Welcome to Effective Speech Communication

What are the goals for this course?

By the completion of this course, you will beable to do the following:

o Use the English Language appropriatelyo Use nonverbal Skillso Use various types of listening skillso Make critical judgment, analyze, evaluate

and draw conclusions about different types of speeches

o Express yourself orally to entertain, inform and persuade

GOALS CONTINUE…

oParticipate in debates as a member of the affirmative, the negative or as a judge

oUnderstand how effective communication affects your life

Course Text book and materials1 two pocket folder1 thesaurus1 college level

dictionary1 note book1 USB (for saving

speeches)Writing implementsStudent plannerEffective Speech Communication

3rd Edition

Course Grading policyThe grading policy for this course is based on a point system. For each assignment, you will be able to earn a certain number of points.

Assignments PointsPresentations 20 - 50

Chapter Tests 20 – 50

Chapter Quizzes 10 - 20

Note book Check 20

Homework Assignment

10 - 20

Class work Assignment

10 - 20

Speeches 50 - 100

Evaluation of Speeches

25 - 50

Debates 100

Examination 100 - 200

Online access to assignments and other information

To access your assignments on line, use the following information:

School web site: www.kean.vi.sjh.schoolinsites.comoGo to School StaffoClick on Samuel, Allan English TeacherThe following are the links which you will need to access regularly:AssignmentCalendarAnnouncementsOther information