NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Public Speaking
Course Prefix & Number:		SPCH 1315	Section Number:	322	Semester/Year:	Summer 2018
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	3	Lab Hours:	0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): 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 the ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
No textbook is required. [Rev. Fall 2017]

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	JILL SWARNER
Campus/Office Location:	GAINESVILLE 502B
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 EXT 4301
E-mail Address:	JSWARNER@NCTC.EDU

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Onine 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Online 10:30 am-11:30 am	Online 10:30-11:30 am	Online 10:30 am-11:30 am

 

 

STUDENT 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]

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

Grading will be based on a total points system. At the end of the semester, the student's grade will be determined by total points possible divided by total points earned.

 

Demonstration Speech -    60 points

Informative Speech -        60 points

Persuasive Speech -         60 points

Intro Speech -                 10 points

Group Presentation -         60 points

Quizzes -                          5 points (ea)

Discussion forums/ other exercises - 5-10 points (ea)

TOTAL - 330+/ total number of points earned by the student

 

90-100% of points = A

80-89% of points = B

70-79% of points = C

60-69% of points = D

Less than 60% of points = F

 

Work that is submitted late will be downgraded. If a student misses the deadline for a speech, the student has 48 hours to submit the speech, and the speech will be downgraded by 10 points.  Late outlines receive half credit.  Once a unit is closed, the student will no longer be able to submit assignments from that unit.  For example, once we leave Unit 1, and move on to Unit 2, students will no longer be allowed to submit assignments from Unit 1.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)  

Attendance in this course is tracked via login.  Students must stay current in the course by logging in daily for course information and communication with the instructor.

Online instruction requires students who are self-disciplined and can work independently. Students are required to complete the CANVAS orientation before they can access the Speech course.  The instructor has the right to drop any student who does not complete the orientation the first week of class.  Therefore, it is critical for students to begin working on the course the first day of class.

 

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is July 26.

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provide resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have a need for these services, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________   

 

ox    Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

ox                      Critical Thinking

ox                      Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

ox                      Teamwork

ox                      Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

ox    Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

• Receiving a 0 for the assignment, and/or the course.
• Being dropped from the course.
• Being reported to the Academic Dean.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Rochelle Gregory
Office Location:	Corinth 238
Telephone Number:	(940) 498-6279
E-mail Address:	rgregory@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dr. Bruce King
Office Location:	Corinth 160
Telephone Number:	(940) 668-7731
E-mail Address:	bking@nctc.edu

 

Guidelines for Recording Speeches

 

Who

 

Students in this course are responsible for gathering an audience of at least six members. Family, friends, and classmates are good choices.   Six adults (age 15 or over) must be present. Students in the course are encouraged to form groups.   Do not email the instructor with reasons why 6 audience members could not be achieved.

 

The audience should be shown in the video (without pauses or edits) before and after the speech. If you do not show 6 adults at the beginning and end of your speech, you will not receive full credit for the speech. 

 

You will lose 10 pts. for each absent audience member.  For example, 5 audience members (-10 pts); 4 audience members (-20) pts, etc.  Late speeches will be downgraded for each day it is late.  For example, 1 day, -10 points, 2 days -20 points, 3 days -30 points, etc.  

 

 

 

How

 

The order for the recording should be: view of speaker, view of each note card (zoomed in where the instructor can see what is written on them), view of audience of 6 adults (include camera operator if counted in the 6), view of speaker giving the speech, view of audience of 6 adults. 

 

Audience members must be attentive to the speaker (not texting, working on a computer, or watching television.)

 

Delivery

 

Speeches are to be delivered extemporaneously from a brief speaking outline on note cards.  If you READ your speech (manuscript form) 20 points will be deducted.  DO NOT write your speech out word-for-word on your note cards.  If you do, you will read it, and you will lose 20 points.  You should use your key word outline when presenting your speech.  You may not use more than 5 note cards.  If you read plagiarized materials you will receive a “0” on the speech. 

When recording the speech, the speaker should be STANDING and visible at least from the waist up. Speak loudly enough for the webcam microphone to pick you up.

 

If the instructor is unable to see the speaker clearly (the room is too dark), or unable to hear the speaker clearly, the student will not receive credit for the speech.  Students should view the speech video before submitting it to verify they are visible and audible.

 

The speaker should be dressed appropriately for a presentation.  Dress as if you were teaching the course for the day. This means: no hats, no shorts, a solid shirt (no writing on shirt), no sunglasses, no ripped jeans.  Eyes should be visible.  Pull hair back if necessary, and wear shoes.

 

Tips

 

 

Avoid using a podium.

 

Avoid using more than 3 PowerPoint slides.

 

Avoid using text on your visuals.  Use images instead.

 

Avoid having the camera operator zoom in.  If the audience/viewer is unable to see something, it is too small. 

 

Avoid using cue cards (posters (or a computer screen, teleprompter app) with the entire speech written on them) when delivering your speech.  This is obvious, and you will NOT receive credit for your speech.  The purpose of this course is for students to learn extemporaneous delivery.  Your speeches are fairly brief, and you should be able to speak from notes on note cards, or use brief notes on a teleprompter, rather than reading.