SPRING 2008

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-----You can get a pdf version of the photocopy packet here (pages 1-66) and here (pages 67-106). (I can't get it all to be in one file.)
Please do not print it or this version on a school printer because that will take too much paper.

 INSTRUCTOR: Jay G. VerLinden

OFFICE: Telonicher House (House 54), room 108
826-3252
E-MAIL: jgv1@humboldt.edu
WEB: http://www.humboldt.edu/~jgv1/verlinden.html

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday and Wednesday 1:00 to 1:45
Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30
and by appointment

The purpose of office hours is to give you a chance to come talk to me so you can do better in the course. That means you can come talk to me about your speeches or other things if you want. I'd much rather help you improve before you're graded than after, so you have the best chance of doing well in here. (Don't wait until the last minute, though, or you won't have time to use my suggestions.)

Please do not think you're interrupting me if you visit me during office hours. That's what they're for.
There may be some days when a meeting will be scheduled during office hours, and I won't be available, so you might want to call over first to make sure I'm in.

Office hours are not the only time that I'm available to help you. I'm not always available at a moment's notice, but sometimes I am and it doesn't hurt to give me a call to see if I'm in or if we can set up a time when we can both meet.

 Required Texts:

 PUBLIC SPEAKING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
2nd edition
by Patricia Kearney and Timothy Plax

 and
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
photocopy packet
by Jay VerLinden

You are also required to have your own stapler for the written assignments. Don't expect me to provide one for you.

NOTHING FOR THIS CLASS IS ON MOODLE, SO DON'T LOOK FOR IT THERE.

Welcome to FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION. This packet contains the complete version of the course syllabus that explains what the class is about, what you can expect in here, and what I expect from you. All of the assignments and requirements for your speeches are included in this packet, and it covers everything in more detail than the syllabus handed out in class.

This syllabus simply explains the basic expectations, procedures, and guidelines that would exist for this class whether they're in the syllabus or not. Don't let it overwhelm you. I'm just making everything I can as explicit as possible for you at the beginning of the semester, to let you know as much as possible, so you can do as well as possible in this course. Think of this as information designed to let you know about what's coming up and consequences of various actions, so you can plan ahead to make informed and responsible decisions instead of being surprised.

This syllabus also establishes an agreement between us that says we will all abide by the conditions outlined in it. By remaining in the class you are agreeing to accept the provisions of the syllabus. Neither you nor I want you to have problems just because you didn't read this carefully, so do take a few minutes to read it.

IMPORTANT DATES
 February 7 & 12  Story Telling Speeches
 February 14  Written Assignment #1 Due
 February 21  Choose Informative Speaking Dates
 February 26  Written Assignment #2 Due
 February 28 to March 6  Warm Up Speeches
 March 13  Written Assignment #3 Due
 March 25  Choose Persuasive Speaking Dates and
 April 1 to 17  Informative Speeches and Written Assignment #4
 April 8  Written Assignment #5 Due
 April 22  Comprehensive Final Exam
 April 24 to May 8  Persuasive Speeches and Written Assignment #6
 May 13  Impromptu Speeches

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Last updated 12/27/07