Douglas Mungin, Ph.D.

Dr. Douglas Mungin is a Communication Studies Professor at Solano College. Dr. Douglas’ research explores issues of homeless, specifically the area of downtown Los Angeles, called Skid Row. His work covers the history of social policies, everyday lives of unhoused communities, and issues of gentrification. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to communication studies, Douglas employs critical race theory and theories of mobility to explore how we understand and engage cultural differences across aesthetic practices. His work has been published several of the top academic journals. Douglas’ work was recently highlighted in the Netflix four-part documentary, Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.

Douglas received his M.A and Ph.D. in Performance Studies at Louisiana State University and completed his undergraduate studies at San Francisco State University. Douglas has spent over a decade working in the non-profit sector focusing on issues of urban revitalization, youth incarceration, and homelessness. 

Contact information

• Email address: douglas.mungin@solano.edu

• Office hours: Monday - Friday. 11am - noon.

Comm 01 - Introduction to Public Speaking

Course Description

• CRN: 60139

• Number of Units: 3 

Eligibility for English 001. A public speaking course which includes instruction and practice in the various forms of public address and the techniques for orally presenting ideas clearly, concisely, and coherently. Students are required to outline speeches frequently and/or complete a detailed manuscript of the speech; to read a college-level public speaking textbook and apply its principles in the preparation of their speeches; to critically analyze public speeches of various types.

Summer 2021 Course Assignment Schedule

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the following activities:

1. Develop effective skills in the organization and delivery of public speeches.
2. Analyze and evaluate public speeches to become a more critical evaluator of information and a more critical thinker.
3. Compare and contrast different methods of effective public speaking techniques.
4. Understand and utilize principles of research.
5. Distinguish between denotative and connotative language.
6. Distinguish between general and specific language.
7. Distinguish between types of evidence and between evidence and generalizations.
8. Use active listening techniques to analyze the effectiveness of a public speech.

Student Learning Outcomes

As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories, principle, and techniques of effective speaking

2. Demonstrate proficiency of organizing and presenting information to a college-level audience. 

3. Identify, evaluative, and utilize different styles of delivery in classroom presentation. 

Required Course Materials and Technology

Required Text

Speak Up Solano! Revised Edition. Fountainhead. Digital Textbook. Instructions for signing up for the digital textbook is below. You may also purchase a physical copy of the textbook from Solano’s Bookstore or from textbook resellers like Amazon or Chegg.

Required Software

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Camera to record videos, Video Media Player (You will find links to resources on the course Canvas page).

Course Content Outline

1. Introducing Speech Communication
   1. Defining components
   2. Distinguishing contexts under which it can be studied
      1. Intrapersonal
      2. Interpersonal
      3. Small-group
      4. Public speaking
      5. Mass
   3. Reinforcing reasons for studying
      1. Become better at initiating
      2. Become better at listening
      3. Become better at consuming and evaluating
   4. Discussing Listening as it Relates to Public Speaking
      1. How we distinguish between listening and hearing
      2. Why we must listen actively
      3. How active listening enhances critical thinking skills
   5. Understanding The Importance of Analysis to Gain Confidence in
      1. Speech Communication
         1. Analyzing your audience
         2. Analyzing the physical setting
      2. Selecting and Narrowing a Topic in Speech Communication
         1. Knowing criteria for a good topic
         2. Knowing how to find a good topic
         3. Knowing how to narrow your topic
         4. Knowing how to develop your thesis
      3. Researching and Supporting a Thesis in Speech Communication
         1. Researching the sources
            1. Personal resources
            2. Interview resources
            3. Print resources
            4. Non print resources
         2. Determining credibility of sources
         3. Applying principles of research
            1. Using research tools
            2. Using source materials
            3. Using three level outline format
         4. Supporting the thesis
            1. Verbal support
            2. Numerical support
            3. Visual support
         5. Organizing and Outlining Speech Communication
            1. Organizing the speech
               1. Introduction components
               2. Body components and organization
               3. Conclusion components
            2. Outlining the speech
               1. Applying outlining principles
               2. Drafting the outline
            3. Preparing the Delivery; a Speech Communication
               1. Ethical Considerations
               2. Language Development
                  1. Verbal
                  2. Non verbal
               3. Delivering a Speech Communication
                  1. Types of delivery
                  2. Effective vocal delivery
                  3. Effective physical delivery
                  4. Confidence in speech therapy
                     1. Controlling nervousness
                     2. Using feedback to enhance
                  5. Speaking to Inform
                     1. Defining informative speeches
                     2. Types of informative speeches
                     3. Preparing informative speeches
                     4. Presenting informative speeches
                     5. Evaluating informative speeches
                  6. Speaking to Persuade
                     1. Defining persuasive speaking
                     2. Types of persuasive speeches
                     3. Determining types of persuasive propositions
                     4. Preparing persuasive speeches
                     5. Presenting persuasive speeches
                     6. Evaluating persuasive speeches

Log-in and Participation Policy

The class will be taught asynchronously. All class lectures will be posted on the course canvas page under the assigned module for that week. I will conduct office hours every day from 11am – noon. During the office hours I will answer any questions about concepts and upcoming assignments. You will be required to check in at least once a week.

Class Workload Expectation

How much time and work is required?

Be prepared for about 20 hours of work per week in this course. A three unit "lecture" course, by virtue of what is known as the Carnegie Unit, mathematically establishes a standard the amount of work expected from a student (and the instructor) in an 8-week course. California state law upholds this, see California Code of Regulations, Education Code, Title 5, Section 55002.5.

Course Grading Scale

Course Grading Weights

Methods of Evaluation

Quizzes

Chapter Discussion Questions

Speeches

Speech Evaluations

Other Policies

Late Work Policy

This class is an open grading course, meaning that there will be a weekly schedule to turn in assignments but you will have until Wednesday, August 4^th to turn in all late assignments for no penalty. Please try hard to meet the assigned due date but I understand that life happens, just give me a heads up.

Academic Integrity

Complete your own work. Cite sources and references accordingly. If you need assistance with citing your sources, please ask for help. Do not cheat or participate in academic dishonesty. All suspected violations will be subject to a zero on the assignment and the appropriate disciplinary action. Please reference your Student Handbook for your Rights and Responsibilities.

Inclusive Learning Commitment

Critical Dates

Critical Dates For Section provide key registration deadlines related to adding and dropping this specific section.

Important Dates

• No classes July 5 - Independence Day

Academic Calendar for 2021-2022