Weekly Syllabus

 

Please read and follow the weekly syllabus carefully.


READINGS/MODULES

Sessions

Dates

Course Introduction

MODULE 1 THE BASICS

Chapter 1     Presentation Speaking

Chapter 1 Class Power Point

Quick Start Guide to Presentation Speaking

Chapter 2.    Presentation Confidence

Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA)

Chapter 2 Class Power Point

 

 

Chapter 3.    Listening and Critical Thinking

 

 

Chapter 3 Class Power Point

 MODULE 2 PREPARING

Chapter 4.    Presentation Purpose and Topic

Chapter 4 Class Power Point

 

 

Chapter 5    Audience Analysis and Adaptation

Chapter 5 Class Power Point

 

 

Chapter 6.    Speaker Credibility and Ethics

Chapter 6 Class Power Point

 

 

TEST 1 CHAPTERS 1- 6online - Pearson; 50 questions; 60 minutes; 2 attempts; open from 9/26 12:01 am through 9/28 11:59 pm

Test 1 Study Guide

 

 

Introduction Presentation

 

9/26-9/28

 

Module 3 RESEARCHING AND ORGANIZING

Chapter 7.    Presentation Logistics and Occasion

 

 

Chapter 7 Class Power Point

Chapter 8.    Research and Supporting Material

Chapter 8 Class Power Point

 

 

Chapter 9.    Organizing and Outlining

Chapter 9 Class Power Point

 

 

Chapter 10.   Introductions and Conclusions

Chapter 10 Class Power Point

 

 

Module 4 ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE

Chapter 11.   Engaging Language

Chapter 11 Class Power Point

   

Chapter 12.   Generating Interest

Chapter 12 Class Power Point

   

Chapter13 .   Presentation Delivery

Chapter 13 Class Power Point

   

Crisis Management Videos

 

 

The Secret to Successful Crisis Management in the 21st Century - Melissa Agnes TEDx Talk

Managing the Tylenol Crisis

Public Relations Crisis Communication Case Study

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall: 5 Vital Facts

Crisis Management Strategies: Ian Mitroff on Successfully Managing Crises

Crisis Marketing and Toyota: From Hell to Well (The Sequel)

 

TEST 2 CHAPTERS 7-13

 

 

online - Pearson; 50 questions; 60 minutes; 2 attempts; open from 10/17 12:01 am through 10/19 11:59 pm

Test 2 Study Guide

Crisis Presentation:

 

10/17/-10/19

 

Module 5 APPLYING

Chapter 14.   Presentation Aids and Speaking Technology

Chapter 14 Class Power Point

   

Chapter 15.   Informative Presentations

Chapter 15 Class Power Point

   

Chapter 16.   Persuasive Presentations

Chapter 16 Class Power Point

   

Chapter 17.   Special Presentations

Chapter 17 Class Power Point

   

 

Presenting Technology Videos

Steve Jobs Introducs IPhone 2007

Present Like Steve Jobs

Secrets From The Science of Persuasion

 

   

Test 3 Study Guide

TEST 3 CHAPTERS 14-17

 

 

online - Pearson; 50 questions; 60 minutes; 2 attempts; open from 11/14 12:01 am through 11/16 11:59 pm

Technical Presentation:

 

11/14-11/11/16

 

Proposals Design & Content

 

11/22/16

Proposal Presentation

 

11/28/16

Proposal Presentation

 

11/30/16

You are fully responsible for completing the assignments by the assigned dates. This requires that you read ahead as some assignments may take you more time and research than others. This course will consist of the following assignments:

 

GRADING

 

Attendance (30 sessions)

15%

Presentation Assignments (4)

50%

Tests (3)

35%

 

100%

   

Letter

90

100

A

89

89.5

A-

85

88.5

B+

80

84.5

B

79

79.5

B-

75

78.5

C+

70

74.5

C

60 69.5 D
     
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