COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

SPEECH 1315.3B1 – Public Speaking Blended Course Summer III, 2010 Professor: Sherry Rhodes Office: I206 - SCC Mailbox: B189 Office & Voice Mail: 972/516-5063 Division Office: 972/ 881-5810 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Meeting Days Only) Other Days: By Appointment

I will respond to emails within 24 hours Please communicate with me via Blackboard after Mandatory Orientation

NOTE: Failure to Attend Mandatory Orientation Will Result in Loss of Participation Points

Text: Lucas, Stephen, (2009). The Art of Public Speaking, (10th Ed) NY:McGraw-Hill For additional resource support, go to www.mhhe.com/lucas9)

Supplies: One DVD-RW; 2 scantrons; five self-addressed stamped envelopes.

Pre-Requisite: None Co-Requisite: None

This syllabus is intended to serve as a guideline for Speech 1315. Both Collin County Community College and your professor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule and requirements as necessary to promote the optimal educational experience within prevailing conditions affecting this course. ______

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION/CREDIT HOURS Study and practice in the preparation and delivery of oral presentations; practice in different types of speeches and forms of delivery; evaluation of speakers and speeches. 3 Credit Hours.

II. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Speech 1315 course is designed to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate competency in public speaking settings. At the end of the course, the student is expected to:

 Exhibit understanding of theories and principles pertaining to Public Speaking.  Demonstrate ability to properly structure written and visual components of presentations, such as the outline/manuscript, visual aids, and source citations.  Demonstrate ability to use computer technology to research speech topics and to create multimedia presentations.  Demonstrate ability to appropriately present a speech to an audience.

 Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity by writing and presenting speeches that use appropriate language and are free of offensive overtones.  Demonstrate effective listening skills by analyzing and evaluating presentations.  Demonstrate critical thinking ability by analyzing and evaluating evidence, sources, and persuasive strategies used in speeches.

III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 Choose topics for four formal oral presentations that are appropriate for you, the audience, and the speech occasion that you will deliver in class.  Learn methods of controlling nervousness that work for you rather than against you.  Learn the benefits of why good listening is important to effective speechmaking, both as a speaker and an audience member.  Distinguish between an informative speech and a persuasive speech.  Research your speeches using various reference tools in the library.  Demonstrate appropriate uses of various types of visual aids.  Distinguish among the introduction, body, and conclusion of the speech, and demonstrate correct application of each through your presentations in class.  Make a correct, detailed formal outline for each of the speeches.  Demonstrate effective body movement, eye contact, facial expressions, and vocal inflection in your oral presentations.  Participate as an effective, continuing member of a small group.

V. BASIC SKILLS

In order to be successful in this course, student must possess college level skills in reading and writing. If student is in doubt as to his/her skill level, student is advised to speak with his/her instructor or counselor. Student will need to be proficient in navigation of Blackboard. A tutorial is posted on my instructor web site. Student will also need to be proficient in navigation of Internet to access McGraw-Hill Online Resource support. Navigation of Blackboard and the Internet will be discussed at Mandatory Orientation. If student needs additional assistance with navigation of Blackboard or Internet, please contact the instructor.

VI. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES COMPLIANCE

It is the policy of CCCC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty member and/or the Services for Students with Disabilities at 972/888-5950 in a timely manner if student desires to arrange for accommodations.

VII. RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS In accordance with Section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, CCCC will allow a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete a scheduled assignment within a reasonable time. Students are required to file a written request with each professor within the first fifteen days of the semester to qualify for an excused absence. A copy of the state rules and procedures regarding holy days and the form for notification of absence from each class under this provision are available from the Registrar’s Office.

VIII. COURSE WITHDRAWAL

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course and is a formal procedure which the student must initiate. The student must go to the registrar’s office and fill out the appropriate paperwork to withdraw. If you decide to withdraw from the course and do not withdraw formally, you will receive a performance grade of “F”. To receive a grade of “I” (Incomplete), student must be passing the course, have completed 80% of the assignments, and attended 80% of the class sessions. Often, students drop courses when help is available to enable them to continue. If you are considering dropping the course, please discuss your decision with me prior to taking formal action to withdraw. The last day to withdraw from course is July 23rd, 2010.

IX. ACADEMIC ETHICS/SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY

According to the Student Handbook, the college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer files, copying internet material, using someone else’s work for assignments as if the assignments were one’s own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were ones own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited, to failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. See student handbook for full explanation of academic dishonesty and consequences. Professor will adhere to the policies and procedures stated in handbook should academic dishonesty/plagiarism occur.

X. CLASSROOM/WEB ETIQUETTE

Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class (until the last speech is presented). Cell phones must be turned off during class. Students are also expected to demonstrate respect for professor and students either via the web or in the classroom. Students are expected to refrain from talking during student presentations, entering classroom during a presentation, or reacting negatively to a student presentation. If a student leaves the classroom before the last speech is presented, the student will forfeit 30 points from the final grade for the course. This policy applies to all class sessions and the 30 points is applicable for each class in which student leaves early. Student discussions via Blackboard are to be respectful, supportive, and are not to contain any offensive language or comments.

XI. ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

All presentations and assignments are based on a point system. Students will receive a thorough description of assignments, requirements, and grading during Mandatory Orientation. Instructions for each assignment are also located on the Assignments Page. All oral assignments will be graded, and critiques will be returned to student via mail within one week. Grades will be posted on My Grades on Blackboard. All written assignments will be graded, and grades will be posted on My Grades within one week. Student papers will be returned at the next class session. In regard to the oral presentations, it must be stressed that although objective standards exist that can be used to determine the quality of an oral presentation, a certain amount of subjectivity is inherent in the determination of the degree to which such standards are met .All papers, including outlines and evaluations, must be typed, and students are encouraged to photocopy all assignments including rough drafts in the event of lost or missing papers. All assignments, written or oral, are due on the day assigned by the instructor. No handwritten assignments will be accepted. Written assignments are due on the due date noted on Course Schedule and will not be accepted after that date. Students may deliver written assignments in advance to B189 or fax to 972/881-5629. It is the responsibility of the student to follow the format of the course as indicated in the course calendar and to meet the course requirements. If the student is unclear about an assignment, then student is expected to communicate with the professor via email, phone, or by appointment. It is also the student’s responsibility to keep up with grade points.

XII. COURSE ACTIVITIES

Tests - Two written tests will be administered during the semester. Student will need a scantron and student ID to take the tests. Both tests will be taken in the testing center at SCC. Click on tests icon on Blackboard to view instructions and study guides. Note: No make-up of test once test has been removed from testing center. NO EXCEPTIONS. POINT VALUE – 100 Points Each = 200 Points

Written Evaluations/Analysis – Student will prepare written evaluations to critique his/her performance or the performance of another student. Written assignments are due during on-site meetings and will not be accepted electronically unless specified by instructor. Click on Assignments icon on Blackboard to view instructions.

 Speech Analysis – Student will review a selected speech and analyze the content and delivery of the speech. POINT VALUE = 100 POINTS  Self –Evaluation – Student will review video-taped presentation and write a one-page paper evaluating organization and delivery of presentation. – POINT VALUE – 50 POINTS.  Peer-Evaluation – Student will observe another student’s presentation and write a one-page paper – POINT VALUE – 50 POINTS.

Speech Assignments - Each student is responsible for the development and delivery of four speeches and a group presentation. All oral presentations must be presented extemporaneously and are due on the assigned date. Students must prepare written and key word outlines for all speeches. Outlines must be typed, and key word outlines must be in a folder. Also, student will be required to present Works Cited Page for Informative and Persuasive Speeches. A Power Point Presentation must accompany the Persuasive Speech. See Assignments Page for instructions/requirements for all assignments. McGraw-Hill Online Resources contains information to support your preparation and presentation of speeches. The website address is: www.mhhe.com/lucas9. You may access the site on your own. Click on Assignments icon on Blackboard to view instructions. If student does not present on his/her scheduled day, 30 points will automatically be deducted from the speech. The only exception is illness requiring a doctor’s visit or hospitalization during the scheduled class time. Documentation must be provided! Make-up of all speeches is at the discretion of the professor.

NOTE: DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS COURSE, THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP OF SPEECHES. IF STUDENT MISSES A SPEECH ON DAY IT IS DUE, THEN STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AN “F” AS A GRADE FOR THAT SPEECH UNLESS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION CAN BE PROVIDED BY STUDENT. STUDENT MUST COMPLETE ALL SPEECHES TO PASS THIS COURSE. IF STUDENT MISSES A SPEECH, THEN STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AN “F” AS A GRADE FOR THE COURSE.

 Demonstration Speech – (3-5 minutes) – Each student will deliver a process speech. Student must prepare a written outline, and a keyword outline. See Demonstration Assignment. POINT VALUE = 100 POINTS.  Informative Speech – (4 – 6 minutes) – Each student will deliver an informative speech on a topic that has been mutually agreed upon by student and professor. Students must use appropriate scholarly research to support the speech and must turn in citations with outline. See Informative Assignment. Research Tutorials are available via Blackboard, CD’s and McGraw-Hill Online Resources. Bibliographic information is available via text, CD or McGraw- Hill Online Resources. POINT VALUE – 100 POINTS.  Persuasive – (5 - 7 minutes) – Each student will deliver a persuasive speech accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation. Students must use appropriate scholarly research to support the speech and must turn in citations with outline. See Persuasive Assignment. Power Point and Research Tutorials are available via Blackboard, CD’s and McGraw-Hill online Resources. Bibliographic information is available via text, CD or McGraw- Hill Online Resources. POINT VALUE – 150 POINTS.  Special Occasion Group Project– (20 - 25 minutes) – Each group will develop special occasion presentation. The presentation can commemorate, pay tribute, can be a roast. Each presentation must have a moderator and each member must present a 3 – 5 minute speech that is appropriate for a special occasion. See Special Occasion Assignment. POINT VALUE – 150 POINTS.

NOTE: DO NOT GO THERE CLAUSE – Students may not give speeches on abortion, religious beliefs, promote violence, illegal or immoral acts/activities nor speak on the legalization of drugs with the exception of drug use for terminally ill patients. Students may not use religious texts or books to support their speech nor may they use the classroom to foster their religious beliefs. Speeches of a graphic nature are also not acceptable. If student violates this clause, then student will automatically receive an “F” on his/her speech.

NOTE: Many internet sites are not appropriate for scholarly citation. You must engage in scholarly research by using the LRC databases, other scholarly databases, and/or legitimate articles, books, newspapers. Internet citations will only be accepted if the site represents legitimate research in the subject you are investigating. See text and McGraw-Hill website for appropriate citations.

Group Discussion – Each student will be graded on participation in online discussion and group discussion. Groups will be assigned by the professor. POINT VALUE - 25 POINTS EACH = 50 Points.

Participation – Students are expected to attend mandatory orientation, on-site meetings and engage in group discussions. A participation grade will be assigned based upon the following: Attendance at orientation, class meetings, group discussion, arriving at beginning of class and staying until end of class. Loss of participation points will occur is any of these conditions are not met. POINT VALUE = 50 POINTS.

NOTE: FAILURE TO ATTEND MANDATORY ORIENTATION WILL RESULT IN POINT LOSS OF 50 POINTS.

GRADING SCALE

POINTS GRADE 900 – 1000 = A 800 - 899 = B 700 - 799 = C 600 - 699 = D Below 600 = F

NOTE: A copy of the generic syllabus is available in the division office and on the college web site at http://www.collin.edu

Speech 1315.3B1 Course Schedule

Summer III, 2010

Readings and Assignments Schedule

MANDATORY ON-SITE ORIENTATION June 7th, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Room J208, SCC

Week 1  Welcome and Student Introductions 6/7 –  Discussion of Assignments; Overview of Blackboard 6/12  Group Assignments  Introduction to Public Speaking – Power Point/Handouts  Speaking in Public, Chapter One  Ethics and Public Speaking, Chapter Two

Week 2  Selecting a Topic and a Purpose, Chapter Four 6/14 –  Analyzing an Audience- Chapter Five 6/19  Online Group Discussions – 6/14 – 6/21  Supporting Your Ideas – Chapter 7 Week 3  Organizing the Body of the Speech – Chapter 8 6/21 –  On-Site Meeting – 6/21 – 5:30 – 8:30 – J208 – SCC 6/26  Assignment #1 Due – Demonstration Speech

 Beginning and Ending the Speech – Chapter 9 Week 4  Outlining the Speech – Chapter 10 6/28– 7/3  Delivery, Chapter 12

 Speaking to Inform – Chapter 14 Week  Gathering Materials – Chapter 6  Using Language – Chapter 11 5  Test One in Testing Center – 7/6 – 7/13 7/5 – 7/10  Speaking to Persuade – Chapter 15  Methods of Persuasion – Chapter 16 Week 6  On-Site Meeting – 7/12- 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., J208, SCC 7/12 –  Assignment #2 Due: Informative Speech with Works Cited Page 7/17  Assignment Due: Speech Analysis  Online Group Discussion 7/12 – 7/19

Week 7  Using Visual Aids – Chapter 13 7/19  Using Power Point 7/24  Test Two in Testing Center –7/19 – 7/26

 Speaking on Special Occasions – Chapter 17  On-Site Meeting – 7/26 - 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., J208, SCC Week 8  Assignment #3 Due: Persuasive Speech with Power Point and 7/26– Works Cited Page 7/31  Assignment Due: Self-Evaluation  Listening – Chapter 3 Week  Group Work on Special Occasion Project  Assignment Due: Group Scripts – 8/2 – 8/6 via email 9  Assignment Due: Peer Evaluations – 8/2– 8/6 via email 8/2 – 8/7 Week  Chapter 18 – Speaking in Small Groups 10  Group Work on Special Occasion Project  On-Site Meeting – 8/9 - 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., J208, SCC 8/9–  Assignment #4 Due - Special Occasion Project – Final Exam 8/14