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SPCH-1315-002 Public Speaking
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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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
A Speaker’s Guidebook, 6th edition, by O’hair, Stewart and Rubenstein
Text ISBN: 978-1-457-66353-6
Summer 2017 Pricing
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).
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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".
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Speech of Introduction 100 points (75 pts for speech/25 pts for outline) |
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| Written Assignments | 10% | |
| Reflection papers (2) 100 points (50 pts each) | ||
| Examinations | 40% | |
| Weekly Quizzes Final Exam Library Group PowerPoint will count as a quiz grade also |
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| Participation | 10% | |
| Discussion postings *Library Group Critique will be counted as a discussion also |
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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.
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.
Discussion board posts are due by Wednesday's at 11:59 p.m. Follow-up comments on your classmates posts are due by Saturday at 11:59 p.m. It is recommended that students post Monday-Wednesday then come back Thursday-Saturday to comment on classmates postings.
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Course Schedule for Public Speaking Fall II 2017 November 1 in BYRD 413 7-9:45 P.M. November 22 in BYRD 413 7-9:45 P.M. December 6 in BYRD 413 7-9:45 P.M. 12/8/17 - Final Exam opens 12/13/17 - Final Exam due |
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Students will be required to submit all written documents (outlines, papers, assignments, etc.) as Word (.docx) or Portable Digital Files (.pdf).
If you have a Macintosh (Apple) computer you will need to know how to convert Pages documents into .pdf files. I can not and will not grade anything submitted as a Pages document. A zero will be assigned for assignments submitted as a Pages file.
Additionally, I can not grade direct links to Google Drive documents. Download the files as .pdf files and then submit them. A zero will be assigned for assignments submitted as a Google Drive links.
In general, I do not accept late quizzes, assignments or late work; however, if after speaking with a student during an appointment about the extenuating circumstances, I may decide to accept the late work with a late point deduction. I make this decision on a case by case basis. The standard deduction is 10 points off of the final grade earned for the assignment.
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