link] for additional Penn State
Grading Policies.
Relevant and Important Policies
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Penn State’s Academic Integrity Policy
Definition and expectations: Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an
open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for
all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the
University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent
with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students should
act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help
create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their
efforts.
Academic integrity includes a commitment by all members of the University community
not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such
acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University
community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.
To protect the rights and maintain the trust of honest students and support appropriate
behavior, faculty and administrators should regularly communicate high standards of
integrity and reinforce them by taking reasonable steps to anticipate and deter acts of
dishonesty in all assignments (Senate Policy 44-40: Proctoring of Examinations). At the
beginning of each course, it is the responsibility of the instructor to provide students
with a statement clarifying the application of University and College academic integrity
policies to that course.
Committee on Academic Integrity: Each College Dean (or Chancellor as determined by
College policy) shall appoint a Committee on Academic Integrity made up of faculty,
students, and academic administrators with faculty being the majority. This committee shall:
1. Promote expectations for academic integrity consistent with the definition in this
policy.
2. Ensure fairness and consistency in processes and outcomes. To ensure
University-wide consistency, College Committees will work with the Office of
Judicial Affairs and the Office of the Provost of the University to develop
procedures for handling and sanctioning dishonesty infractions.
3. Review and settle all contested cases in which academic sanctions are applied. If
necessary, further disciplinary action will be taken by Judicial Affairs.
4. Record all cases of academic dishonesty within a college and report them to
Judicial Affairs.
Source: [Link]
Late Assignment/Attendance Policy
Due to the nature of this course, speeches must be handed in and presented on the
dates noted in the syllabus. Late assignments will not be accepted unless it has been
cleared prior to the due date.
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Since we will be using peer assessment as a method of grading for this class, please
make sure you are able to attend class during the speech presentation days. Any
student who misses class on one of these days will lose 5 points off of their speech
grade. Any student who misses class on one of the days that they are scheduled to
present will lose full credit on the speech delivery portion of their grade.
Penn State’s Disability Policy
Penn State accommodates students with disabilities. If you believe that you are in need
of any type of special accommodation or have questions about physical access, please
contact Penn State’s Office of Disability Services. You can call 814-863-1807 or visit their
website at [Link]
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