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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)
Online Course
A Speaker’s Guidebook, 7th edition, by O’hair, Stewart and Rubenstein
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.
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".
We are not meeting in person for speeches this semester due to the CDC recommendations of social distancing, etc.
You will be recording your own presentations from home, so be aware of your surroundings when you record. Try to keep in mind people will be able to see the area behind you. You may need to tidy up your space, or set up some kind of area where lighting is good, noise is limited, etc.
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 |
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Written Assignments |
Total of 100 points, or 10% |
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Reflection papers (2) 100 points (50 pts each) |
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Examinations |
Total of 400 points, or 40% |
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Weekly Quizzes 300 points (30 pts each) *Library Assignment will count as a quiz grade also |
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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 you contact me before the presentation is due and make arrangements with me. If you do not post your presentation link by the assigned presentation due date 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 coursework. You have 7 full days to complete them by the due dates.
This semester the course will be 100% online. Instead of meeting on campus to present speeches as a group, you will need to record your speech, and post the link in a discussion board by the due date.
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June 14 |
Week one assignments due |
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June 21 |
Week two assignments due |
Post your presentation to discussion board by Sunday night at midnight |
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June 28 |
Week three assignments due |
Library Assignment available to begin working on |
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July 5 |
Week four assignments due |
Library Assignment due. Post presentations to discussion board by midnight Sunday |
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July 12 |
Week five assignments due |
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July 19 |
Week six assignments due |
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July 26 |
Week seven assignments due |
Post presentations to discussion board by midnight Sunday |
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July 27 |
Final exam |
Final exam due Monday July 27th at midnight |
Feel free to email me with any questions. I plan to be working most often from 10-1 MTW, so those are good times to catch me online. Give me 2 days to reply before you send a second email. I will log off all email and computer Friday-Sunday in order to maintain my sanity and keep a work/life balance. I encourage you to take some time off each week as well, if you can. I love teaching, and I am excited to get the semester started! Getting your education is a life changer and I am honored to be a small part of that :)
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