Course Title: Public Speaking Office: A630;

New York City College Of Technology Instructor s Name: Humanities Department Contact Email: Course Title: Public Speaking Office: A630; 718-260-5018 COM 1330; Section Office Hour: Sample Syllabus Course Description Fundamental principles of speaking in public situations and the preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive presentations. Subjects include ethics in public speaking, audience analysis, selecting and researching speech topics, constructing well-reasoned arguments, extemporaneous delivery, and peer evaluation. Students are expected to develop outlines and speaking notes, use visual aids, and improve on verbal and nonverbal delivery skills. (3 Credit Hours; Course Prerequisites: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing). *Texts and supplemental material will vary from course to course: please check your professor s requirements before purchasing. Standard Textbook: Stephen Lucas. The Art of Public Speaking (12th ed.) Digital format through McGraw Hill Connect. See page 2 for instructions for purchase and registration. Supplemental material will be posted in Connect. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: Demonstrate the skills necessary to compose/create and present informative and persuasive messages. Demonstrate competence in active listening skills. Compose and present appropriate verbal and nonverbal messages to diverse audiences. Evaluate, plan, and organize coherent structured oral messages. Analyze the speaking situation and create messages appropriate to diverse audiences and contexts. Incorporate language as appropriate to diverse audiences and varying communication contexts. Analyze, develop, and implement strategies to productively manage oral communication apprehension to minimize its impact on the message. Apply ethical standards to every phase of the communication process (e.g., selection of arguments, support, and delivery). Demonstrate knowledge of the communication field and public speaking theories, such as classical rhetorical theories, motivational theories, and psychosocial theories by exploring the relationship between the individual and society. Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of view. Evaluate written and oral evidence and arguments critically or analytically. Produce well-reasoned written and oral arguments using credible evidence to support conclusions. Display observational and critical evaluation skills by critiquing speeches in a professionally appropriate fashion in oral/written format. Learn to use presentation aids and technologies to enhance their speeches. 1

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Connect Access for Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking (12 th ed) Registration Required Where to Get It Bookstore: ISBN: 978-1-30-898959-4. The bookstore has special discounted Connect Access Card of Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking, 12 ed. (you will need this code to access the online study modules and materials). To register, follow the steps below Digital Purchase Online: You can purchase Connect (no print book, but includes the complete ebook, Smartbook and access to all course content) directly from the course website for $60. This subscription will work for one semester. To register, follow the steps below (Should you want to purchase a printed book at any point in the semester, McGraw Hill will send this directly to you for $25) (Please purchase ONLY from the above two sources as third party vendor Connect Access more often does not work at all) Visit the Connect Student Success Academy for online FAQs and tutorials: http://www.connectstudentsuccess.com/ How to Register for Connect 1. Go the section web address for your class: Time/Section and html: Click the Register Now Button. 2. Enter your email address. a. If you already have a McGraw-Hill account you will be prompted for your password. b. If you do not have a McGraw-Hill account you will be asked to create one. 3. To access Connect (see example): a. If you already have a registration code (for example, included in the print package from the bookstore), enter it in the Have a registration code? section. b. If you do not have an access code, select Buy Online (valid credit card required). 4. Complete the registration form, and click Submit How to Get Technical Support: http://www.mhhe.com/support If you need Technical Support (forgotten password, wrong code, etc.) please contact the McGraw-Hill Education Customer Experience Group (CXG) at: (800) 331-5094 Sunday 12pm -2am Monday Thursday 8am 4am Friday 8am - 9pm Saturday 10am -8pm (Please be sure to get your case number for future reference if you call the CXG line.) Assessment Methods Assessment is based on oral presentations that are supported by specific requirements of the speaking 3

assignment, such as credible oral citations, organization of thoughts, reasoning, and arguments, the appropriateness of the arrangement and style, and the effectiveness of the delivery. In addition, a more global assessment will be made on minimally prepared or unprepared speeches and on participation. Assessment is based on the written work including outlines, exams, and quizzes that demonstrate your understanding of theoretical approaches to the field of communication and public speaking. Finally, detailed evaluation of prepared speeches by the professor and classmates (this assesses the evaluators not the speaker s abilities to observe, analyze and record the differences between effective and ineffective speeches). Course Intended Learning Outcomes and Assessment Details LEARNING OUTCOMES Compose and present appropriate verbal and nonverbal messages to diverse audiences. Display observational and critical evaluation skills by critiquing speeches in a professionally appropriate fashion in oral/written format. Demonstrate competence in active listening skills. Demonstrate the skills necessary to compose/create and present informative and persuasive messages. Learn to use presentation aids and technologies to enhance their speeches. ASSESSMENT METHODS Students will have presented several Individual speeches and participated in oral exercises throughout the semester, each one building on previous in-class experiences and oral/written feedback from both the instructor and class peers. Students will critique speeches throughout the semester. Assessment can include both oral and/or written format. Students typically view other student speeches during class and speeches available through various forms media formats. Students also observe speakers outside of the traditional classroom setting. Assessment will be based on in-class activities or homework assignments. They set listening goals, take notes, locate speaker s main ideas and detect organizational patterns. They also pay attention to verbal and nonverbal cues. Written and oral critiques demonstrate their ability to listen effectively. Assessment will be based on oral presentations supported by specific research, outlining, and delivery skills. Assessment will be based on the effective and purposeful use of visual aids throughout the semester. Additional details for intended General Education learning outcomes and assessment methods for Individual and Society are listed under the Communication Curriculum on the Humanities Department s website. Communication Curriculum: Scope of Assignments The course curriculum requires students to complete at least one impromptu speech, and two formal speeches informative and persuasive in nature. The required speeches must be completed with a passing grade of a C or better. Other speeches or oral exercises may be assigned at the instructor s discretion. The assignments required for this class are designed to provide you with practical communication skills and an introduction to public speaking theory and techniques. Each speech will build upon the previous one and will serve as a foundation for upcoming units. Length, research, audience analysis, writing, oral citations, visual aids, and delivery requirements vary for each speech. In addition, there are exams/quizzes, written assignments and evaluations, and class discussion. 1. The Informative Speech: Students will develop a (minimum) five- to seven-minute speech designed to share your research on an area of public interest. Students will also be required to 4

complete and turn in a speaking outline of their speech (due the day you speak) with a bibliography. 3-5 sources and one visual aid are required. 2. The Persuasive speech: Students will deliver a (minimum) six- to eight-minute speech in support of a position on an issue. The goal will be to persuade the audience to change its attitudes, values, beliefs, and/or actions about a controversial issue. Students should attempt to get the audience to act on a proposed policy change. They will also be required to complete and turn in a speaking outline of the speech (due the day of the presentation) with a bibliography. 5-7 sources are required. 3. Impromptu Speeches: These are short speeches prepared and delivered in class. They are aimed at improving delivery style and increasing comfort in public address situations. 4. Instructor Choice Speeches: Examples include inspirational, commemorative, or entertainment speaking. Speeches can be either prepared or unprepared in format. 5. Peer Evaluations: Students are required to provide oral and written critiques of classmate s speeches. This assignment is designed to help both the speaker, by providing additional feedback, and the observer, by encouraging audience members to pay close attention to speeches and to reflect on similarities with, and differences from, their own style. Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity, where relevant, and ethical behavior, when assessing their peer s presentations. 6. Outlines: All speech outlines will conform to the structure discussed in class and include a reference page. The outline is to be turned in the day of the presentation. All material must be properly documented in a bibliography. Students will use APA, MLA, or Chicago citation style for the bibliography page. Oral citations are expected for the informative and persuasive speeches 7. Reading and Listening Exercises: In addition to weekly reading from the course textbook, students may be required to read or listen to supplemental material and speech texts, such as historical speeches, archives. 8. Speech Analysis: One of the ways to learn to create better speeches is to read important speeches from the past. By studying historical situations, students can appreciate how speakers have responded to speaking situations. These exercises are designed to teach students how to identify themes, analyze rhetorical devices and stylistic devices, language style, and the context of the speech (audience, occasion, purpose, setting, speaker, culture). 9. Outside Speaker Observation: Students are required to observe and critique a public speaker outside the classroom. The speech must be live, not televised or online. Speakers can come from any public forum academic, religious, artistic, etc. Students must provide documentation of the event program, poster, or invitation, to name a few. Details are provided in the course packet. 10. Research: Research skills are one of the most important things students get out of this class. Research may sound like something that is hard to do, but we all conduct research almost everyday, with our smart phones and other forms of technology. Conducting research in a college class is different from conducting research in your everyday life because students are expected to present that research formally in a speech or in a report. Students should understand that learning how to do college level research means, in part, learning the culture of research. We will explore the reasoning and application of conducting research. Below are some valuable tools that college students can use: 5

o CityTech Databases (newspapers and journal articles, Gale encyclopedias) o CUNY Library (inter-campus borrowing) o The National Archives o NY Public Libraries 10. Visual Aids: Students will be required to include visual aids for at least one of the speeches. Students will be graded on how well they choose the visual aid(s) for the information they have, how well it is prepared, and how well it is presented during your speeches. 11. Exams: Designed to test students knowledge of principles of the communication process and the fundamental concepts of the communication field discussed throughout the semester. Exams will entail both writing and speaking and vary by instructor. 12. Participation: Homework, time management, attendance, in-class discussions, oral and written peer critiques, group work, and speaking exercises. Grading Informative/Persuasive presentations & speaking outlines 50% Other oral assignments 10% Connect LearnSmart quizzes 10% Connect Midterm 10% Final exam (oral or written) 10% Participation 10% Each department and program may specify in writing a different attendance policy. If the department does not have a written attendance policy concerning courses with laboratory, clinical or fieldwork, the College policy shall govern. HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT POLICY ON ABSENCES/LATENESS Class Meets Allowable Absence 1 time/week 2 missed classes or the equivalent amount of missed class time 2 times/week 3 missed classes or the equivalent amount of missed class time 3 late entries to class is equivalent to one absence A student who is not in a class for any reason is not receiving the benefit of the education being provided. Missed class time includes not just absences but also latenesses and time outside the classroom taken by students during class meeting periods. Each professor will keep accurate, detailed records of students attendance and will notify students that a WU grade (withdrew unofficially) may be assigned to anyone who exceeds the limit established for a given course or component. Students are required to take the responsibility of keeping track of their own attendance. When they exceed the maximum permitted missed class time, they should make an appointment to discuss the problem with the professor. Plagiarism and NYCCT Academic Integrity Policy: Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing 6

sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. (See pp. 73-76 in the student handbook). The following are some examples of plagiarism: Copying another person s actual words without the use of quotation marks and footnotes attributing the words to their source. Presenting another person s ideas or theories in your own words without acknowledging the source. Using information that is not common knowledge without acknowledging the source. Failing to acknowledge collaborators on homework and laboratory assignments. Internet Plagiarism includes submitting downloaded term papers or parts of term papers, paraphrasing or copying information from the internet without citing the source, and cutting and pasting from various sources without proper attribution. Speech assignments must be paraphrased into your own language and properly cited. All major writing speeches and exams will be run through Safe Assign. Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities. Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable academic accommodations if determined eligible by the Office of Students Support Services (OSSS). Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student s eligibility from OSSS, which is located in room A-237. It is the student s responsibility to initiate contact with the OSSS staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor. Humanities Department Commitment to Student Diversity The Humanities Department complies with the college wide nondiscrimination policy and seeks to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity in its many forms and enhances our students ability to be informed, global citizens. Through our example, we demonstrate an appreciation of the rich diversity of world cultures and the unique forms of expression that make us human. Basic Public Speaking Classroom Etiquette (May Vary Among Instructors) Cell phone use is not permitted; please turn off all phones. Violators may be asked to leave. Stay for the entire class session. An early exit will count as an official absence. Except in cases of true emergency, students are prohibited from exiting the room during class. No eating or gum chewing in class; drinks are permissible but please dispose of your garbage. Classes begin punctually. Please arrive on time and prepared to participate at every session. Never enter the room while a classmate is delivering a speech. Presentation Days: Speakers Arrive early. Get your materials organized. Control the Space. Set up the physical area the way it will work best for your presentation. Don t just accept things the way you find them. Make a choice. Get superfluous pieces out of the way. Use time economically. You can begin to set up while the previous speaker or group is packing up. Look professional. Remove your hat & coat. Keep hair off your face and hands out of your pockets. 7

After your speech: Do not handle presentation aids or the bags they came in during other speeches. Presentation Days: Listeners Arrive on time. If you do arrive late, never enter the class during a speech. Wait quietly outside. Enter between speakers and take the nearest empty seat, even if it is not where you are accustomed to site. It is rude to walk across the room during a presentation. Be still. Give each speaker your total attention. Do not handle your own materials during another speech. It may be necessary to delay putting away your things until the end of class. All oral assignments must be presented on the date scheduled. If you miss your assigned presentation date, you must contact the instructor before the next class to request permission to present the speech late. Late presentations will not be permitted without the prior consent of the professor. indentation, and the strategic ordering of main points, supporting materials, connectives (transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, signposts). Students will discuss and practice the differences between manuscript and extemporaneous speaking and writing. We will also examine how to process researched materials (selecting, ordering, clarifying, compressing) to support arguments made in speeches, and documenting sources. In-class activity: Putting researched materials into outline form. Chapter reading assigned. Homework: students are assigned an essay version of a speech, to reorganize into a formal speaking outline and bibliography page. attitudes (toward standard and non-standard speech, and toward stigmatized forms), the various methods of delivery (reading from a manuscript, reciting from memory, speaking impromptu, speaking extemporaneously), and both vocal variety and body language. Oral Activity: Choose a speech text to perform in class. Students will also include a language analysis of the written version of the speech as homework. See Sample Course Schedule for a Once a Week Class on Page 8 (Two day schedules require additional date/time information) Weekly Course Schedule 8

Week Dates Topics and Assignments Learning Reading Activities 1 8/31 Review of Syllabus; Introduction Lecture/Managing Speech Anxiety Course Contract HW 1 Due Chapters 1-2; HW 1 2 9/7 Introductions Speeches outline In-class oral Chapters 3-4 Ethics and Listening HW1 3 9/14 Impromptu Speeches Oral Critiques Selected reading 4 9/21 Analyzing the Audience In-class writing Chapter 5 Topics and Organizing HW2 activities 5 9/28 Using Language to Style the Speech In-class Oral Chapter 6 Method of Delivery HW3 activities 6 10/5 Learning to Outline a Speech In-class writing Chapter 7 & 8 Intros and Conclusions activities 10/12 No Classes See Conversion Dates 7 10/19 Locating Supporting Material Library Lesson Prepare for exam Using Internet Sources 8 10/26 Midterm Exam/Speaking to Chapter 9 Inform 9 11/2 Speaking to Inform Topic Due Workshop 10 11/9 Informative Speech outline due Peer Critiques 11 11/16 Speaking to Persuade/Peer Essay Building Arguments In-class Activity Topics Due Read chapters 10-11 12 11/23 Speaking to Persuade Workshop Read chapters 10-11 13 11/30 Persuasive Speech outline due Peer Critiques Prepare for exam 14 12/7 Speech Exam Review/Peer Essay Speaking Workshop In-class speaking/ writing activities 15 12/14 Final Speech Exam Self-critique Outside Speaker Updated 2/1/17 By Denise Scannell and Christopher Swift 9