COMMUNICATION B4 PERSUASION
Dr. John Giertz Office: Fine Arts 45 Office Hours: MW 9:30-11:00, 2:30-3:30. T/R 9:30-11:00, 1:30-2:30 jgiertz@bc.cc.ca.us
You will need to access my site because there will be many forms, explanations, additional lecture notes, etc. that are vital to your success in this course.
| WEEK | FIRST DAY (M or T) | SECOND DAY (W or TR) |
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Week 1: 8/24-27 |
Introductions. |
Chap. 1 worksheet Read Chap.1 SMCR. Intro/demographic game |
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Week 2: 8/31-9/3 |
QUIZ Chap.1 Chap. 3 worksheet Assign Chap. 3 presenters. |
Chap 3 presentations (M/W ONLY) Informative speech discussion and sign-up sheet. |
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Week 3: 9/8-10 Monday is Labor Day Holiday |
Chap 3 presentations (T/R Only) Quiz Chap.3 (T/R Only) "Alts. to Dual Process Theories." |
Quiz Chap. 3 (M/W Only) Chap. 4 worksheet, assign presenters. |
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Week 4: 9/14-17 |
Chapter 4 Presentations Info speech discussion (topics, research, general purpose, bibliography), Assigned readings from Class Packet. |
GP Due Homework Info. speech discussion (outlining, visual aids) Assign speakers. |
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Week 5: 9/21-24 |
Chapter 4 Notes Quiz Chap 4 | Practice speeches and Info. speech questions |
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Week 6: 9/28-10/1 |
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES (Show offs +10%) |
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES (9 speakers/day) |
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Week 7: 10/5-8 |
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES Chap. 5 and 6 discussion: language, semiotics, and Burke. Assign chapter presentations. Bumper Sticker Communication |
t-shirt slogans Language, Semantics, Burke Pink Ribbon Semiotics/Madonna |
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Week 8: 10/12-15 |
Chap. 5 and 6 presentations Pentad. Sign up for topics |
QUIZ Chap.5/6 Persuasion discussion Fear discussion. |
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Week 9: 10/19-22 |
Handout MIDTERM Persuasion discussion (outlines) |
Midterm due Persuasion discussion |
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Week 10: 10/26-29 |
Persuasion practice Beliefs, Attitudes, Values |
PERSUASION SPEECHES Showoffs (+10%) |
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Week 11: 11/2-5 |
PERSUASION SPEECHES |
PERSUASION SPEECHES |
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Week 12: 11/9-12 Wed is Vets Day HOLIDAY |
PERSUASION SPEECHES |
PERSUASION SPEECHES |
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Week 13: 11/16-19 |
PERSUASION SPEECHES (if needed) (M/W) Chap. 7 Needs, Attitudes, Consistency// |
Chap. 7 Needs, Attitudes, Consistency/ Chapter 7 Presentations |
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Week 14: 11/23-25 Thanksgiving is Thursday |
Chap. 9 |
Thanksgiving Thursday |
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Week 15: 11/30-12/3 |
Panel discussion |
Panel discussion |
| Week 16: 12/7-10 | Panel Presentations | Panel Presentations |
This syllabus will be updated so you must check on-line and in class Texts: Larson, Charles U. Persuasion: Reception and responsibility, 12th edition. Wadsworth: Boston, Mass., (2007, 2010) Bakersfield College Oral Language handbook (Professor John Giertz section)
GRADING
The grading is divided up between the three major areas of Speeches/presentations= (65%) Tests= (20%) and Class Work =15% The emphasis of grading on the oral presentations is by decision of the Communication Department in accordance with California Education Code for classes meeting the oral language requirement.
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ASSIGNMENT |
Sub Total Points Total Points |
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Informative (SPEECH) |
100 + Outline 25 125 |
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Persuasion (SPEECH) |
250 + Outline 50 300 |
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Panel (Final) (SPEECH) |
100 + Outline 15 115 |
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Chapter Presentations (SPEECH) |
100 + Outline 10 110 |
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Midterm (TEST) |
150 150 |
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Quizzes (TEST) |
50 50 |
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Participation (CLASS) |
100 100 |
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Homework (CLASS) |
50 50 |
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TOTAL |
1000 |
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: This course meets the Oral Language requirement for Bakersfield College and transfer to the CSU’s and therefore you will be REQUIRED to give Oral Presentations. You are encouraged to use visual aids; posters, handouts, and PowerPoint, along with video and audio aids. There will be more discussion about these. ORAL PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: I will drop any student who is absent on the first, second, or third class meeting UNLESS you contact me to explain the absence. PLEASE contact me regarding any absences. I will continue to drop students during the semester.
If you do not understand an assignment, PLEASE ask for clarification during or outside of class. You can email me questions too. Phone messages do not work as well. When emailing me please be sure to include the following information:
1. Your name as it appears on the role sheet. Sometimes students email me but do not leave their name and all I have is their email name like "Luvalicious@whatever.com. I do not want to guess which one of you likes the handle "Luvalicious."
2. Your class time.
3. Let me know if there is a better email to use as well.
You should know how to behave in a college classroom. This means being to interact with others without personally attacking them, dominating the classroom time, being disruptive by not paying attention, having side conversations, working on other course material, etc.
All electronic devices must be SILENCED! These type of interruptions are not acceptable in any classroom setting, but especially in one which fellow students are presenting for grades.
You are required to do all assigned work on the date assigned. There are no make-ups for group presentations. I do not accept late assignments.
You MUST COMPLETE ALL SPEECH PRESENTATIONS.
You are expected to be here during the entire class time. That means not arriving late OR leaving early. If you have time conflicts with this class then you need to work them out NOW!
All written work must be typed.
Supportive Services Statement:
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need DSP &S in FACE 16, 395-4334, as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
Your Bakersfield College student rights and responsibilities are detailed in the BC Student Handbook and the yearly catalog.Student Learning Outcomes
When you finish this class you will be able to:
1. Apply critical thinking skills when listening to, analyzing and evaluating oral messages.