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Angelina College Fine Arts Division
SPEECH 1315_Public Speaking
General Syllabus Summer II 2016
I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description:
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking. Three hours credit. This course includes research, composition, organization, analysis, and delivery of speeches for various purposes and occasions. Three hours and 50 minutes of lecture hours each class period.
B. Intended Audience:
The intended audience is any student who desires to improve public speaking skills.
C. Instructor:
Name: Kathleen Walker
Office Hours: Before and after class or e-mail
E-mail Address:
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
. A. Core Objectives Required for this Course (Interim)
1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through decision making.
3. Social Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision making.
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections - Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Recognize and understand the foundational models of communication.
2. Apply elements of audience analysis.
3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills.
4. Research, develop, and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques.
5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and presenting speeches.
6. Understand how culture, ethnicity, and gender influence communication.
7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative, or persuasive).
(as determined by the instructor)
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives:
1. Critical Thinking: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which reflects evaluation of persuasive speeches. The rubric will measure selection and understanding of information, application of material, analyzing points of view and arguments, and formulating equations. Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC rubric for Critical Thinking.
2. Communication: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which reflects evaluation of written, oral, and visual communication skills in a speech that utilizes a visual aid. Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC rubric for Communication.
3. Social Responsibility: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which reflects evaluation of written, intercultural competencies, civic responsibility, and community engagement through a persuasive speech on a contemporary issue. Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC rubric for Teamwork.
B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate recognition and understanding of the foundational models of communication through questions embedded in exams.
2. Application of the elements of audience analysis will be reflected in the grading rubric used to evaluate speeches.
3. Students will demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills through the presentation of persuasive speeches on a contemporary issue.
4. Students will present five extemporaneous speeches evaluated by a grading rubric gauging verbal and nonverbal techniques. Works cited pages will be submitted as well as an outline to evaluate research and development.
5. Students will demonstrate the effective use of technology by using presentation software in at least one presentation.
6. Students will demonstrate proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches through the inclusion of a personal experience speech, a demonstration speech, an informative speech, and a persuasive speech.
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
Methodologies, which are utilized in presenting course content, include but are not limited to lectures, class discussions, student presentations audiovisual presentations, role-play activities and small group scenarios.
B. Methodologies determined by the instructor -
Methodologies which extend the critical thinking of students about speech content and delivery include the attendance at a live presentation and a subsequent written observational report analyzing the speech and the reaction of the audience.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks and Recommended Readings, Materials, and Equipment
The Art of Public Speaking (12th edition), Stephen E. Lucas.
Recommended: Marshal McCluan. THE MEDIUM IS THE MASSAGE
B.
Course Policies - This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Handbook.
1. Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dean Steve Hudman, Student Center Room 205B, phone 936-633-5292
2. Attendance –Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be recorded every day. Any student with three (3) consecutive absences or four (4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that non-attendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop or risk receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.
3. Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor:
a.Tardies/Absences: If you arrive late for class make sure to follow-up with me at the end of the class period. Frequent tardies may affect your final grade. Call the facilitator if you think you will be late to class. Frequent tardies are a sign of disrespect to the rest of the class. Students who know about a required absence should notify me by e-mail or during a earlier class. Since this is a performance class, attendance is considered a crucial element of the class. Participation is expected each class meeting.
b. Cell phones: Correct etiquette is to be followed in class. Turn off all cell phones, beepers, pagers etc. Do not text messages during class. During tests, cell phones will be turned off and placed on the desk in front of you. Proctors have permission to ask for your phone during class.
c. Late Work: Late work will receive a letter grade reduction unless there is prior approval given by the instructor.
4. Additional Policies Established by the Instructor
a. Academic Honesty/Integrity – Academic honesty is a responsibility of all academic faculty and s. students. Faculty members promote academic honesty by adhering to standards of honesty as outlined in the Student Handbook pages 12-14. Students shall be expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experience both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of academic work is subject to disciplinary action. Procedures for discipline due to academic dishonesty shall be the same as in other disciplinary actions except that all academic dishonesty actions will first be considered and reviewed by the instructor. If, after reviewing the case, the instructor determines that the student is guilty of the charge, the instructor may then assess a penalty. My standing policy: any cheating or plagiarizing on an assessment will result in a failing grade for the assessment, and may, at my discretion, result in a failing grade for the course.
b. Definition of Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or; (3) helping or attempting to help another person in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one’s own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from on Internet source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one’s paper without giving the author due credit.
c. Acceptable Student Behavior –Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see personal conduct section of the Student Handbook page 12-13). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial, academic, or other penalties. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate or inappropriate in the classroom (i.e. texting). Higher Education requires the full attention of both you and your classmates. It is also expensive. The cost of classes might not inhibit your education goals, but that is not true for all. Respect your peers. Please silence all electronic devices. If you bring a laptop computer to class, do not use it for anything other than classwork. Instructors can tell the difference. No food and only capped drink containers are allowed in my classroom.
VI. COURSE CONTENT:
A. Required Content/ Topics/ Assignments – See attached course schedule.
B. Written assignments-An Observational Report of a live speech seen outside class is assigned. Summer classes will report from Ted Talks with instructor permission of choice of topic. It is equivalent to a test /major speech grade. The report will be typed in 10 or 12 font, double-spaced with correct headings and clear organization and proofread for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. A grading rubric will be used.
C. Email format - Assignments may be e-mailed to me as an attachment. They should be saved and sent in a compatible form for Microsoft Word 2007 or RICH TEXT format. Pdfs may be sent.
1. Please type a subject line for your email that includes your last name, the class title, and the location: example (Smith, Spch1315, Warren).
2. Also, always include a heading on any assignment that you e-mail whether it is attached to or embedded in the e-mail.
3. Please include your last name in the file name of the document you send: for example (Smith, informative_outline).
4. You might not get credit if your name is not on your document.
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria - Grades are based on a total number of possible points for assignments divided into the number of points the student has earned on completed assignments. Example: 785 earned/900 possible = 87%
B. Determination of Grade-The above formulae becomes a percentage of the total points possible which is translated into a letter grade.
A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=below 60
C. Graded Assignments: Major grades (100 points each) include 3 tests, 4 speeches, and an Observational Report. Smaller assignments have given points assigned to them.
D. The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.
VIII. ADDENDUMS
In accordance with current FERPA guidelines, no information about a student or a student's records will be released to anyone but the student unless a release of information is on file.
Revised 7-2016
Schedule next page
Class Schedule: Speech 1315, Summer II 2016
Instructor: Kathleen Walker Email:
Text: The Art of Public Speaking (12th Edition), Lucas
Date Activities Assignments______
July 12 Syllabus, Audience Analysis, Interviews Read Ch. 1 thru 6 (Test 1)
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH; Communication Process
Audience Analysis
July 14 Listening Activities; Audience Analysis due
Thesis Statement; Intro./Conc Write intro/conc
Outlining; Topics for Demo Email outlines, topic
Rough outlines due; Evaluation sheet Camera needed
Impromptu Speech; delivery
July 19 Use of Visual Aids
Evaluations Self-Evaluation
DEMONSTRATION SPEECH with Preparation Outline Self-Evaluation
July 21 Transition exercise, Rough Outline
Preparation outline for next speech
Email topic for Informative speech Read Ch. 7 thru 14 (Test 2)
DESCRIPTIVE SPEECH
July 26 Transition exercise, Rough Outline (4 sources, MLA form); Language and Style;
Test #1; OBSERVATIONAL RPT. DUE NLT Aug. 4 Camera needed
July 28 Vocal Exercises;
Informative /Visual Aid Speech Self-evaluation
Speeches contd.; Peer Evaluations Review test chapters
Aug. 2 TEST #2; Self Evaluations Read Ch. 15-18 (Test 3)
Take home TEST #3 Select research topics
Topics and sources for speeches Bring an advertisement;
Aug. 4 Persuasion And Logic; Hierarchy of Needs
Bibliography; Advertisement;
Impromptu persuasive speech;
Aug. 9 Main points; Supporting main points; Test #3 due
Work on outlines for both sides of the question.
Aug. 11 Reasoning; Group persuasive exercise
Rough outline including bibliography 6 sources for bibliography
Rough Preparation Outline brought to class' Camera needed
Discuss delivery
Aug. 16 Outlines; Formal Preparation Outline turned in
PRO/CON SPEECH; Outline with bibliography
Question/Answer period
Last day. Email self-evaluation as document.
Rvd. 7-21-2016