communication
watch the video there is a link in hw and answer from the video & the chapters 17,15,5,12 &6 by your own words.
Course: COM 114 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Semester: Summer II 2020
Instructors: Dr. Arda Jebejian, Dr. Nurcan Kose, Dr. Koba Lomidze, Dr. Slaheddine Mnasri, Dr. Filomachi Spathopoulou, Dr. Alvaro Subero,
Rationale: The purpose of this assignment is to encourage students to apply all the contents included in Fundamentals of Speech Communication by answering a set of questions prepared for them to apply the theoretical knowledge learned in the course into practical contents.
Instructions:
Read all the activities included in the assessment.
Answer all the questions.
Revise the grading rubric before completing the assessment.
Submit the TYPED assignment in WORD format to Turnitin.
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Failing to resubmit within three days after notification, the assessment will be graded with zero
SUMMER II 2020 – COM114 – FINAL ASSIGNMENT (20%)
In order to answer the questions included in this assessment, students must watch the following TED Talk:
Title (Presenter):
Guest worker visas could have shared benefits. (David J. Bier)
Link to the TED Talk:
ACTIVITY 1 (40 POINTS): Watch the TED Talk indicated above and provide an OUTLINE of the speech by identifying the 5 steps in Monroes Motivated Sequence (MMS): Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action. Write between 300 and 400 words.
Note: No direct/indirect quotations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted (including this TED Talk itself).
Watch the video and write the outline of the speech you hear and watch here:
I. Attention
II. Need
III. Satisfaction
IV. Visualization
V. Action what the speaker is saying and what he want :
ACTIVITY 2 (20 POINTS): Write in the space given below the beginning of your presentation on Guest workers contribute to the economic welfare indicating the following: 1) attention getter, 2) relevance, 3) credibility, and 4) thesis statement.
Note 1: Use the theory explained in class and posted on Moodle about Chapter 12 and Chapter 17 (Organizing your Speech and Persuasive Speaking) to revise how to develop the introduction of your own TED Talk.
Note 2: No direct/indirect quotations/in-text citations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted.
Note 3: Keep in mind that the information given must be truthful (e.g. relevance and credibility). Besides, the thesis must clearly state the main points that you would like to develop in your talk.
Attention getter
Relevance
Credibility
Thesis statement
ACTIVITY 3 (20 POINTS): Pay attention to the use of body language, use of voice, physical appearance, or mannerism (e.g. shaking, fidgeting, swaying, tapping, rocking, stepping back and forth, etc.) observed in the speaker of the TED Talk video mentioned above in Activity 1. Mention four different types and explain them accordingly.
Note 1: Use the theory explained in class and posted on Moodle about Nonverbal Messages (Chapter 5) and Delivery (Chapter 15) to clearly identify the different types of nonverbal communication.
Note 2: No direct/indirect quotations/in-text citations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted (including this TED Talk itself).
Write your answer here:
1. Body language + explanation + example from the video
2. Voice + explanation + example from the video
3. Physical Appearance + explanation + example from the video
4. Mannerisms + explanation + example from the video
ACTIVITY 4 (20 POINTS):
1. Explain the difference between hearing and listening. Provide examples to demonstrate and compare the two.
2. Remembering is one of the steps of active listening. In your own words describe and explain what remembering stage involves and provide your own example.
Note1: Use Chapter 6 (Listening) of the course textbook to answer the question.
Note 2: No direct/indirect quotations from the course textbook and/or any other external source are permitted.
Write your answer here:
GRADING RUBRIC | FINAL ASSESSMENT | 20%
Criteria
Inadequate
Poor
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ACTIVITY 1 (40 POINTS): information is accurate; all MMS steps are identified; outline is complete; communicates meaning clearly, is proofread.
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ACTIVITY 2 (20 POINTS): information is accurate; all parts of the question are answered; communicates meaning clearly, is proofread.
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ACTIVITY 3 (20 POINTS): question is fully answered; accurate, relevant information is provided; communicates meaning clearly, is proofread.
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ACTIVITY 3 (20 POINTS): question is fully answered; accurate, relevant information is provided; communicates meaning clearly, is proofread.
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TOTAL POINTS __________%
NOTES
1 | Page
2 | Page Chapter 6: Listening
Learning Outcomes
Define listening
Identify three
challenges of
listening
Practice the
steps involved in
active listening
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What is Listening? (p.69)
W
ha
t i
s l
is
te
ni
ng
? Listening and Hearing are not the
same.
Hearing is a physiological process.
Listening, on the other hand, consists
of cognitive and behavioral
processes.
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Challenges to effective listening
(p.69)
1. Listening
apprehension
2. Listening style
3. Processing
approach
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Processing approach (p. 71)
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Passive listening
Habitual and unconscious
process of receiving messages
Active listening
Deliberate and conscious
process of attending to,
understanding, remembering,
evaluating, and responding to
messages
We process information in two ways: passively and actively.
Active Listening: Five steps (p. 72)
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1. Attending
2. Understanding
3. Remembering
4. Evaluating
5. Responding
Alex Lyon: Barriers to effective listening
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu
ery=alex+lyon+barriers+to+effective+listening
https://www.youtube.com/results%3Fsearch_query=alex+lyon+barriers+to+effective+listening
Alex Lyon: Effective listening skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=IwWj_SfDpzg Chapter 12
Learning Outcomes
1 Develop your
speech body using
an appropriate
main point pattern
2 Create an
effective speech
introduction
3 Construct an
effective
conclusion
4 Compile a formal
speech outline and
reference list
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 1
Identify Main Points (page 163)
List the ideas that relate to the speech
Eliminate ideas that the audience already understands or that are
broad or complicated to understand within the time allotted
Check if any of the ideas can be grouped together
Choose two to four ideas that will help accomplish ones speech goal
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 2
Select a Main Point (page 166)
1) Time order arranges
the main points by a
chronological sequence
or by steps in a process
2) Narrative order
dramatizes the thesis
using a story or series
that includes characters,
setting, and a plot
3) Topical order
structures the main
points using some
logical relationship
among them
4) Logical reasons order
structures the main
points as reasons for
accepting the thesis as
desirable or truth
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 3
General Form for a Speech Outline (page
168)
Thesis
statement
Outline
Main point
Subpoint
Supporting
material
Transitions
Signposts
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 4
Create Transitions (page 169)
Organizing
your
speech
Transitions
Section Transitions
Signposts
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 6
Developing the Introduction (page 170)
Get attention
Action
Jokes
Personal
references
Questions
Quotation
Startling
statements
Stories
Suspense
Establish listener
relevance
Motivate the
audience to
listen
Link your
speech to your
audience
Mention why
and how your
speech might
affect your
audience
Establish
credibility
Show that you
are an authority
on the topic
Highlight that
you are a
credible
speaker
State the thesis
Main points
should be
stated in the
introduction
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 7
Develop the Body
Step 1
Select a specific and
suitable speech goal
Step 2
Gather and evaluate
information to
develop your speech
Step 3
Organize ideas into a
well-structured
outline
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 8
Construct an Effective Conclusion
(page 173)
Effective conclusions
enhance the impact of a
good speech
Summarize the
speakers goals
and main
points
Should be
carefully designed
as it is the shortest
part of a speech
Leave the
audience with
a vivid
impression
Alls well that
ends well
(William
Shakespeare)
Clincher
Short statement that provides a
sense of closure
Reiterates the importance of
ones speech in a memorable
manner
Vivid imagery
Appeal to action
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Chapter 12 Organizing Your Speech 9 Delivery
15
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in whole or in part.
Chapter 15
Learning Outcomes
1 Employ strategies to
effectively manage public
speaking apprehension
2 Identify the
characteristics of an
effective delivery style
5 Select an appropriate
delivery method for your
speeches
6 Engage in productive
rehearsals
8 Evaluate speech
effectiveness
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Chapter 15 Delivery 2
Public Speaking Apprehension (fear):
Symptoms
Symptoms
Cognitive Physical Emotional
3
Public Speaking Apprehension: Causes
Previous experience
Person is socialized to fear public speaking
Modeling
Stems from observing how friends and family
members react to speaking in public
Negative reinforcement
If a person experienced negative reactions,
he/she may be apprehensive about speaking
in public
Ca
us
es
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Chapter 15 Delivery 4
Apprehension Management Techniques
1) Communication
orientation
motivation
2) Visualization
5) Public speaking
skills training
3) Systematic
desensitization
4) Cognitive
restructuring
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Chapter 15 Delivery 5
DELIVERY STYLES
a) Animated
Lively and dynamic
b) Conversational
Presenting a speech so
that your audience
feels you are talking
with them
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Chapter 15 Delivery 6
Delivery Methods
Impromptu
speech
Delivered with only seconds or
minutes of advance notice for
preparation
Extemporaneous
speech
Researched and planned
Scripted speech
(Manuscript/
Memorized)
Prepared by creating a written
manuscript. Delivered by rote memory
or by reading
Virtual Public
speeches
Challenges – Audience analysis and
adaptation
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Chapter 15 Delivery 7
Use of Voice
An effective delivery style can be achieved by
varying the pitch, volume, and vocal quality
Intelligibility
To be
understandable;
affected by
articulation,
pronunciation,
and accent
Vocal expression
Contrasts in pitch,
volume, rate, and
quality
Avoid monotone
Pauses
Moments of
silence
strategically used
to enhance
meaning and mark
important ideas
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Chapter 15 Delivery 8
Use of Body
a) Appearance
Consider audience and occasion
Consider topic and purpose
Avoid extremes
b) Posture
An upright stance and squared
shoulders communicate a sense
of confidence
c) Poise
Graceful and controlled use of
the body
d) Eye Contact
Involves looking at people in all
parts of an audience throughout
the speech
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Chapter 15 Delivery 9
Use of Body
e) Facial expressions
Facial expressions can convey
nonverbal immediacy by
communicating the speaker is
personable and likeable
f) Gestures
Describe or emphasize what one is
saying
Refer to presentational aids
Clarify structure
g) Movement
Movement with a specific purpose
Unplanned movement distracts the
audience from the message
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Chapter 15 Delivery 10
Adapting while delivering the speech
Be aware of and respond to audience feedback
Compute the length of the speech
Adapt to unexpected events and audience reactions
Handle questions respectfully
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Chapter 15 Delivery 11
Evaluating Speeches
A speech is
likely to
achieve its
goal if
It has good
content
It is
adapted to
the
audience
It is clearly
organized
It is
delivered
well
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Chapter 15 Delivery 12 Chapter 17 | Persuasive Speaking (p. 257)
W
ha
t
is
p
er
su
as
io
n?
Persuasion is the word we use to label
the process of influencing people’s
attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors.
Persuasive speaking is the process of
doing so in public speech.
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Tailoring Propositions to the Target Audience
(p. 259)
Opposed
No
opinion
In favor
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3
Aristotles Three Pillars of Persuasion
(p.257)
Logos using evidence to construct
an argument (p. 261)
Facts
Research
Evidence
examples
Statistics
Studies
Ethos: Personal credibility as a
speaker (p. 264)
Character
Trustworthiness
Goodwill
Competence
Credibility: initial +
derived = terminal
credibility
5
Pathos when the speaker appeals to
the emotions of the listeners (p. 266)
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Negative emotions –
Fear, guilt, shame, anger,
and sadness
Positive emotions –
Happiness or joy, pride,
relief, hope, and
compassion
7
Persuasive Speech Pattern: Monroes
Motivated Sequence (p. 273)
8
Attention Need Satisfaction Visualization Action
Step 1 Step 5Step 4Step 3Step 2
+ a quotation
+ some rhetorical questions
+ some statistics
+ visual aids for illustration
9
+ WHY
+ Provide detailed examples
+ Offer statistical data
+ Share testimony
10
state the solution to this need
provide a complete explanation
show how it meets the problem
11
describe future conditions IF the solution you purpose
is carried out
describe the adverse future conditions if your plan is NOT
carried out
12
Tell your audience exactly what you want them to do NOW
and HOW.
13
Alex Lyon: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
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https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=2ey232I5nUk&list=PLiObSxAItudL78oikNIjCNfFzNa4qsTAa
How to organize a persuasive speech ro
presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnfoFN7T
Bhw&list=RDCMUCie09bMB6ITYmpU3z6vv2t
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https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=jnfoFN7TBhw&list=RDCMUCie09bMB6ITYmpU3z6vv2tw&index=4
Alex Lyon: Monroes Motivated Sequence
https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=LMb65w9nLyo
