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SPCH-1315-008 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
The Art of Public Speaking, 13th Edition, by Stephen E. Lucas and Paul Stop. You will need the Connect version of the textbook from McGraw Hill. You will use Connect to complete Smart Book assignments that are worth 20 percent of your grade and to submit videos of your speeches.
For students taking SPCH-1315-008 during Summer 2024, the textbook is available at no cost to you. Detailed instructions must be followed in order to gain access to the textbook. Those instructions are included in the Start Here document in the Week One folder. In return for free access to the book, it is asked that you offer feedback to the publisher at the end of the course. A link will be provided late in the semester for you to participate.
Course Requirements:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After completing the required course activities, students will
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".
Behavioral Expectations
Presentations | Total of 400 points, or 40% | |
| Speech of Introduction 100 points |
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Written Assignments | Total of 100 points, or 10% | |
| Papers (2) 100 points (50 pts each) |
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Smart Book Exercises | Total of 200 points, or 20% | |
1 exercise per chapter, 20 Chapters 100 points (10 pts each) Examinations |
Total of 200 points, or 20% | |
| Quizzes (10) 100 points (10 pts each) |
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Participation Multiple log-ins per week, discussion/critique of final speech. | Total of 100 points, or 10% | |
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 = Below 60 F = Below 600
NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED. This is for your benefit in a fast-paced, 8-week course. Please reach out if you have extenuating circumstances.
You will need to log in to the course 3-4 times weekly to gain access to SmartBook exercises, participate in discussion board postings, and take weekly quizzes. This is how the Participation grade will be determined.
Course Calendar for Summer 2024:
Week 1, June 3 - June 9: Read the home page, the syllabus, and the start here page. Do all weekly lessons in the Week One folder by deadline (each deadline is listed here in the syllabus next to the week number, for example, week 1 is June 5 - June 11, meaning all week 1 work is due by 11:59 pm on June 9th). Look through the course, get familiar with the flow of the course, let me know if you have any questions.
Week 2, June 10 - June 16: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Two folder, which includes recording and uploading your first speech! ALL SPEECH RECORDINGS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 11:59 PM. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 3, June 17 - June 23: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Three folder and look over library assignment (it won't be due this week, though). See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 4, June 24 - June 30: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Four folder, and remember to turn in your library assignment. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 5, July 1 - July 7: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Five folder, which includes recording and uploading your second speech! ALL SPEECH RECORDINGS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD AT 11:59 PM. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 6, July 8 - July 14: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Six folder. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 7, July 15 - July 21: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Seven folder, which includes recording and uploading your final speech! ALL SPEECH RECORDINGS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH AT 11:59 PM. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 8, July 22 - 24th: Final Exam and Bonus Discussion in the Week Eight folder, due by Wednesday, July 24th, by 11:59 pm.
All assignments for the week open on Monday morning and close on Sunday evening at 11:59pm, with the only exception of Week 8 (final exam) as shown above and speeches that are due on Wednesdays. All deadlines for assignment submissions are final, please check due dates for specific assignments.
NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED. This is for your benefit because in the 8-week course model, you just don't have the time to fall behind. Please let me know if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances.
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