SPCH 1315 Public Speaking S19- Course Syllabus

 

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB):

1. a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination;
2. the learning objectives for the course;
3. a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and
4. any required or recommended readings. 

Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students. 

 

Course Name & Number: SPCH 1315 (Public Speaking)

 

Semester & Year: Fall 2019

 

Catalog Description Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, and 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 Phone #:  940-498-6413 (Department Assistant)

Instructor's Office #: CORINTH Room 201

Email Address:  srover@nctc.edu or Via CANVAS

 

Office Hours:  MW: 8:30-9:30 and MW 2:00-3:00 in COR room 201 or by appointment

 

Textbooks & Materials Required: 

• Speaker’s Guidebook (w/Essential Guide to Rhetoric & Launchpad Access), O’Hair, Bedford St. Martin’s, 7^th ed.
• 3x5 WHITE notecards (no 4x6)
• stapler

 

COURSE AND COLLEGE INFORMATION:

Learning Outcomes. Students who successfully complete this course will meet the following learning outcomes:

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).

 

Foundational Component Area:  Communication

• 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   

 

Institutional Learning Goals: A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

• Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
• Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
• Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

 

Grading Policy & 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 original 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 Policy:

• 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
Final Exam	100
Total	1100+

 

 

 

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.

 

College Attendance Policy: 

• You are expected to attend all classes.  Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  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) an automatic F for the course on the fourth (4) absence).

 

• Absences are sometimes excused.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the 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.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    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)

 

• Drops – The last day to drop class with an automatic assignment of ‘W’ grade for Spring 2018 is November 1, 2019.  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 prior to the drop date.  The instructor will not do this for you unless based on excessive absences.

Absences on Speech Day

• 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 may be deducted up to 50% of the points, however, you need to have an outline which also might be penalized if turned in late. 
• 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). 
• 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.

 

Outlines:

• 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 lose 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

 

Program Purpose Statement. NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare a student for transfer to a university.

 

Departmental Purpose Statement. The Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Language provides quality instruction to students pursuing their academic and career goals.

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Accommodations: 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 psychological disorders are eligible for services.

 

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/student-services/disability-services/index.html 

 

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.

 

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services: The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office: http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html.

 

Scholastic Integrity – Plagiarism: 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 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 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.

Please be aware that I take plagiarism very seriously.  You may not have another person write, type, edit, or revise any parts of your Writing Assignments.  You may not use someone else’s Writing Assignment or buy one from a “professional” source.  You may not use the material on the internet or in print sources without documenting it.  Failure to follow the proper guidelines for documentation constitutes plagiarism. 

Considering the severity of the issue, if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding plagiarism, please consider this an open invitation to visit with me about the issue. If I discover that a student has committed intentional plagiarism, the Writing Assignment that has plagiarized materials will receive a zero, and I will recommend to the English Department Head that the student fails the course.

Student Rights & Responsibilities: NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.  All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.

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, rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus, rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus, room 111; and on the Bowie Campus, room 124.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tentative Course Outline:

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 Speech / Selecting Topic & Purpose

Analyze Audience / 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 Ch. 23                                                      Chapter 14-15

Intro/ Conclusion/ Persuasive Speech Info

Week 7               Presentation Aids Quiz Ch. 14-15                                             Chapter 20-22

The Per Speech/Argument

Week 8               Organize Persuasion Speech

Presentation Aids Quiz Ch. 20-22                                           Chapter 24-26

Week 9               Persuasive Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Week 10            Persuasive Speeches Quiz Chapter 24-26

Method of Delivery/ The Voice/Body                                     Chapter 17-19

Week 11            Informative Speech Info

Class Activity Quiz Chapter 17-19

Week 12            Informative Speeches

Week 13            Informative Speeches

Informative Speeches

Week 14            Group Activity

Week 15            Review for Final Exam

Week 16            Final Exam