Heartland Community College
Humanities and Fine Arts
Course Syllabus for Students
Communication 101
Introduction to Oral Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours:
0
Prerequisite-None
Meeting Times: Meeting Days: Meeting Place
COMM 101.03 - 8:00 AM -10:50 AM TR - ICN 2303
COMM 101.07 - 11:00 AM -1:50 PM TR - ICN 2303
Instructor Information:
Instructor:
Frank Short
Office Phone:
268-8617
e-mail: frank. Short@heartland.edu
Office Location:
ICB 2015
Office Hours:
T/TH 2:00-3:00 PM
Catalog Description:
An introductory course in public speaking, which has the dual goal of helping students
understand basic communication principles while also improving their oral communication
skills. In this course, emphasis is placed upon preparing, selecting, organizing and
delivering oral messages, as well as upon analyzing and evaluating the speaking/listening
process.
Textbook:
Required:
Fraleigh, Douglas M. and Joseph S. Tuman. Speak Up! An Illustrated Guide To Public
Speaking.( Second Edition) Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2011
Recommended:
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DeVito, Joseph A. The Essential Elements of Public Speaking. (3RD Edition) Boston,
Allyn & Bacon, 2009
Lucas, Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking. (10th Ed.). New York, McGraw-Hill, 2OO9
Adler, M.,Van Doren, C., How to Read a Book. (Revised and Updated Edition) Simon &
Schuster, 1972
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer:
COMM. 101 fulfills 3 of the required 9 semester credit hours in communication for either the A.A.
or the A.S. degree. It satisfies the Humanities component of this requirement. COMM 101 should
transfer to other Illinois colleges and universities as the equivalent of the General Education Core
Curriculum course C2 900, described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative. However, students
should consult an academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions. Refer
to the IAI web page for information as well at www.itransfer.org.
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes)
After completing this course,
students should be able to:
General Education
Learning Outcome
Assessment: May include but
are not limited to:
Speeches, class discussion,
Q&A, outlines, workshops,
tests, and quizzes
Effectively organize thoughts
and ideas into coherent, wellfocused verbal messages
appropriate for the audience,
occasion, and purpose.
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Conduct evaluative scholarly
research and incorporate
appropriate materials into
focused, well-informed
presentations.
Demonstrate appropriate
behavior as active listeners and
participants.
CT3
Library exercises, speeches,
bibliographies, citations,
quizzes, tests, in-class
exercises
CO3
DI5
Presentations, Q&A, self
reflection essays, class
discussion, tests and quizzes
CO3
Presentations, self-reflective
essays, class discussion,
speech critiques, peer
Demonstrate an awareness of
and sensitivity to non-verbal
communication in both speaking
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and listening situations.
Evaluate and employ
appropriate visual aids to
enhance the impact of oral
presentations.
Demonstrate awareness, respect,
and appreciation for the
diversity of others as they
endeavor to refine their
communication skills.
Employ strategies to reduce
communication apprehension in
order to effectively participate
in a variety of public
communication situations.
Become more effective
communicators in democratic
situations, demonstrating the
ability to consider and evaluate
multiple perspectives on social
issues and the ability to manage
conflict.
evaluations, tests and quizzes
CO3
CO5; DI5
CO4
PS4;CO2
Presentations, workshops,
speeches, tests and quizzes
Self-reflection essays, speech
critiques, class discussion,
Q&A, tests and quizzes
Self-reflective essays, class
discussions, self-reports
Class participation,
workshops, small group
assignments, Q&A, tests and
quizzes
Course Policies:
1. Students will be held accountable for all reading assignments.
2. Attendance is required and class participation is expected.
3. Attendance is mandatory on test and speech dates. A clear policy for make-ups is
necessary for the fair conduct of a class. There are no make-ups for quizzes or other
assignments given in class except for those students participating in an approved
Heartland Community College sanctioned event who have fulfilled the requirement
to receive a make-up. Make-ups for tests/quizzes will ONLY be given in the rarest
circumstances and will be different from the test/quizzes given during the regular
scheduled class time. In order for you to receive a possible make-up exam/quiz you
must contact me either by voice or phone (268-8617). BEFORE the exam is to be
given in order to receive consideration of a possible make-up. Failure to do this will
result in a grade of zero for the exam/quiz. All assignments must be turned in by the
deadline set by the instructor and NO exceptions will be granted for any reason
whatsoever
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4. The failure to complete any test or written assignment will result in an automatic F.
Anyone caught cheating on an exam will be given an F on that exam.
5. Paper assignments must be typed. Students are urged to make a copy of any paper
that is to be turned into the instructor.
6. This schedule is tentative and may be changed at any time during the semester.
7. Cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable behaviors. If you are caught with either
of these offenses, you will receive an F on that activity.
8. All major assignments must be completed in order to pass this course. Grades on
assignments and final grades for the course will not be curved.
9. Speeches cannot be made up and not showing up on a speech day will result in a
failing grade for that speech for that day.No late assignment will be accepted Contact
your instructor by voice and/ before the class session you are scheduled to speak to
inform him of your reasons for missing.
10. Present a doctor’s note or other form of verifiable excuse to your instructor upon your
return.
11. No late assignment will be accepted
12. I strongly encourage you to begin keeping a journal of your work in COMM 101. This
will make the production of the Self Analysis far easier. Keep a written record of how
much work you did for each assignment, of what you felt the strengths and weaknesses
of each speech, of how you felt you progressed, regressed or maintained your personal
status quo from speech.
13. Students will write papers as assigned on topics related to public speaking, listening
and self-evaluations.
14. Speeches are due on the date you signed up for (or on the date your group has). Except
in the case of extreme and verifiable circumstances students cannot make up missed
work and will lose all points for the assignment. Assignments are made well in
advance, so look at the course schedule NOW and notify the instructor of any foreseen
conflicts
15. Attendance Policy: MAKE SURE THAT YOU SIGN THE ATTENDANCE
SHEET DURING EACH CLASS PERIOD. CONSISTENT TARDUNESS MAY
COUNT AS AN ABSENCE.
16. Reading of appropriate texts will be assigned by the instructor and are noted in the
schedule. Students are expected to have read the material BEFORE having come to
class that day.
17. A FORMAL OUTLINE of your speech is due prior of your presentations and should
be handed in on due date. YOUR OUTLINE IS TO BE TYPED ( handwritten outlines
will have 8 points deducted from speaking assignment ). If you have used any sources,
you must note these on your outline in some standard bibliographic form (MLA or
APA styles). You may also be asked to hand in photocopies and/or printouts of any
sources you used for research on your topic. The thoroughness of your outline will be
figured into each speech grade
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18. Generally I’m looking for you to do two things here: 1) Provide a speech-by-speech
analysis of your performance this semester and 2) discuss/analyze your performance as
a member of the class community. Some questions you might ask yourself for the first
part include the follow: Consider your goals at the beginning of the semester, for each
of your speeches. How close did you get toward accomplishing your goal? What
would you do differently knowing what you now know? What would you do the
same? Then answer relevant questions regarding your membership of the class
community? Did you come to class fully prepared each class? Did you provide
meaningful feedback to class discussions and post-speech feedback? Did you seek out
aid when confronted with obstacles and/or help other students confronting obstacles of
their own? To what degree did you adhere to the Ethical Contract hammered out at
the beginning of the semester?
19. You might also note the reactions and comments to speeches by your peers which you
felt were useful in one way or another, but the focus is to be on your progress.
Examples of these papers will be handed around mid-term.
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20. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior includes
sleeping in class, immaturity, dishonesty and disrespect of other. Every students is
expected to conduct his or herself in such a manner that others will look upon him or
herself as an example of maturity and honesty.
21. Students are expected to follow the rule regarding food and drink in the classroom
and to remember that tobacco products of any kind, including chew and snuff, are
forbidden in the classroom
22. Student services asks that students do not bring children of any age to class.
23. All cell phones, beepers, etc., must be turned off during class.
FIREARMS, ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS: It is a state offense to bring firearms of any type to
campus. Students who bring firearms to campus are subject to arrest, fine and/or imprisonment. The
same applies to other weapons, to alcohol and to narcotics. Students who bring any of the above to
campus are subject to arrest.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is a fundamental principle of collegial life at Heartland Community College and is
essential to the credibility of the College educational programs. Moreover, because grading may be
competitive, students who misrepresent their academic work violate the right of their fellow students.
The College, therefore, views any act of academic dishonest as a serious offense requiring disciplinary
measures, including course failure, suspension, and even expulsion from the College. In addition, an
act of academic dishonesty may have unforeseen effects far beyond any officially imposed penalties.
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to cheating, aiding or suborning cheating
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or other acts of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, falsification of academic records or documents and
unauthorized access to computerized academic or administrative records of systems. Definitions of
these violations may be found in the college catalog.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the presenting of other ideas as if they were your own. When you write a paper, create
a project, do a presentation or create anything original, it is assumed that all the work, except for that
which is attributed to another author or creator, is your own. Plagiarism is considered a serious
academic offense and may take the following forms:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Copying word-for-word from another source and not giving that source credit.
Paraphrasing the work of another and not giving that source credit.
Adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own.
Using an image or a copy of an image without crediting its source.
Paraphrasing someone else line of thinking in the development of a topic as if it were your
own.
6. Receiving excessive help from a friend or elsewhere, or using another project as if it were
your own.
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Note that word-for-word copying is not the only form of plagiarism.
The penalties for plagiarism are severe, any form of plagiarism leads to an automatic ranging from
failure on the particular piece of work, failure in the course or expulsion from school in extreme
cases.
[Adapted from the Modern Language Association’s MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers. New York: MLA, 1995: 26]
Attendance and Participation:
In addition to preparing and developing one’s own speeches and other course work, Introduction to
Oral Communication involves listening to responding to and evaluating the speeches of other
students. As a consequence, regular and attentive student participation is of primary importance.
Therefore, COMM 101 has a strict attendance policy: Students who miss the equivalent of two
weeks will automatically receive an “F” for their final grade.
Attendance is mandatory! I often demonstrate and discuss important information that is hard or
impossible to repeat, so it is crucial that you are here in class and on time. Each student is
responsible for signing the attendance sheet at the beginning of each class period; if you are late to
class, be sure to sign in as a late arrival before leaving class for the day. You must sign the
attendance sheet to be counted as present. Two tardy will equal an absence.
Moreover, students who do not come to class on days they are scheduled to deliver a speech or
participate in a group project will lose all points associated with the assignment and will not be
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allowed to make up these points. Exceptions may be made for extreme and verifiable
circumstances (a death in the family with verification by obituary notice, a medical emergency
verified with a doctor’s note, etc.). “Not feeling well,” or unverified emergencies will be treated as
simple absences and make-ups will not be allowed.
In general, plan on going to class each session on time and fully prepared to engage in the class
activities. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own assignments.
Academic Support Center Services:
Library
The Library, located in the Student Commons Buildings at the Raab Road campus, provides
Heartland students with a full range of resources including books, online journal databases, videos,
newspapers, periodicals, reserves, and interlibrary loan. Librarians are available to assist in
locating information. For more information, please call the Library (309) 268-8200 or (309) 2688292
Tutoring Services
Heartland Community College offers tutoring in various forms at no cost to Heartland
students at the Tutoring and Testing Center in Normal and at the Pontiac and Lincoln
Centers. Tutors are available at convenient times throughout the week. Study groups are
also available by request. For more information about services available at each location,
please call the Tutoring and Testing Center in Normal (309) at 268-8231, the Pontiac
Center at (815) 842-6777, or the Lincoln Center at (217) 735-1731.
Testing Services
The Tutoring and Testing Center provides a secure testing environment for students who are
enrolled in online, hybrid, and other distance learning courses; have a documented disability; or
need to take a make-up exam. Testing accommodations for students having documented
disabilities must be arranged by the student through the Office of Disability Services, and Testing
Services will only administer make-up exams at the request of the instructor. Contact Testing
Services at (309) 268-8231 for more information.
Open Computing Lab
The Open Computing Lab provides free computing for HCC students at convenient times
throughout the week. The computer lab is staffed by trained Lab Assistants and offers the use of
approximately 70 computers, a scanner, a laser printer, and an electric typewriter.
. The following is a brief sketch of what qualities correspond to each grade in this class.
A = performance is superior and shows extensive effort into seeing and thinking beyond the
surface level in your research and speeches as well as particular skill in composing and delivering
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your presentations. An A performance includes being a leader in class activities and a challenging,
critical, and creative consumer and creator of information. An A indicates exceptional work
beyond professional quality.
B = a grade that indicates you have done more than what is required. A B indicates
professional quality work. It may mean that you have done extra research and that you have
produced a presentation that is stylistically innovative, interesting, insightful or exceptionally
solid. B students also show extra leadership and engagement in class.
C = an average grade, not what you get for blowing off this class. A C indicates you met
all of the criteria on a given assignment. Cs are not cause for alarm–they mean I perceive you are
doing fine.
D = to get a D, you will not have completed all assignments in a sufficient and timely
manner or your work does not show that sufficient effort and time are being spent on assignments.
Assignments probably do not meet requirements.
F = getting an F means that your work is seriously lacking and/or doesn’t meet assignment
requirements, that you have not completed an assignment, or that you have plagiarized.
Method of Instruction: I believe that learning is a collaborative process, dynamic and continuous.
As such, it must be nurtured and encouraged. This process is facilitated by all individual
contributions to class discussion. Serious participation in this course is essential to successful
learning .The teaching of COMM 101 involves lectures, discussions, readings, group activities
significant amounts of individual student performance one at a time. Your role as students is to
read and come to class prepared to debate the issues of the day. You will be expected to take notes,
to ask and answer questions and to develop ideas about the course material. I will assume that you
can read the text and that you will ask questions if you find readings or lectures confusing or
contradictory. You will be expected to summarize, analyze and integrate the information from
readings, lectures and discussions into written form for the exams/quizzes and papers. The
emphasis on academic skills will prepare you for both further academic work and for the
workplace. The method of instruction in this class is built around the time-honored traditions of
lectures and assigned readings. It also incorporates discussions, group activities/projects, video,
audio and some simple research. The combination of lectures, discussions, readings, research and
essay writing is designed to accommodate the various learning style of students
I am here to facilitate a positive, interactive learning experience. I will use a variety of
instructional methods to engage students in a thought process that will enhance their
communication. I will work to ensure that the assignments are beneficial and thought provoking
for students. I am available after regular class hours to offer additional instruction or clarification.
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I am here to ensure that you develop the skills necessary for success throughout your academic
career. Please see me immediately, if you have any concerns, please see me if you need additional
assistance with technology, assignment, etc… I will help you find the appropriate academic
resource.
TURN OFF YOU CELLPHONES ONCE ENTERING THE CLASS!
NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED IN CLASSES AT HEARTLND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSIGNMENTS:
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
There will be three exams and six quizzes over the material from the book/notes.
All assignments will be comparatively graded
Exam I ........................................................................................................... .40 points
Informative Speech ....................................................................................... 45 points
Persuasive Speech .......................................................................................... 45 points
Commemorative/Narrative Speech ................................................................ 45 points
Exam II ......................................................................................................... 40 points
Special Occasions/MS/VT ............................................................................. 50 points
Quiz ................................................................................................................ 20 points
Quiz ………………………………………………………………………... 20points
Quiz ................................................................................................................ 20 points
Group Presentation/Portfolio/NLS………………………………………… 75 points
Final Exam……………………………………………………………… 100 points
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/ Exams Grading System):
Final grades will be determined according to the following scale:
A = 450 - 500 (90%)
B = 400 - 449 (80%)
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C = 350 - 399 (70%)
D = 300 - 349 (60%)
F = 300 - 0
EXAMS:
There will be exams/quizzes given throughout the semester. The exams/quizzes will consist of
multiple choice, true or false, short answers and fill in the blank.
ACTIVITIES:
COMM 101 is a performance-based learning course. You can expect several class exercises. These
may take the form of group activities (ex. skits), homework assignments, peer evaluations, or other
writing assignments.
GROUP PRESENTATIONS/PORTFOLIO
You will use the ideas from our communication book as well as our class discussions to create a
group project/skit. The ideas must come from the areas we discuss in the class such as nonverbal
communication, group communication, interpersonal communication, public speaking, interaction,
etc. All group members must individually/orally participate in the presentation. This means that if
that is not met that individual will have all points deducted for that presentation. In additionally, the
group as a whole will have points deducted.
SPEECHES:
There will be several speaking assignments done throughout the semester. These will be given with
warning. One speaking assignment will be videotaped. This will give you the opportunity to view
self as a speaker and to evaluate self.
Extra credit:
No extra-credit is scheduled for this class. Extra-credit is built into the quizzes. The quizzes are 20
possible points, but some show up to 22 possible points, so the points that you earn above 20 on a
quiz are extra credit. No other extra credit is planned for this class.
INCOMPLETES:
I follow the official college policy, as found in the college catalog regarding incompletes.
The policy is stated as follows, “An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the
withdrawal date, can reasonably be expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only
when justified by extreme circumstances (e.g. serious illness, accident, death or serious illness in the
immediate family.
SYLLABI DISCLAIMER
Due to the ever evolving and changing world of information technology, this syllabus is subject to
change. Changes to this syllabus will be made as need arises. You will be informed at the earliest
convenience if a change is to be made. Any change will be at the discretion of the instructor or to
meet changes necessary to effective instruction.
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TENTATIVE COURSE
The following schedule is obviously tentatively and is subject to revision over the course of the
session, as need arises. Any deviation from the following schedule will be announced in class.
WEEK
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2
TOPIC/ACTIVITY
Course Orientation/Syllabus
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Discuss Syllabus/Assignments
Selecting Your Topic
Supporting Materials
Researching Your Speech
Speech Ethics
Introducing Public Speaking
TOPIC
DYAD/REFLECTION
Learning Outcome/Objectives
Coach/Tutor/Film Activity
QUIZ on Chapters 1,6,7 and notes
READING
ASSIGNMENT
.
Ch.6
Ch. 8
Ch. 7
Ch. 3
Ch. 1
Organizing Your Speech
Introductions And Conclusions
Developing Your First Speech
Speech Ethics
Outlining Your Speech
Library Assignment/Tour
TOPIC DUE
Learning
Outcome/Objectives/Coach/Tutor
Film Activity
QUIZ I
Dyad/REFLECTION
Audience Analysis
Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 11
Language And Style
Delivery Your Speech
Outlining Your Speech
Using Audiovisual Aid
Learning Outcome\Objectives\Coaching\
Ch.12
Ch. 13
Ch. 11
Ch. 14
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Ch.
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Tutor\Film Activity\Exercises
Informative Speaking
REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT
DYAD/LIBRARY
3
Ch.15
Informative Speaking
Delivery Your Speech
Outlining/OUTLINE
Introduction to Public Speaking
Group Communication
Learning Outcomes\Objectives\Coaching\
Tutor\Film Activity
REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT (1)DUE
Ch.15
Ch.13
Ch. 11
Ch. 1
Ch.19
Informative Speaking
Introducing Public Speaking
Language And Style
Persuasion
Persuasion
Learning Outcomes\Objectives\Coaching\
Tutor\Film Activity
EXAM I on Chapters 15,13,1 and notes
OUTLINE DUE/ Informative
Ch. 15
Ch. 1
Ch. 12
Ch. 16
Ch. 17
Ch. 16
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches
(Persuasive\Handout)
4
Informative Speeches
Persuasion
Persuasion
Language And Style
Delivery
Learning Outcome\Objectives\Coaching\
Tutor\Film Activity\ Library
Assignment/Tour
Persuasion
Persuasion
Special Occasion Speaking
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Ch. 16
Ch. 17
Ch. 12
Ch. 13
Ch. 16
Ch. 17
(Handouts)
Special Occasion Speaking
(Handouts)
EXAM II /SUMMATIVE
OUTLINE DUE
5
Ch. 18
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Special Occasion Speaking
GROUP Speech Assignment
Learning Outcome\Objectives\Coaching\
Special Occasion Speaking
(HANDOUT)
Tutor\Film Activity
REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT
GROUP\Concept\NLS
GROUP\PORTFOLIO
Handout\Initial\Affirm
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Special Occasion Speech(1)
Listening
QUIZ 2 on Chapters 4, 18 and notes
SOS-II
Special Occasion Speech
Learning Outcomes\Objectives\Coaching\
Tutor\Film Activity
REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT (2)
OUTLINE DUE
Ch.18
Ch. 4
Special Occasion Speeches (1)
Special Occasion Speeches (1)
OUTLINE\DUE (2)
Learning Outcome\Objectives
REFLECTION ASSIGNMEMT
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Special Occasion Speeches (1)
Speech Ethics \NLS
QUIZ 3 on Chapters 13, 12and notes
Special Occasion Speeches
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Ch. 3
Group Communication
Language and Style
Communication And Speaking
Final Outline\Handout
Learning Outcome\Objectives
REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT (3)
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Group Work
Group Speeches
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Speech Ethics
Introducing Public Speaking/NLS
Developing your Frist Speech
Group Communication
FINAL SPEECHES\OUTLINE DUE
GROUP PORTFOLIO
GROUP WORK
Group Speeches
Learning Outcome\Objectives
REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT )
QUESTION (4)
CH. 19
Ch. 12
Ch. 1
Ch. 3
Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Ch. 19
NLS
(Group\Concepts)
(Group\Work)
Group Work(DUE)
Group Speeches(DUE)
Group Speeches(DUE)
GROUP PORTFOLIO\DUE
REFLECTION\DUE
FINAL EXAM
INFORMATIVE SPEECH
Purpose
The purpose of the informative speech is to communicate information about an object, a process,
an event, or a concept. This information must be communicated in a clear, accurate, and
meaningful manner.
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Time Limit
The time limit for the informative speech is 5-7 minutes. You will be penalized if your speech
does not meet the minimum time limit of 5 minutes, or if the speech exceeds the maximum time
limit of 7 minutes.
Outline
You are expected to prepare and turn in a detailed preparation outline is due a prior to the speech
presentation. The outline must be typed. The outline must be typed in the standard fonts, Times
New Roman, Aria or Helvetica.
References
You must use at least four sources when preparing your speech. Only one of the sources can be
taken from the Internet. The references must be typed in the MLA or APA format and attached to
the outline. All of the sources used in your speech must be included on your reference page. Do
not include sources on your reference page that do not appear in your speech.
Visual Aids
You are required to incorporate at least one visual aid into your speech. Visual aids can include
dvd,cd, slides, posters objects etc.
Attire
This is a formal speech. Please dress appropriately for the situation and the topic. Your attire is
part of your visual aids.
Ethical Communication
Students are expected to use ethical communication when delivering their speeches. Listeners are
expected to use ethical listening behavior when listening to speeches. Listeners are expected to be
attentive and respectful. No one will enter or leave the room during speech presentations.
Evaluation
This speech is worth 45 points.
PERSUASIVE SPEECH
Purpose
The purpose of the persuasive speech is for you to make convincing arguments for or against a
topic on a question of fact, a question of policy or a question of value.
Time Limit
The time limit for the persuasive speech is 5-7 minutes. You will be penalized if your speech does
not meet the minimum time limit of 5 minutes, or if the speech exceeds the maximum time limit of
7 minutes.
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Outline
You are expected to prepare and turn in a detailed preparation outline on the day of the speech
presentation. The outline must be typed. The outline must be typed in the standard fonts, Times
New Roman, Aria or Helvetica.
References
You must use at least four sources when preparing your speech. Only one of the sources can be
taken from the Internet. The references must be typed in the MLA or APA format and attached to
the outline. All of the sources used in your speech must be included on your reference page. Do
not include sources on your reference page that do not appear in your speech.
Visual Aids
You are required to incorporate at least one visual aid into your speech. Visual aids can include
dvd,cd, slides, posters objects etc.
Attire
This is a formal speech. Please dress appropriately for the situation and the topic. You will be
graded on the appropriateness of your dress for your speech. You are a visual aid.
Ethical Communication
Students are expected to use ethical communication when delivering their speeches. Listeners are
expected to use ethical listening behavior when listening to speeches. Listeners are expected to be
attentive and respectful. No one will enter or leave the room during speech presentations.
Evaluation
This speech is worth 45 points.
SMALL GROUP PROJECT
TIME: 12-15 minutes per group
Peer Evaluations, Visual Aids and Group Portfolio are due the day of the presentation.
This project is an exercise in small group processes and communication, each group is
to consist of between four or five students.
Each group will become an agency which is creating a video. The video should have a
name , logos and a slogan. Details and examples of earlier such materials will be made
available as we approach the due date for this project(see below)
The video should not involve alcohol, narcotics or firearms. Creativity counts, so give all
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Aspects of the presentation some thought. Groups should arrange themselves beneath name
and each member should have clearly defined job tasks and titles. Consequently, groups
Should engage in the following steps to help organize them:
1. Select a group name, logos and slogan.
2. Select a leader of some sort who will preside over group meeting.
3. Delegate each group member to engage in specific tasks.
Members need to organize their work so that each contributes equally both during the
production stage and presentation stage of this project. Each group member will be
privately evaluated by other group members via the Peer Evaluation which are turned in
after the presentations have concluded. If problems occur, first try and work them out
within the group, if problem persist, please see your instructor. As a last resort, group
members may be asked to leave the group. Presentation should include visual aids, power
point, and video.
We will watch several examples of such presentations on video to see what earlier
students have done with project. In any case, each group member must have clearly
defined tasks and responsibilities during all phases of this project. It is essential that you
practice your presentation to coordinate what each member is to do and to help things
run smoothly when presenting.
Portfolio: At the end of the semester, you will submit a portfolio of class/ group assignments at
least (65/70 pages).Students will write 10 reflection assignments .The portfolio will consist of
Self Analysis written during the semester. You will succeed in this course by attending classes
regularly, reading all assigned and keeping up with all assigned coursework.
GROUP PORTFOLIO: At the day of the presentation, you will turn in a group portfolio which
Shall consist of the following:
1.A reproduction of your group name, logos, and slogan.
2 NLS presentation script(1)
3.An organizational chart showing each group member and his/her role in the group.
4.Minutes of each meeting held by your group (minimum of four meetings).
5.A summary of your presentation in outline form.
6.Copies of all visual aids.
7.Peer Evaluation/Self Evaluation(1)
8.Table of contents
9.Video Summary/Movie Script
10.Group Reflection Paper(1)
11.Individual Reflection Paper(1)
12.NLS presentation script(1)
13.Dyad Exercise /Reflection paper (1)
14.List of Concepts(1)
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15.Comparative Self Analysis (1)
16.FOUR / QUESTION
Evaluation
The group activity is worth 75 points. This is intended to be a group effort. Therefore 40 of the
points will be based on the entire group’s performance. 35 points will be based on individual
performance\portfolio.
COMMEMORATIVE SPEECH
Definition:
A commemorative speech is a speech of praise and celebration. Eulogies, testimonial addresses,
dedications etc. are examples of commemorative speeches. The aim of a commemorative speech
is to pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution or an idea (see textbook for more
detail).
Assignment:
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to prepare and deliver a commemorative speech on
a person, a group, an institution or an idea of your choosing. However, Topics must be approved.
Format:
The format for the commemorative speech is different from that of a persuasive and informative
speech. This is a less formal speech. It has no formal introduction or conclusion. This speech will
require more creativity, the use of language and delivery skills. You will be shown examples of
commemorative speeches in class.
Sources:
The sources for this speech will consist of testimonies, personal experiences etc. In order to build
credibility with your audience you need backup material to support your opinions of the person,
place, group or idea you are commemorating. However you do not need a formal reference page
unless you cite documented qualified sources in your speech ( sources from, books, magazines, the
Internet etc.)
Visual Aids
You are required to incorporate at least one visual aid into your speech. Visual aids can include
dvd,cd, slides, posters objects etc.
Time Limit:
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The time limit for this speech is 5-6 minutes
Delivery
You will be allowed to deliver this speech from a manuscript.
You will have to follow the rules for manuscript delivery mentioned in your book. We will
discuss manuscript delivery in detail before the speech.
Outline:
You will need to turn in a formal outline for this speech.
Attire
Although this is an informal speech, it is still a speech delivered in front of an audience. If you
were to deliver this speech for a special occasion, you would dress appropriately for that occasion.
Consider this a special occasion and dress appropriately.
Evaluation
This speech is worth 50 points
Cancelled class sessions, for all HCC classes, will be listed under Cancelled Class
Meetings in the A-Z Index and under Academic Information in the Current Students page
on the HCC Web site. Go to http://www.heartland.edu/classCancellations/ to learn what classes
have been cancelled for that day and the upcoming week. Be sure to check the last
column, which might contain a message from the instructor.
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Students should contact me in email through their g-mail account in the portal.
Students will need to be in their portal account to access Web CT, IRIS, and g-mail.
My HCC email account is the email address for students.
Students will be contacted as soon as possible
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