How many absences is a student allowed before he/she loses participation points?
3 absences
100
What is a student required to wear on speech days?
Professional attire is required--no jeans, no flip flops, etc.
100
Who is the "speaker"
The person sending the message to the audience or receiver
100
What is intrapersonal communication?
communication with ourselves
100
What is the length requirement for the diagnostic speech?
2-3 minutes
200
Is a student allowed to miss a speech day?
no--unless he/she has provided me with documentation.
200
Does a student need to provide a manuscript for all speeches?
No (there will only be one speech that requires a manuscript). Instead, the student will use an outline to jog his/her memory of key words, phrases, etc. An outline MUST be turned in with the speech. You may use notecards in addition to the required outline.
200
What is the difference between encoding or decoding a message?
Encoding a message involves putting thoughts into words and gestures. Decoding is taking gestures, words, etc. and making it into meanings (think of decoding in the army).
200
What is interpersonal communication
Communication with others to help us establish, maintain, and disengage from relationships with other people
200
Where can I find more information on a diagnostic speech?
In your course book
300
What is the policy for missing assignments?
missed assignments will NOT be accepted
300
What is the procedure if you come into class late during a speech day?
You must wait until the speaker has finished his/her speech and you hear applause before entering the room.
300
What is the channel?
The channel is a form a message takes (verbal, written, etc.)
300
What is mass communication?
communication generated by media to reach large audiences
300
What kind of speech is the diagnostic speech?
Extemporaneous speech--a speech that is not read from a manuscript, but rather given conversationally using an outline
400
When does Ms. Riddle hold office hours?
MWF from 9:00AM-10:00AM or by appointment
400
What does "communication is culturally specific" mean?
Our speech is culturally informed (jargon, gestures, proxemics)
400
What is the importance of context?
Context (setting, environment, etc.) changes the way we speak. If I am presenting a speech to a conference it may be different than if I am presenting a speech to my peers.
400
What is public communication?
speech giving
400
What are the general requirements for the diagnostic speech?
Intro, 3 bullet points, conclusion. Use transitions. No research required. STUDENTS MUST BRING AN OUTLINE TO CLASS
500
How is attendance recorded?
The student is responsible for signing the attendance sheet daily--I will not remind you.
500
In addition to recognizing the culture in which we are speaking to, what is one way to give a successful speech?
Make eye contact with your audience, use appropriate inflection in your voice, avoid swaying side-to-side, etc.
500
What is noise?
Factors that distract from our speech (temperature, volume, etc.)
500
What is group communication?
communication amongst team members
500
What are some of the ways we can overcome speech anxiety?
Visualization, reinforcement, see textbook for more examples