Schedule

THEA 2050 Self-Staging: Oral Communication in Daily Life

Fall Semester 2004 T TH 2-3:15

Instructor: Dr. Amy Cuomo Office: 207 D Martha Munro

Phone: 770-838-3116 e-mail: acuomo@westga.edu

Office Hours: T & TH 3:30-5 PM

M & W 1-5 PM

Texts: Course Packet: Theatre 2050: Self-Staging: Oral Communication in Daily Life

Brody, Majorie: Speaking Your Way to the Top

Performances at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts

Noises Off -- October 6-10 (Wed-Sat at 7:30; Sun at 2:30)

Dimly Perceived Threats to the System – November 17-21 (Wed-Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30)

Web CT: You may log on to the State University of West Georgia’s home page: www.westga.edu and follow the links to the library or Web CT.

Web CT HELPLINES: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9-5 PM and Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM- 8 PM 770-838-3018

Library: http://www.westga.edu/~library/

Course Description: Self-Staging is an introduction to the performative basis of oral communications and self-presentation. The focus of this course is the variety of means by which we present self in personal and professional venues. Self -Staging is by nature interdisciplinary; therefore, presentation and performance in media such as radio and television are also explored.

Degree Program Learning Outcomes

· Students will have the ability to apply the skills they learned in courses to a variety of work and social environments.

· Students will express through performance, writing, speaking, and other modes of communication the results of research and critical judgement, indicated by a demonstrable ability to reach an audience effectively through at least one of the components of theatrical art (acting, directing, design, playwriting, etc.)

Learner Outcomes:

· To become active listeners who critically evaluate what they hear

· To be able to effectively evaluate methods of persuasion

· To be able to recognize and evaluate performance and persuasion in presentations

· To develop the critical and analytical skills needed to construct a logical argument

· To develop the skills necessary to speak clearly and concisely on a variety of topics

· To gain a basic understanding of the art of both informal and formal presentations

Student Responsibilities

· Please turn off your cell phone or pager at the beginning of class.

· Be on time for class and plan to stay for the entire period.

· Be a courteous listener and present your ideas in a way that shows respect for your colleagues.

· Read the assigned material and be prepared to give your speech on the assigned day.

· Complete all Web CT assignments by the due date listed on your schedule.

· You are responsible for all the material presented in class. If you miss class, please make sure you get the notes.

· The syllabus is subject to change. Changes in the syllabus or schedule will be announced in class -- make sure you note these changes.

· Keep copies of all your written work and file your returned assignments in a safe place.

· If you have scheduling conflicts with the schedule or have a documented absence that prevents you from completing an assignment, please make arrangements with me as soon as possible to make arrangements for completing your work.

· If you have any special needs or if there is anything I can do to assist you in succeeding in this course do not hesitate to let me know.

Attendance

Students have (2) unexcused absences on days when they are NOT schedule to speak. Additional absences will result in a 5 point penalty on your FINAL grade.

Class Assignments (10%)

There are several assignments designed to compliment the readings and class work. These assignments are due when they are listed on your schedule. Written assignments must be typed and, they should be clearly formatted and free of grammatical error. There will be no credit for late assignments. Outlines and bibliographies will be graded as class assignments and should be placed in your folder

Quizzes (10%)

Reading assignments for this course will be evaluated by in class quizzes . Students need to take the quizzes on the assigned material on the due date or they will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. Quizzes cannot be made up; I will drop your lowest two quiz grades.

Events Folder (10%)

You are required to attend five (5) events offered by the university OR plays produced on or off campus. One of these events MUST BE Noises Off. You must write (read type!!!) a page for each event evaluating the speakers or actors. You must staple your program or ticket to the paper and put each in your folder.

Presentations (70% -- see individual breakdown)

You will be required to give different types of presentations as listed on the schedule You must present ON THE DAY ASSIGNED. Failing to present on the due date will result 0 for that assignment. You must bring your video tape on the first day you are presenting. Following your first speech you need to review the tape and write a one page evaluation on what you believe went well, and what you need to improve. This evaluation must be type written and placed in your folder.

SCHEDULE AND CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments listed are due at the beginning of each class period

Date	Assignments DUE	Subject/Notes
T 8/2	Introduction
TH 8/26	Self-Staging Text pg 2-19	Performing Identity
T 8/31	Speeches of Self Introduction Self-Staging Text p. 20-26 Speaking Your Way to the Top: Chapter Two	Meet in Pafford Speech Lab 8/31
TH 9/2	Self-Staging Text: Developing the Academic Self pg 88-113 Speaking Your Way to the Top Chapters 3, 4 & 13	Developing the Academic Self Meet in the Pafford Speech Lab Thursday 9/9 through Thursday 9/16
T 9/7	Outline & Bibliography of Academic Presentation
TH 9/9	Academic Presentations Group One
T 9/14	Academic Presentations Group Two
TH 9/16	Academic Presentations Group Three
T 9/21	Self-Staging Text: Personal Development pg 116-140	Developing the Professional Self Job interviews are scheduled for 9/30 and 10/5. They will be held in Martha Munro which is located next door to the Student Health Center Meet in Pafford Speech Lab Tuesday 10/12 – Tuesday 11/2
TH 9/23	Self-Staging Text: Resumes, Job Applications and Letters pg 141-194
T 9/28	Self-Staging Text: Successful Interviews & Growing with Your Job pg 195-227
TH 9/30	Job Interviews in Martha Munro – Group 1 Resume and Cover Letters DUE
T 10/5	Job Interviews in Martha Munro – Group 2 Resume and Cover Letters DUE
W 10/6	Noises Off Opens
TH 10/7	Speaking Your Way to the Top: Chapters 1, 2, 5, 14, 15
T 10/12	Persuasive Topics Due
TH 10/14	Persuasive Outline & Bibliography
T 10/19	Persuasive Presentations Group 1
TH 10/21	Persuasive Presentations Group 2
T 10/26	Persuasive Presentations Group 3	Developing Team Work
TH 10/28	Self-Staging Text: Working in Groups pg 36-73
T 11/2	Outline & Bibliography for Team Presentations
TH 11/4	Preparation Day
T 11/9	Team Presentations
TH 11/11	Self-Staging Text: Special Occasion Speeches pg 74-87	Speaking on Special Occasions
T 11/16	Special Occasion Speeches Group 1
W 11/17	Dimly Perceived Threats to the System
TH 11/18	Special Occasion Speeches Group 2
T 11/23	How to Structure Your Final Speech	Final Speeches We will meet in the Pafford Speech Lab from 11/30 through 12/7
TH 11/25	Thanksgiving
T 11/30	Final Speech Outline and Bibliography
T 12/2	Final Speech Due Group 1
T 12/7	Final Speech Due Group 2