Course Name & Number

SPCH 1315

Public Speaking

Semester & Year

SPRING

2017

MWF

Catalog Description

This course is designed to enhance the skills of the student in public address. The student is asked to prepare multiple presentations according to the required form and context. The course also enhances logical narrative and argumentation due to the types of speeches given and the preparation required for each speech.

Textbooks & Materials

Required / Recommended

No text book required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize the principles of interaction.

2.  Participate in class discussion.

3.  Present information and opinion in formal fashion to an              audience.

4.  Create a coherent outline of ideas.

5.  Support and defend controversial ideas.

6.  Utilize performance feedback in subsequent speeches.

7.  Listen critically and analyze and evaluate speeches made by others.

8.  Contribute to small group presentations.

9.  Apply ethical speaking practices.

10.  Locate, appraise, and select scholarly research materials from print, electronic media, and Internet sources appropriate to research question.

11.  Synthesize research findings, avoid plagiarism, and use MLA style of documentation
12. Analyzing potential audience interest to better equip the speaker for topic selection and artistic appeals.

Instructor’s Name

Justin Hawkins

Office Phone #

(972) 899-8502

Instructor’s Office #

FLM 107

Office Fax #

E-mail Address

jbhawkins@nctc.edu

Office Hours

MWF 9:00am-10:00am; 1-2pm (before March 20^th); 3-4pm (after March 20^th)

TTH 11:30am-1:30pm

Grading Policy & Procedures

* GRADE REQUIREMENTS:  (approx. 900 total points possible)

§  Exams (1) = 100pts.

§  Introductory Speech  = 50pts.

§  Demonstration Speech = 100 pts.

§  Special Occasion Speech  = 50 pts.

§  Informative Speech  = 200 pts.

§  Impromptu Speech  = 50 points

§  Persuasive Speech = 200 pts.

§  Participation = 100 pts.

§  Peer Discusion Groups = 50 pts.

GRADING SCALE:

The following scale will be used to calculate grades for this class:

            A         90%-100%        (810+)

            B          80%-89%          (720-809)

            C          70%-79%          (630-719)

            D         60%-69%          (540-629)

            F          59% or below    (539 & below)

**This class is based on a points system. Everything that you do in class is worth a designated amount of points. You must keep track of how many points you accrue throughout the semester as well as how many possible points are available in order to be aware of your grade. At any time, you can divide the number of points you have accumulated by the total points possible at that point in the semester to figure out your letter grade. Hint: little number/big number

CANVAS:

Each student is required to log-in to CANVAS for this class. This is pertinent for two reasons: 1) All course content (this includes your syllabus, grades, attendance, lectures, descriptions of speech assignments, grading rubrics, examples of speeches for study/evaluation, exam reviews, and homework assignments, etc) will be available to view in CANVAS: 2) Because I said so.

If you have not already registered for CANVAS, please do so at the following link:

Login to Canvas at https://nctc.instructure.com or by clicking the Canvas link on the NCTC homepage. Use your NetID username (i.e., same username you use to login to MyNCTC) and password (student ID) to login to Canvas. You can change your password via the Settings link in Canvas after login. Find the proper class (SPCH 1315 SECTION 100, 102, or 103 T R 9:30am, 11:00am, or 12:30pm). 

Scholastic Integrity

Academic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB-(LOCAL)]” #18. 

18. Scholastic Dishonesty: Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of these rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. 

 “Cheating on a test” shall include:

·      Copying from another student’s test paper.

·      Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.

·      Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.

·      Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an unadministered test.

·      The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test.

·      Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.

·      Bribing another person to obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test.

“Plagiarism” shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work. 

“Plagiarism” is further defined as any of the following:

·      Turning in someone else’s ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own.

·      Copying words, ideas, or images from someone else without giving credit.

·      Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks.

·      Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation or image.

·      Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit.

·      Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not.

Note: This definition was taken from plagiarism.org with some modification.

“Collusion” shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, p. 164, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to the appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action. This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.” 

Attendance Policy

Attendance:

You are expected to attend all classes.  Your presence in class is as important when you are a listener as it is when you are a speaker.  You will, consequently, be penalized for excessive absences.  Three tardies equal one absence.  If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to see that the instructor marks you present before you leave class that day.  Students who leave class before being dismissed by the instructor will be counted absent or tardy (at the discretion of the instructor). Each absence will affect the final grade. The absence limit varies with the day and meeting schedule of the class.  The limit is six (6) absences for classes meeting three (3) times a week (automatic F for the course on the seventh (7) absence).  The absence limit is four (4) for classes meeting two (2) times a week (automatic F for the course on the fifth (5) absence).  The limit for classes meeting one time a week is three (3) absences (automatic F for the course on the fourth (4) absence).  No further warnings concerning absences will be given.  It is the student’s responsibility to remember absences. It is also up to you to recognize that signing up for a class is its own responsibility. Students who exceed the absence limit may or may not be dropped (at the discretion of the instructor).  If you do not plan to continue attending the class and want a ‘W’ for the semester, be sure to drop the class.  Do not assume that the instructor will do this for you. Absences are sometimes excused.  If you feel you have justification, then email your request to the instructor before planned absences, and make sure to notify your instructor ASAP for unplanned absences.  You will receive the answer by email.

ADA Statement

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team

Addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm.

As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Other Pertinent Information

This syllabus is intended to serve as a guideline for Speech 1315. Both North Central Texas 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.

Date

Material Covered

Major Items Due

January 18 (W)

Getting to know each other…

Syllabus Discussion

Assign CANVAS Log-in

January 20 (F)

What is Communication?

*This discussion should elaborate on the principles of basic interaction.

Assign Introductory Speech

January 23 (M)

Introduction to Public Address and Nervousness

*This discussion calls attention to the history and formality present in Public Address.

CANVAS Log-in Due

January 25 (W)

Listening

*This discussion explains the importance of critical listening and its impact on analysis, evaluation, and retention as a speechmaker and audience member.

January 27 (F)

Introductory Speeches

Introductory Speeches Due

January 30 (M)

Introductory Speeches

Introductory Speeches Due

February 1 (W)

Introductory Speeches

Introductory Speeches Due

February 3 (F)

Demonstration Speech Discussion

Peer Group Discussion

*This allows the students to expand their group interaction by brainstorming, listening, critically thinking, and communicating ideas with a goal in mind regarding their individual speeches.

Assign Demonstration Speech

Peer Group Discussion #1

February 6 (M)

Ethical Speaking

*This discussion revolves around the ethics of being a speechmaker and its importance in civility.

February 8 (W)

Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speeches Due

February 10 (F)

Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speeches Due

February 13 (M)

Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speeches Due

February 15 (W)

Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speeches Due

February 17 (F)

Special Occasion Speech Assignment

Assign Special Occasion Speech

February 20 (M)

Audience Analysis

*This discussion uses analysis of potential audience members and their interests for topic selection and persuasive appeals.

February 22  (W)

Selecting a Topic, Purpose, and Central Idea

*This discussion attempts to shed light on the proper ways to decide what topics fit for the speaker and their intended audience. As well as the experience for group interaction.

February 24 (F)

Peer Group Discussion

*This allows the students to expand their group interaction by brainstorming, listening, critically thinking, and communicating ideas with a goal in mind regarding their individual speeches.

Peer Group Discussion #2

February 27 (M)

Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches Due

March 1 (W)

Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches Due

March 3 (F)

Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches Due

March 6 (M)

Researching Your Topic

*This discussion covers the ability to locate the appropriate scholarly and relevant materials from print, electronic, and internet media.

March 8 (W)

Evaluating Your Research

*This discussion covers the ability to discern which sources are valuable to your message and which ones are not.

March 10 (F)

Discussion on Informative Speaking

Instructor Sample Speech

Assign Informative Speech

March 13-17

Spring Break!!!

Have fun and be safe.

March 20 (M)

Recap on the Informative Speech

Peer Group Discussion

*This allows the students to expand their group interaction by brainstorming, listening, critically thinking, and communicating ideas with a goal in mind regarding their individual speeches.

Evaluation of Instructor Due

Peer Group Discussion #3

March 22 (W)

Supporting Your Ideas

*This discussion covers the many ways you can support your main message for clarity and effect.

March 24 (F)

Organizing and Outlining the Speech

*This discussion covers the ability to construct all parts of the speech for best effect on the audience, and the purpose of a complete sentence outline.

March 27 (M)

Delivering the Speech

*This discussion observes certain tenets in the actual delivering of the speech to an intended audience.

March 29 (W)

Midterm Exam

Midterm Exam

March 31 (F)

Informative Outline Workshop

*This is to insure the students are on task and follow outlining directions properly. This includes proper organization, formatting, and citation.

Rough Draft Outlines Due

April 3 (M)

Informative Outline Workshop

*This is to insure the students are on task and follow outlining directions properly. This includes proper organization, formatting, and citation.

Rough Draft Outlines Due

April 5 (W)

Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches Due

April 7 (F)

Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches Due

April 10 (M)

Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches Due

April 12 (W)

Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches Due

April 14 (F)

Rhetoric a brief history

*This discussion is about the art of persuasion and its many facets in construction and analysis.

Informative Peer Evaluations Due

Assign MLK Speech Analysis

April 17 (M)

Discuss Impromptu Speaking

Peer Group Discussion

*This allows the students to expand their group interaction by brainstorming, listening, critically thinking, and communicating ideas with a goal in mind regarding their individual speeches.

On-line Speech Analysis Due

Assign Impromptu Speech

Peer Group Discussion #4

April 19 (W)

Impromptu Speech

Impromptu Speech Due

April 21 (F)

Impromptu Speech

Impromptu Speech Due

April 24 (M)

Persuasive Speaking and Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

*This discussion explores the purpose and formatting of persuasive speech. Examples will be provided

Assign Persuasive Speech

April 26 (W)

Peer Group Discussion

*This allows the students to expand their group interaction by brainstorming, listening, critically thinking, and communicating ideas with a goal in mind regarding their individual speeches.

Peer Group Discussion #5

April 28 (F)

Persuasive Outline Workshop

*This is to insure the students are on task and follow outlining directions properly. This includes proper organization, formatting, and citation.

Rough Draft Outlines Due

May 1 (M)

Persuasive Outline Workshop

*This is to insure the students are on task and follow outlining directions properly. This includes proper organization, formatting, and citation.

Rough Draft Outlines Due

May 3 (W)

Persuasive Speeches

Persuasive Speeches Due

May 5 (F)

Persuasive Speeches

Persuasive Speeches Due

May 11 (W)

Final Class: Persuasive Speeches

Persuasive Speeches Due

Peer Evaluations Due