Public Speaking Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor
Lori Rozzell James (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
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Course
SPCH-1315-DC003 Public Speaking
Prerequisites
Course Description
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Dual Credit Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen Lucas- Special edition for Amarillo College students-purchase at AC bookstore.
Supplies
- The custom textbook listed above
- Adequate browser capabilities (Mozilla Firefox seems to work best with Blackboard)
- Microsoft Word
- Prezi (you can sign up for a free student account at
Student Performance
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
Learning Outcomes: After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundation models of communication.
2. Apply elements of audience analysis.
3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic.
4. Research, develop, and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and non verbal techniques.
5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.
6. Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative or persuasive).
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
- If you arrive late to class, do not enter while someone is giving a speech. Wait outside the classroom door until you are sure the speech is finished before you enter.
- Please turn off cell phones before entering the classroom.
- Students will be required to dress appropriately on presentation days. For example, do not show up in a baseball cap, chewing gum, or wearing your sweaty workout clothes if you are presenting a speech.
- Students are expected to act respectfully to one another, meaning you need to pay attention to the presenter rather than doing other homework, or looking out the window.
- Students are expected to be good listeners while others are giving speeches.
- Do not come in and expect to give your speech and leave. I will take off participation points if you leave before class is officially over. I take roll at the beginning and ending of each meeting.
- This is a college course, and when you have a question or concern about the course, you should contact your Amarillo College instructor. Please do not have your High School teacher, your parent, or another classmate ask questions for you.
Grading Criteria
Grading Policies:
There will be a total of 1000 points possible in this course. They are distributed as follows:Presentations
Total of 400 points, or 40%
Speech of Introduction 100 points
Informative Speech w/ Prezi 150 points
Persuasive Speech w/ Visual Aid 150 pointsLibrary Group Assignment – details explained later
Written Assignments
Total of 200 points, or 20%
Resume / Cover Letter 100 points
Reflection papers (2) 100 points (50 pts each)Library group critique sheet – details explained later
Examinations
Total of 300 points, or 30%
Weekly Quizzes (12) 200 points (20 pts each)
(I will drop the 2 lowest quiz grades)
Final Exam 100 pointsParticipation,
Discussion postings (10)Total of 100 points, or 10%
Letter Grades:
For Speeches, Tests, and Major Assignments For the Final Grade
A = 90 - 100 A = 900 - 1000
B = 80 - 89 B = 800 - 899
C = 70 - 79 C = 700 - 799
D = 60 - 69 D = 600- 699
F = 0-59 F = 0-599Each student will be allowed to make up one speech if and only if you contact me before the start of class by phone or email and make arrangements with me. If you do not show up for the assigned presentation time and you do not contact me before the absence you will receive a zero on the speech and reflection paper assignment. This could result in a drop of 2 letter grades for missing one speech.
You will not be allowed to make up quizzes or postings, but I will drop the two lowest quiz grades.
The resume must be turned in on time or you will receive a zero. If you cannot make it to class to turn in the resume, you will be responsible for emailing it to me on the due date by midnight in order to receive credit.
Attendance
You will need to log in to the course 3-4 times weekly to participate in discussion board postings and take weekly exams, and you will be required to attend three mandatory meetings on campus where you will present speeches in front of your classmates.
If you have perfect attendance you will be exempt from the final. This means that you must have no incomplete work, (no zeroes in the gradebook) and everything must be turned in on time. You will also need to have attended all three class meetings to meet the exemption requirements.
Calendar
Class Schedule:
Instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule as needed.Activity/Assignment
Reading Assignment
Week One
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Syllabus Quiz
Quiz #1
Chapter 1
Week Two
Assignment;
PRCA
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
Chapter 5
Week Three
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
Chapter 13 & 14
Read Introductory Speech Assignment & Prepare Speech for next week
Week Four
1st class meeting on campus Speeches of Introduction
Assignment; Reflection paper due by midnight Sunday.
Chapter 9 & 10
Read reflection paper assignment
Week Five
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
Chapter 11 and
view PowerPoint
Week Six
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
view PowerPoint
Read Resume Assignment
Read Library group Assignment
Week Seven
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
Library Group Assignment due
Group critique sheet due
Chapter 7 &8
Read Informative Speech Assignment & begin preparing for speech
Week Eight
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
Chapter 15
Work on Informative speech and prezi
Week Nine
2nd class meeting on campus Informative Speech with Prezi
Assignment; Attach your reflection paper in a word document and email it to me by midnight Sunday.
Reflection paper Assignment
Bring complete resume assignment to class.
Bring stamped envelope
Week Ten
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board(s)
Quiz
Chapter 6
Read Persuasive Speech Assignment
Week Eleven
Assignment;
Post on the discussion board
Quiz
Chapter 16 and 17
Gather research
Week Twelve
Assignment;
Continue to work on speech and prezi
Week Thirteen
Meet for Persuasive Speeches
Bring stamped envelope
Week Fourteen
Quiz
Chapter 19
Week Fifteen
Take Quiz by Wednesday
Chapter 3
Week Sixteen
Final Exam
Additional Information
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11/30/-1 12:00 AM