SPEECH 1315 COURSE SYLLABUS Summer III, 2017 CRN Term

COURSE INFORMATION SPEECH 1315 COURSE SYLLABUS Summer III, 2017 CRN Term 33431.201730 Course Number: Speech 1315 Course Title: Public Speaking Course Description: Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. Additionally, it includes student evaluation of speakers and speeches. Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent Student Learning Outcomes: State Mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication. (Critical Thinking) 2. Apply elements of audience analysis. (Critical Thinking; Communication Skills) 3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic. (Personal Responsibility) 4. Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques. (Communication Skills) 5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches. (Communication Skills) 6. Identify how culture, ethnicity, and gender influence communication. (Critical Thinking) 7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative, or persuasive). (Personal Responsibility; Teamwork; Communication Skills) Additional Collin Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: 1. Exhibit understanding of theories and principles pertaining to Public Speaking. (Critical Thinking) 2. Demonstrate ability to properly structure written and visual components of presentations, such as the outline/manuscript, visual aids, and source citations. (Critical Thinking) 3. Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity by writing and presenting speeches that use appropriate language and are free of offensive overtones. (Critical Thinking; Communication Skills) 4. Demonstrate effective listening skills by analyzing and evaluating presentations.

(Critical Thinking; Personal Responsibility) 5. Demonstrate critical thinking ability, through group analysis and evaluation, of evidence, sources, and persuasive strategies used in speeches. (Personal Responsibility; Teamwork; Critical Thinking). Withdrawal Policy: Beginning Fall, 2016, students may drop a course online through the 12 th class day See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw or course calendar. Repeat Policy: Beginning Fall 2016, Texas residents attempting a course more than twice at Collin College are subject to regular tuition plus an additional $50 per semester credit hour. Please see the Repeating Courses section of the Registration Guide for more information. Collin College Academic Policies: Scholastic Dishonesty: The College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree and/or the submission as one's own work material that is not one's own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher s editions, and/or falsifying academic records. Plagiarism is the use of an author's words or ideas as if they were one's own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else's work for assignments as if it were one's own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to providing a paper or project to another student, providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers. NOTE: Any use of another person s work without appropriate citation will result in a grade of 0 and could result in referral to the dean of students. Collusion on an assignment or test will also result in a grade of 0. Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.

CougarAlert: All students are encouraged to enroll in CougarAlert. When an emergency occurs, the CougarAlert system can send email, text messages and voice messages to students and employees as little as 90 seconds. CougarAlerts will be sent in emergencies that require unscheduled closure or evacuation of a campus or the district. This includes but is not limited to weather closures, power outages, police emergencies, catastrophes and/or hazardous exposures. CougarAlerts will not be used for promotional purposes or for scheduled closures, such as holidays. To receive CougarAlert emails/texts, click on the following link to subscribe: https://www.collin.edu/cougaralert.html INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor s Name: Sherry Rhodes Office Number: I206 Office Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00 10:00 a.m. - 6/5 7/7 Wednesday - 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. (Meeting Days Only) See Course Calendar for Dates Phone Number: 972/516-5063 Email: srhodes@collin.edu I will respond to emails within 24 hours with the exception of the weekend. All communication should be conducted via Canvas once the semester begins. Class Information: Section Number: 3BX Meeting Times: Mandatory Orientation 5:30 8:30 p.m., Class Sessions - 5:30 8:30 p.m. Meeting Dates: See Couse Calendar Meeting Location: I221 SCC NOTE: This class requires attendance at a MANDATORY ORIENTATION. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION. If you cannot attend the orientation as required, then you may want to consider taking a full online course. Attendance at the orientation is essential to the student s success in the course. If student does not attend the orientation, student will forfeit 50 points of the participation points for the course. Minimum Technology Requirement: In order to participate in this course, you need a computer and internet access. A high speed connection (DSL or Cable) is recommended. If you have not taken a course via Canvas before, please click on the following link to access minimum technology requirements and tutorials: http://online.collin.edu/elc_blackboardresources.html Technical Support

All technical support for Canvas is provided by Collin College. If you are unable to log on to Canvas or if you have forgotten your password, contact the Help Desk at the following number or email address. 972-377-1777 or onlinecollin.edu - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week NOTE: Please do not email me or call me about Canvas problems as I will be unable to help you. All Canvas inquiries or questions should be directed to the above telephone number or email address. Minimum Student Skills: Technological skills should include the ability to access a Web site when given an address, use the features of your Web browser, download files, attach files to emails, and use word processing software. Computer skills will not be taught in the classroom. You will also need to be able to access the LRC databases or other scholarly databases via the Internet. You may also need Adobe Acrobat to read articles via the Internet. Netiquette Expectations: Students are expected to demonstrate respect for professor and other students either via the web or email. Student discussions via Canvas are to be respectful, supportive, and are not to contain any offensive language or comments. Any behavior that may be construed by the professor as offensive will result in total loss of participation points. Resources /Textbook: Rothwell, J. Dan, (2014) Practically Speaking, (NY: Oxford University Press), ISBN: 9780195337662 Attendance Policy: Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings, arrive when the class begins and remain until the class is over. If the student is absent from class, it is the student s responsibility to learn about assignments or any class work missed, either from other members of the class or the instructor. The student s participation in course is essential to the success of the learning experience. If the student has questions about the concepts, projects, labs, or presentations, the student is encouraged to communicate with the instructor during the class, schedule a personal appointment or contact the instructor by phone. The student is also encouraged to communicate with other class members for clarification. It is also the responsibility of the student to keep up with points accrued throughout the semester. Final points will be available at the end of the course. NOTE: TO CERTIFY ATTENDANCE IN THE COURSE, STUDENTS MUST POST A SELF- INTRODUCTION ON CANVAS AND ATTEND THE MANDATORY ORIENTATION. STUDENT ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED IF STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THE ORIENTATION AND POST THE SELF-INTRODUCTION AS INDICATED ON THE COURSE CALENDAR. SEE DATES ON THE COURSE CALENDAR. Participation: Class participation, involvement, and discussion are essential to the success of Speech 1311. Each student is expected to attend five class sessions for oral / group

presentations and group work as well as engage in group discussions. To encourage student success in Speech 1311, students will earn points per each class session. Student absence from class is considered unexcused with the exception of: personal or family illness requiring physician assistance/hospitalization, Collin school-sponsored activity, religious holy day or death of a family member. Documentation must be provided either via email or at the next class session with the exception of a religious holy day. If a student is going to miss a class for a religious holy day, student must provide documentation within the first two days of class to be considered for any make-up work. A verbal explanation is appreciated but will not suffice as sufficient documentation for consideration. Please advise instructor prior to absence from class (if possible) and provide appropriate documentation for all other absences. Point Deduction for Unexcused Absences: 50 points for Mandatory Orientation, 20 points on presentation days. Point Deduction for Absences on Student Presentation Days - Students are expected to be present on all speech days. If student does not attend class on any speech presentation day, an additional 20 points will automatically be deducted from participation grade for each day that is missed. Point Deduction for Absence on Final Exam Day: Students are expected to be present on the final exam date. If student does not attend class on the final exam day, an additional 20 points will automatically be deducted from participation grade. Behavior: It is the responsibility of the student to engage in behavior that is respectful and supportive during on-site meetings. Any behavior that impedes the learning process of other students or the instruction of the class will result in referral to the Dean of students. (See Student Code of Conduct.) Behaviors such as habitual or excessive tardiness, sleeping in class, excessive talking during instruction or verbal attacks will result in total participation/attendance point loss (150 points) for the student. Student will be given one warning by instructor should such behavior occur. If behavior continues after the warning, student will be asked to leave the classroom and will be referred to the Dean of Students. NOTE: CELL PHONE USAGE: Cell phone usage in class is highly disruptive to the professor and other students. All cell phones must be turned off while class is in session except as approved by professor. Unfortunately, some students choose to ignore this request. Any cell phone usage (unless otherwise approved by the professor) during class will result in loss of participation points. First usage 20 Points, Second usage 30 Points, Third usage 40 Points. If professor deems that the usage is disruptive, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and an incident report will be filed with the Dean of students. Laptops are to be used for note taking or research only and must be approved by the professor. Laptops used to surf the web during class time will result in the same point loss as cell phone usage. NOTE: No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom with the exception of water or drink bottles that have a cap/lid that will prevent spilling.

Method of Evaluation: All presentations and assignments are based on a point system. Students will receive a thorough description of assignments, requirements, and grading during Mandatory Orientation. Instructions for each assignment are also located on the Assignments Page. All oral and written assignments will be graded within one week and will be posted on My Grades on Blackboard. Student papers will be returned at the next class session. Critiques will be mailed if student provides self-addressed, stamped envelopes. All papers, including outlines and evaluations, must be typed, and students are encouraged to retain a copy of all assignments including rough drafts in the event of lost or missing papers. No handwritten assignments will be accepted. Oral presentations and written assignments are due on the due date noted on Course Schedule and will not be accepted after that date. Students may deliver written speech analysis in advance to instructor s office, I206, or email to instructor on the due date if unable to attend class. It is the responsibility of the student to follow the format of the course as indicated in the course calendar and to meet the course requirements. If the student is unclear about an assignment, then student is expected to communicate with the professor via email, phone, or by appointment. It is also the student s responsibility to keep up with grade points. All make-ups are at the discretion of the professor and documentation must be provided at the following class session for make-up of speeches. Only the following will be considered for make-up: illness requiring doctor visit, hospitalization, or death in the family. Students will be allowed to make up a speech only if time allows and appropriate documentation is provided. However, 20 points will automatically be deducted from the point value of the speech. This policy applies to any speech that is delivered late. GRADING SCALE POINTS GRADE 900-1000 = A 800-899 = B 700-799 = C 600-699 = D 0 599 = F Student is responsible for keeping up with the course assignments and due dates. All instructions for assignments are in the Assignments Folders. All due dates for assignments are listed on the course calendar. It is not the responsibility of the professor to inform you about due dates for assignments or tests. All make ups are at the discretion of the professor. Students will be allowed to make up a speech only if time allows and appropriate documentation is provided. However, all speeches delivered after the due date are considered late, and 20 points will automatically be deducted from the point value of the speech. NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONCE THE FINAL EXAM HAS BEEN COMPLETED. Assignments: The following are the required assignments for the semester. Online Group Discussion Students may participate in 2 online group discussions during the semester. You will have one week to complete the discussions. Students are expected to post two comments and two responses for each discussion. Student postings will be graded based on the breadth and depth of the discussion. See instructions and grading criteria for online group discussion and instructions for Posting I and II on the discussion board. Click on

discussion to post comments and responses. POINT VALUE: Posting I 25 Points, Posting II 25 Points. TOTAL POINT VALUE 50 Points Tests - Two multiple choice tests will be administered during the semester. All tests are administered online and contain 50 questions each. Each question is worth 2 points. Students have one week to complete the tests, and the time allowance is 75 minutes. To access the test, click on Assessments on the Blackboard. See study guide for each test on course website. NOTE: ONCE TEST HAS CLOSED, THERE IS NO MAKE-UP OF TEST UNLESS STUDENT CAN PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT STUDENT WAS ILL OR UNABLE TO COMPLETE DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE DURATION OF THE TEST. POINT VALUE - 100 Points Each = 200 POINTS. Oral Presentations - Each student is responsible for the development, organization and delivery of three oral presentations and one group project. All presentations are due on the assigned date. There are no make-ups of a speech or group project without a doctor s note or documentation to support absence from class. See instructions, sample speeches, and grading criteria for oral presentations on the Assignments page. Students must have required outline, key word outline in folder, and/or work cited page (when required) to speak. Professor cannot accept outlines, key word outlines, works cited page, or Power Points via email or after speech is presented. NOTE: DUE TO OUR TIME CONSTRAINTS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EACH STUDENT ARRIVE IN CLASS ON TIME AND BE PREPARED TO PRESENT HIS/HER SPEECH. EACH STUDENT MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING ON DAY OF PRESENTATION: FULLY DEVELOPED OUTLINE KEY WORD OUTLINE IN A FOLDER POWER POINT WORKS CITED PAGE (FOR RESEARCH SPEECHES) PROPS / VISUAL AIDS AS REQUIRED NOTE: Student will FORFEIT 1/2 of individual presentation grade if student does not present the required documents to professor before the presentation. Demonstration Speech Student will prepare a 3 5 minute speech to demonstrate a process. Student will be expected to use a visual aid, prepare a typed outline, a key word outline, and deliver the speech extemporaneously (WITH MINIMAL NOTES). See instructions and sample speech on the Assignments Page. The student must be actively engaged in a hands-on demonstration. If the student talks about the topic and does not actively engage in the demonstration of the topic, student will automatically lose points for failure to meet requirement. POINT VALUE = 100 POINTS Informative Speech Student will prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute informative speech on a topic that has been mutually agreed upon by student and professor. Students must use appropriate research to support the speech, must turn in a works cited page with outline, prepare a key word outline in a folder, and Power Point to support the speech. See Informative Assignment on Assignments page. Research Tutorials are available via Blackboard. POINT VALUE 100 POINTS.

Persuasive Speech Student will prepare and deliver a 4-6 minute persuasive speech accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation. Students must use appropriate scholarly research to support the speech and must turn in an outline, works cited page, and must speak from a key word outline only. See Persuasive Assignment on Assignments Page. See Power Point and Research Tutorials on Blackboard. POINT VALUE 150 POINTS. Special Occasion Group Project Students will divide into groups, and each group will develop a special occasion presentation. Each member must present a 3 5 minute speech that is appropriate for a special occasion. This presentation requires the development of an individual outline, key word outline in a folder, and Power Point. See Special Occasion Assignment Instructions and Grading Criteria on the Assignments Page. POINT VALUE 150 POINTS. NOTE: All communication between group members on this assignment must be conducted via the discussion board. This project is the final exam and must be delivered in class as a group on the due date. No individual speeches can be delivered at any other time other than the scheduled class date. Speeches cannot be videotaped, delivered via webcam or skype..no EXCEPTIONS. The final exam must be delivered on the day scheduled by the college. Peer Evaluation Each student is responsible for preparing a peer evaluation of a group project. Student will review Teamwork Rubric and evaluate each member of the group, including yourself, by filling out the Peer Review Survey. All surveys must be typed and submitted via email. See Due Date on Course Calendar. See Rubric and Peer Review Survey on Canvas. POINT VALUE = 30 POINTS NOTE: DO NOT GO THERE CLAUSE Students may not give speeches on abortion, religious beliefs, promote violence, illegal or immoral acts/activities nor speak on the legalization of drugs with the exception of drug use for terminally ill patients. Students may not use religious texts or books to support their speech nor may they use the classroom to foster their religious beliefs. Speeches or visuals of a graphic nature are also not acceptable. If student violates this clause, then student will automatically receive a 0 on his/her speech. NOTE: Many internet sites are not appropriate for scholarly citation. You must engage in scholarly research by using the LRC databases, other scholarly databases, and/or legitimate articles, books, newspapers. You may also use organizational sites while researching a specific organization for the Dignity and Respect Speech. Most internet sites are not considered legitimate academic sources unless the web address ends in.gov,.edu or is a specific site for a legitimate organization. Written Evaluations/Analysis Student will prepare a written analysis of a well-known speech, his/her performance or the performance of another student. Written assignments are due during on-site meetings and will not be accepted electronically unless specified by instructor. Speech Analysis Student will review a selected speech (Martin Luther King I Have a Dream) and analyze the content and delivery of the speech. See Assignments Page for Instructions. POINT VALUE = 100 POINTS

Participation - Students will receive an attendance/participation grade for the semester. This grade is based upon contribution to the class discussions, daily assignments, group projects and class attendance. Students will earn points per class session for class participation and attendance at mandatory orientation. Student must be present at beginning of class and remain until end of class to receive points. (See Attendance Policy). POINT VALUE =120 POINTS. Please do not ask me to add points to your final grade. It is unethical for the professor to add points that have not been earned at the end of the semester to change a final grade. Course Calendar: Speech 1315, 3BX Summer I, 2017 Course Calendar Readings and Assignments MANDATORY ON-SITE ORIENTATION June 7 th, 2017 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. I221 - SCC Week 1 6/5 6/9 Week 2 6/12 6/16 Welcome to Course Class Introductions via Blackboard Read Speaking in Public Chapter 1 Read Ethics and Public Speaking Chapter 2 Read Giving your first speech Chapter 4 Discussion of assignments Group assignments Overview of public speaking Assign Online Group Discussion Assign Demonstration Speech Read Selecting a Topic and a Purpose, Chapter 5 Read Organizing the Body of the Speech Chapter 9 Read Outlining the Speech Chapter 11 Online Group Discussion 6/15 6/22

Week 3 6/19 6/23 On-Site Meeting 6/21 5:30 8:30 p.m. I221 Read Supporting Your Ideas Chapter 7 Read Beginning and Ending the Speech Chapter 10 Read Delivery, Chapter 13 Introduce Special Occasion Project / Assign Groups Assignment Due Demonstration Speech Assign Speech Analysis Assign Informative Speech Week 4 6/26 6/30 Read Gathering Materials Chapter 7 Read Supporting Your Ideas Chapter 8 Test One Online Only 6/26-7/3 Online Group Discussion 6/29 7/6 Week 5 7/3 7/7 On-Site Meeting 7/05 5:30 8:30 I221 Read Analyzing the Audience Chapter 6 Read Using Language Chapter 12 Read Speaking to Inform Chapter 15 Assignment Due: Informative Speech with Works Cited Page Assignment Due Speech Analysis Assign Special Occasion Project Week 6 7/10 7/14 Read Listening Chapter 3 Read Speaking to Persuade Chapter 16 Read Methods of Persuasion Chapter 17 Group Work on Special Occasion Project via Canvas Week 7 7/17-7/21 Read Using Visual Aids Chapter 14 Read Speaking on Special Occasions Chapter 18 Read Speaking in Small Groups Chapter 19 Group Work on Special Occasion Project via Canvas Test Two Online Only 7/17 7/24 Week 8 7/24 7/28 On-Site Meeting 7/26 5:30 8:30 I221 Group Work on Special Occasion Project via Canvas Assignment Due: Persuasive Speech with Power Point and Works Cited Page Power Point Slides to Coordinator 7/28 Peer Review Surveys Due via Email by 7/28

Week 9 7/31-8/4 On-Site Meeting 8/2-5:30 8:30 p.m. I221 Assignment Due: Special Occasion Project Final Exam 8/2 Week 10 8/7 8/11 Grades Posted