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SPCH-1321-106 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
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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
A Speaker’s Guidebook, 8th edition by O'Hair, Stewart, & Rubenstein
Course Requirements:
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Learning Objective |
THECB Skill |
Assessment(s) |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the foundation models of communication. |
Critical Thinking |
Assessed through quiz questions |
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Apply elements of audience analysis |
Critical Thinking |
Assessed through informative and persuasive speeches and audience analysis survey |
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Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic. |
Communication (written)/Critical Thinking |
Assessed through two, 2-page essays |
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Research, develop, and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques. |
Personal Responsibility |
Assessed through informative and persuasive speeches and Persuasive Group Work assignment |
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Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches. |
Communication (visual) |
Assessed through Prezi, PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations prepared by students for introduction and Persuasive Group Work assignment |
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Identify how culture, ethnicity, and gender influence communication. |
Team Work |
Assessed through Persuasive Group Work assignment |
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Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative, or persuasive). |
Communication (written/visual)/Critical Thinking |
Assessed through written outlines and public performances of three speeches. |
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1. Note that speaking and participation compose an overwhelming majority of the final grade. Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory achievement. Your participation in discussions and activities will directly affect your grade. Daily attendance will be recorded. Ten points will be deducted for each absence after the first regardless of the reason for the absence. Two tardies and/or early exits will count as an absence. It is the responsibility of the student to remain after class and ask the teacher to adjust a tardy or an absence. Additionally, should you miss a class period, it is your responsible to CALL me AFTER the missed class to discussed the material and/or assignments that were missed.
**Students who maintain perfect attendance/participation will be exempt from the final exam**
2. Speeches are to be delivered on the assigned day. Speakers who are absent on the assigned speaking day will receive a zero unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. Prior arrangements must be made at least three hours before class starts. Medical excuses require documentation. Speaking order is determined by a random selection process.
3. No substance or equipment in violation of the AC Student Handbook will be permitted in speech communication courses.
4. Cell phones are expected to be turned off or put on silent ring during class and put away during class. No one should be using their phone during class. Should you decide to use your cell phone, you will be asked to leave the class and not return.
5. Plagiarism is considered serious academic misconduct. All speeches and written assignments presented in this class are expected to be original work by the student. A student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade.
6. I do not accept assignments that are handwritten. Please note, that some in-class assignments are an exception. If you are late to class the day an assignment is due, you will NOT be allowed to turn in your assignment and will receive a zero.
7. I do accept assignments via email only if they are submitted before the scheduled due date and/or class time. Should you need to communicate with me regarding your grades, class attendance, assignments or any other matter, you will need to call me or speak with me before or after class.
There will be a total of 1000 points possible in this course. They are distributed as follows:
Speeches – 500 pts
Speech #1: Brown Bag Speech - 100 points
Speech #2: Info/Visual Aid Speech – 200 points
Speech #3: Persuasive Speech – 200 points
Written Assignments – 200 pts
Job description/Cover letter/Resume – 200pts
Examinations – 200 pts
Midterm – 100 points
Final Exam – 100 points
Participation and Other Requirements – 100 pts includes:
Attendance
Class participation
Homework Assignments
Impromptu Speeches
Group Work
Toasts
Letter Grades:
A=90-100 (1000-900 points)
B=80-89 (899-800 points)
C=70-79 (799-700 points)
D=60-69 (699-600 points)
F=Below 60 (599-0 points)
Because of the nature of this course, it is imperative that you attend class. Twenty points will be deducted for each absence regardless of the reason for the absence. Perfect attendance results in an exemption from the final exam.
Class Schedule:
The following is a tentative schedule of class topics and activities, as well as due dates for major assignments. Please note that this schedule may change as the semester progresses.
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Week of |
Topic/Activity/Assignment |
Reading Assignment |
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August 23 |
Getting Started With Confidence, Public Speaking Basics, Audience Analysis and Topic Selection Brown Bag Speech Due (Aug 25) |
Chapters 1-7
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August 30 |
Supporting the Speech, Organizing and Outlining, Introduction, Conclusions, Language |
Chapters 8-16 |
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September 6 |
Vocal and Nonverbal Delivery, Presentation Aids Informative Outline Due |
Chapters 17-22 |
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September 13 |
Forms of Speeches Midterm |
Chapters 23-27 |
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September 20 |
Informative Speech w/ Visual Aid Due (Sept 20) Speaking Beyond the Speech Classroom Persuasive Outline Due (Sept.22) |
Chapters 28-31 |
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September 27 |
Persuasive Speech Due (Sept 27) |
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October 4 |
Job description, cover letter, resume Due (Oct 6) |
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October 11 |
Final Exam
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Major Speeches: There are four major speeches in this class, which determine 400 points of your grade. Requirements for each speech will be specified closer to the assigned due date. However, the following requirements will be expected for each speech:
Examinations: Exams in this class will consist of multiple choice, list and explain, define, describe, short answer, application and essay questions. Each of the two exams is worth 100 points, total 200 points.
Other Requirements: Many of the class lectures and discussions will be supplemented by work done in groups or as homework. Some of these activities will be graded and you will receive a grade for participation within the group. Participation in class discussions, homework assignments, and impromptu speeches in class is a part of this grade.
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