7. AssignmentDescriptionFinal Grade %Note Shield Presentation Introduction speech with a graphic representation of the individual. 5% Each of these assignments will include some form of written work in addition to the presentation. Students who fail to complete any of these assignments will receive an (I)ncomplete for the course. Small Group Activity Group presentation focusing on one of the concepts discussed in Introductory Unit. 5% Informative Presentation Presentation of information about a topic. 10% Interview Activity Peer interview process. 10% Persuasive Presentation Presentation of information for the purpose of changing the way the audience thinks feels or acts. 10% Oratorical Analysis Presentation of analysis of effective use of rhetoric in classical oratory 10% Media Analysis Presentation analyzing elements of communication affecting music. 10% Propaganda Paper Paper discussing the use of propaganda techniques in the media. 10% Quizzes Unit specific objective assessments. 10% Final Exam Comprehensive course wide objective assessment. 15% Misc. Any graded activity that does not fit into an element above. 5% Total Final Grade:100%

8. GradeExpectation A Work displays a mastery of assignment targets. BWork exceeds assignment targets. CWork achieves assignment targets. D Work narrowly misses assignment targets. FWork does not meet assignment targets.