Speech CommunicationSpeech Communication

Dr. Paul LippertDr. Paul Lippert

Professor of Communication StudiesProfessor of Communication Studies

East Stroudsburg UniversityEast Stroudsburg University

Course DescriptionCourse Description

This course includes an introduction to This course includes an introduction to the study and application of some the study and application of some

principles of dyadic communication, principles of dyadic communication, small group interaction, and public small group interaction, and public

speaking, in addition to listening skills. speaking, in addition to listening skills.

Attendance requirement will be Attendance requirement will be enforced.enforced.

Major Units of StudyMajor Units of Study

CommunicationTheory

Informative Speaking

PersuasiveSpeaking

Group / PanelSpeaking

Special OccasionSpeaking

Grade Break-DownGrade Break-Down

Logic Papers (15%) Dyad Speech Special Occasion (15%) Speech (20%)

Informative Speech (15%) Panel Presentation (20%) Persuasive Speech (15%)

• One absence allowed without penalty

This is not a “skip day”

Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy

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Number of Absences

Each absence in excess of one will result in the loss

of one letter grade

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A few otherA few other

Housekeeping ItemsHousekeeping Items

Lecture notes should be Lecture notes should be taken by handtaken by hand

Outlines and papersOutlines and papersshould be submittedshould be submitted

in hard copyin hard copy

Follow the outlineFollow the outlinefor each assignmentfor each assignment

Dress professionallyDress professionallyon presentation dayson presentation days

And enjoy the course!And enjoy the course!