Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Speech Communication

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Speech Communication for Business & the Professions

Here are your assignments for our class:

COURSE SYLLABI
Fall/Spring/Summer 2018-2019

Download your course syllabus from Blackboard or LMS and sign and submit a hard copy of your syllabus contract on the second day of class.  This is important and part of your grade, so do not forget it!
 
 

Intro to Communication - SPC 2017 Language & Listening Assignment
 
The use of language and skill of listening are the top two most important forms of communication in any context.  Download and print the attached assignment for the language and listening section of the Introduction course.  Follow the directions and submit the assignment according to the guidelines.

Click here to download Language & Listening Assignment - SPC 2017

Intro to Communication - SPC 2017 Interpersonal Assignment
 
Understanding our interpersonal relationships and the communcation in each one is a vital component of improving communication skills with those people.  Download and print the attached assignment for the interpersonal section of the Introduction course.  Follow the directions and submit the assignment according to the guidelines.

Click here to download Interpersonal Assignment

Communication Processes & Principles: The Foundation

Models of Communication -


ALL CLASSES - you will need this handout on our first lecture day of class!

Click here to download Models of Communication

EXTRA CREDIT!!!
 
Here is an opportunity for you to do some extra credit to earn a few points on your final average.  Download the guidelines and follow the directions.  I will accept all extra credit assignments until the last class meeting.  If you have any questions, ask me!

Click here to download Extra Credit Assignment

Or...another extra credit opportunity is to choose the Service Learning option for your Corporate Profile.  You must complete a minumum of 20 hours of service for the semester, and it must be tracked through the Service Learning office on your campus (I will work with the campuses that do not have an actual office).  You will perform the Corporate Profile as the guidelines state, with your final point in the body about what you learned...so your reflection.  Your 20 hours does not have to be completed by the speech day, but to earn the extra credit, the hours must me submitted to me on the last day of class in the official tracking form signed by the Service Learning Coordinator in Kent, G-149.  Flagler students will go through me, and can find opportunities at the Flagler College Career Services office at (904)819-6286 or careerservices@flagler.edu.  If you have any questions, come see me!

Starting to Speak

Introduction Speeches & Choosing topics for the Informative Speech - you will need to download and submit this form via e-mail NO LATER than the posted date or it will be late!
 

Click here to download Intro Speech Guidelines and Sample

Click here to download Info Speech Topic Submission Form

Click here to download Corporate Profile Topic Submission Form

Need some help with this week's assignment? Check out the "Tips and Hints" page.

Mindy Peck Kurtz, M.A.
Professor of Speech
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Kent Campus/Cecil Center
Flagler College
Office Phone: (904)381-3426
Email: mpeck@fscj.edu
Website: http://www.fscj.edu
Center for Body Language Website: http://www.centerforbodylanguage.com