SPCH 1110 Public Speaking
Syllabus
Instructor and Class Information
Instructor Name
Deb Lawson
dlawson@cccneb.edu
Phone
Office: 1+308-398-7553
Mobile
Cell Phone: 308-383-2223
Office Location
Central Community College
3134 W Highway 34
P.O. Box 4903
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
- my office is located at the Grand Island Campus in the suite of offices in the 400 wing. The best ways to contact your instructor are by texting (or calling) my cell phone: 308-382-2223 OR through email: dlawson@cccneb.edu
Instructor Office
Hours
Please call and make an appointment.
Instructor Information
Master of Arts, Education with Speech Communication Emphasis
- University of Nebraska …show more content…
at Kearney - Dec. 2006
- 45 additional hours of Speech & English graduate coursework
Initial Teaching Certificate, State of Nebraska
Endorsements: Speech Education 7-12 & Health Education 7-12
- University of Nebraska at Kearney - May 2004
Updated Teaching Certificate, State of Nebraska
Additional Endorsement: English 7-12
- University of Nebraska at Kearney - August 2009
Bachelor of Science, Human Services Administration
- Bellevue University, Grand Island Campus - Jan. 2002
Associate of Applied Science, Human Services
- Central Community College, Grand Island Campus - May 1995
Section Number
DG500 & DG501
Start Date
8/19/2013
End Date
12/13/2013
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Meeting Times
Attend Learning Center for testing - please check with your Learning Center for hours the center is open.
Pace yourself for additional study and computer time to complete speeches and assignments. Meeting
Location
Learning Center closest to your location.
Course Website
https://webcentral.cccneb.edu
Additional Class Information
ALL SPEECHES AND ASSIGNMENTS for this course are preferred to be submitted electronically through Moodle online learning or emailed directly to your Instructor. EXCEPTION: Tests are proctored; you will need to go to a CCC Campus or Learning Center to take tests. Please contact the ELS office for more information.
Course Information
Course Number
SPCH 1110
Course Title
Public Speaking
Course Description
This course will assist the student to master the skills required of speaking in today 's workplace. It will focus on the organization, preparation, research, and evidence needed for a presentation that is tailored to fit the audience. This course will enhance the student 's listening skills which will assist them in everyday situations. (45/0/0/0)
Instructional
Level
Academic Transfer Requirement
Total Credits
3.00
Total Hours
45.00
Purpose/Goals
This course is designed to enable you to communicate with confidence in varied situations. You will become familiar with researching and organizing materials into effective speeches. You will learn to teach and persuade individuals as you demonstrate your skills as a speaker.
Target Population
General Education requirement for any student working for an AAS degree/or academic transfer.
Textbooks
For textbook information please go to:
WebCentral > Select term > Click on class name > Click the textbook information link for details
Learner Supplies
Computer, Internet access and file storage medium. Access to a digital video recorder, such as a WebCam,
Camcorder, or similar technology on a SmartPhone is also required. CCC 's learning centers frequently have video recorders for student use. Please contact a learning center near you, if needed. Required.
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4" x 6" notecards.
Highlighter markers of various colors.
A supportive audience who will listen to you rehearse your speeches.
Course Competencies
1
Apply knowledge of the speech communication process.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through written evaluation. through a speech outline presented to the instructor for prior approval. through the process of presenting a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you understand the speech communication process. you communicate a message to an audience. you adapt to listener feedback.
Learning Objectives
Describe the elements of the speech communication process.
Define the role of the public speaker in relationship to the audience, the content of the speech and the purpose of the speech.
Communicate a message to an audience.
2
Organize ideas for the purpose of public speaking.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through a speech outline presented to the instructor for prior approval. through the actual process of delivering a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you have a clearly defined purpose. you use appropriate organization. you use an introduction technique that captures the attention of the audience. you have a clearly defined thesis. you have clearly developed main points in the body of the speech. you use a conclusion technique to signal the end of the speech. you use good transitions.
Learning Objectives
Describe the process of preparing and presenting speeches.
Demonstrate knowledge of the subject.
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Organize to express ideas clearly.
Clarify the purpose to communicate to an audience.
Define the thesis clearly.
Organize the main ideas appropriately.
Use an attention-getting introduction technique.
Use an appropriate conclusion technique.
Use appropriate transitions.
Develop a speaking outline using appropriate organization for instructor approval.
3
Demonstrate the importance of active listening.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through interaction with speakers in the speech class. through peer evaluation activities.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you focus on the speaker. you resist distractions. you practice active listening.
Learning Objectives
Define active listening.
Explain the importance of active listening in the communication process.
Apply listening skills that assist the communication process.
Listen to various types of speeches within their cultural context.
Evaluate critically the public discourse of others with awareness of cultural context.
Respond critically to questions raised by readings and speeches.
4
Incorporate information from outside sources ethically, effectively, and appropriately.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through source citation on the speech outline submitted to the instructor for prior approval. through the actual process of presenting a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you conduct research in preparation for speeches. you select credible sources. you identify sources adequately in the speech outline using APA, MLA, CMS or Turabian citation style. you represent the source information accurately. you use a citation format appropriate to the purpose of the speech. you credit complete sources orally in your speech.
Learning Objectives
Select credible sources.
Identify sources adequately.
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accurately.
Cite complete sources orally in the speech.
Use a citation format appropriate to the purpose.
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5
Demonstrate effective use of language.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through a speech outline presented to the instructor for prior approval. through the actual process of giving a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you generate grammatically appropriate sentence structure when presenting your speech. you use grammatically appropriate sentences when presenting your speech. you apply rules of standard English when presenting your speech. you use a variety of sentence styles when presenting your speech.
Learning Objectives
Acquire knowledge of the importance of effective language, voice, gestures and visual aids in public speaking.
Generate grammatically appropriate sentence structure.
Apply rules of standard English.
Utilize a variety of sentence styles.
Use appropriate vocabulary and diction.
Use appropriate voice and tone.
Prepare and present an informative speech demonstrating effective use of language.
6
Adapt to the feedback of a particular audience.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through the actual process of presenting a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you do an audience analysis before the speech. you recognize that your message is being received by the audience. you recognize that your message is not being received by the audience. you use an extemporaneous speaking style that allows adaptation to the audience. you you respond to nonverbal messages from the audience. you adapt to audience feedback during the speech. you respond to audience questions appropriately.
Learning Objectives
Define feedback.
Define nonverbal messages.
Recognize the value of verbal and nonverbal feedback.
Explain two-way communication in the public speaking situation.
Recognize the value of two-way communication.
Analyze your audience before the speech.
Recognize the importance of the cultural context.
Complete a situational audience analysis to understand your listeners.
Participate in the process of preparing and presenting speeches.
Adapt your message to the audience during the speech.
Demonstrate professionalism and tolerance for opposing viewpoints.
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7
Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through use of the panel discussion topic research. through participation in the small group discussion.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you summarize information and recall facts. you distinguish main points from minor points. you separate fact from opinion. you spot weaknesses in reasoning and judge the soundness of evidence. you respond to the comments of others. you cite your research sources orally in the panel discussion.
Learning Objectives
Define group dynamics.
Define various types of small groups.
Explain the leader 's role in a small group.
Identify the responsibilities of small group members.
Clarify the purpose of the small group.
Identify a critical-thinking method to use in a small group presentation.
Demonstrate knowledge of a critical-thinking method in a problem-solving group presentation.
Participate in the process of preparing and presenting a small group presentation.
Use evidence and reasoning in the small group presentation.
Demonstrate the skills of analysis and synthesis.
8
Utilize effective persuasive speaking techniques.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through a speech outline presented to the instructor for prior approval. through the actual performance of delivering a speech. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you develop credibility with the audience. you use evidence to persuade the audience. you use reasoning to persuade the audience. you use emotional appeals to persuade the audience. you control aspects of voice: volume, pitch, rate, pauses, variety, pronunciation, articulation, and dialect. you control aspects of physical action: posture, facial expression, gestures, and eye contact. you practice an extemporaneous speaking style.
Learning Objectives
Define persuasion.
Recognize the importance of basic patterns of organization in the persuasive speech.
Identify Aristotle 's methods of persuasion.
Explain effective persuasive speaking techniques.
Acquire knowledge of the importance of effective language, voice and gestures in public speaking.
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Demonstrate the use of effective language, voice and gestures in public speaking.
Acquire knowledge of the importance of visual aids in public speaking.
Demonstrate the use of visual aids in public speaking.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with the available technology in the public speaking context.
Demonstrate a variety of presentation techniques.
Prepare and present a persuasive speech demonstrating effective persuasive speaking techniques.
9
Motivate an audience to take action.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through a speech outline presented to the instructor for prior approval. through the actual process of presenting a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you communicate a message to the audience. you display personal credibility. you demonstrate knowledge of the subject. you use vocal variety when delivering the speech. you control aspects of voice: volume, pitch, rate, pauses, variety, pronunciation, articulation, and dialect. you control aspects of physical action: posture, facial expression, gestures, and eye contact. you speak with enthusiasm.
Learning Objectives
Define motivation.
Identify skills necessary for persuasive speeches.
Perform skills necessary for persuasive speeches.
Identify the basic patterns of organization used to motivate an audience.
Demonstrate the use of a pattern of organization to motivate an audience.
Use ethos in your persuasive speech.
Compile credible sources.
Use logos in your persuasive speech by incorporating information from outside sources ethically and effectively.
Cite complete sources orally in the speech to add credibility.
Use pathos in your persuasive speech.
10
Evaluate critically the public discourse of others.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through the speech evaluation sheet. through participation in peer evaluation activities.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you focus on the speech evaluation sheet criteria. you resist distractions. you practice active listening.
Learning Objectives
Recognize the criteria of a well-delivered speech.
Apply the criteria to a variety of presentations.
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Be aware of the cultural context.
Acknowledge speaker strengths.
Identify speaker areas of improvement.
Respond critically to questions raised by readings and speeches.
Participate in peer evaluation activities.
Course Grading Information
98-100
A+
90-97
A
87-89
B+
80-86
B
77-79
C+
70-76
C
67-69
D+
60-66
D
≤59
F
Instructor Grading Information
ALL assignments must be completed in order to receive credit (pass) this course.
Each student will perform a variety of speeches that comprise a significant part of one 's grade.
Exams (Inventories) covering information from chapter readings in the course textbook and APA Handbook, along with supplemental course materials comprise another large portion of a student 's grade.
Typically, these exams are made up of multiple-choice questions.
The final portion of one 's grade comes from course assignments including speech outlines, PowerPoint presentations and references lists.
You will be specifically be graded on the following assessments:
Course Orientation email Assignment
Inventory 1
Speech of Self-Introduction Recording
Inventory 2
Demonstration Speech Recording with Outline
Inventory 3
Informative Speech Recording with Outline using Parenthetical Citations
Inventory 4
Persuasive Speech Recording, PowerPoint, and Outline using Parenthetical Citations
Inventory 5
Student Progress
Students are expected to start this course immediately.
Regular course progress is expected. Just as the student is given the opportunity to complete work during an entire semester, the instructor of this course expects a similar amount of time to evaluate an entire semester 's assignments.
SUBMITTING MOST OF THE SPEECHES AND ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE FINAL WEEKS OF THE
SEMESTER WILL RESULT IN A LOWER COURSE GRADE!!
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CCC-Cell Phones
There are to be no active cell phones during class time as they are a disturbance to others and disrupt any activities that may be occurring. If a situation occurs that a student may need to be in contact with others, such as a family emergency, the instructor must be notified prior to accepting any
calls.
CCC-Course Meeting Time and Location
You will find your course meeting time and location at WebCentral > My Services > Grades, Transcripts &
More... > My class schedule. Select the term and submit.
CCC-Disability Services
Any student with a disability has a right to request accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Disability Services office; a student services representative will recommend appropriate accommodations to the course instructor and his/her supervisor. The instructor and supervisor will identify with the student which accommodations will be arranged.
CCC-Equity
The instructor and students will act with integrity and strive to engage in equitable verbal and nonverbal behavior with respect to differences arising from age, sex, race, color, national origin, handicapping conditions, and religion.
CCC-General Information
All college policies and procedures identified in the student handbook will be adhered to for the course. College policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, conditions for dropping or withdrawing from a class, student academic honesty, etc. A copy of the student handbook is available upon request from the Student
Services office on each campus or it can be found at WebCentral > Student Life > Student Handbook.
CCC-Technology Usage Guidelines
In order to support the activities for this course, Central Community College provides access to computers for students. The College established “Technology Usage Guidelines.” can be found on the College web site at
WebCentral > Student Life > Documents and Guidelines.
Attendance Policy
You must attend the Learning Center to take the five exams for this course.
Speech Recording & Assignment Duplication
Video recording of student speeches for Higher Learning Commission accreditation purposes, CCC assessment purposes, and future educational/classroom use, both on- and off-campus, regularly takes place and should be expected. Please keep in mind that your public speaking may be public beyond the classroom for several years. This factor also applies to written and electronic materials.
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