Course Essentials

    Course Description

    The basic elements for clear and effective public speaking. Practice and study in skills such as organizing information, researching and outlining speeches, developing ideas for a particular audience, using media for clarification and amplification of ideas, and speaking extemporaneously. Students will review the history of public speaking, analyze speeches and bring together all basic elements of public speaking through their own presentation of formal and informal speeches to inform and persuade.

    Course Objectives

    Since SPE 2100 is a unique course that requires you to not only learn important theories and principles of public speaking but also apply them well in developing and presenting assigned speeches, you might find the following tips helpful as you prepare for this course and its assignments:

    1. Learning is a process; manage your time strategically and effectively. This class is designed in such a way that you do smaller amounts of work over a greater number of days; an hour of learning and work done every day over a four-day period is more beneficial than four hours of work done on a single day.
    2. Seek help proactively and struggle productively.
    Course Learning Outcomes

    Listed below are the specific skills I hope you will obtain and develop in this course. Being an effective public speaker is crucial to our personal, academic, professional, and civic growth; all the assignments, presentations, and activities are designed to help you become the best public speaker you can be, and it is my hope that you will not only use these skills in your daily life but also continue to develop them throughout your lifetime.

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    Textbook
    1. Required Textbook: Public Speaking Project Free online text (https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Public_Speaking/Public_Speaking_(The_Public_Speaking_Project)Textbook chapters can be found on Blackboard under course materials too.
    2. The New York Times, we will learn how to access its articles (and articles from other newspapers/magazines/journals) by using our library databases.

    Other Online Educational Resources:

    Required Hardware

    Use of Technology: Students must have a working email account and should check their accounts on a regular basis, at least once a day. Students should familiarize themselves with Blackboard within the first week of classes. I will be emailing important announcements, reminders, etc via emails. We will also be using Blackboard for online tests and assignments.  All assignments and materials related to our class will be posted on Blackboard.

    If students encounter any difficulties or problems with their accounts or need help or guidance in terms of using Blackboard they can contact Kingsborough’s Blackboard IT helpdesk at [email protected] or  call 718-368-6679.

    Student Blackboard User Guides https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/core-functions/cuny-blackboard/user-guides/student/

    Communication:

    Email: Communication is the most important element in any course. You can communicate with me at any time via your school email account. Check your email several times a week since this will also be how I communicate course announcements with you. Again my e–mail is:[email protected]

    EMAIL POLICY:  Students are required to follow proper email etiquette while emailing me in order to receive a prompt response:

    • During the week expect at least 24 hours before I respond to your email.
    • Be mindful that electronic communication does not convey facial expression or tone of voice. It is important to consider what is written could be misinterpreted.
    • Typing messages all in caps is regarded by most internet users as shouting; so, unless you mean to yell at someone, type your message in standard format.
    • Begin each email with a brief subject in the subject line to give me an indication as to the nature of your correspondence.
    • Clearly identify yourself with your full name and class section in all correspondence.
    • Use correct grammar and spelling in all correspondence with the Professor and address me with respect  (i.e. Professor/Ms. Kadave).
    • Close your email properly with a clear closing (i.e. Thank You, Sincerely, etc.) followed by your full name.
    • Virtual Office Hours: If you are unable to see me in person during my office hours, you can always email and schedule a zoom/ virtual meeting with me. Email me ahead of time to set up a meeting time and I will send you a Zoom link.

    Covid Safety Policies:

    Students are expected to adhere to all COVID safety protocols while in class. For latest guidelines, please refer the college’s https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/campusentry/COVID-19_Guidance_Safety_Hub.html

    Required Software

    You will use Blackboard for this course.

    Blackboard Student App (recommended for all, required for those who use a phone)

    I strongly recommend that you download the free Blackboard Student App before course starts you can stay more connected with our course.

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