Public Speaking Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

SPCH-1315-020 Public Speaking

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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

On Campus 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
• Prezi (you can sign up for a free student account at www.prezi.com)
• Access to a reliable computer
• Access to a reliable printer
• A good att

  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 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

  • Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade.
  • If you are 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.
  • If you come to class late and I have already taken attendance, it is your responsibility to come to me after class and make sure you were counted present for the day.
  • Please turn off cell phone ringers before entering the classroom.
  • I will not text during class, and I expect the same from you. We cannot engage with the people around us if we are occupied by texting. Step out if it’s an emergency as to not disrupt the class.
  • No administrative withdraws will be initiated by the instructor.
  • Students will be required to dress appropriately on presentation days. For example, do not show up in a baseball cap, chewing gum, and wearing your sweaty workout clothes if you are presenting a speech

  Grading Criteria

  GRADING POLICY:     

  • “This is ME” with Prezi 100pts                                                                          ______
  • Informative Speech using Power Point 150pts                                                    ______
  • Persuasive Group Speech 150pts                                                                     ______
  • Evaluate a Speaker (2) 100pts                                                                          ______
  • Pop quiz/groups/impromptu speaking  100pts                                                    ______
  • Exams 100pts (4) drop lowest 300pts                                                                ______
  • Final Exam 100pts                                                                                            ______                                                                                                                          ______

  TOTAL = 1000pts

                                                                                     

  For final average

  A = 900-1000

  B = 800-899

  C = 700-799                                                                     

  D = 600-699

  F = 0 – 599

   

  Attendance

  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

  • After the first two absences, there will be points deducted from your attendance grade.
  • Any student who has PERFECT attendance for the entire semester will be exempt from the final exam.

  If you simply do not show up to class on the day you are assigned to give your speech it will be an automatic zero.

  Calendar

   

  Date                                                   Activity/Topic                                             Reading                                             Misc.

  Week One Aug 25	Course Introduction; Syllabus; Icebreaker Activity	Read Chapter 1	Questionnaire
  Aug 27	Groups/PRCA analysis		PRCA Handout
  Week Two Sept 1	“This is Me” presentations	Read Chapter 5/Selecting a topic and Purpose
  Sept 3	“This is Me” presentations	Read Chapter 13/Delivery Read Chapter 14/Visual Aids
  Week Three Sept 8	Cover chapter material	Read Chapter 9/Organizing the Body of the Speech Read Chapter 10/Beginning and Ending the Speech	Informative speech assignment given
  Sept 10	Cover chapter material
  Week Four Sept 15	Evaluate a Speaker (not in the classroom)	10:30-Computer Labs/TBA 12:00-Cub Room 106 (bring sack lunch)
  Sept 17	Exam #1 (online) Chapters 9,10,13,14	Read Chapter 15/Speaking to Inform
  Week Five Sept 22	Speaking to Inform	Read Chapter 7/Gathering Materials	Assign Speaking Order
  Sept 24	Impromptu Speaking Activity	Read Chapter 8/Supporting your ideas
  Week Six Sept 29	Exam #2 (online) Chapters 7,8,15
  Oct 1	Informative Speeches
  Week Seven Oct 6	Informative Speeches
  Oct 8	Informative Speeches	Read Chapter 6/Analyzing the Audience
  Week Eight Oct 13	Cover chapter material
  Oct 15	Impromptu Speaking Activity
  Week Nine Oct 20	Evaluate a Speaker (not in the classroom)	10:30-Computer Labs/TBA 12:00-Cub Room 106 (bring sack lunch)
  Oct 22	Exam #3 (online) Chapter 6	Read Chapter 16
  Week Ten Oct 27	Chapter 16; Speaking to Persuade	Read Chapter 17; Tell me your speech topic	Assign Persuasive Speeches; speaking order
  Oct 29	Chapter 17; Methods of Persuasion		Persuasive Worksheet—Topics on board
  Week Eleven Nov 3	Exam #4 (online) Chapter 16,17
  Nov 5	Work in your groups (classroom optional)
  Week Twelve Nov 10	Group Presentations
  Nov 12	Group Presentations
  Week Thirteen Nov 17	Group Presentations
  Nov 19	Group Presentations
  Week Fourteen Nov 24	Make up speech day	Any student who missed a speech and made prior arrangements with me can make it up today
  Nov 26	Thanksgiving	Holiday	No Class Today
  Week Fifteen Dec 1	Final Exam Review		If you have not missed any speeches and had perfect attendance, you are exempt from today’s class
  Dec 3	No class today	Study for final Exam
  Week Sixteen Dec 7th-11th	Final Exam Week

   

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