This is the contract for the class. :) Be sure to complete the last page and get it back to me. You can take a picture of the completed last page and email it to me. celdridge@nctc.edu 

 COURSE SYLLABUS

Division: English, Speech, Foreign Language

 

Speech 1315-316 – Public Speaking

Spring 2019

 

This course syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for Course (Speech 1315).  Both North Central Texas College and I reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions affecting this course.

Instructor Information:

Instructor’s Name:  Candace Eldridge

Email Address:  celdridge@nctc.edu

Link through CANVAS

Course Information

          Course title:                 Public Speaking

Course number:         Speech 1315

            Section number:        316

            Credit hours:               3

            Class meeting time:  Online

            Location:                      Online

            Duration:                      1/22/19 through 5/16/19

 

 

Course description: Application of communication theory and practice to develop the student’s skills, knowledge, and understanding of the public speaking process.  Topics include the principles of reasoning, audience analysis, ethics of communication, collection of materials, cultural diversity, outlining and organizational techniques, and delivery.  Emphasis is on the oral presentation of well-prepared speeches, using computer technology when appropriate to help develop students’ speaking abilities as well as effectively evaluate oral presentations. This course requires college-level reading and writing skills.

 

Required or Recommended Textbooks and Materials

Title: A Speaker’s Guidebook: Text and Reference

Authors: Dan O’Hair, Rob Stewart, and Hannah Rubenstein

ISBN: 987-1-319-05941-5

Copyright Year: 2018   Edition: 7th

Publisher: Bedford/ St.Martin’s.  McMillan Learning  

 

If you prefer to use an online book: you can purchase your e-textbook through your CANVAS email. The link will give you 3 options. 1) enter the student access code you purchased in the bookstore, 2) purchase directly on the website, or 3) pay later. The pay later option will allow you to use the Launchpad e-textbook and materials for approximately 3 weeks until you have to purchase it. The link is :

http://www.macmillanhighered.com/launchpad/speakersguide6e/6188097

 

SPEECH 1315 teaches and assesses the following State Core Curriculum Objectives as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

 

2015 Core Curriculum Objectives:

 

Program-Level Objectives 1: Communication Skills - to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication

1. Written: Process and produce effective written communication adapted to audience, purpose, and time constraints.
2. Oral: Produce effective oral communication adapted to audience, purpose, and time constraints.
3. Visual: Effectively interpret visual images or produce effective visual images.
4. Listening: Comprehend, and analyze oral information.

Program-Level Objectives 2: Critical Thinking Skills - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

Program-Level Objectives 4: Teamwork - to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

Program-Level Objectives 5: Personal Responsibility - to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making

 

SPCH 1315 Public Speaking

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.

 

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]  

 

Resources for You

 

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]

 

Counseling, Testing, and Advising Resources: https://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.

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Financial Aid: https://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.

 

Click Here for Student Handbook (including Campus Services): https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

 

Disability Services: (did you know that epilepsy, anxiety and even migraines fall under here…) https://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services/index.html The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.  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).

 

Are you a low income, first generation and/or student with a documented disability? If so, get with TRIO:  https://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students to acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

 

Early Alert/CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully. 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 My NCTC, 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. *Policies, procedures, and calendars may vary with and must reflect the specific practices of the individual instructor.

 

Get Involved! https://www.nctc.edu/student-life/index.html

 

Service Learning

What is Service Learning?  Service Learning (SL) is a program in which you will learn and develop through thoughtfully organized service experiences by participating in meeting real community needs. The program combines academic instruction along with active community service that utilizes both critical and reflective thinking skills that assist you in examining your civic responsibilities in the world in which you live. To learn more about Service Learning opportunities at NCTC, click here: http://www.nctc.edu/student-life/volunteerism-student-engagement.html.

Electronics Policy: Electronic Devices-For face-to-face and hybrid classes: Turn off all cell phones, pagers, music players, laptop computers, and any other electronic devices.  These items are disruptive to the classroom environment.  All devices must be turned off during class with the exception of cell phones ONLY in a family emergency or required by your employer.  You must advise the instructor if you have one of these emergencies and it must be preapproved.  If approved, your phone must stay on silent only.  Should your cell phone ring during the speech of another classmate, you will receive a 15-point deduction on your speech.  I will not tolerate text messaging, Facebooking, picture taking, video taking, etc. during class.   If I see one of these devices in your hands or on or about your body during class time, the device will be taken.  To get it back, you must write a proposal for release and it will go to the Department Head for approval. 

 

Means of Assessment of Course Learning Outcomes:

Exams, Oral Presentations, Group Work, Written Papers and Outlines, Class Participation/Attendance, Classroom Activities, online speeches and discussions/groups.     

 

Course Outline

 

A.         Public Speeches.  You cannot pass the class if you miss a speech. Speeches are to be delivered extemporaneously from a brief speaking outline on notecards. If you read your speech, (written out on your cards or full-on manuscript form on paper, up to 20 points will be deducted from your score. If you read plagiarized materials, you will receive a zero (0) on your speech. Please see Academic Integrity Section.

 

DO NOT GO THERE CLAUSE:  Because we are a “captive audience,” meaning that we are not here purely by choice, but rather required to be here for a specific reason, some subjects are inappropriate for class presentation. Topics which are off limits for this class are gun control (or any gun related discussion), abortion, legalization of drugs, texting and driving, drinking and driving, smoking, lowering the legal drinking age, the death penalty (pro or con), and religious conversions (attempts to or sharing of own experience), as well as topics where you would need to bring paint products/ chemicals or anything with noxious fumes to class. My personal taboo subject deals with meat and where it comes from.  Again, don’t go there.  Sources that are off limits consist of religious texts; (Bible, Torah, Quran, etc.)  Dictionaries and encyclopedias may be used as secondary sources but do not count as one of your required source citations in any presentation. Additionally, Wikipedia and Google (or Google Scholar) may not be used as a credible, scholarly, research source as they are not college level but can be used as a starting point. A GREAT research location can come from the NCTC Databases.

 

1. "Who am I really?" -- This is a self-disclosure speech (4-5 minutes long) and you are to have a visual representation of how you see yourself.  Present a 4-5minute speech telling the class who you are, really. This will be uploaded to CANVAS. Each student will need to view and comment on at least 5 classmate videos and review your own as well. You will also complete an outline for this speech as well as complete an assessment (critique) of yourself. When using videos in CANVAS, you can record directly into CANVAS and make it easier on yourself.
2. Informative Speech- 5-6 minutes. This is a speech about a topic where you are the teacher/ instructor. The topic must be approved by the instructor prior to the outlines; make sure your topic is approved by the date on the syllabus.  Minimal notes only (use the delivery/ keyword outline.).  You must have at least six (6) peer-reviewed scholarly resources in your speech and verbally cite them during your speech. You must have a visual aid.
3. Demonstration Speech – 4-5 minutes. This is a process speech and you will demonstrate to the class how to do something, e.g., bake a cake, fly a kite, roller skate, etc., using as much audience involvement as possible.  (You must have visual aid).  The topic must be approved by the instructor by the date stated on the syllabus.  Minimal notes only (use the delivery/ keyword outline) to deliver your speech. You must have at least three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly resources in your speech and verbally cite them during your speech.
4. Persuasive Speech – 7-8 minutes.  This is a persuasive speech about a global issue. If you choose, you can use an issue or some aspect of sustainability, see picture below. You must support your point of view with appropriate supporting materials (expert testimony, statistics, etc.) through the use of at least eight (8) peer-reviewed, scholarly resources in your speech.  The topic must be approved by the instructor.  Turn in to me a typewritten outline, typewritten manuscript, works cited page using APA format (latest edition.) All outlines will be completed through various assignments. *It can cover social, economic, and/or environmental, but it must be clear as to what you are covering and how it relates to sustainability and global issues.  (If you are an online student, the easiest way to view your PPT. while you are giving your presentation is to connect your laptop to your television set to show your PowerPoint/ Prezi as most computer screens are small and hard to read.) We must be able to view your PowerPoint while you are presenting your speech. If you are an online student, you will upload your video to CANVAS. The face-to-face class will video in-class and you will critique yourself, which means a classmate will need to record it for you (on your phone or other). This will be completed using Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and you will use Prezi rather than PowerPoint for your presentation. You must support your point of view with appropriate supporting materials (expert testimony, statistics, etc.) through the use of at least eight (8) peer-reviewed, scholarly resources in your speech. 

 

B.      Typewritten manuscript of speech and typewritten comprehensive outlines for each speech are due before you deliver your speech.  You will not be permitted to deliver the speech without these. Follow the handout on outlining or use the textbook example.  You MUST include a thesis sentence (which is a one-sentence capsulized summary of your speech), aim, and purpose on your outline.  You must go to the library for help with your research. They will sign off on the top of your paper.  Also, you must take your outlines and written speech to the Writing Center for them to go over with you. Additionally, here is some information for you to use: http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/writing-center.html.

 

C.     Formal Small Group Project: In a small group consisting of 4-6 members you will be asked to present a roast. A roast is a kind of eulogy flipped on its end using banter, wit, sarcasm, and criticism. You will participate as a member in the small group process and experience group interaction principles including; decision making, consensus, brainstorming, leadership functions/styles, and agenda-setting and apply them to achieve a successful, positive group experience. There will be no make-up of the Group Project. I am working on this one…

 

D.     Discussions- everyone will participate in discussions throughout the class. I will pose some questions, and so will you. There are requirements on postings as well such as length, content, and hopefully original questions from many of you.

 

E.      Exams (quizzes) will be throughout the CANVAS modules and counted as class exercises. I will break them down into small components so there will not be massive amounts on each exam.

 

F.      Evaluations: You will be required to evaluate three classmates on the Demonstrative, Informative, and Persuasive Speeches. This will be part of your participation grade.

 

G.      IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES:  Including getting acquainted, listening story, listening quiz, brainstorming, cultural quiz, gender                   

          collaboration, interpersonal surveys, communication skills assessments, group collaborations, and other active learning pieces.   For the online classes, we will have similar activities but tweaked especially for you.

H.        Academic Integrity and Scholastic Dishonesty: 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 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.”

 

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

Reference Page;

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.

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

 

CLASS PARTICIPATION is an important component of this course. Your participation/attendance in this course is essential to the success of the learning experience. I expect you to be present during each class meeting, to arrive when class begins and to stay until class is over. As an incentive to attend regularly, you will receive an attendance grade for the semester.   If you miss three or more classes, regardless of the cause(s), I may not accept any work that you submit.  On the other hand, your contribution to the class discussion along with your timeliness and participation in assignments will be noted and thus considered in the event that your total grade points border narrowly between an A and B, B or C, etc. It is your responsibility to keep up with information discussed in class when absent. (Please make a friend in class and cover for each other.) An excused absence will not deduct points from your attendance grade. These are defined as an illness, family death, school‑sponsored activity, or approved religious holiday‑ however, appropriate documentation must be provided within two class periods of your return date to class!  Emergencies are within the two class periods; activities and holidays are prior to the event and should be well planned in advance.

 

Attendance Policy: You must be in attendance for class. (face-to-face/ hybrid) For online classes, this is your signing in an out and participating with the activities and assignments. This will affect your class participation grade.  If you must be absent for an emergency, you must bring documentation for extenuating circumstances for it to be allowed as an excused absence.  Please remember that sports activities and travel are NOT excused absences. Roll will be recorded daily.  If a student is tardy, please enter the classroom quietly and sit closest to the door as not to disturb your classmates.  If a student is tardy or must leave early and misses the Class Activity, no make-up is available.  If a student leaves before the end of a class without previously requesting permission, it will be recorded as an absence for that day.  Please take bathroom breaks before class starts.

 

Make-Up/ Late Work: Makeup work is a privilege not to be expected.  Make every attempt to have assignments complete on their due date.  Students with proper documentation AND prior notice will be allowed to make up a speech if time permits.  Students without proper documentation will not be allowed to make up their speech or any other assignment.  Please remember this is a privilege and not to be expected. Again, I do not take late/ make-up work. However, in the event of an emergency, come speak with me and bring your documentation.

 

Evaluation Procedures: This class consists of lectures, class discussions, group activities, and special presentations.  Students may be asked to write brief reaction papers, evaluate classmates, complete quizzes and exams, and give group presentations.  Class participation is imperative and students are responsible for finding out what was missed.  No make-up work will be accepted. The lectures are designed to promote dialogue on issued addressed in the text chapters and students are to provide additional information beyond the text.  All tests and assignments are based upon a point system. Find the average- add up your grades and divide by the number of assignments. That’s it! You may earn points in the following manner:

 

All assignments are due as specified on the daily schedule in CANVAS. If it is necessary to change a due date, that information will be given in CANVAS on the weekly updates on Monday of that week. Failure to know of a changed assignment due date announced because of a non-login or any other reason will NOT be excused. Keep backup copies of EVERYTHING in the event I would ask you to re-submit a document or submit a document in hard-copy format. Remember that technology does fail us from time to time- backup to the backup and plan ahead for technology. A failure and emergency on your part, does not constitute a failure and emergency on my part. Due dates and times will be clearly articulated ahead of time. No late work and/or make-ups are accepted unless an official College-approved excuse is submitted prior to the due date. The instructor (me) 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 after the due date. Please check your grade book on a regular basis and let the instructor know after 2 weeks of the due date if a grade has not been posted for you.

 

Grading Policy: No make-up work will be accepted.  The ONLY exception will be made in the event of an official college-related absence or a COMPELLING personal difficulty or emergency.  Such absences must be documented and made up immediately.  On those FEW occasions when late work is accepted, a grade penalty will be incurred.  On speeches that are late due to a MAJOR documented emergency, you will present your speech the next day possible and will lose a letter grade off the top.  Any questions or concerns regarding any grades must be challenged in an acceptable and respectful manner.  Please wait 24 hours to challenge any grade and do so in private with the instructor.

 

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

 

Artifact Speech                                                           100 points

Demonstration Speech                                               200 points

Informative Speech                                                    200 points

Persuasive Speech                                                    200 points

Impromptu Speeches                                                 100 points

Class Exercises & Quizzes                                         20 points each (200 points total) TBD

 

Total                                                                            1000 points

 

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

 

Breakdown of grade:  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, quiz/exams, projects, discussions, etc.) This class will use APA formatting. Here is a great source for that: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html. It is the Purdue OWL, which stands for Online Writing Lab. They also have a great platform for answering your questions as well. 😊

 

1. Class Participation and In-Class Activities – For Online students, students are required to sign in a minimum of 3 times per week, complete assignments, post to each other’s discussions and speeches, and participate in group activities. All of these items constitute class participation and in-class activities. For face-to-face students: Students must be on time for class.  It is a disruption and lack of consideration when you are late.  Make sure you are on time; a deduction in daily points will result when a student is late to class.  Three (3) tardies are equivalent to one (1) absence. This also means you must PARTICIPATE in class.  Sitting in class and taking notes does not constitute participation. Each class will have a discussion with each lecture.  Students are expected to participate in the discussion. CLASS PARTICIPATION is an important component of this course.  You can only gain the vital instruction and interaction that you need in order to achieve course objectives by attending class.  On the other hand, your contribution to the class discussion along with your timeliness and participation in assignments will be noted and thus considered in the event that your total grade points border narrowly between an A and B, B or C, etc. 

 

2. Group Projects - Students will be randomly assigned to groups. In a small group consisting of 4-6 members, you will be asked to present a roast. A roast is a kind of eulogy flipped on its end using banter, wit, sarcasm, and criticism. You will participate as a member in the small group process and experience group interaction principles including; decision making, consensus, brainstorming, leadership functions/styles, and agenda setting and apply them to achieve a successful, positive group experience. There will be no make-up of the Group Project. Details will be provided on eCampus in the Shared Information link under the Group Project folder.

 

3. Writing, Reading, and Homework Assignments - Students writing/ reading assignments

will evaluate presentations, participate in discussions, and complete other assignments.  Additional assignments such as chapter outlines and other activities (not listed) will be at the decision of the instructor.  All writing assignments will be types, in APA format, and will be turned in on time.  Included in this category are the writing assignments specifically for the speeches: preparation outline, delivery outline, motivated sequence, and full-typed essay. If it is the persuasive speech, a Prezi is also required. NO LATE WORK is ACCEPTED. I STRONGLY urge each of you to either submit your assignments to the NCTC Writing Center or go to the Writing Center for help on ALL papers and outlines. Be sure to submit a sample of what I am looking for so they can help you properly.

 

4. Speeches – I will put a folder in CANVAS under files for you that will have TONS of help for the speeches. These are to evaluate your understanding of the principles of each types of speech, presentation skills, and topic information.  You will receive a grading rubric to understand exactly what the grading policy is for this class.  Each speech will require scholarly research –the minimum number of sources is 5 and goes up from there. Use the library for help (The librarians are a great source of help!)  You must cite your sources verbally when giving your speech. You will have visual aids as well. One of your visual aids for your persuasive must be a Prezi presentation to go along with your speech and must be shown during your speech. Your topic must be submitted in writing and approved at least two (2) weeks PRIOR to your speech (dates are in the schedule listed in the syllabus). If your topic is NOT approved or you did not turn in (in writing) a topic for approval, you will NOT be allowed to present your speech and you will receive a grade of zero (0).  A missed speech can only be made up upon documented proof of an emergency. Also, each speech requires a complete written manuscript along with your outlines (preparation and delivery) prior to the first day speeches begin.  If you do not present them prior to the speeches, you will receive a grade of zero (0) for the speech and will not be allowed to present your speech.  The amount of time given for each speech is firm.  You are given a fifteen (15) second leeway on each side of your time limit.  After that, a penalty of five (5) points will be deducted for every fifteen (15) seconds over/ under time will be assessed for a maximum deduction of up to 30 points for over/under time.  Speeches presented in this class are listed below but are not limited to:

 

Who Am I, Really? (4-5 minutes/ 5 comments)                     Informative ( 5-6minutes/6 sources/ 1 visual aid)

Demonstrative (4-5 minutes/ 3 sources/ 1 visual aid)            Persuasive (7-8 minutes/8 sources/ 2 visual aids)

Commemorative (4-7 minutes)                                               Intro/Outro (3-4 minutes)

Duo Interpretative Speech (10 minutes)                                Fractured Fairy Tales (6-8 minutes)

 

• Speeches will be recorded using a device of your choice (webcam, smartphone, digital camera, tablet, etc.) and uploaded using a program in CANVAS called Kaltura which can be accessed from the My Media link.
• Speeches will be recorded in front of an audience of at least 6 adults (as for the 6 adults, this does not include children, pets, stuffed animals, or anything else other than 6, living, breathing adults.) Family, friends, co-workers, and classmates are good choices for this.
• All speeches must be given in a formal environment- an environment where a speech would normally occur, such as a classroom, auditorium, or work conference room. Living rooms, dorm rooms, bedrooms, garages, and the outdoors will NOT work for your speech assignments.
• Students in this class are encouraged to form groups. Do not email the instructor with reasons why 6 audience members could not be achieved. Online instruction required students who are self-disciplined and can work independently.
• Your audience must be in view during your speech- before and after. And, your video is to be shown without pauses or edits. Also, if you do not show 6 adults at the beginning and end, you will not receive full credit for the speech. You will lose 10 points for each absent audience member. For example, 5 audience members (-10 points); 4 audience members (-20 points), etc.
• Late speeches will be downgraded for each day it is late. For example, 1 day late, -10 points; 2 days late, -20 points, 3 days late, -30 points, etc.
• 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 on the first day of class. For NCTC’s complete policy, please see the NCTC e-Learning page.
• 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.)

• 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.

 

Recording Speeches

• 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.
• Do NOT have the camera operator zoom in.  If the audience/viewer is unable to see something, it is too small.
• Do NOT use 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, rather than reading.
• You may not use more than 3 PowerPoint/ Prezi slides. 
• You may use a chair as an easel for posters.
• DO NOT use a podium.
• If you are recording them separately (outside of CANVAS), you must save them as an MP4 to upload. I suggest you use the platform provided though. It is very easy to use.

 

5. Exams/ quizzes - will be taken on-line through CANVAS.  Information on the exams will come from the text, classroom discussions and activities, and outside assignments.  Exams will be a combination of multiple choice, matching, and true/false. They will be critical thinking and require thought.  Make sure you have read the chapter before taking the exam as the questions are taken directly from there.

 

Extra Credit POINTS:  Class business helps build a strong sense of community in the class.  At the beginning of each class, students can bring evidence of cultural communication from the news.  Each article will be copied, a paragraph summary of how it relates to speech/ communications will be written, and the student will present it to the class.  For online courses, you may upload these as video discussions and have students comment/ you reply to their comments. You may do up to two (2) of these and will be worth 5 points each. Other extra credit may include:  12 Angry Men and report, a sustainability project, a service learning project, campus activities, and TED.Com speech evaluations.  There will be a folder in CANVAS coming soon with Extra Credit that is available the full semester for you. Extra Credit will be added to the total number of points at the end of the semester. You will NOT be able to receive more than 10% of an increase to your grade in extra credit and cannot go over a total of 100% for your final grade. You also cannot replace a missed speech or exam/quiz grade or group project through extra credit.

 

Discipline/ Course/ Department/Policies: There will be no make-up (late) speeches or tests.

             Entry Competencies :  College  level reading and writing skills

            Student Responsibilities:  Listen, follow directions, attend class, and be on time.

 

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE and Requirements:

 

A. It is expected that you will develop an ethical framework to guide communication interactions.

B. There will be no make-up speeches nor tests.

C. All tests will be taken online. Do not take tests during your scheduled class period. If you do, you will

             be considered absent. (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

D. You should upload ALL assignments and keep a copy for yourself before they are turned in since I will NOT

             be held responsible for lost or missing assignments.

E. I expect you to be On TIME for class and stay until class is over. However, if it is an emergency, come

              and talk to me. (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

F. Three tardies equal one absence. (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

G. You will receive a thorough description of requirements for all formal assignments before they are

due. All assignments done outside of class must be TYPED, double-spaced, with 1 inch

margins, and a font size of 12 points to receive credit (e.g., papers, outlines, etc.). Your references will be in APA format in accordance with the latest edition and will be listed in your Reference section.

H. Any speech in which the minimum number of sources is not used/cited correctly, will receive a grade

of no higher than a “C.” This includes oral (verbal) citations when presenting the speech as well

as in written form in the Reference section as well as in the body of the paper or outline. In addition, any    

speech read from notes will not receive above a “C” grade.

1. It is important to stay within the time limits for the assigned speeches. Failure to do so indicates that you have not thoroughly prepared and practiced for the assignment and will lower your grade. Speeches more than one minute under/over will receive a grade no higher than a “C.”

J. It is your responsibility to engage in behavior that is respectful and supportive during classroom

instruction and interaction this also means listening attentively to your fellow classmates when they are            

delivering their speeches. (See Student Code of Conduct).

K. Do not chew gum or wear caps during your speech.

L. Do not enter the classroom if a student is giving a speech. Wait outside and when the speech is over,

           you may come into the classroom. (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

M. Speeches will be videotaped. It will be your responsibility to have someone record your speech for

you. Most students do this on their phones. It is used as a review and if you have questions later.

N. Laptops may be used in class ONLY for note taking when your professor is lecturing or

           reviewing you for tests (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

O. Cell phones must be turned off or to vibrate during class. No Texting. No cell phones turned on

            during class nor out on your desk.  Keep them in a backpack or purse under your desk.  In case of an

            emergency ONLY, turn them to vibrate.  If I see them OR hear them in my class, they will be taken to the   

            head of the communications department and you must persuade them to give it back.  No, parents don’t get

            them back for you either.  It is THAT important that your phone remain in your bag, turned off (not on silent).

           (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

P. Students are expected to behave as adults in a college-appropriate manner. These expected

behaviors include punctuality, participation in activities, and positive contribution to the work at

hand. Behaviors such as habitual or excessive tardiness, sleeping in class, and excessive talking during instruction or verbal attacks will result in the loss of daily participation points. Additionally, after one private warning from the instructor regarding disruptive behavior from individual students, the instructor may elect to refer the student to the Dean of Students AND that student will not be allowed to return to the class until a meeting with the Dean of Students has taken place and appropriate decisions have been made. (See Student Code of Conduct)

Q. Incompletes" require that you have a minimum grade of "C" and have a minimum of

70% of the course assignments completed. Incompletes are an option in cases of extreme emergency only and given at the instructor's discretion.

R. If you arrive late, you are to take the first seat available closest to the door.  DO NOT walk all the way

across the room to your favorite seat.  If you have to leave class early (after you have discussed this with me), also sit near the door. (Face-to-face/ hybrid classes)

 

Tentative Schedule- ALL DUE DATES ARE IN CANVAS- if a date changes it will be updated in CANVAS and I will create an announcement.**Please note that when uploading videos it can take up to a few hours and if multiple students are uploading it can crash… meaning your upload may not make it on time- do not wait until the deadline to upload your videos you risk not getting it in. Final assignments are due Sunday, 11:55pm of each week.

 

Week               Module           Topic(s)                                              Activity

                                                Core Objective(s)                              Learning Outcome(s)          

 

Week 1            Module 1: Intro Speeches/ Outlining; Assign Intro Speech; Outlining Lecture

(1/22-1/27)                              CO- COM & CT;         LO- 1                           LO-1

 

Week 2            Module 2: Introduction Speeches; CO- COM, CT, PR;        LO- 2,3,4,5,6,7

(1/28-2/3)

 

Week 3            Module 3: Demonstration and Impromptu Speeches/ APA format/Delivery/ Visual Aides;

(2/4-2/10)                                Assign Demonstration Speech; CO- COM, CT         LO- 2,3,4,5,7

 

Week 4            Module 4: Library/ Research/ APA vs. MLA format; CO- CT;            LO- 4

(2/11-2/17)

 

Week 5            Module 5: Delivery Lecture;                CO- COM                   LO- 4,7

(2/18-2/24)                              Visual Aids/ PowerPoint/ Prezi Lecture;         CO- COM       LO- 4

 

Week 6            Module 6: Demonstration Outlines;    CO- COM, PR            LO- 5

(2//25-3/3)

 

Week 7            Module 7: Demonstration Speeches; CO- COM, PR            LO- 2,3,4,7

(3/4-3/10)                                Supporting Materials Lecture                         LO- 4

 

Week 8            Spring Break!

(3/11-3/17)

 

Week 9            Module 8: Group Speeches; Assign Group Speech; Group Lecture; CO- TW; LO- 2,4

(3/18-3/24)                             

 

Week 10          Module 9: Group Exercises;   CO- TW, CT, COM, PR;         LO- 2,4,7

(3/25-3/31)                              Group Outlines; CO- COM CT, PR    LO- 4,5

 

 

Week 11          Module 10: Informative Speeches, Assign Informative Speeches, Informative Lecture

(4/1-4/7)          **Last Day to drop is April 4^th **   CO- COM;          LO- 2

 

Week 12          Module 11:  Informative Outline;        CO- COM, CT;            LO- 4,5

(4/8-4/14)

 

Week 13          Module 12: Informative Speeches;     CO- COM, PR;           LO- 2,3,4,5,6,7

(4/15-4/21)

 

Week 14          Module 13: Persuasive Speeches; Assign Persuasive Speeches; Persuasive Lecture

(4/22-4/28)                              CO- COM;       LO- 2

 

 

Week 15          Module 14: Persuasive Outline;         CO- COM, CT;            LO- 4,5

(4/29-5/5)

 

Week 16          Module 15: Persuasive Speeches;     CO- COM, PR;           LO- 2,3,4,5,6,7

(5/6-5/12)                               

 

Week 17          Module 16: Class Exercises;              CO- COM & CT;         LO- 1                          

(5/13-5/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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