Speech & Debate #B- Spring 2011 by Tina Kuo engl1028@mails.fju.edu.tw
Objectives:
A “hands on” introduction to help sophomores to achieve the following goals:Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Overall Agenda
draft and organize ideas
purposes of speech:
informative and demonstrative
evaluate speeches
purposes of speech: persuasive and ceremonial speeches
formats and process of debate
Observation
Improve English competence through practice
Develop confidence
Course Requirements
Attendance Record
a. Three times absence without permission - considered having an “incomplete” for this course.
(-1 pt for absence and 0.5 pt for either personal or sick leaves)
b. Absence on presentation day will receive “ZERO” as the score on that designated date.
c. If you always stay healthy and punctual, your final score will be added ONE extra point.
d. Punctuality is a common courtesy. Late for 10 minutes will affect your performance and score. (-0.5 pt)
Discussion Notes and Observation Journal
a. Please prepare a binder to collect all your discussion notes and critiques for your classmates.
b. Students are required to make at least one observation on a speech either held on campus or outside, and analyze critically its effectiveness on audience based on criteria discussed in last semester (Components for Successful Speakers.)
The observation will be presented both orally and in written form. You will present the report orally at the designated class meeting and turn in the written version one week later. The report should be approximately 2-page long and typed.
Content: (1) Introduction: [Who-When-Where-What-Why-How] - of a speech.
(2) Evaluation - base on criteria of delivery techniques, content, organization, etc.
(3) Overall comment about the speech. Any suggestions? What do you learn?
c. For mid-term and final exams, you should rehearse and prepare an one-page outline.
In-class Participation & Debates
a. Students will be required to keep up with the readings, actively participate in and contribute to the classes.
b. Familiarize yourself with different debate formats and speaker responsibilities.
c. Team spirit is greatly emphasized in formal debates so be considerate and supportive to your team members.
Evaluations
Attendance & Participation 20 % Mid-term Exam 20 %
Observation Journal 10 % Final Exam 20 %
Speeches & Debates 30 %
Syllabus 2011 Spring
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Date Topics Themes & Readings Presentors Speech (length)
1 02/14 Imaginative Speech Life & Dream ALL 3 minutes
2 02/21 Speak for a Special Occasion
Context for Communication Chp. 15 – Ceremonial Speaking
PG – A;PG – B 2 – 4 minutes
3 02/28 February 28 Incident-Holiday 4 03/07 Impromptu Speech
Reading an Editorial
Culture Differences (Superstition or Reality?) (Chp. 5 – Adapting to Audiences)
PG – A 3 minutes
5 03/14 Impromptu Speech Human Rights (Euthanasia) PG - B 3 minutes 6 03/21 Observation Report
Or Guest Speaker
Successful Speech
Memorable Speech in History
Groups 10 - 15 minutes (per group) 7 03/28 Individual Conference
Or Video Watching
Meet Tina at SF 230 Outlining & Researching
Individuals 10 minutes Prepare handouts 8 04/04 Spring Break
9 04/11 Mid-term Exam Persuasive Speech
Chp. 13 – Reasoning with Your Audience
PG – A;PG - B 5 - 7 minutes
10 04/18 Format of Debate Roles and Responsibilities Groups 2 minutes 11 04/25 Logical Fallacies Argumentation & Counter-argumentation All
12 05/02 One-on-one Debate Environmental Issues Pairs TBA
13 05/09 Formal Debate OPEN (Abortion/Death Penalty) Teams 1.5 hours 14 05/16 Discussion +
Resources
OPEN (Politics/Modern Technology) (Chp. 6 & 7 – Organizing and Researching)
Teams
15 05/23 REVIEW CONTEST Textbooks & Review 4 in a Group 2 hours 16 05/30 Final Exam Debate on a topic of your interest Teams
17 06/06 Dragon Boat Festival
18 06/13 Final Exam Debate on a topic of your interest Teams
~ Summer Vacation
* The Syllabus is subject to change. Students will be notified at least one week before.
Reference Books
Gerard-Sharp, Lisa (1994). Ideas & Issues. London: Chancerel Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-905703-92-8.
Goodnight, Lynn (1996). Getting Started in DEBATE. Second Edition. Illinois: National Textbook Company. ISBN 0- 8442-5288-3
Johnston, Greg (1994). The Logic & Language of English Debate: A Practical Guide for Chinese Students of EFL Bulkpack including supplementary materials
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