Public Speaking Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

SPCH-1315-001 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

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen Lucas- Special edition for Amarillo College students-purchase at AC bookstore.

Supplies

\ You will need access to a  reliable computer so you can log in to the class several times a week.

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• \ Adequate browser capabilities with Netscape or Internet Explorer
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• \ Windows Media Player
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  Student Performance

  \ Application of cummunication 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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  \ 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.

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  \ 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundation models of communication.

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  \ 2. Apply elements of audience analysis

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  \ 3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic.

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  \ 4. Research, develop, and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and non verbal techniques.

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  \ 5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.

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  \ 6. Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.

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  \ 7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative or persuasive).

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  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

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  1. \ 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.
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  2. \ Please turn off cell phone ringers before entering the classroom.  
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  3. \ 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.
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  4. \ 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.
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  5. \ Students are expected to be good listeners while others are giving speeches.
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  6. \ 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.   
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  Grading Criteria

  \ Grading Policies:
  \ There will be a total of 1000 points possible in this course.  They are distributed as follows:

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  \ \ Presentations      \		\ \  Total of 400 points, or 40% \
  \ \      \	\ \ Speech of Introduction                         100 points \ Informative Speech w/ Visual Aid       150 points \ Persuasive Speech                               150 points \	\ \   \
  \ \ Written Assignments \		\ \ Total of 200 points, or 20% \
  \ \     \	\ \ Resume / Cover Letter                  100 points \ Reflection papers (2)                    100 points  (50 pts each) \	\ \   \
  \ \ 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 points \	\ \   \
  \ \ Participation, \  Discussion postings (10)   \		\ \ Total of 100 points, or 10% \

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  \ 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 = 0-599

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  \ Each 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.

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  \ You will not be allowed to make up quizzes or postings, but I will drop the two lowest quiz grades.

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  \ 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.

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  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 an on campus orientation, along with three mandatory meetings on campus where you will present speeches in front of your classmates.

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  If you have perfect attendance you will be exempt from the final. This means that you must have no incomplete work, and everything must be turned in on time. You will also need to have attended all class meetings to meet the exemption requirements.

  Calendar

  			Content is delivered online, and students are required to attend three meetings where they will present speeches. Dates for Fall 2016 are August 29 September 19 October 3 12:30-3:30

  Additional Information

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