An overview of the Speech Communication 111 course, including content and requirements.

1. Speech Communication Dr. Paul Lippert Professor of Communication Studies East Stroudsburg University

2. Course Description This course includes an introduction to the study and application of some principles of dyadic communication, small group interaction, and public speaking, in addition to listening skills. Attendance requirement will be enforced.

3. Major Units of Study Communication Theory Informative Speaking Persuasive Speaking Group / Panel Speaking Special Occasion Speaking

4. Grade Break-Down Logic Papers (15%) Dyad Speech Special Occasion (15%) Speech (20%) Informative Speech (15%) Panel Presentation (20%) Persuasive Speech (15%)

6. 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D E Number of Absences Each absence in excess of one will result in the loss of one letter grade Semester Grade

7. A few other Housekeeping Items

8. Lecture notes should be taken by hand

9. Outlines and papers should be submitted in hard copy

10. Follow the outline for each assignment

11. Dress professionally on presentation days

12. And enjoy the course!