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SPCH-1315-DC010 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)
Dual Credit Course
A Speaker's Guidebook: Text and Reference, 7th edition by O'Hair, Stewart and Rubenstein
The custom textbook listed above
Adequate browser capabilities (Mozilla Firefox seems to work best with Blackboard)
Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Googles Slides or Powerpoint
Access to a reliable computer several times a week
Access to a printer
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.
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".
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).
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.
Please turn off cell phone ringers before entering the classroom.
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.
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.
Students are expected to be good listeners while others are giving speeches.
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.
This is a college course, and when you have a question or concern about the course, you should contact your Amarillo College instructor. Please do not have your High School teacher, your parent, or another classmate ask questions for you.
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 200 points, or 20% |
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Resume / Cover Letter 100 points Library Assignment – 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. 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 to take weekly exams.
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 must also actively participate in all Socratic Circles.
Class Schedule:
Instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule as needed.
Class Schedule:
Instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule as needed.
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Reading Assignment |
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Week One 1/24-1/30 |
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 1/31-2/6 |
Post on the discussion board Quiz |
Chapter 17, 18, 19 |
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Week Three 2/7-2/13 |
Quiz Start working on your speech |
Chapter 11, 12, 13 Read Introductory speech assignment |
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Week Four 2/14-2/20 |
Post on the discussion board Quiz Practice your speech for next week |
Chapter 4, 5, 16
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Week Five 2/21-2/27 |
1st speech due - Speech of Introduction Reflection paper due by 11:59 pm Sunday Quiz Discussion |
Chapter 23, 6, 7 Read reflection paper assignment Library assignment opens |
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Week Six 2/28-3/6 |
Quiz |
Chapter 8, 9, 10 and Read Informative Speech assignment and Informative preparation worksheet (It is for your personal use, not to be turned in.) |
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Week Seven 3/7-3/13 |
Library assignment due Quiz Create an attention getter and a visual aid for your speech |
Read Chapters 14, 15
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Spring Break at Amarillo College 3/14-3/20 |
No tests or discussions this week. Class will resume next week. |
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Week Eight 3/21-3/27 |
2nd speech due - Informative Speeches with visual aid Reflection papers due midnight Sunday |
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Week Nine 3/28-4/3 |
Post on the discussion board Resume due by midnight Sunday; upload all components to dropbox |
Resume Assignment
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Week Ten 4/4-4/10 |
2 discussion boards this week Quiz Work on persuasive speech |
Read chapters 24, 25 |
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Week Eleven 4/11-4/17 |
Post on the discussion board Quiz Use persuasive preparation worksheet to put your speech together (worksheet is not for a grade) |
Chapter 26
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Week Twelve 4/18-4/24 |
Work on persuasive speeches - due next week |
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Week Thirteen 4/25-5/1 |
3rd speech due - Persuasive Speeches with visual aid Post in the final discussion board Those with perfect attendance (no zeros in the gradebook) are exempt from the final |
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Week Fourteen 5/2-5/8 |
Final Exam |
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08/28/20 9:29 AM
01/20/22 11:06 AM