Spring 2015 PUBLIC SPEAKING SPC 2608 Section U10 Reference: 17740
Thursdays 5 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Graham Center 280
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Florida International University
College of Architecture + The Arts
Communication Arts Department
Professor: Dr. Shane Gunderson
Email address: sgunde@fiu.edu
University Drop Date:
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Supplies needed for this course: Binder, binder paper, index cards (3”x5” or 4”x6”), access to a
computer, internet access, and printer. Required Text is an ebook by Joann Brown Speaking
With Confidence with MyComLab through Pearson Learning Solutions. The book is required.
You need to read the relevant chapters before class each week and demonstrate your
understanding of the material in class discussions. You also need to apply the information in the
book to the paper you write in the class and the speech presentations you will give. Finally, the
exam in the class will test your knowledge of the material. Hence, your success in the class
depends on your knowledge and understanding of the book. The Pearson access code you will
purchase will give you access to the book as well as other material on the Pearson my lab and
mastering website. Please note that your exam will also be through Pearson’s MyComLab.
E-BOOK
Student Access Code Card for SPC2608
Pearson Learning Solutions
ISBN: 9781269216562
Course ID:
You need to purchase access to your instructor's MyComLab section,
where your course material and special FIU edition eBook are located.
You can purchase an access code from the FIU Bookstore OR direct
access from the publisher, Pearson.
Pearson Home: https://pearsonmylabandmastering.com/
MyComLab Instructions:
To enroll in a typical course, a student needs to have a:
• Student access code, a valid credit card, or a PayPal account– Students get an access code with
a new book purchase or by buying the code separately in a student access kit/card at the campus
bookstore. Students can also buy access to a course online with a credit card or PayPal account
while they are enrolling.
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• The student access code is nontransferable and can be used only once.
To purchase course access online
• Go to the MyLab and Mastering website and click Student in the Register area. Enter the
Course ID provided by your instructor and click Continue. After verifying your course
information, enter your username and password, and click Sign In. If you don’t have a Pearson
account, click Create an account. Complete the Create an Account page. Helpful hints display to
guide you. Read and accept the license agreement. Click Create Account. Select the button for
the access level you want. Select whether you want to pay with a credit card or use PayPal and
enter payment information. Click Review to review your order details. If you need to change
anything, click the Change link. Click Make Payment to submit your order. Click Go to Your
Course to access your online course.
Register and Enroll in a New Subject
• Go to the MyLab and Mastering website and click Student in the Register area. Enter the
course ID you received from your instructor for your new course, and click Continue. Follow the
instructions to either: Use a student access code, purchase access online, or request temporary
access. To use a student access code: Go to the MyLab and Mastering website and click Student
in the Register area. Enter the course ID provided by your instructor and click Continue. After
verifying your course information, enter your username and password, and click Sign In. If you
don’t have a Pearson account, click Create an account. Complete the Create an Account page.
Helpful hints display to guide you. Read and accept the license agreement. Click Create
Account. Click Access Code and enter your six-word access code in the boxes. Click Finish to
complete your registration. Click Go to Your Course to access your online course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will take an academic approach to speech communication. The course will examine
the basic elements of research, construction and delivery of original public presentation. By
understanding what components go into a good speech an individual will look more confident in
their presentation.
Oral communication is the most predominant, most efficient and most effective method by which
we interact with others. This is true for both our personal lives and our professional lives. There
is little doubt that we are living in an increasingly communicative age. Our recent and ongoing
transition from a post-industrial society to an information-age society has intensified the need for
functional competence in speaking and listening. This is especially true for a nation that has
chosen to make an amendment about freedom of speech its First Amendment. The ability to
speak clearly, eloquently and effectively has been recognized as the hallmark of an educated
person since the beginning of recorded history. Under the label of ‘’rhetoric,” the study, and the
theory and practice of speech communication was a central concern of ancient Greek, Roman
Medieval, Renaissance, and early modern education. In the United States, rhetorical training has
been a part of formal education, since Harvard’s founding in 1636.
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Upon completion of the course, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
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The communication process
How to analyze an intended audience
Effective ways to research a speech topic
How to organize an informative presentation
Proper way to outline a speech
Correct ways to incorporate and develop appropriate visual aids
Techniques used to deliver an effective introduction, body & conclusion
Persuasion theory
How to organize a persuasive speech
Differentiate between 3 types of special occasion speeches
INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students are permitted one unexcused absence during the
semester. An excused absence is defined as one that can be documented in writing and is due to a
medical problem with the student or immediate family, death in the student’s immediate family,
or an officially recognized university sponsored event. Missing more than 2 hours and 45
minutes of class time may result in your failing the course. Arriving more than 20 minutes late or
leaving class early may constitute an absence.
Make-up Work: Students with one excused absence must meet with the professor to arrange for a
make-up assignment. Students with an unexcused absence are not allowed to submit make-up
work and are given a zero for assignments due that day in class.
Tardiness Students must arrive to class on time. Tardiness is not acceptable and will result in a
reduction of your grade. Two “lates” are the equivalent of 1 absence and you are permitted 1
absence. If you arrive late on the day of your speech presentation, you may not be permitted to
deliver your speech that day. If you are tardy, notify the professor after class so the absence can
be changed to tardy.
Attendance at an on-campus event: Everyone enrolled in SPC 2608 MUST attend the
Communication Arts Speak-Off Competition. Each semester at Florida International University,
the Communication Arts Department Speak-Off Competition gives students the opportunity to
compel, and even inspire others through the power of words and oratorical skills.
Outlines: Printed full-sentence preparation outlines are due the day of your speech. Students are
required to hand the professor a copy of the full-sentence outline before giving the speech.
Outlines must be typed on 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper. The course’s ebook has outline templates for
each speech. Students will lose points for not using the template’s headings and organizational
method for creating the outline. No outlines are accepted through email.
Speeches: All presentations will be extemporaneously (conversationally) delivered. Reading or
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memorizing a presentation will result in failing the assignment. However, you will be permitted
to use no more than 5 3X5 or 4X6 inch speaker cards with key words on them while you speak.
Visual Aids: Visual Aids are also required for the informative and persuasive speeches. They do
not need to be professionally prepared, but they must look professional. The grading criteria will
be discussed in class.
Dress: All presentations are professional speaking situations. Therefore, you will be expected to
dress appropriately in corporate attire for each presentation. For women, appropriate dress
includes pantsuit, dress, skirt, blouse and jacket and appropriate shoes (no flip-flops). For men
appropriate dress includes dress pants, belt, sports coat and with proper shoes. You will lose 10
points if your dress is not considered appropriate since it impacts on your presentation.
“Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel,” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Each
semester at Florida International University, the Communication Arts Department Speak-Off
competition gives students the opportunity to compel, and even inspire others through the power
of words and oratorical skills. Provided with a basic topic regarding communication, budding
speechmakers composed exciting rhetoric in the form of a 4-6 minute speech. Finalists were then
chosen from an array of submissions to deliver their prose to a large audience of their professors
and peers.
The spring Speak-Off will be held in the MARC Pavillion on Wednesday February 11 from 34pm. Please encourage public speaking students to attend the event, and prepare to be inspired!
COURSE CONTENT
Informative Speech: Your goal for this speech is to raise the level of knowledge of your
audience about an object, concept, person, policy, place, event, or process. This speech will teach
you how to speak from note cards. A PowerPoint presentation visual aid and a full-sentence
outline with a bibliography are required for this speech. Attendance at the Communication
Studio prior to presenting your speech is required. Your grade on the Informative Speech will be
reduced by one letter grade, if you do not attend the studio prior to presenting this speech. The
speech is worth 100 points of your grade. The outline is worth an additional 25 points. The
visual aid is worth an additional 25 points. The speech must be 5-6 minutes in length. Points are
deducted for going under or over this time limit. Two sources or reference material are required
for this speech. You must use supporting material linked to the thesis and material that enhances
your credibility as a speaker and the clarity of the topic. Sources and reference material are
orally cited by you during the body of the presentation. Main points of the speech should be
amply supported by specific research. Research must consist of sufficient variety (statistics,
examples, comparisons, quotations, etc.).
Narrative Speech: This speech requires you to tell a story about a personal experience. Please
use clear and vivid language to create interest, excitement, and suspense for your audience. It
must be 2 minutes in length. Points are deducted for going 30 seconds under or over the time
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limit. This assignment is worth 100 points of your grade. The outline is worth an additional 25
points.
Persuasive Speech: Using Monroe's Motivated Sequence your goal is to persuade your audience
to accept your position on a current and controversial topic. A full sentence outline,
bibliography, and a PowerPoint presentation visual aids are required for this speech. This
assignment is worth 100 points of your grade. The outline is worth an additional 25 points. The
visual aid is worth an additional 25 points. It must be 5-6 minutes in length. Points are deducted
for going under or over this time limit. Three sources or reference material are required for this
speech. You must use supporting material linked to the thesis and material that enhances your
credibility as a speaker and the clarity of the topic. Sources and reference material are orally
cited by you during the body of the presentation. Main points of the speech should be amply
supported by specific research. Research must consist of sufficient variety (statistics, examples,
comparisons, quotations, etc.).
Special Occasion Speech: This assignment is for you to present an entertaining speech. Please
select one of the following types for your presentation: motivational or inspirational speech,
present a tribute to a person, a group an institution, or an event or give a toast or wedding speech.
This assignment is worth 100 points of your grade. The outline is worth 25 points. It must be 2-3
minutes in length. Points are deducted for going under or over this time limit. No visual aid or
sources/references are required.
Communication Arts Studio: The Communication Arts Studio offers students on both
campuses instruction and coaching on:
 delivering presentations
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developing and giving the all-important one-minute "elevator speech"
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practicing and perfecting job interview skills.
The studio is open five days a week at MMC and BBC with both day and evening hours. Our
experienced speech communications staff are eager to assist students with organizing ideas,
speaking more confidently, improving body language, reducing anxiety, improving eye contact,
and incorporating visual aids to create dynamic and focused presentations or prepare for any kind
of public speaking. The contact information for the studio – located on both campuses – is
below.
Communication Arts Studio
Communication Arts Department
Modesto Maidique Campus: VH 230
Biscayne Bay Campus: HL 155
Phone: 305-348-0069/ 305-919-4140
Email: communicate@fiu.edu
Website and Appointment Link: communicate.fiu.edu
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Electronic devices: Cell phones, laptops, personal digital assistants, and beepers must be turned
off while in class. Electronic devices can only be used for taking notes during the professor’s
lectures.
Writing Assignments for a Grade: All writing assignments turned in for a grade must be
typewritten on 8 ½” x 11” paper, single- or double-spaced, depending on the assignment. You
should indicate your name and the title of the assignment on the first page. Homework
assignments will consist of short answer questions based on content from the eBook.
Assignments are posted on a special website that accompanies your textbook.
Oratorical Analysis Written Assignment: You will demonstrate your competence in oratorical
analysis by completing a 3 - 4 page typed oratorical analysis paper of a prominent speech. You
will be asked to describe, analyze and evaluate the context, history, influence and structure of the
speech. Students are encouraged to get assistance from the FIU Learning Center in the
organization and writing of your speeches. The website for the Learning Center is:
http://learningcenter.fiu.edu.
Activities: The professor will provide handouts for you to engage in in-class activities and role
playing.
Video or Audio Recording: Please do not record class sessions and lectures.
Plagiarizing: Plagiarism is academic misconduct. If you are caught plagiarizing on any
assignment in this course, you could face involves possible failure of the course, expulsion from
FIU, or academic probation. This incident could follow you on your academic record. Refer to
the section on plagiarism in the FIU Student Handbook.
Exam: The final exam will be taken online in MyComLab in a classroom, but you will not use
your eBook or notes.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
This syllabus is a contract of understanding between professor and student. If the assignments
and grading system are not acceptable, then the student needs to negotiate a change by midnight
Sunday on the second week of class or accept the rules as written.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
This Code of Academic Integrity was adopted by the Student Government Association on
November 28, 2001 and reflects the values articulated in the Student Code of Standards.
Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting
knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of
ideas, and community service. All students should respect the rights of others to have an
equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning.
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Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which
demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of Florida
International University.
As a student of this university:
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I will be honest in my academic endeavors.
I will not represent someone else's work as my own.
I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another's cheating.
All students are deemed by the university to understand that if they are found responsible for
academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Code of Academic Integrity’s procedures and
sanctions, as outlined in the FIU Student Handbook. Students have the right to due process in all
disciplinary situations. For additional information concerning student rights and responsibilities,
please contact FIU’s Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
Note: Intensive auditing of the course will be conducted to prevent academic misconduct.
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS’ MINIMUM GRADE POLICY, TURNITIN.COM, AND
GRADEMARK
All written assignments must be submitted to Turnitin.com by the posted deadline. Assignments
submitted by any other means or after the deadline will not be accepted and evaluated without
proper supporting documentation.
Once your assignment has been uploaded successfully to Turnitin.com, you will receive a
confirmation receipt. Please keep this confirmation number for future reference. Within a few
hours your assignment will be assigned an originality/similarity percentage. For further
information as to how the similarity/originality percentage is calculated and why it is important,
please review the following video:
http://www.turnitin.com/static/videos/or_vid.html
The written comments on your assignment are accessible using the GradeMark function within
Turnitin. If you do not know how to access the written comments using the GradeMark function,
please review pages 15-16 of the Turnitin.com Student Manual:
http://www.turnitin.com/static/pdf/tii_student_guide.pdfTING ASSIGNMENTS’ MINIMUM
POINT
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
STUDENT CODE OF STANDARDS
A University is a learning community following a tradition more than 1,000 years old. Florida
International University is such a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge
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through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and
community service. As a member of this community:
 I will respect the tradition of academic inquiry, the University’s rules of conduct, and its
mission.
 I will respect the opinions and differences of all members of the FIU community.
 I will practice civility and demonstrate conduct that reflects the values of the institution.
 I will be diligent and honest in my personal and academic endeavors.
The FIU Student Handbook outlines the Student Code of Conduct regarding students with
disruptive behavior.
Website: www.fiu.edu/~sccr/docs/disruptive_brochure.doc
Policy for Assigning an Incomplete "I" Grade
An incomplete grade is a temporary symbol given for work not completed because of serious
interruption not caused by the student's own negligence. An incomplete must be made up as quickly
as possible but no later than two consecutive semesters after the initial taking of the course or it will
automatically default to an "F" or the grade that the student earned in the course. There is no
extension of the two semester deadline. The student must not register again for the course to make up
the incomplete. Students who have incomplete grades on their records must remove the incomplete by
the end of the fourth week of the term in which they plan to graduate. Failure to do so will result in a
cancellation of graduation.
Incompletes are awarded only if the student has completed most of the course work. If a student
misses a significant portion of the course work, he/she should drop the course. If the drop period
has ended, the student may petition for a withdrawal—this requires the student to un-enroll in all
of their courses for that semester.
Incompletes are not to be used because a student took on too many credits and they cannot
complete everything that is now required of them.
In such cases where the course instructor determines that it appropriate to award a student a grade
of "I" (incomplete) the following steps must be followed.
Using an Official University Form the course instructor will report the following:
1. The grade earned by the student to date
2. The missing work and the percentage of the final grade it represents (this requires
the details of the specific missing assignment)
3. The date the instructor expects the missing work to be submitted or in the case of an
examination made up
4. The justification for awarding the grade of "I"
5. Have the student sign the form
6. Submit this form to the Department Chair and Dean and maintain a copy for instructor
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records and provide a copy for the student
7. Upon satisfying the requirements for a grade the instructor will sign off on the form
and attach it to the change of grade form she or he will submit.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student
Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to
observe a religious holy day of his or her faith.
DISABILITY NOTICE
I understand that there is the Office of Disability Services available to me should I need it. It is my
responsibility to contact them to process my request to have my needs met. I need to follow their
procedures as to proper notification to the instructor.
GRADING
Assignments (3)
Class Activities (5)
Analysis Paper (1)
Outlines (4)
Visual Aids (2)
Speeches (4)
Final Exam
Total
125 points
125 points
100 points
100 points
50 points
400 points
100 points
1000 points
FIU Grading Policy:
A
940-1000
C+
A900-939
C
B+
870-899
CB
840-869
D+
B800-839
D
770-799
740-769
700-739
670-699
640-669
DF
600-639
0-599
COURSE CALENDAR (subject to change)
Readings/Course Plan: Week By Week Assignments
Week 1
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Course Introduction & Review Course Syllabus
The Umm, Uhh and Like Activity #1
Week 2
Chapter 1: Presentation Skills
Chapter 3: Elevator Speeches
Chapter 8: Interviewing
Storytelling Fable Activity #2
Week 3
Chapter 4: Speaking to Inform
Chapter 5: The Three Types of Informative Speeches
Visual Aids & Outlining Lecture
Non-verbal Role-play Activity #3
Week 4
Chapter 2: You’re giving a speech: How to get started
Chapter 9: The Impromptu Speech
Impromptu Activity #4
Assignment #1 Due
Week 5
Narrative Speech & Outline is due
Week 6
Evaluating Speeches Lecture
TED Video: Majora Carter Speech
Week 7
Informative Speech & Outline is due for students with last name beginning with the letters: AL Students must attend the Communication Arts Studio to practice this speech prior to
presenting it to the class.
Assignment #2 Due
Week 8
Informative Speech & Outline is due for students with last name beginning with the letters:
M-Z Students must attend the Communication Arts Studio to practice this speech prior to
presenting it to the class.
Week 9
Chapter 6: Understanding Persuasion
Last day to drop the course: Last day to drop with DR grade: Monday, March 23rd
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Week 10
Chapter 7: Groups
Robert’s Rules Activity #5
Week 11
Persuasive Speech and Outline Due for students with last name beginning with the letters: MZ
Week 12
Persuasive Speech & Outline is due for students with last name beginning with the letters: AL
Week 13
Chapter 10: Speaking on Special Occasions
Assignment #3 is due
Week 14
Special Occasion Speech and Outline Due
Oratorical Analysis Paper is due
Week 15
Final Exam during the official time block as established by the university.
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