1. Welcome to Effective Speech Communication

2. What are the goals for this course? By the completion of this course, you will be able to do the following: o Use the English Language appropriately o Use nonverbal Skills o Use various types of listening skills o Make critical judgment, analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions about different types of speeches o Express yourself orally to entertain, inform and persuade

3. GOALS CONTINUE… o Participate in debates as a member of the affirmative, the negative or as a judge o Understand how effective communication affects your life

4. Course Text book and materials 1 two pocket folder 1 thesaurus 1 college level dictionary 1 note book 1 USB (for saving speeches) Writing implements Student planner Effective Speech Communication 3 rd Edition

5. Course Grading policy The grading policy for this course is based on a point system. For each assignment, you will be able to earn a certain number of points. AssignmentsPoints Presentations20 - 50 Chapter Tests20 – 50 Chapter Quizzes10 - 20 Note book Check20 Homework Assignment10 - 20 Class work Assignment10 - 20 Speeches50 - 100 Evaluation of Speeches25 - 50 Debates100 Examination100 - 200

6. Online access to assignments and other information To access your assignments on line, use the following information: School web site: www.kean.vi.sjh.schoolinsites.comwww.kean.vi.sjh.schoolinsites.com o Go to School Staff o Click on Samuel, Allan English Teacher The following are the links which you will need to access regularly:  Assignment  Calendar  Announcements  Other information