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-DC001 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, 7th edition
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
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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 100 points, or 10% |
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Papers (2) 100 points (50 pts each) |
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Examinations |
Total of 400 points, or 40% |
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Quizzes (10) 300 points (30 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 = Below 60 F = Below 600
If you turn in all assignments on time for the duration of the course and have a B average or higher, YOU WILL BE EXEMPT FROM THE FINAL! Please understand, to be exempt from the final exam you cannot miss any assignments or deadlines. This is a reward for staying on top of the course work for the entire semester.
You will need to log in to the course 3-4 times weekly to participate in discussion board postings and take weekly exams.
Course Calendar for Summer 2022:
Week 1, June 6-June 12: Read the home page, the syllabus, and the start here page; take your syllabus quiz, then do all weekly lessons in lesson one tab by deadline (each deadline is listed here in the syllabus next to the week number, for example, week 1 is June 6 - June 12, meaning all week 1 work is due by 11:59 pm on June 12th). Look through the course, get familiar with the flow of the course, let me know if you have any questions.
Week 2, June 13-June 19: Do all weekly lessons in lesson two, which includes recording and uploading your first speech! ALL SPEECH RECORDINGS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY AT 11:59 PM. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 3, June 20-June 26: Do all weekly lessons in lesson three, and look over library assignment (it won't be due this week, though). See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 4, June 27-July 3: Do all weekly lessons in lesson four, and remember to turn in your library assignment. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 5, July 4-July 10: Do all weekly lessons in lesson five, which includes recording and uploading your second speech! ALL SPEECH RECORDINGS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY AT 11:59 PM. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 6, July 11-July 17: Do all weekly lessons in lesson six. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 7, July 18-July 24: Do all weekly lessons in lesson seven, which includes recording and uploading your final speech! ALL SPEECH RECORDINGS WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY AT 11:59 PM. See lesson tab for specific instructions.
Week 8, July 25-27th: Final Exam and Bonus Discussion due by Wednesday, July 27th, by 11:59 pm.
All assignments for the week open on Monday morning and close on Sunday evening at midnight, with the only exception of week 8 (final exam) as shown above and speeches due on Wednesdays. All deadlines for assignment submissions are final, please see the due date tab in our course for specifics.
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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