Public Speaking Syllabus for 2015-2016
Return to Syllabus List

Instructor Information

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

SPCH-1315-PSH 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

\N

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ The text for this class is available through the Honors Lending Library.  To check out a textbook, go to the Reserve Desk in the Lynn Library, 4^th floor.  Students will receive a copy of Lucas, S.E.  (2006). The Art of Public Speaking (9^th ed.), New York: McGraw Hill.  This textbook must be returned at the conclusion of the course.

Supplies

Each student must provide writing/note-taking materials.

Student Performance

\ 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.

\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \

\ \ Learning Outcomes: \ \ 1.      Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational 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 nonverbal 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 Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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

\
• \ Students will arrive for class on time. Consistent late arrival will impact class participation grade.
\
• \ Turn off cell phones or put them on silent ring during class.
\
• \ Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade.
\
• \ No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor.
\

Grading Criteria

 

Grading Policies:

Grades will be distributed as follows: 

Self Narrative Speech 10%  
Team Informative Speech 10%                                     
Informative Speech 15%
Persuasive Speech 15%
Radio Project 20%
Written Critique 10%
Participation 10%
Final Exam 10%

Grading Scale:

A= 90-100 %
B=80-89 %
C=70-79 %
D=60-69 %
F=59 % or below

 

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory achievement. Your participation in discussions and activities will directly affect your grade. Daily attendance will be recorded. Points will be deducted from your participation grade for more than three absences-- regardless of the reason for the absence. Please note that speaking and participation make up 70% of the final grade.

\

\  

Calendar

Additional Information

Grades will be posted in Blackboard.