Spc 1608 Fundamentals of Speech

SPC 1608 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH SPRING 2011 CRN 24082 ROOM 115 WINTER PARK CAMPUS

INSTRUCTOR: Mallory Iles, Ph.D. OFFICE HOURS: By appointment REQUIRED TEXT: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN COMMUNICATION 10TH EDITION EMAILS: [email protected] This is the best way to contact me. You can expect a response within 24 hours during regular college days. I frequently check in on the weekends but may take a bit longer to respond then. The Course: The purpose of this course is to enhance students’ communication skills in a variety of areas, such as critical thinking, listening, language use, delivery, non-verbal techniques, small group communication, professional communication, interviewing skills, and effective presentation of ideas in both interpersonal and public speaking contexts. Skill improvement will be accomplished through both enhanced knowledge base and practical application.

Valencia Competencies: This course will assist you in reinforcing the following Valencia Student Core Competencies:  Think: Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.  Communicate: Communicate with different audiences using varied means.  Value: Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments.  Act: Act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly.

Course Objectives This course is designed to provide the opportunity for improvement in both the theoretical understanding and practical performance of verbal and nonverbal communication in a variety of contexts. The specific learning outcomes for the course are to develop the ability to:  conduct audience and contextual analysis  locate and evaluate pertinent and valid information to support a thesis  present information in an organized, concise and objective manner  present a persuasive message to a targeted audience  create and utilize presentation aids (including PowerPoint) to enhance audience comprehension  demonstrate credibility by using effective delivery skills  listen to, evaluate and respond critically to messages presented by others  practice the ethical responsibilities of a communicator  work in groups toward a common goal and purpose

ATTENDANCE: Because you learn from listening to speeches as well as from your own speaking experience and because being a part of the audience while classmates speak is part of your obligation in speech class, you should attend all class meetings. Being late to class repeatedly can result in a grade penalty from the course. If you come late to class it is your responsibility to have your absence erased from the grade book. Students who miss class assume responsibility to obtain assignments and turn them in on time.

Academic Honesty Policy Number: 6Hx28: 8-118-11 Academic Dishonesty http://www.valenciacc.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=193

Student Code of Classroom Conduct Policy Number: 6Hx28:8-03 (posted in the classroom) http://www.valenciacc.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=180

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with disabilities (OSO) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class.

Withdrawal Policy: During a first attempt or a second attempt in the same course, if you withdraw or are withdrawn by your professor before the specified withdrawal deadline, you will receive a W. After the specified deadline, only the instructor can withdraw the student and ONLY for a violation of the attendance policy. If you do not take the required final examination and do not have an approved absence, you will receive a grade of F for the course. Withdrawal Deadline: 3/25/2011 http://www.valenciacc.edu/calendar/importantdates_withdraw.cfm

ASSIGNMENTS DUE: Reading/homework assignments are due on the day noted on the schedule. Late work is worth half credit, if accepted. See Attendance above.

MAKEUP SPEECHES: You must be prepared to give a speech the day it is due. Speeches will be assigned for a specific day. SPC 1608 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH SPRING 2011 CRN 24082 ROOM 115 WINTER PARK CAMPUS

SPC 1608 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Spring 2011 CRN24082 Date Chapter Topic Presentations % of Grade 2011 Reading JAN Introduction to Course P/F interviews 2% 11 T 13 R CHAPTER Perception, Language Exercises 1% 1 – 3 Pass out Self Metaphor Instructions 18 T Continued Exercises 2% 20 R Cont. SELF-METAPHOR SPEECH 4% 25 T 4 Listening GROUP SPEECH 5% 27 R Listening GROUP SPEECH Incl. FEB 10 – 13 Craft & Deliver a Speech Exercises 2% 1 T 3 R Cont. Exercises 2% 8 T Cont. P/F QUOTES 2% 10 R Cont. P/F CITATIONS 2% 15 T INFORM SPEECH 10% 17 R INFORM SPEECH 3% 22 T 8, 9 Group Problem Solving Group work 2% 24 R Group Problem Solving Group work 2% MAR Group Problem Solving GROUP PROB SOLVING 2% 1 T 3 R MID TERM EXAM 10% 8 T SPRING BREAK 10 R SPRING BREAK 15 T 14 Persuasive Speaking Exercises 2% 17 R Cont. Exercises 2% 22 T Cont. P/F GROUP SALES PRESENTATION 4% 24 R Cont. 3% 29 T PERSUASIVE SPEECH 15% 31 R PERSUASIVE SPEECH 3% APR 6 – 7 Non-Verbal Communication Exercises 2% 5 T 7 R Cont. Exercises 2% 12 T 5 Interpersonal Communication Exercises 2% 14 R Cont. Exercises 2% 19 T SP TO AROUSE EMOTIONS 10% 21 R SP TO AROUSE EMOTIONS 3% 28 R FINAL EXAM 5pm-7:30pm 10%

Introduction Speech 2% P/F GRADING AND GRADING SCALE: Self Metaphor Speech 4% A: 100-90 Informative Speech 10% B: 89-80 Group Problem Solving 4% P/F C: 79-70 Persuasion 15% D: 69-60 Ceremonial 10% F: 59-below Group Sales 5% Midterm Exam 10% Final Exam 10% Participation / Exercises 30%* *There is class work that may not be made up.

EXTRA: The information here and on the assignment sheet is subject to change. Speakers should be especially especially conscious of biased language and should avoid references that reflect stereotypes of gender, race, age, life-style, national origin, or any other quality of individual and or group diversity.