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SPCH-1315-009 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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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)
On Campus Course
O'Hair, Stewart, Rubenstein, A Speakers Guidebook, Text and Reference, 7th edition
Course Objectives: This course is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental techniques and basic principles essential to effective communication in various business-related communication, including informative and persuasive presentations and organizational communication. Through participation in assigned activities, you will:
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. If you know that you will be absent or late and let me know ahead of time, I will not count count you absent or late. However, after 3 absences or 6 lates, I will have to count you absent or late regardless of notifying me.
4. Any makeup or late work will not be accepted unless student has discussed it with the
instructor.
5. Presenters that are absent on their assigned presentation day will receive a zero for their
presentation. If you know that you will not be here that day, make arrangements with me
before that day.
6. “Plagiarism is considered serious academic misconduct” (taken from a syllabus by Dr.
Trudy Hanson, WTAMU). If the instructor has discovered that a student has plagiarized a
paper or presentation, a zero will be given for that assignment.
7. Please silence your cell phones.
Anyone using an electronic device for anything other than an in class activity will be asked to
leave the class.
8. The last day to drop is. December 11, 2019.
ANY STUDENT WHO, BECAUSE OF A DISABLING CONDITION, MAY REQUIRE SOME SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER TO MEET COURSE REQUIREMENTS. CONTACT “disABILITY SERVICES” (SSC119, 371-5436) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
In addition, every student will also be required to comply with the policies as published in the “Students Rights & Responsibilities” booklet. This publication may be aquired through the office of the Dean of Student Services or online at the Amarillo College web page.
60% - Presentations
5% - Speech of Introduction
10% - Personal Experience Speech
15% - Database Exercise
15% - Informative Speech w/ Visual Aid
15% - Persuasive Exercise
15% - Final Exam
25% - Participation: Class attendance and in-class participation (15%), assignments, quizzes and other various activities (10%).
1. Regular attendance is essential. This class is interaction oriented. If you miss a class day,
then you will miss the particiapation activity. This will cost you a percentage of your
participation grade (3 absences = drop of one letter grade from final grade). No way to make
it up.
2. I can’t stand tardiness. Each time you are late you will miss part of the participation activity.
This will cost you a percentage of your participation grade (6 lates = drop of one letter grade from your final grade). No way to make this up, either.
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