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SPCH-1321-001 Business and Professional Speaking
Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.
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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
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.
We are using the Connect version of this textbook, which is a digital version from McGraw Hill that will be used for assignments in Blackboad Ultra. It is crucial that you gain access to the textbook at the beginning of the course.
How to Register for Connect through Blackboard Ultra:
Video link: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support/connect/first-day-of-class/blackboard-ultra.html
Step 1: Login into your campus Blackboard Ultra account using your personal login and password.
Step 2: Then select COMM 1307.
Step 3: Select the folder that contains your course assignments.
Step 4: Select any McGraw-Hill Connect assignment link to start the registration process.
Step 5: Enter your email address and click Begin. If you receive the message, you have a Connect Account but have forgotten your password, click Forgot Password. *Depending on your school, you might skip this step. That’s ok! Just continue the process from that step to the end.
Step 6: Create your McGraw-Hill Education account. It is recommended to use your school email address when creating an account. To receive text alerts, enter your mobile number. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and then click Continue.
Step 7: You’ll see 3 registration options. Choose what works best for you.
• Enter your access code from the bookstore and click Redeem.
• Buy Online to purchase access
• Get 14-day Courtesy Access
Step 8: Click Confirm. You are now registered.
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% | |
| Reflection 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 200 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. 100 points | 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. Announcements about class meetings, including when we're not meeting will be communicated through Blackboard.
Course Calendar for Summer 2024:
Week 1, August 19 - 25: Read the home page, the syllabus, and the start here page. Take the Syllabus Quiz. Complete all SmartBook exercises and take any quizzes in the weekly folders by their respective deadline (each deadlines is listed here in the syllabus next to the week number, for example, week 1 is August 19 - 25, meaning all week 1 work is due by 11:59 pm on August 25th). Look through the course, get familiar with the flow of the course, let me know if you have any questions.
Week 2, August 26 - September 1: Complete all SmartBook exercises and take any quizzes in the Week Two folder. Speeches of Introduction will be delivered in-person this week. Reflection Paper 1 is due Sunday. Instructions for The Interview assignment are in the Week Two folder. It is not due until Week Seven but involves a lot of preparation.
Week 3, September 2 - 8: Complete all SmartBook exercises and take any quizzes in the Week Three folder. Get topic approved for Informative Speech. We will connect with the Amarillo College library this week, and a library assignment will be due next week.
Week 4, September 9 - 15: Complete all SmartBook exercises and take any quizzes in the Week Four folder, and remember to turn in your library assignment. Continue preparation and practice of your Informative Speech.
Week 5, September 16 - 22: Complete all SmartBook exercises and take any quizzes in the Week Five folder. Informative Speeches will be delivered in person this week. Reflection Paper 2 is due Sunday. Continue work on The Interview assignment.
Week 6, September 23 - 29: Complete all SmartBook exercises and take any quizzes in the Week Six folder. Class will be divided into smaller groups to serve as committees for The Interview assignment.
Week 7, September 30 - October 6: Do all weekly lessons in the Week Seven folder. The Interview assignment will take place in person this week. Critiques will be turned in at the end of class. Students will pair up for the Special Occasion Speech due in Week Eight.
Week 8, October 7 - 9: Special Occasion Speeches will be delivered in-person. Final Exam in the Week Eight folder, due by Wednesday, October 9, 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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