Week of September 20-26

Here is what's on the schedule for this week:

1). Read Chapter 10
2). Complete the Quiz on Chapters 9 & 10 on Blackboard
3). There is no discussion this week.
4). Assignment #1 (Public Speech Critique) has been canceled due to furloughs. Please DO NOT complete this assignment.

Personal Note: I know I have mentioned this before, but I am highly disappointed with the scheduled furloughs this semester. The content of our discussions that have been canceled and our first assignment (Public Speech Critique) that has been canceled is some of my very FAVORITE material in this course. Of course there are other weeks such as the week we cover Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Small Group Communication and Nonverbal Communication which are equally exciting! In fact, Nonverbal Communication is a HUGE interest of mine, but I will discuss that more on my blog as that discussion week approaches. I love the discussion for that week. Nonetheless, I feel like our class is missing something big because of the canceled discussions and assignments. My love for this course runs deep and I get very excited when folks start blogging about the discussion questions for a given week. I know, I know - you can call me a communication nerd, but I have to admit, I love communication studies.

For your benefit, you are more than welcome to watch the videos that I have chosen for the first assignment. Of course there is no credit associated with watching the videos, but they are interesting. I have found that most students have not yet watched the MLK video in its entirety, rather they have seen the last 6 minutes or so. Billy Graham, Ronald Regan and Mary Fischer also have videos that are equally interesting. Here are the links in case you want to view the videos:

Billy Graham

Martin Luther King Jr.

Ronald Reagan (this is an audio only speech)

Mary Fischer

Again, reviewing these speeches is optional since this assignment has been canceled. They are beneficial to you as a student and considering my love for all things public speaking, I had to offer the opportunity to review them. I hope you all like these speeches as much as I do, should you choose to review them.

Until later.....