SPCH 1315 409 - PUBLIC SPEAKING

Introduction

Syllabus SPCH 1315

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

SPCH 1315 COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Name & Number

Public Speaking

SPCH 1315 - 409

11:00 – 12:20

Semester & Year

Fall 2017

Course Description	Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. [Rev 8-14-17]
Instructor’s Name	Shelley Rover	Office Contact	Melisa Cisneros
Instructor’s Office #	COR RM 201	Office Fax #	940-498-6413
E-mail Address	CANVAS via our class SPCH 1315	Office Hours	TT: 8:30-9:30 TT: 1:50-3:00
Dept. Chair	Rochelle Gregory	rgregory@nctc.edu	940-498-6297

Textbooks & Materials

Required / Recommended

Speaker’s Guidebook (w/Essential Guide to Rhetoric & Launchpad Access), O’Hair, Bedford St. Martin’s, 6^th ed.

Required or Recommended Course Materials

1. Textbook

2. Stapler

3. 3x5 White Notecards ONLY (no 4x6)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.

2. Apply elements of audience analysis.

3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic

4. Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques.

5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.

6. Identify 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). [Rev 8-4-17]

Core Objectives

Foundational Component Area: Language, Philosophy, and Culture

· Critical Thinking Skills (CT)- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

· Communication Skills (COM)- to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication

· Teamwork (TW)- to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

· Personal Responsibility (PR)- to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making [Rev. 5-2014 THECB]

Grading Procedures

· All assignments are due as specified on the daily schedule.

· If it is necessary to change a due date, that information will be given in class.

· Failure to know of a changed assignment due date announced in class because of absence or any other reason will NOT be excused.

· KEEP back-up copies of EVERYTHING in the event that your instructor would ask you to re-submit a document or submit a document in hard-copy format. TECHNOLOGY DOES FAIL US FROM TIME TO TIME!

· Due dates and times will be clearly articulated by the instructor ahead of time. No late work and/or make-ups are accepted, unless an official university-approved excuse is submitted prior to the due date. The instructor reserves the right to re-negotiate new due dates, under special circumstances; penalties for negotiated due dates may be incurred. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL GRADE ASSIGNMENTS AND POST GRADES WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE DUE DATE. Please check your grade book on a regular basis and let the instructor know within 2 WEEKS of the due date if a grade has not been posted for you.

· Assignments: All major assignments are designed for you to integrate gained knowledge from this course. YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS in order to receive a passing grade for this course. Failure to complete any major assignment will result in failure of this course (i.e., speeches, major papers).

Grading

· The final grade will be determined by the following point system.

Demonstration Speech	200
Persuasive Speech	200
Informative Speech	200
Artifact Speech	100
Impromptu Speech	100
Class Exercises & Quizzes	20 each (200) *TBD
Total	1000+

The student’s grade is determined by totaling the number of points accumulated for the semester and dividing by the total number of points possible for the class.

FINAL GRADE

90-100%= A

80-89% = B

70-79% = C

60-69% = D

0-59% = F

· Pop-quizzes may be administered based on the reading assignment and recent lectures. Points for these quizzes will be counted as class exercises.

· Speeches are to be delivered extemporaneously from a brief speaking outline on note cards. If you read your speech (manuscript form) points will be deducted up to 20 points. If you read plagiarized materials you will receive a “0” on the speech. See Academic Integrity below.

Attendance Policy

Absences on Speech Day

· 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 tardy classes 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 is three (3) for classes meeting two (2) times a week (automatic F for the course on the fourth (4) absence). This is a Speech department NCTC rule, you might be failed after this many absences in a speech class.

· Absences are sometimes excused. If you feel you have justification, then email your request to the instructor and discuss it with me. If you have a medical/sick reason a doctor’s note must be shown in order to excuse any absence at the instructor’s discretion.

· No warnings for absences will be given. It is the student’s responsibility to remember absences. If you do not plan to continue attending the class and want a ‘W’ for the semester, be sure to drop the class. The instructor will not do this for you.

· Drops – The last day to drop class with an automatic assignment of ‘W’ grade for Spring 2017 is Nov 9, 2017

· If you are late to class, DO NOT ENTER CLASS IF A STUDENT IS MAKING A PRESENTATION. Wait until the student has finished speaking (listen for the applause) before you enter. There will also be a sign attached to the front door stating Speech in Progress. Please wait for applause before walking in.

· If you find that you have a conflict and will be absent from class on the day of an assigned speech, you must notify me In advance by email on CANVAS. If you do not notify me that you will be absent on the day of an assigned speech, you will receive a “0” for that speech.

· If you miss your scheduled speech day, only if time allows you may be able to speak at the end of the assigned speech days. Your speech will be deducted 50% of the points.

· Each speech needs to be attempted; researched on a topic that is relevant to the assignment (ex. Persuasion, needs to be persuasion speech), completed and handed in outline, and you need to speak. Instructor will determine if you attempted the speech. (Topic needs approved ahead of time).

Outlines

· Speeches and outlines will be prepared using techniques presented in lecture. When there is a discrepancy between the book and instructor, use the instructor’s methods. The textbook is to be considered an information resource.

· A complete outline is due the class period before the speech is due. For example, for a TR class, if your speech is scheduled for Thursday, your outline is due on the Tuesday prior. Outlines are due at the beginning of class. OUTLINES HANDED IN ANYTIME AFTER THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE DATE DUE WILL BE DOWNGRADED (-10 pts or up to half the points). You are not allowed to use the outline during speech; you will only be allowed to use notecards – No paper.

· Outlines may be worth up to 20 points of your possible points for each speech. Outlines which are late will be downgraded by up to 20 points. You are required to turn in an outline before you deliver your speech. If you do not have your outline, you cannot speak that day and may receive a 0. You must speak from notecards ONLY – no paper outlines

· All outlines are to be typed and stapled with a cover sheet with your name, course name, course time, speech name and date and instructor name. Outlines that are not typed and stapled will not be accepted.

· Materials should be submitted in this order: Cover page, Outline, Works Cited Page, Copies of Sources or points can be deducted.

Classroom Behavior

· Class members will listen attentively during speeches. You will lose a minimum of (5) points on your speaking assignments if you are disrespectful/inattentive during your classmate’s speeches.

· The instructor will not tolerate sleeping, doing homework, texting, or being on phone, or other shows of non-participation in class. If any of these occur, the student will be counted tardy or absent for the day (at the instructor’s discretion). Cell phones are to be on silent during class time. The instructor has the right to collect any cell phones which are visible during class. (No texting allowed during class.) If your phone rings or you are texting during a classmate’s speech, you will 5-10 points each time on your speech.

· No laptops/tablets open during peer speeches. If you want to take notes during lecture with this method please see the instructor. You will be allowed if you sit in the front row and use your device.

· Discipline – Speech class by its nature is loosely structured. The instructor does expect everyone to treat all members of the class with respect at all times.

· Students will not be allowed to make derogatory statements about a race or class. Behavior that negatively affects the overall participatory nature of the group will not be allowed. Students who consistently break the rules or are disruptive of the class will be dropped from the class. This is solely at the discretion of the instructor.

· Please address me as Mrs. Rover. Your emails should be respectful in tone and written in full sentences. Include your full name in all communication and reference the course name and class time in your subject line.

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs. The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department. Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance. Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services.

Disability Accommodations

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices/DisabilitiesFacultyResources.aspx

[Rev. 7/25/2012 per Brent Wallace/Mary Martinson]

EEOC Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240.

[Rev. 5-2014]

Scholastic 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.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #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 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.”

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
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 the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.

[Rev. 3-20-2012–Plagiarism text added cb]

SPCH 1315 – Sixteen Week Schedule

Class Activity Reading LO/ CO

Week 1 Introduction to the Course/Syllabus Syllabus

Syllabus Quiz

Week 2 Becoming a PS; Prep first speech Chapter 1-3

Quiz Ch.1-3 Artifact Info

Week 3 Art Sp / Selecting Topic & Purpose

Analyzi Aud/ Quiz Ch. 5-7 Chapter 5-7

Week 4 Organize Body/ Organization Chapter 23

Inform Speaking/ Demo Speech Info

Week 5 Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speeches

Week 6 Group Activity/ Quiz 14-15 Chapter 14-15

Intro/ Conclusion/ Per Sp Info

Week 7 Presentation Aids

The Per Sp/Argument

Week 8 Organiz Pers Sp Chapter 20-22

Designing Presentation Aids

Week 9 Persuasive Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Week 10 Persuasive Speeches Chapter 24-26

Pers Sp/Argument

Week 11 Method of Delivery/ Chapter 17-19

The Voice/Body

Week 12 Inform Sp Info

Class Activity

Week 13 Informative Speeches

Week 14 Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches

Week 15 Group Activity

Review for Final

Week 16 Final Exam

SPCH 1315 409 - PUBLIC SPEAKING

Introduction

Syllabus SPCH 1315

Semester & Year

Course Description

Instructor’s Name

Office Contact

Instructor’s Office #

Office Fax #

E-mail Address

Office Hours

Dept. Chair

rgregory@nctc.edu