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SPCH-1315-004 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)
On Campus Course
The Art of Public Speaking 2023 release by Stephen Lucas with Connect.
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Video link: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support/connect/first-day-of-class/blackboard-ultra.html
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Course Materials:
Each student must provide writing/note-taking materials. You will be using pencil;/pen and paper for in-class assignments, group activities, and quizzes.
Step 1: Login into your campus Blackboard Ultra account using your personal login and password.
Step 2: Then select SPCH 1315.
Step 3: Select the folder that contains your course assignments.
Step 4: Select any McGraw-Hill Connect assignment link to start the registration process.
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Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.
• Apply elements of audience analysis.
• Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic.
• Research, develop, and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques.
• Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.
• Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
• Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative or persuasive).
Assignments:
Speeches-Students will deliver 4 major speeches during the course. These speeches account for the bulk of the final grade (60%)
Each student will turn in a typed outline. Speeches will be graded on delivery, organization and content; Speakers will deliver their speeches extemporaneously—that is, the speaker will be familiar enough with the speech to rely only on a few note-cards. Writing the speech in essay form is unnecessary and counterproductive. Speakers will not stand behind a podium, chew gum or wear a hat while speaking.
Homework:
Students are responsible for their own chapter readings. I expect you to come to class prepared to engage in discussions and learning activities that relate to the reading assignments.
McGraw Hill “Smartbook” assignments: Each week, you will be responsible for completing your “Smartbook” assignments. You will read the material found in the weekly folders in Blackboard, and answer the questions as you go. There will be several chapters each
Final Exam:
Will include material covered during the course. Will be available on-line during the last week of class.
Extra Credit: Five points will be added to your final grade for completing the “Written Critique of a Speaker” essay. The instructions are found in Blackboard.
Class participation:
This is an 8-week course, so I am expecting students to come to class prepared. This means your chapter readings should be completed before entering class each day. We will be working on a variety of learning activities, discussions, and group assignments in class.
Attendance:
attendance will be recorded. Points will be deducted from your attendance/participation grade for more than two absences. Please note that speaking and participation make up 70% of the final grade. Much of what we learn about public and professional speaking is gained by listening to other speakers. It is each student’s responsibility to be an active and valuable member of the audience.
Grading Policy:
Grade distribution works as follows:
4 Major Speeches’
Introduction- 10%
Informative- 20%
Persuasive- — 20%
Special Occasion Speech- 10%
Examinations:
“Smartbook” assignments- 20%
Final Exam- 10%
Attendance/Participation- 10%
Letter Grades will be determined as follows:
•A- 90-100
• B- 89-80
• C- 79-70
• D- 69-60
• F- below 59
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Class Policies:
Turn off cell phones or put them on silent ring during class. No text messaging will be permitted during class. Plagiarism is considered serious academic misconduct. All speeches and written assignments presented in this class must be original work by the student. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade. No form of scholastic dishonesty will be tolerated. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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Public Speaking Course Calendar
These dates are subject to change
McGraw Hill “Smartbook” assignments are due on Sundays at 11:59 PM
Outlines are due in the Assignment Drop Box before giving speech in class
I do not accept late submissions for outlines. If you do not submit an outline when the speech is due, your grade will be deducted by one letter.
Week 1: August 19-25
Read Chapters 1-4
Monday: Course Overview and Syllabus Chapter 1
Tuesday: : Chapter 2
Wednesday: Chapter 3
Thursday: Chapter 4
Week 1 Smartbook is due Sunday at 11:59 PM
“Brown Bag Speech” is due Monday, August 26
Week 2: August 26-September 1
Read chapters 5,6 and 15
Monday: Brown Bag Speech *outlines are due in the assignment drop box before giving your speech in class*
Tuesday: “Brown Bag speeches continue chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapters 5 and 6
Thursday: Chapter 15
Week 2 Smartbook due Sunday at 11:59 PM
Week 3: September 2-8
Read chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
Monday: No class Labor Day
Tuesday: Class meets in library
Wednesday: chapter: 7, 8 and 9
Thursday: chapter 10 and 11
Week 3 Smartbook due Sunday by 11:59PM
Week 4: September 9-15
Read chapters 12,13 and 14
Monday: chapter 12 and 13
Tuesday: Workday- Informative Speech
Wednesday: Informative Speeches * outlines are to be submitted to the Assignment Drop Box prior to giving speech in class
Thursday: Informative Speeches continue
Week 4 Smartbook is due by Sunday at 11:59PM
Week 5: September: 16-22
Read Chapters 16 and 17
Monday: Chapter 16
Tuesday: Chapter 16
Wednesday: chapter 17
Thursday: Persuasive Speech practice
Week 5 Smartbook due Sunday at 11:59PM
Week 6: September 23-29
Read chapters 18 and 20
Monday: Chapter 18
Tuesday: Chapter 20
Wednesday: Persuasive Speeches due *Outlines must be submitted before delivering speech in class*
Thursday: Persuasive Speeches continue
Week 6 Smartbook is Due Sunday by 11:59 PM
Week 7: September 30-October 6
Monday: Final Exam Review /make up speeches
Tuesday: Final Exam Group Presentations
Wednesday: Special Occasion Speeches
Thursday: TBA
*No Smartbook this week, study for your Final Exam
Week 8: October 7-9
Monday: Final Exam opens
Tuesday: TBA
Wednesday: Final Exam is due by 11:59 PM Extra Credit Assignment is due
I will not accept any work after Wednesday, October 9 at 11:59 PM
Public Speaking Course Calendar
These dates are subject to change
Quizzes are due on Sundays at 11:59PM
Outlines are due in the Assignment Drop Box prior to giving speech in class
Week 1: August 22-28
Monday: Course Overview and Syllabus Chapter 1
Tuesday: chapter 1 continued, Chapters 2 and 3
Wednesday: Chapter 17
Thursday: Chapters 18 and 19
Week 1 Quiz is due Sunday at 11:59 PM
“““Brown Bag Speech” is due Monday August 29
Week 2: August 29-sept 4
Monday: Brown Bag Speech *outlines are due in the assignment drop box prior to giving speech in class*
Tuesday: “Brown Bag speeches continue chapter 23 lass*
Wednesday: Chapter 23, 6 and 7 “
Thursday: Chapters 6 and 7
Week 2 Quiz due Sunday at 11:59PM
Week 3: Sept 5-11.
Monday: Labor Day No Class
Tuesday: Chapter 8, 9 and 10 Class meets in the Library
Wednesday: Chapters 11 and 12
Thursday: Chapters 11, 12 and 13, informative Speech practice
Week 3 quiz due Sunday by 11:59PM
Week 4: Sept 12-18
Monday: Chapters 14 and 15
Tuesday: Peer Review Workday- Informative Speech
Wednesday: Informative Speeches * outlines are to be submitted to the Assignment Drop Box prior to giving speech in class
Thursday: Informative Speeches continue
Week 4 Quiz is due by Sunday at 11:59PM
Week 5: Sept 19-25
Monday: Chapter 24
Tuesday: Chapter 25
Wednesday: Chapter 26
Thursday: Persuasive speech practice:
Week 5 Quiz due Sunday at 11:59PM
Week 6: Sept. 26-Oct. 2
Monday: Chapter 27 Persuasive Speech practice
Tuesday: Chapter 29:
Wednesday: Persuasive Speeches due *submit outline to assignment dropbox prior to giving speech in class*
Thursday: persuasive speeches continue
Week 6 Quiz is Due Sunday by 11:59PM
Week 7: Oct. 3-9
Monday: TBA
Tuesday: Final exam review
Wednesday: Final Exam Review Activity assignment
Thursday: TBA
Week 7 Quiz due Sunday by 11:59PM
Week 8: Oct. 10-12
Monday: Final Exam opens, Tribute/Toast Speech is due *submit outlines to assignment drop box*
Tuesday: TBA
Wednesday: Final Exam is due by 11:59PM Extra Credit Assignment is due
I will not accept any work after 11:59Pm on Wednesday Oct. 12
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