Time: TTH 10:30 - 11:45, noon - 1:15, 3:00 - 4:15

Location: BBC 223

Description

Syllabus
Course Calendar
Assignment Directives
Evaluation Forms
Various documents

This course seeks to cover the basic principles
of argumentation as they are put into practice
via oral communication. You will learn the basic
model of argument, how to construct valid arguments,
and how to deliver those oral arguments effectively.

Syllabus and Course Calendar

Documents

• Syllabus and Course Calendar for Spring 2015 [DOC]

Assignments

This is a list of assignment directives for papers, speeches/debates, textbook reading guides, self-evaluation template (reflection papers).

Documents

• Paper 1: Critical Thinking Paper Directive [DOC]
• Paper 2: Audience Analysis Directive [DOC]
• Dinesh D'Souza and Bill Ayers Debate Directive [DOCX]
• Fictspedia Assignment Directive [DOCX]
• Paper 3: Editorial Response Directive [DOC]
• Speech 1: Proposition of Fact Directive [DOC]
• Speech 2: Proposition of Value (Lincoln/Douglas) Directive [DOC]
• Speech 3: Proposition of Public Policy (Parliamentary Debate) Directive [DOC]
• Self-Evaluation Assignment Directive [DOC]
• Textbook Reading Guide 1 [DOC]
• Textbook Reading Guide 2 [DOC]

Links

• Parliamentary Debate: University of Nebraska vs. University of Wyoming
• Fictpedia Entry
• Dinesh D'Sousa and Bill Ayers Debate Video
• Thomas Sowell Editorial, "The Media and The Mob"

Basic Structural Organizational Information for Speeches 1, 2, and 3

These documents are organizational help in structuring your arguments. Refer to each of the speech directives listed under "Assignments" for detailed direction in assembling full and correct outlines.

Documents

• Speech 1 (Prop. of Fact) Sample Outline in APA Styling [DOC]
• Sample Proposition of Fact Argument [PDF]
• Speech 2: Lincoln Douglas Affirmative [PNG]
• Refuting Arguments: Refutation and Blocking Sample [DOC]
• Speech 2: Lincoln Douglas Negative [PNG]
• Speech 2: Lincoln Douglas Negative Case Worksheet Template [PNG]
• Sample Parliamentary Outline Template: Page 1 [JPG]
• Sample Parliamentary Outline Template: Page 2 [JPG]
• Outlining Government Case Speaker Responsibilities Template [JPG]
• Keeping the Status Quo or Oppositional Framework Sample [DOCX]

Course Documents

This list contains speech grading evaluations or rubrics (to be downloaded and given to me as hard copies on the day of each speech), helpful electronic handouts, extraneous information, and speech and debate topics.

Documents

• Topics for Speeches [DOC]
• A List of Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Journals or Resources [DOC]
• Sample News Sources in the Political Spectrum [DOC]
• Audience Analysis: Adapting Your Argument to a Specific Audience [DOC]
• "Three Types of Propositions" Document [DOC]
• "Stock Issues" Template [DOC]
• Exercise for Special Methods of Refutation [DOCX]
• "Types of Reasoning" [DOC]
• Labeling Credibility and Reasoning in an Outline [DOCX]
• Parliamentary Debate Team Duties [DOC]
• Parliamentary Debate Flow Note Sample [JPG]
• "Government and Opposition Burdens" Template [DOC]
• Government Speakers Responsibilities Sample [JPG]
• "Needs and Opposition" Case Template [DOC]
• Speech 1: Proposition of Fact Evaluation Rubric [DOC]
• Speech 2: Proposition of Value Evaluation Rubric [DOC]
• Speech 3: Parliamentary Debate Evaluation Rubric [DOC]

Links

• SJSU Forensics: Eleven Government Team Prep. Suggestions
• SJSU Forensics: Ten Suggestions for Opposition Case Prep.

Online Resources

These are useful links to help you in citing sources (OWL Purdue link), SJSU Forensics to help you register for the class final exam and optional extra credit, Comm. 80, Comm. Center for walk-in tutoring, resource centers, and links for various class exercises and/or assignments.

Links

• The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• The SJSU Writing Center
• Communication Research Guide
• Technical Support Staff
• CNN Interview
• Presidential Campaigns
• Communication Studies Center in HGH 229
• SJSU Debate Team/Forensics with 191A, 191B, and 191C
• Parliamentary Debate: University of Nebraska vs. University of Wyoming
• Parliamentary Debate