Week 1
What is the name of the Textbook which contains the required reading for the class?
“The Art of Public Speaking”
Name One of the Five Levels of Communication (Bonus points for defining it)
Intrapersonal -Talking to yourself
Interpersonal -Dyadic communication, Two people, takes place in a relational/non relational Ex) Doctor/ Nurses with Patients
Small group - 3-12 people (small group) They are are a group with a set of common goals Interdependence with members of the group for a task ex) task force, group project
Public speaking - One person speaking to a large group of people, Usually more formal
Mass communication - Communication to a mass audience , Mediated communication, utilizes technology ex) Radio, TV, newspaper
Compare and Contrast Hearing vs Listening
Hearing: Vibration of sound waves on eardrums
Listening: Paying close attention to what we hear,
Making meaning of what you hear, “decoding”
When is Professor Wilson's Office Hours?
Directly after class on Thursdays 6:50-7:50 pm
What is stage fright?
Anxiety over speaking in front of an audience
What are the three parts of a speech?
Introduction
*Gain attention, interest and Orient listeners to subject matter
Body
*Select effective method of organization. 2 to 5 main points
Conclusion
*Signal conclusion “In conclusion..” Reinforce central idea
How can extra credit be earned?
Attend the Communication Lab
Name one of the three types of plagiarism? (Bonus points to define it)
Global
Stealing from single source, passing off as one’s own
Patchwork
Stealing ideas, language from two or three sources, passing off as one’s own
Incremental
Failing to give credit for parts borrowed from other sources
Name the One of the Four types of listening.
Appreciative,Empathic,Comprehensive,Critical
Define Ethnocentrism.
Believing one’s group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures