Bobbert

Communication is ”often inaccurate, easily frustrating and seldom perfect, but it is the best thing humans have for interaction, progress and handing knowledge to new generations.”

We only have 7 classes, so attendance is very important.

Instructor  Comments:

Dr. Dr. Bobbert also requires readings from on line sources and from his book DON’T TALK!COMMUNICATE! wil be assigned. You will not be required to purchase Dr. Bobbert’s book.  A copy of the book with annotations can be accessed on the web.  Click the book above to
connect to the text.
 You may purchase a hard copy of the book from Dr. Bobbert for $10.00 plus shipping.  If you can pick it up at Mt Sterling, there’s no shipping charge.

You need to access Dr. Bobbet’s Web Site each week for Web assigned readings and research.   Modern communications requires student knowledge of web resources, tools and world wide access to information.  You must also set up a Morehead Blackboard (BB) account and enroll in Dr. Bobbert’s BB account.

Everyone needs Effective communication skills to succeed in our modern world.. Communication skills are even more important for leaders.  You are one or you are working to become one.  In the next few weeks consider (think and observe)  the different types of communications that you need to develop in order to be as successful as you hope to be.  Think about the most gifted speakers with whom you’ve talked, or heard
present.  What do you recall about how they communicated, vs what they had to say?   Consider examples of how  poor communications detract from the effectiveness of a speaker’s message.

This course will focus on speaking with ease, impromptu speaking, projecting a professional image, overcoming “stage fright,”  speaking with a confident demeanor and advanced presentation skills.
COM 309 is more than a speech course it contains an overview of oral communication and will emphasize both the theoretical and practical applications of communication in personal relationships and groups as well as public speaking.

Topics discussed will include the following:

The foundations of communication
-          Perceptions
-          Personal history
-          Culture
-          Verbal and Non verbal communication
-          Listening

Interpersonal communications
               Communication in personal relationships
               Group and team communication in task groups
               Interviewing

Public communications

      Planning, researching, developing, organizing and presenting public speeches
     Award Speech and Narrative speaking
    After Dinner speaking to inform and entertain
    Informative speaking
    Persuasive speaking
    Group Presentations


While this class focuses on activities to aid your developing your ability to speak with confidence, clarity and conviction, it also includes a look at communications concepts, theories, principles and research findings that help you understand communicating is more than what you say.  Lecture and discussion sessions emphasize special skills and information important to your learning not to “talk” but to communicate.  You will be expected to read the text and be prepared to answer quiz
questions on the material and exhibit a knowledge of the material in your presentations.

Time permitting other subjects will be covered such as:
Job Interviews
Dealing with Difficultl Behavior
Advanced Body Language
Using Questions to “lead” a discussion.

Classes Outline

CMSP 309    Public Speaking     Fall 2010

Tentative Calendar

(Revisions will be made and announced as needed)