This is a syllabus based on receiving the grant application. If the application is not successful, we will still do Impromptu speeches, urban legends, demonstration speeches, informative speeches, and signature stories, but we will not be able to do all the digital tool segments.

1              Topic: Class Introductions, Impromptu Speeches

2              Topic: Research Skills and Tools

3              Topic: Presentation Software

4              Topic: Storytelling - Urban Legends

5              Topic: Urban Legend presentations

6              Topic: Demonstration Speeches

7              Topic: Video Editing

8              Topic: Demonstration Speech Practice

9              Topic: Demonstration Speech Practice

10           Topic: Informative Speech

11           Topic: Demonstration Speech Projects

12           Topic: Animation Software

13           Topic: Informative Speeches

14           Topic: Informative Speeches

15           Topic: Signature Stories

16           Topic: Final Projects

If grant application is successful:

Requirements:

1. In-class storytelling speech


2. In-class demonstration speech


3. In-class informative speech


4. Completion of in-class hands on assignments related to

• Critical thinking and research


• Presentation software


• Video editing


• Animation

5. Completion of a Video Project to be placed on a public platform


6. Completion of Animation Project to be placed on a public platform

Evaluation Criteria:

15% Class attendance and participation

15% Completion of in-class hands on assignments

30% Delivery of 3 formal in-class speeches

20% Completion of Video Project

20% Completion of Animation Project