Metropolitan Community CollegeCourse Syllabus – 2010 Fall

 

COURSE IDENTIFICATION Title: Public Speaking  Prefix/Section: SPCH 1110 1B                             Credit Hours: 4.5                            Begins/Ends: 9-7-2010/ 11-18-2010    Meeting Day/Time: T/TH 10:00-11:55 Withdrawal Date: 11-3-2010                 Class Location:  EVC #120                          CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor Name:  Cindy Stover                     Office Location:  EVC 156   Office Telephone: 402-289-1357                   Facsimile: 402-289-1423Office Hours:  T/TH  8-10AM 2-3PM                        Email Address:  cstover@mccneb.edu          Academic Program Area:  Humanities and Communications        Dean’s Office Telephone: Susann Suprenant 402-457-2287

COURSE INFORMATION Course Description:  This course provides both theoretical basis and practical instruction to speaking effectively in public. Areas covered include: topic selection, audience analysis, speech preparation and organization, supporting speeches with credible research, strategic and creative language use, effective listening skills, effective writing skills, effective delivery skills and common types of public speeches, followed up with peer and personal evaluations.  Course Prerequisites: ENGLISH 1010   

Course Objective:  Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

Define the role of the public speaker in relation to the audience, the content of the speech, the purpose of the speech and gain appreciation for the theoretical history of public speaking.

Describe and participate in the process of preparing a speech. Identify and perform the skills necessary for effective public speaking and

effective listening. Demonstrate the importance of language, voice, gestures, and visual aids in

an effective demonstration. Illustrate through public speaking the ability to share information and

increase understanding about a chosen topic. Illustrate through public speaking the principles and skills of persuasive

speaking. Achieve increased awareness of public communication and its relationship

with society from the roles of speaker and consumer.  Required & Supplemental Materials:     Stephan Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking (most current edition)     One package of 5x7 note cards     VHS videotape     Folders to hold writing assignments and quizzes Course Structure:

Group discussion of readings, taped and live speeches and topics Small group discussion/exercises Active lecture Constructive Critique-of fellow students and yourself Testing over class and text information

 All assignments including speech delivery, are due on the assigned dates. Late assignments will be docked one grade per day. Missed quizzes will not be made-up. COURSE ASSESSMENT 

1. Types of Assessment/Assignments a. Students will be quizzed over every assigned chapter.  A

comprehensive final will be administered at the end of the quarter.

b. Students are required to prepare and present 4 speeches. #1 Narrative speech 4-6 minutes #2-Visual Aid speech 6-8 minutes#3-Informative Speech 8-10 minutes #4 Persuasive Speech 8-10 minutes

c. No late assignments accepted without prior instructor approval.  

2. Grading Policy Evaluation:

For a final grade I will apply your attendance and tardiness, your class participation, respectfulness, and your contributions to group projects and activities. You will receive a number grade on your speech outlines, presentations, and the written critiques. These will be added together at the end of the quarter and a letter grade will be assigned. Total assignments and associated points will look like this:

Narrative Speech                              100 pointsOutline/HC                                          25 pointsVisual Aid Speech                             100 PointsOutline/HC                                          25 PointsInformative Speech                          100 PointsOutline/HC                                          25 PointsPersuasive Speech                             100 Points Outline/HC                                        25 Points 4 self-evaluations                               40 Points(@10 pts each)6 Peer Evaluations                               60 Points(@10 Pts each) Quizzes                                              160 Points(16 @ 10 pts each) Comprehensive exam                        140 Points Learning Activities                            100 Points(10@10 Points Each)  Total Points                                       1000 Points 

Grading Scale:930 pts-1000 pts      A860pts-929pts          B780pts-859pts          C700pts-779pts          D

Classroom procedures:If you are a full participant in this class, you will be able to improve your public speaking skills and become a more effective communicator. Being a full participant means coming to class prepared and on time, actively participating in group exercises and discussions, and fulfilling the requirements for your grade. You are expected to be respectful to fellow students and your instructor.  You are as much as active listener as you are a presenter. No cell phones allowed in the classroom please. PAPERS MUST BE TURNED IN ON TIME AND TYPED. Before you present I need a typed preparation with your central idea/main points and sub-points identified.

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:Attendance in mandatory.  Excessive tardies (more than 4, will result in one absence.) If you leave class early, you will be counted absent.  If you leave class to answer a cell phone, you will be counted absent. If you are absent more than twice, your final letter grade will drop one complete grade.

After the first class meeting and through the Section Census Date, the instructor may disenroll (WX) students who have not attended any classes. The Section Census Date is listed under the Important Dates for the course in the official Class Schedule at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/. There is no appeal for this disenrollment.A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of FX, indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F) grade.

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct (http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.

LEARNING SUPPORT

MCC's Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math,

and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.

Detailed information about the Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:If you have a disability that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Disability Support Services Counselor located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations. For further information, please visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/ and/or contact Student Services.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.

SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS

NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College, Projected Daily Assignments: 9-7 Introduction to the class, review syllabus and class expectations. Discuss

self-critiques, peer critiques and due dates. Review attendance policy. Assign: Ch. 1 & 2. 

9-9 Quiz over Ch. 1 & 2, review the 6 Writing Traits and discuss personal stories. Assign: Ch. 3 & 4, LA #1 Attend/Evaluate 2 Public Speaking Events (Evidence required)(Min 500 word written evaluation per event.)

Discuss Speech #1 (write a story (Narrative) about a personal event and how it affected you. Final copy must be typed in outline format.

9-14 Discuss Ch. 3 & 4 Impromptu speeches/ watch student samples.LA #2  pg 61 #1 #2, LA #3 pg 92 Q#4

9-16 Narrative Speeches/outline DUE *BRING VIDEO TAPEDiscuss assigned chapters, Quiz over Ch. 3 & 4. Assign: Ch. 5&6. 

9-21 Narrative speech continued- *BRING VIDEO TAPEDiscuss Ch. 5 & 6/ quiz over 5 & 6Assign: Ch. 7 & 8LA #4 pg 116 Q#1 ( use 2 advertisements)LA #5 pg 139 Q#3 (You will need a questionnaire for speech #4)

9-23 Quiz: Ch. 7 & 8Introduce visual aid speech /student samplesAssign 9&10LA #6 pg 162  Q #1 A-G

9-28 Quiz: 9&10 Work on Visual Aid speeches/ Small group activity Assign:  Ch. 13-Discuss in classLA #7 pg 204 #1, #2

9-30 Quiz over Ch. 13Visual Aid speech due*remember to provide a preparation outline prior to your presentation 

10-5 

Visual Aid speech due *remember to provide a preparation outline prior to your presentationAssign. Ch. 11 & 12Introduce Informative speech

10-7 Quiz over  Ch. 11 & 12LA #8 pg 240 Q#1, #3

Assign Ch. 14A-10 and Bursting the Antibacterial Bubble A-12 .  In small groups discuss and prepare a typed evaluation identifying strengths/weaknesses. Break down your evaluation into content and delivery.  Identify the central idea and specific examples-2 pages typed per speech-one copy per group.

10-12 Quiz over Ch 14 – Continue to work on Informative speeches/ library

researchLibrary research-Informative topics/factual based information

10-14 Present and tape Informative speeches. Self and peer critiques due.

10-19 Present and tape Informative speeches. Self and peer critiques due.

10-21 Present and tape Informative speeches. Self and peer critiques due. Assign Ch. 15 & 16LA 9 pg 340 #3LA #10 pg 378 #2 A-D(Start to work on questionnaire for Speech #4.)

10-26 Discuss Persuasive speeches and acceptable topics. Review sample speeches (Bush & Fisher) review components within Ch. 16.Quiz Ch/ 15 & 16  

10-28 Library research for Persuasive speech. View student samples and personal tapes.  Questionnaires due for persuasive speech. LA’s due 

11-2 Continue to work on Persuasive speeches, outline due along with evidence of the writing process (working copy). Take home Comprehensive 

11-4 Cont. research Speech #4-work on extemporaneous delivery/final presentation.

11-9Comprehensive Exam Due/(Special Occasions Speech 2-3 minutes if time)

11-11 Present Persuasive speeches, self critiques. 

11-16 Present Persuasive speeches, self critiques. 

11-18 Individual Conference/by appointment

 

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