Public Speaking Spring 2019

SPCH1315.840

Instructor: Carlajo Cancilla

                   940-497-4031

Tutorials: MW 8 :00-8:15 or by appointment

Catalog Description         The process of oral communication and its relation to communication in general.  Emphasis is placed on developing the students’ abilities in organization and presentation of ideas.  Suggested activities include group discussion, oral interpretation of literature and extemporaneous speaking.  There is evaluation of both listening and speaking experiences.

Textbooks & Materials

O’Hair, Dan, Rob Stewart, Hannah Rubenstein .A Speaker’s Guidebook Text and Reference with The   

     Essential Guide to Rhetoric. Seventh Edition .Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2018.

Learning Outcomes         Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will

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]

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:     *A graded written and/or oral critique is given to the student at the end of each speaking assignment.  The final grade of the course is determined by combining the grades received on the speaking assignments, the written outline (if applicable), written examinations, and the progress of the student in his or her ability to communicate orally.

Grades are determined by averaging the assignments, with ten class room activities =100 points.

An average of 90-100 =A

80-89=B

70-79 = C

69 60 = D

59 and below = F

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, 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 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            Class attendance and participation are significant aspects of speech class and absences will affect the student’s grades.*

Attendance for Credit

Attendance Regulations

The NCTC attendance policy is published in each course syllabi. NCTC faculty are expected to keep up to date attendance records. However, general regulations regarding class attendance are as follows:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.

All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to sickness or emergencies which are approved by the instructor, or due to participation in an approved college-sponsored activity (which requires written approval from the appropriate Instructional Dean).

The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reasons given for absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.

Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.

Students may be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been unjustifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.

Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories may be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College

To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is

offered.  A student who attends at least 75 percent but fewer than 90 percent of the days the class

is offered may receive credit for the class if he or she completes a plan, approved by the

principal, which allows the student to fulfill the instructional requirements for the class.  If a

student is involved in a criminal or juvenile court proceeding, the approval of the judge presiding

over the case will also be required before the student receives credit for the class.

If a student attends less than 75 percent of the days a class is offered or has not completed a plan

approved by the principal, then the student will be referred to the attendance review committee to

determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can

regain credit, if appropriate. [See policies at FEC](Lake Dallas ISD 2016 Student Handbook)

Official Drop Date: Feb. 21, 2019

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. 

ACCESS Program:      

The ACCESS Program provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psycho-logical challenge or physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a non-distracting environment, note taker in class, etc. On the Corinth Campus, contact: Robin Truhe (rtruhe@nctc.edu, 940-498-6207) or Penny Cogbill (pcogbill@nctc.edu, 940-498-6212) in Suite 170.  On the Gainesville Campus, contact Yvonne Sandmann (ysandmann@nctc.edu, (940) 668-7731 ext. 4321) in Room 112. 

 Student Success Center:

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. Students can attend free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration, and much more. This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online. All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center located in Rooms 160 and 170 in Corinth, Rooms 111 and 114 in Gainesville, and Room 124 in Bowie.

TRIO Program:

TRIO Programs are federally funded programs which offer services designed to assist students in achieving their academic goals. Services include educational workshops, academic advising, tutoring, personal counseling, career counseling, cultural enrichment, and financial aid information.  Students may be eligible for TRIO if they are currently enrolled at North Central Texas College, have academic need, and meet at least ONE of THREE criteria which include:  1) first generation status—neither parent has graduated from college, 2) income level is within federal low income guidelines, and/or 3) has a documented disability.  TRIO is located in Room 170 on the Corinth Campus, Room 114 on the Gainesville Campus, and Room 124 on the Bowie Campus.  

Students can also access the Department of Student Success’ website by going to www.nctc.edu and clicking on the red button in the middle of the page labeled “Tutoring and Other ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES” or by going directly to http://www.nctc.edu/Student_Services/Access/AcademicandStudentSupportServices.htm .

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 or Course Outline (REQUIRED) First Nine Weeks:

Communication Process (1) (6) (CT) (COM)

Class interviews and introductions (1) (CT) COM)

Speech of Introduction (7) (CT) (COM)

Outlining (4) (5)  (CT) (COM)

Oral critiques (3) (CT)

Speech of Tribute ( 3) (4) (6) (7) (COM)

Informative Speech (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) (CT) (COM)

Performance of Prose and Poetry (4) (7) (COM)

Second Nine Weeks

Persuasive Speech (2) (3)(4)(5)(7) (CT) (COM) (PR)

Group problem solving (1)(3)(4) (5) (7) (TW) (PR)

Impromptu speech

Final: Press Conference: (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) (CT) (COM) (TW) (PR)

 This syllabus is subject to change at instructor’s discretion.

Finals: May 21

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 non-distracting environment, 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 (100) Building or call 940-668-7731 ext. 4321.  North Central Texas College is 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).

Student Success               The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals.  This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.  All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center on the Corinth Campus go to rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus go to rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus go to room 111, on the Bowie Campus go to room 124.