ASU-Beebe Oral Communication R. Jared Hogue, MSE http://asuenglish WEEK TWO

Syllabus Review via BlackBoard BOTH the University Syllabus AND the Course Syllabus and “Mark As Reviewed” by January 30.

Chapters One/Two Quiz Discussion

1. In what ways might becoming a more effective and confident speaker affect your life? How could it impact your performance in classes? Help you in your career? Enable you to make a difference in your community?

2. Name one person whom you believe to be an effective public speaker 2. Name one person whom you believe to be an effective public speaker. What are the main characteristics that make him or her effective?

3. When you see a speaker who is obviously feeling nervous, how can you as an audience member help put him or her at ease? Can thinking about your experience as an audience member help you feel less nervous as a speaker?

Class Discussion: Bush Video   -What assumptions does he seem to be making about the worldview of the audience?       -How does he seek to establish shared meaning with them?       -From the audience feedback, can you discern which parts of the speech are the most successful in terms of creating shared meaning?

Chapter Three: Speech Ethics

Ethical Absolutism Situational Ethics Culturally Relative Ethics Codes of Ethics: Ethical Absolutism Situational Ethics Culturally Relative Ethics

Legal Speech vs. Ethical Speech

Communicating Truthfully Lying Half-truths False Inference Taking Evidence Out of Context Omission

Acknowledging the Work of Others Quoting Paraphrasing Common Knowledge

Using Sound Reasoning Hasty Generalization Post Hoc Fallacy Ad hominem Fallacy Ad Populum Fallacy

Being an Ethical Listener Show Courtesy Be Open-Minded Hold the Speaker Accountable

Chapter Four: Listening Skills

Adapting to the Audience Listen with your Ears Words (Tone, Volume, Clarity) Yawning Noises Groans Laughter Cheers Sighing Etc. Listen with your Eyes Facial Expressions Eye Contact Attitude Gestures Body Language Appearance Etc.

Action-oriented Content-oriented People-oriented Time-oriented Listening Styles Action-oriented Content-oriented People-oriented Time-oriented

Poor Listening Unprocessed Note Taking Nonlistening Interruptive Listening Agenda-Driven Listening Argumentative Listening Nervous Listening

- Become a Better Listener - Maximize Your Audience’s Listening - Listen When You Are in the Audience

Watch and be ready for discussion.

Homework Read Chapters Three and Four Complete the Chapters Three/Four Quiz; due at the START of class next week Watch the Video and be ready for discussion (take notes).

Any Questions?

Have a great week!