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SPCH-1315-DC006 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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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Dual Credit Course
A Speaker's Guidebook Text and Reference, 7th edition by O'Hair, Stewart and Rubenstein
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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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% |
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Speech of Introduction 100 points Library Group Assignment – details explained later |
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Written Assignments |
Total of 200 points, or 20% |
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Resume / Cover Letter 100 points Library group critique sheet – details explained later |
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Examinations |
Total of 300 points, or 30% |
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Weekly Quizzes (10) 200 points (20 pts each) |
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Participation, |
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
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.
You will not be allowed to make up quizzes or postings. You have 7 days to complete them.
The resume must be turned in on time or you will receive a zero.
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.
Class Schedule:
Instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule as needed.
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Reading Assignment |
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Week One |
Assignment; Take the PRCA (Personal Report of Communication Apprehension) Post on both discussion boards Syllabus Quiz Quiz #1 |
Chapter 1, 2, 3 |
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Week Two |
Assignment; Post on the discussion board Quiz |
Chapter 17, 18, 19 |
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Week Three |
Assignment; Post on the discussion board Quiz |
Chapter 11, 12, 13 Read Introductory Speech Assignment & Prepare Speech for next week |
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Week Four |
1st class meeting on campus Speeches of Introduction Assignment; Reflection paper due by midnight Sunday. Quiz, Discussion |
Chapter 23, 6, 7 Read reflection paper assignment |
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Week Five |
Assignment; Quiz Make contact with group members and start assignment |
Chapter 8, 9, 10 and Library group assignment opens |
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Week Six |
Assignment; Library group assignment and critique due Quiz |
Read Chapters 14, 15 Create an attention getter and a prezi for your speech |
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| Fall/Spring Break at Amarillo College | Skim Chapters 20, 21, 22 and polish up your presentation for next weeks meeting | No tests or discussions this week. Class will resume next week.
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Week Seven |
Meet for Informative Speeches with prezi on AC Campus
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Reflection papers due midnight Sunday |
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Week Eight |
Assignment; Post on the discussion board Resume Assignment |
Resume due by midnight;upload all components
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Week Nine |
Assignment; 2 discussion boards this week Quiz Work on persuasive speech |
Read chapters 24, 25 |
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Week Ten |
Assignment; Post on the discussion board Quiz |
Chapter 26 Use persuasive preparation worksheet to put your speech together (worksheet is not for a grade) |
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Week Eleven
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Assignment; Post on the discussion board Quiz |
Chapter 4, 5, 16 Finish preparing and then practice your persuasive speech |
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Week Twelve
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Assignment; Third meeting on AC campus to present Persuasive Speeches |
Bring stamped envelope |
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Week Thirteen
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Assignment; Post in the final discussion board Those with perfect attendance and no zeros in the gradebook are exempt from the final |
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Week Fourteen |
Final Exam |
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12/14/17 1:34 PM
12/14/17 1:34 PM