Course Name & Number

SPCH 1315.420

Public Speaking

Semester & Year

Summer II, 2018

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 the ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.

Instructor’s Name

Tiffany Messerli

Office Phone #

940-498-6282

Instructor’s Office #

COR 201

Office Fax #

E-mail Address

Department Chair: Dr. Rochelle Gregory

tmesserli@nctc.edu

rgregory@nctc.edu

Office Hours

M-TR 9:00am – 9:30 am; 11:50-12:20pm

Textbooks &  Materials

Required / Recommended

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

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 Policy & Procedures

900-1000 points = A

800-899 points =   B

700-799 points =   C

600-699 points =   D

Below 600 point =  F

Last Date to Withdraw with a “W”: August 2, 2018

If you miss a speech without a verifiable excuse you will receive a 25 point deduction for a 100 point assignment and a 50 point deduction for a 200 point assignment. The make-up speech day is the last day of class. Attendance quizzes cannot be made up.

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:

1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
2. 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;
3. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
4. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
5. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
6. 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.

Attendance Policy

Public speaking is a transactional process requiring both speakers and listeners. The only way a speaker can improve his/her presentational skills is through the presence of an engaged, attentive audience who is willing to offer constructive feedback. Attendance on speech days is crucial. It is extremely important for you to be here every class period. However, I realize that some unforeseen circumstances may arise that may make it impossible for you to attend class. Therefore, you may miss up to 6 classes without direct penalty. You are responsible for any work missed and you are subject to deductions should you miss an attendance quiz or speech. On your 7^th absence your grade will drop by one letter. On your 8th absence you will receive an F for the semester.

*I will pass around a sign-up sheet well in advance of the speech dates. Be prepared to speak when your name is called. If you are unable to speak and have no verifiable excuse, you will receive a 25 to 50 point deduction and will be expected to make-up the speech on the make-up day at the end of the semester.

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability 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

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.

Calendar

July 9:        Instructor Introduction, Distribute and Discuss Syllabus, Classmate Introductions, “Icebreaker Exercises, Preliminary Discussion of Delivery, Group Work Discussion. (LO 2, 3,7)

July 10:      Effective Speaking, Ethics Discussion, Speaking Confidently, Choose Groups (LO 1, 3, 7)

July 11:       Guidelines for Demo Speeches, Delivery,

                     Listening, Audience Analysis (Demo-

                     graphic  Exercise). LO (2-7)

July 12:      Group Day, Practice for Demo Speech.

                     (LO 1-4, 7)

July 16:      Demonstration Speeches (LO 1-3, 5, 7)

July 17:      In Depth Research Tips for Speech

                    Topics, Use of Support and Evidence.

                     (LO 4, 5)

July 18:       Language, Delivery and Performance

                     (LO 4,7)

July 19:       Impromptu Speaking (Controversial

                     Topics) (LO 1-4, 7)

July 23:      Informative speech Guidelines, Group

                    Work. (LO 1-7)

July 24:      Group Speeches, Midterm Guidelines, 

                    Midterm Discussion. (LO 1-7)

July 25:       Midterm Film, Begin Persuasion (Guide-

                   lines, etc.) (LO 6,7)

July 26:       Culture, Ethnicity, Gender Discussion

                    (LO 6)

July 30:     Informative Speeches, Persuasion Practice. (LO 1-7)

July 31:     Informative Speeches, Cont., (LO 1-7)

Aug 1:       Controversial Topic Impromptus. (LO 1-4,

                   7)

Aug 2:       Persuasive Speaking Videos, Practice. (LO

                   1-7)

Aug 6:        Persuasive Speech Lecture, Practice. (LO

                    1-7)

Aug 7:        Persuasive Speeches. (LO 1-7)

Aug 8:        Persuasive Speeches, Cont. (LO 1-7)   

Aug 9:        Special Occasion Speeches, Make-ups (LO

                   1-7)

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Other Pertinent Information

This calendar is tentative and subject to change. However, I will do my very best to stick to it and, barring unforeseen circumstances, the speech dates will not change.

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.