Spring II Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
8:15 – 8:45 am; 10:15 – 11:15 am
If you need me outside of these times, just get in touch with me via email (use Blackboard messages or get me directly at jllewellyn@actx.edu) and we will set up a meeting that works for both of us.
There is always some candy available in my office for you! If you just want something from the candy bowl, our office assistant, Shauna, can let you in to grab some!
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SPCH-1315-006 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)
On Campus Course
Our textbook is The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas and Paul Stob available through McGraw Hill. The textbook will be accessed online through the course and you will need to purchase the access code to complete the weekly readings and associated coursework.
This is an in-person course, so I recommend bringing note-taking materials to class. This can be a device, but I also recommend bringing pen or pencil and paper to class with you for in-class activities.
You will need the textbook as listed above. Your textbook work will account for a large portion of your semester grade so you don't want to miss out on completing those readings and assignments. Additionally, the textbook will lay the foundation for the work we will do in class.
You will need access to a computer with internet access. Your assignments will be submitted online and a good deal of work will be done online throughout the semester. If you do not have a computer, remember that the Washington Street campus has the Underground, located in the basement of the Ware Student Commons building, and you may use the computers there when needed.
You will be able to use your Google account that is included in your Amarillo College email account to complete the majority of your assignments this term.
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 communication competence and critical thinking through an understanding of the foundational communication models.
2. Demonstrate essential public speaking skills in professional presentations.
3. Demonstrate written and oral competencies as it relates to employment (including job searches, interviews, interpersonal interaction, conflict management, leadership and performance appraisals).
4. Apply essential dyadic and small group processes as they relate to the workplace.
5. Utilize various technologies as they relate to competent communication.
6. Demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication.
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".
GRADING CRITERIA:
Introduction Speech - 100 points - 10%
Reflection Paper 1 - 50 points - 5%
Informative Speech - 100 points - 10%
Reflection Paper 2 - 50 points - 5%
Persuasive Speech - 100 points - 10%
SmartBook Readings and Assignments - 400 points - 40%
Team Critiques, Participation, and Attendance - 100 points - 10%
Final Presentation (Toast Speech Recording) - 100 points - 10%
TOTAL - 1000 POINTS - 100%
GRADING SCHEMA:
89.5 - 100 - A
79.5 - 89.5 B
69.5 - 79.5 C
59.5 - 69.5 D
0 - 59.5 F
There is a firm no late work policy in this course. All due dates are set prior to the start date of the course and you generally have a full week - 2 weeks to complete them, as noted in the calendar below. If you experience extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing an assignment on time, you must contact me for arrangements - otherwise, all assignments that miss the due date will receive a grade of 0. It is crucial in the 8-week format that you stay on top of your deadlines, that is why this policy is in place.
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. This course requires participation and attendance since many activities cannot be duplicated. Additionally, much of what we learn about public and professional speaking is gained by listening to other speakers. It is the student’s responsibility to be an active and valuable member of the audience as classmates make presentations. Excuses for absences are not necessary. An absence for any reason is a loss in the learning process. However, if an assignment is missed then a valid excuse for the absence is necessary in order to make up the assignment. The following criteria will determine the grade for attendance:
There will be 3 in-person team critique days during the semester, each worth 25% of your participation/attendance grade. You will be notified the week of a critique which day it will happen, though typically it will fall on the last day of the week it is scheduled, and missing that day will result in a 25% loss in this grade unless you notify me ahead of time for an alternative option.
An absence on a speech day, whether it is your day to speak or not, will result in a 10-point deduction from your overall participation/attendance grade. The only excused absence on a speech day is if you have a doctors note.
*An important side note - DO NOT come to class if you are ill. You are allowed up to 2 excused absences in a semester that won't negatively impact your grade (except on speech presentation days, those will require a doctors note to be excused)
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory achievement. However, I do NOT want you to come to campus if you are sick. If you are not excessively absent (more than 2 absences in a term is excessive), missing for sickness or true emergencies will not negatively impact your grade.
If you do miss class more than 2 times in a semester, there is a penalty to your participation/attendance grade of -5 points per unexcused absence. The same penalty will be applied to disruptive behavior which includes: tardiness beyond 5 minutes per class, leaving class early, off-subject discussion, working on other course assignments, refusing to participate in class discussions, playing games/videos during class, etc.
If you make attendance a priority and actively participate in the class when you are present, this should be an easy extra 100 points for you at the end of the semester!
Week One (1/13-1/20): Chapters 1-4; Team Critique 1 (in class on Thursday); Introduction Speech Outline Due (all work due by Monday, January 20th, by 11:59 pm) *Please note: College closed on Monday, January 20th, for Martin Luther King Holiday
Week Two (1/21-1/27): Speech Presentations (in class Tuesday); Chapters 5, 6, 15; Reflection 1 Due (all work due by Monday, January 27th, by 11:59 pm)
Week Three (1/28-2/3): Chapters 7, 8, 14; Team Critique 2 (in class on Thursday); Informative Speech Outline Due (all work due by Monday, February 3rd, by 11:59 pm)
Week Four (2/4-2/10): Speech Presentations (in class Tuesday); Chapters 9, 10, 11; Reflection 2 Due (all work due by Monday, February 10th, by 11:59 pm)
Week Five (2/11-2/17): Chapters 16, 17, 20; Persuasive Speech Checkpoint (in class Thursday) (all work due by Monday, February 17th, by 11:59 pm)
Week Six (2/18-2/24): Chapters 12, 13; Team Critique 3 (in class Thursday); Persuasive Speech Outline Due (all work due by Monday, February 24th, by 11:59 pm)
Week Seven (2/25-3/3): Persuasive Speech Presentations (in class Tuesday), Chapters 18, 19; Toast Preparations; (all work due by Monday, February 24th, by 11:59 pm) FEBRUARY 25TH IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Week Eight (3/4): Your final presentation is due ONLINE in our course via recording by Tuesday, March 4th by 11:59 pm.
This schedule is subject to change at any given time.
I am looking forward to a great semester with you all!
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