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120 English Senior Elective: Speech (ACP/SCP) 177, 178
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210 23.3 Language Arts - Communicating with Others
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300 What are the differences between and methods of delivering impromptu, extemporaneous, manuscript and memorized speeches?
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300 What is the S.P.A.M. method of speech delivery? (How do situation, purpose, audience and method impact a speech?)
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300 What verbal skills are essential for the effective delivery of a speech?
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300 What nonverbal skills are essential for the effective delivery of a speech?
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300 How can the English language be used most effectively when delivering a speech?
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300 How can a person address his or her public speaking fears both before and during the delivery of a speech?
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300 How is an effective speech organized?
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300 What supporting materials are helpful when delivering a speech?
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300 How does one create effective notecards or a manuscript for a speech?
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300 What types of visual aids are most effective when delivering speeches?
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300 What are strategies for answering questions generated by the delivery of a speech?
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400 Speech is a course in which students study and deliver speeches for a variety of audiences and occasions.  After understanding the relevance of public speaking to their lives, students will study and deliver speeches in a variety of modes including: impromptu, persuasive, occasion-specific, and possibly debate.  The course will introduce each new mode of speaking, a study that will include an analysis of model speeches, study of relevant mini-lessons, and delivery of a prepared speech.   
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400 The objective of the course is to develop student capabilities in areas such as speech evaluation, written expression, oral delivery, logical organization, and development of ideas, audience awareness, stylistic elements, and use of visual aids and/or demonstrations.  Enrollment is limited to 20.
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500 Students in Speech will:
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500 -- Understand the relevance of public speaking,
500 -- Improve oral delivery skills including body language, eye contact, gestures, tone of voice, pacing, anxiety management, etc.,
500 -- Analyze audience and tailor speeches accordingly,
500 -- Select topics, devise a central idea, find verbal and visual support material, organize a logical and coherent outline, write a speech, practice, and effectively deliver speeches in a variety of modes,
500 -- Analyze and employ specific speech devices such as figurative language,                repetition, etc.,
500 -- Locate, evaluate, and use research to support a position,
500 -- Create, select, and present a visual aid and/or demonstration.
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600 Students will:
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600 -- Receive the necessary instruction to become successful at public speaking,
600 -- Deliver impromptu speeches ,
600 -- Listen to/read famous speeches,
600 -- Deliver persuasive and occasion-driven speeches,
600 -- Debate (see "Optional Activities"),
600 -- Research and deliver an oral presentation about a famous speaker,
600 -- Participate in a workshop environment,
600 -- Be productive audience members,
600 -- Self-evaluate and evaluate the speeches of others,
600 -- Create visual aids and/or demonstrations,
600 -- Create notecards, outlines, or manuscripts for speeches.
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700 Speeches will be assessed (on an individual basis) by either the instructor, speech giver or other students-or a combination of the above audience members.  Speeches and oral presentations will be assessed via individualized rubrics.  
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800 Students may participate in debate experiences at the discretion of the instructor.
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800 The instructor may also require students to videotape their speeches in order to better evaluate their effectiveness.
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820 Public Speaking Today by Diana Carlin
820 Can You Say a Few Words by Joan Detz
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840 This class is offered at the SCP level, and can be contracted up to ACP with the completion of an additional assignment outside of class time.
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840 This class does not satisfy the literature quarter-course requirement for seniors.
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