COMM 101 - Public Speaking Los Angeles Pierce College Instructor Information: Name: Robert Loy Jr. Email: loyr@piercecollege.edu Class Location: JNPR 0812 Time: TTH 12:45PM - 2:10PM Course Section: 0693 OH: TTH 11:OOAM - 12:00PM - Iris 905 Instruction Mode: Students attend class sessions on campus and as well as participate in online public discourse using the University s Canvas online system. Course Description: Welcome! This course is intended to help you become a more effective, confident, and competent communicator. It emphasizes the development of skills that will enable you to prepare and deliver various types of speeches and participate effectively in public discourse. As taken from the L.A. Pierce College Online Catalog: Public speaking is the process of learning to speak in front of a group of people in a structured, deliberate, organized manner in a variety of public speaking environments. The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to persuading people, to special occasion situations. Good orators should be able to influence the emotions of their listeners, not just inform them. Public speaking exists in many mediums and forms that serve different purposes for society and business, among other areas of one's personal and professional life. General Education Learning Outcomes: Los Angeles Pierce College has identified two general education learning outcomes for you to take away from this course. In other words, these are the skills you will be able to do upon your completion of this course. They are as follows: 1. Communication: The student will demonstrate proficiency in communication skills, including active listening, textual interpretation and comprehension, and oral and written expression. 2. Critical thinking: The student will demonstrate proficiency in identifying and clarifying issues, problems, questions, and assumptions; analyzing data and relevant information including alternative approaches; differentiating between facts, opinions, and biases; synthesizing and generating solutions and possible outcomes, and using evidence and reasoning t support conclusions. Student Learning Outcomes: Los Angeles Pierce College and the Department of Communication Studies have identified two learning outcomes for you to take away from this course. In other words, these are the skills you will be able to do upon your completion of this course. They are as follows:!1
1. Students will be able to deliver an extemporaneous speech in front of a live audience. 2. Students will be able to demonstrate clear organization using the guidelines discussed in lecture and textbooks. 3. Students will support and produce well researched speeches. All assignments will follow these learning outcomes. These are your goals, challenges, and the skills you will walk away with when you re finished with this class. You will achieve these goals by delivering speeches, apply material on writing assignments, and assess your knowledge of course concepts through chapter quizzes and celebrations of knowledge (A more positive wording for exams). Speech 101-Public Speaking (3) UC: CSU. Meets CSU GE Requirements in area A-1 Oral Communication. Meets IGETC GE Requirements in area A 1C Oral Communication. Lecture 3 hours. Required Materials: O Hair, D., Stewart, R., & Rubenstein, H. (2015). A Speaker s Guidebook (6 th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin s. Course Requirements Participation: Quality participation includes constructive feedback, a responsibility of all class members which entails being honest and helpful in evaluations, using descriptive rather than prescriptive language, and providing negative comments with constructive recommendations. Quantity participation includes classroom attention, focus and contribution. Use of electronic devices such as cell phones, laptop computers, or tablets discourages participation and is not permitted during class sessions. (200 points total) Reading Quizzes: Students will read the assigned chapters and complete the chapter quizzes. Quizzes are designed to provide a review of material in preparation for discussion and assignments. There will be multiple quizzes throughout the semester and they will be administered at the beginning, in the middle, or towards the end of class time. Quizzes will also be administered on Canvas. These quizzes should be completed ahead of class time. (100 points total). Speech Outline Drafts: Students will begin work on their speech outlines ahead of time in this draft assignment. In class, we will discuss requirements for an upcoming speech (cultural artifact, informative, and persuasive speaking) and students will complete a first draft of their outlines ahead of time. This is an opportunity for me to view your potential speech topics and organization and give you feedback on it. Your outline should be free of grammatical and structural errors. Specific requirements and outlines will be discussed further in class. (TBA - Some outlines will be quizzes). Speeches: You will have four speeches to present in class. Each performance must include a delivered presentation, a visual aid, a speech evaluation, and a written outline/manuscript of your speech. All four components must be present in each speech. (4 speeches, 50/150 each, 500 points total).!2
The speeches are as follows: Introduction Speech - In this 1-2 speech, students will introduce themselves in a more informal presentation. (50 points) Introduction: First Week! Cultural Artifact Speech - This 2-3 minute speech should share an object that represents your culture. This speech will help you learn how to organize and present information in a logically cohesive and coherent format. Guidelines will be provided in class and on Moodle. A thorough outline is required. (150 points) Cultural Artifact: February 28, March 2, March 7, March 9 Informative Speech - This 4-5 minute speech should educate the class on a general topic area. This speech s aim is to increase the audiences awareness, knowledge, and understanding of an issue without inserting any bias or opinions from the speaker. A complete outline is required. (150 points) Informative Speaking: April 18, April 20, April 25, April 27 Persuasive Speech - This 5-7 minute speech should advocate the support of or change in a current attitude and/or social behavior. This speech will help you learn to ethically and effectively participate in civil discourse by presenting a problem, discussing why the issue exist, and providing alternative solutions. Students will use persuasive elements to change the audience s beliefs, attitudes, and actions in the classroom. Specifics will be provided in class. A complete outline is required. (150 points) Persuasive Speaking: May 23, May 25, June 1 Midterm and Final Exam: There will be a midterm and a final to assess your understanding and knowledge of course concepts. These celebrations of knowledge give you the opportunity to see how you re doing in the class and how well you re getting the concepts. These exams are non-cumulative and will be based on course readings, lecture material, and discussions in class. (2 exams, 100 points each, 200 points total)!3
All major assignments must be completed to receive a passing grade in this course. This includes all 4 speeches and a final exam. 100 pts Chapter Quizzes 100 pts Midterm 100 pts Final Exam 50 pts Introduction Speech 150 pts Cultural Artifact and Outline 150 pts Informative Speech and Outline 150 pts Persuasive Speech and Outline 200 pts Participation 1000 pts Total Points Possible *Credit/No Credit oral and written assignments consist of peer feedback, impromptu speeches, extra credit or in-class assignments, etc. The instructor reserves the right to a just final course grades on the basis of students performance on these activities. *Point totals are subjected to change at my discretion. The values will remain the same but the math and class total may be added up differently throughout the semester. Grading Scale 90-100%= A 80-89.99% = B 70-79.99% = C 60-69.99% = D 0-59.99% = F Policies Our Class Commitment: I m a firm believer that we are all co-collaborators in this class. Since I learn just as much from you as you do from me, we all must work together to create a friendly, productive, and enriched classroom environment. As a way to ensure this class is a success for both you and I, we must be committed to be present for all class sessions. We must come to class prepared to learn and engage with one another. If we keep this positivists outlook up for the entirety of the semester, I ensure you each class session will be rewarding. Canvas: Canvas is a learning management system that seeks to replace Moodle. Los Angeles Pierce College, as of this semester, as made the official move to Canvas. Because of this, this classroom will make use of it. We will use Canvas for the following classroom mechanisms: Attendance, topic approvals, discussions, quizzes, outline submissions, and examinations. I will also use Canvas to post updated syllabus information, assignment guidelines, grades, and make classroom announcements. Please get acquainted with Canvas so that you can stay up to date with all course information. Here s the login information:!4
Canvas Website URL: https://ilearn.instructure.com/login/canvas FOR STUDENTS LoginID / UserID: Student ID number, example: 881234567 Password: 88mmdd or 88 + month + day you were born. Example: 880101 for Jan 1 birthday Note: You can also download Canvas on the Apple App Store, Android Store, and Google Play. I would test out the application but only rely on the website to submit assignments, take quizzes, etc. Email Etiquette: At times, email exchanges can lead to misunderstanding and miscommunication between the student and instructor. Thus, I ve provided some points of advice for you to consider before you email myself or any other instructor at this university. Check the syllabus before emailing me. Use your university email so I can clearly identify who you are. State purpose, name, class, and meeting times in your subject line. (example: Speech Assignment - Robert Loy - COMM 101 7pm) Begin with a new message and not a reply to class email. Check your email frequently for replies and class emails. Reply in a timely manner and at an appropriate time. Have a personalized and professional signature at the bottom of your email (I suggest revising the Sent from my iphone signature). Have a clear and concise message. State the problem/issue and requested action from me. Proofread your email before you send it. Check grammatical mistakes, misspellings, and language/tone use. Avoid using text-speak (using LOL, OMG, WTF, etc). Allow for a reply within 48 hours. Do not ask about grade specifics. Under FERPA, I am not allowed to discuss grade specifics via email. In other words, pay close attention to how we communicate via email. Attendance: Attendance at class sessions is required. Students must be present in class in order to complete in class assignments and quizzes. There will be no make-ups if a student is absent or late. Absences due to personal illness or medical emergencies must be cleared via written documentation. Changes in work schedule, personal celebrations (e.g., birthdays), transportation problems, etc. are NOT considered legitimate reasons to excuse an absence. An excused absence from class is not considered an excuse from online work. If you are traveling on University-related business, notify me in advance of your scheduled absence. Contact classmates for notes or other information missed due to an absence. If you miss three straight classes, you will risk being dropped from class. Due Dates: Since we re on a tight schedule, due dates will be firm. Assignments are due on assigned days and will only be accepted at my discretion. No extensions or make-ups will be given for online assignments unless noted by me. If a speech assignment is missed on the day that it is due, it receives a 50% deduction. Any other assignments will received one half a grade deduction each class period it is late.!5
Technology Use: We will limit our use of technology in this class. Phones, smartphones, and tablets are prohibited in class to foster an engaged environment. You will be asked to put it away at the beginning of class, and place it on vibrate or silent. If you happen to need to make a phone call or send an important text out, please step outside when doing so. Laptop use, unless otherwise stated, will also be prohibited in class. Although laptops are a wonderful tool for learning, students tend to get distracted with their social media accounts or classwork from another course. Thus, laptop use will not be allowed. Continual use of technology (this means texting and constantly checking your phone in class) will result in a lower participation grade. Topic Approvals: For each speech, students will submit several potential topics that will be approved by me. Students are expected to come see me in my office or be present on workshop days in order to get their topics approved. Topic approvals will also take place on Canvas, the university s new online course system. Students will not be allowed to speak if they don t submit a topic approval and will receive a point deduction if they turn in a late topic submission. Speech Outlines: Speeches are written in outline form, not essay form, in order to highlight the logical structure and flow of the content to be presented. All graded speeches require a working outline, which will include basic speech content, intext citations, and bibliography. Speech outlines must be submitted on Canvas AND in physical form in class. If outlines aren t turned into Canvas or in class, the outline is considered late. Late outlines will result in a substantial point deduction. Examples will also be provided on our course Canvas page. Tardies: Promptness is expected as a general rule, but especially on speech days. If you should happen to be late on a speech day, peek in the window to see if anyone is speaking, then wait in the hall until you hear applause before you enter. Habitual tardiness over the course of the semester will be calculated and will affect your participation grade. Academic Honesty: Don t cheat. Cheating and plagiarism not only prevent the fair and accurate dispersion and assessment of knowledge, they erode the instructor s trust in the originality and quality of student work. Students are responsible for understanding and adhering to University policies regarding academic honesty as specified in the current Los Angeles Pierce College Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Cheating in any form or plagiarizing any part or parts of any oral or written work is automatic grounds for receiving a failing grade in the course. In addition, a report will be filed with the Dean of Students for further possible action (including expulsion from school). If you are uncertain about what constitutes cheating or plagiarism, consult the University catalog for definitions and for informa-!6
tion regarding your rights and responsibilities. If you are tempted to cheat or plagiarize, please contact me so we can work out an honest solution. If I need to contact you regarding an assignment, I will be seeking disciplinary action. You can find L.A. Pierce College s Student Academic Integrity Policy Statement at this link: http://info.piercecollege.edu/info/conduct/academicintegritypolicy.pdf. We will have a discussion about what constitutes plagiarism together to be clear about what s expected us in this classroom and at this institution. Los Angeles Pierce College Intramural Speech Competition 2017 The Department of Communication Studies will host a speech competition for Pierce College students on Friday, May 19 2017. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to craft a great speech and present it in front of a larger audience outside of our classroom setting. There are two rounds, the first and final round, which will take place in the Great Hall! This is the ONLY extra credit opportunity that I will provide for the semester, as a way to increase participation for this amazing event. Speaker Extra Credit Information: You can earn up to 100 points towards your final grade. All speakers will receive 50 points of extra credit for participating and competing in the first round. Finalist earns you 15 extra points. 2nd or 3rd Place finish earns you another 15 points. Championship/1st Place finish earns you another 20 points! Audience Member Extra Credit Information: The Department of Communication would love to have you come to watch the event! You will receive extra credit for attended BOTH the first and final round. Round 1 - You will receive 15 points of extra credit Final Round - You will receive and extra 10 points of extra credit Total for Round 1 and Final Round - 25 points Syllabus Changes: Any part of this syllabus is subjected to change under the instructor s discretion. Students will be notified with any changes in class or via email.!7
Month Week/ Date Course Schedule Subject Reading Assignment February 02/07 02/09 Course Introduction Introduction Speeches Syllabus 02/14 02/16 Speech Anxiety Listening Public Speaking Basics Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 Topic Approval (Cultural Artifact) 02/21 02/23 Audience Analysis Ethics Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 Workshop - Outline Due Topic Approvals Supporting Material Cultural Artifact March 02/28 03/02 Cultural Artifact Speeches 03/07 03/09 Cultural Artifact Speeches 03/14 03/16 Organizing the Body Types of Organizational Arrangements Chapters 11, 12, 13 Outlining the Speech 03/21 03/23 Informative Speaking Visual Aids Chapter 23, 9, 10 Topic Approval (Informative) Citing Sources 03/28 03/30 Introduction and Conclusion Non-Instructional Day (March 30) No Class Chapters 14, 15 Workshop - Outline Due April 04/04 04/06 Spring Break 04/11 04/13 Methods of Delivery Voice in Delivery Body in Delivery Chapters 17, 18, 19 04/18 04/20 Informative Speeches!8
Month Week/ Date 04/25 04/27 Subject Reading Assignment Informative Speeches May 05/02 05/04 Persuasive Speaking Chapters 24, 25, 26 Topic Approval (Persuasive) 05/09 05/11 05/16 05/18 05/23 05/25 Persuasive Speaking Workshop - Outline Due Persuasive Speaking Persuasive Speeches 06/01 Final Examination Persuasive Speeches June 1 12:30PM - 2:30PM!9