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Daphne Valerius, Ph.D

106 Switzler Hall

Office hours: Tuesday 1pm-2pm, Tuesday 1pm-2pm, and by appointment

Zoom Link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/my/daphnevalerius

Welcome!

This course will help you improve your critical thinking and public speaking abilities—skills that can be adapted and used in any area of study you choose to pursue. Get started by reviewing the Syllabus and working through the Week 0 module.

Week 0 Orientation and Introductions

Week 1 Introduction Speech

Week 2 Audience Analysis & Topic Selection

Week 3 Research & Supporting Materials

Week 4 Outlining & Organizing

Week 5 Peer Review Process—Outline

Week 6 "Mini-wording" | Delivery | Mediated Presentations

Week 7 Informative Speech—Application & Critique

Week 8 Introduction to Persuasion

Week 9 Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

Week 10 Presentation Aids

Week 11 Peer Review Process—Outline & Presentation Aids for Persuasive Speech

Week 12 Language & Listening

Week 13 Persuasive Speech—Application & Critique

Week 14 Repurposing Speeches for Mediated Platform

Week 15 Mediated Speech—Application & Critique

Week 16 Course Reflection (Finals Week)