SPCH 100 PUBLIC SPEAKING
Professor: Steven Nahabedian
Office/Mailbox CA-121
Phone: 626-585-7216
Email: snahabedian@pasadena.edu
Office Hours: BY Appt
SPRING 2014
Reference Number:9681
M: 6:35-9:45PM
Room:Rosemead 103
Last Day to Drop without a W: Jan 28th
Last Day to Drop with a ‘W” April 11
Required Course Text Reel et al. From Fright to Might: A Textbook/Workbook for Public Speakers, New
7th Ed. Only. Be sure all activities in front are in tact
Required Materials: For this course, you will need 3x5 index cards, materials to create visual aids, and
access to a computer and printer. Access is also available at the library, the writing center and the language
learning lab ( you must have a valid current student id card and sticker to use these facilities). Only originals
from the workbook will be accepted, NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED.
Course Description
In Speech 100 you will study and apply rhetorical principles to research and analyze topics, organize
sentence outlines, and deliver effective public speeches. You will learn how to extensively research
topics, incorporate that research into a formal outline while using MLA style citation and strengthen
your basic writing skills. You will perform speaking and listening assignments that utilize effective
verbal, vocal, and physical communicative strategies, and critical/analytical techniques.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of these courses you will be able to:
 Create formal outlines for the informative and persuasive speeches using appropriate, extensive
and credible research sources and attribution.
 Utilize appropriate speech organization, including introductions, conclusions, previews, reviews,
transition statements and clear, well-ordered main points.
 Create and effectively utilize visual aids for at least one speech.
 Perform at least five speeches.
 Critically evaluate student speeches.
 Apply a theoretical framework in the preparation of the persuasive speech.
 Proficiency in direct eye contact, appropriate speaking volume, and body control.
 Speak extemporaneously.
This course supports the following student learning outcomes:
1. Students will be able to perform basic speech delivery skills
2. Students will be able to evaluate the reliability of information sources
3. Students will critically evaluate public speeches
4. Students will understand the need to adapt communication style to acknowledge the differences in
others
Grading and Evaluation
Assignment
Possible Points
Memorable Experience Speech
Demon Speech / Outline
Informative Speech / Outline
Persuasive Speech / Outline
Impromptu Speech
Examination # 1
Self Evaluations
Database Search
Survey Info/Demo & Persuas.
Research Packets
End of Chapter Work
Final Examination
End of Chap. Work
** See Above
Chap. 2 -1Activity
Chap. 3-2 Activity
Did?
50
100 / 30
100 / 50
150 / 50
50
75
10 10
30
10 10
10 10
5 Each x 16
75
Total Grade
Breakdown
810-900 = A
720-809 = B
630-729 = C
540-629 = D
0-539 = F
Completed
Y/N
Chap 9-1+2
Chap 10-1
Chap 111+2
Chap 15-2
Chap 17-1
Chap 4-1 Activity
Chap 5-1+2 Activity
Chap 6-2 Activity
Chap 7-1+2 Activity
Chap 8-2 Activity
Description of Speeches
Points
Earned
Introduction Speech
Speech
Time Limit
Sources
Outline
Notecard
Intro
1-2 min
If Applicable
No
Yes
Visual
Aid
No
Total
Pts
0
Attire
Will
discuss
This is your first presentation, but don’t panic! You will not be graded on this assignment. You will be
provided with the basic speech structure and main point points for your speech. Once you have them you
can start organizing and practicing your speech. You will want to provide information that will be a need for
them to know about you and fun neat to know information as well. After all, these are the people you will be
speaking in front of for the rest of the semester.
Memorable Experience Speech
Speech
Time
Sources
Outline
Notecard
Visual
Total Pts
Attire
Limit
Aid
Memorable
3-5 min
No
No
2 -3x5 card
Yes
50
Formal
The purpose of this speech is to share with the audience a memorable experience. You will use a method of
organization with three main points. There must be a specific reason why you picked this to share with us. It
must benefit the audience in an aspect of learning. This is the speech that is your first experience alone in
front of the audience. Be sure to pick an experience you know well, can speak extemporaneously about,
that you can find at least one visual aid, that will keep the audiences attention and you will not let your
feelings overcome your delivery of the speech.
Speech
Time
Limit
Demonstration Speech
Sources
Outline
Notes
Visual Aid
Total Pts
Demonstration
4-6
2
Rough Due
3-3x5 cards
Required
100 / 30
min
This speech allows you to call upon your own experience in order to teach the audience how to do
something. The key to organizing this speech is to take it step by step. It should follow a chronological
pattern. Also, try to impress us with something you think would be of special value or interest. Allow
yourself to be creative. For example, we probably already know how to tie a shoe or brush our teeth!
Impromptu Speech
Time
Sources
Outline
Notecard
Visual Aid
Total
Attire
Limit
Pts
Impromptu
2-3 min
No
N/A
2 -3x5 card
Optional
50
Casual
The purpose of this speech is to develop you ability to speak well with little or no preparation time. Topics
and formats will be discussed in class but keep in mind, preparation time may not exceed 5 minutes ( based
on number of students enrolled at the time of the speech) and assigned speaking time must be a minimum
of 2 minutes per student.
Speech
Speech
Informative
Time
Limit
5-7 min
Informative Speech
Sources
Outline
Notes
Visual Aid
Total Pts
Attire
6+ diff. type
Formal
3-3x5
Required
100/50
Formal
Pckt
cards
This speech adheres to all of the characteristics we’ve discussed thus far regarding informative speaking. A
critical factor in this speech is organization. The main points should be arranged in different ways such as
topical, spatial etc. Demonstration speeches are not allowable for meeting this requirement. Topic selection
is key in this presentation. Do not waste our time with the obvious. Search to find new and innovative ideas
to share with us. Be imaginative and creative in developing your speech. Remember to be objective rather
than persuasive. As one of the two major speech assignments in the course, rigor and critical thinking are
essential for this assignment. Research should primarily be drawn from credible and/or scholarly
publications; unedited website research should be used very sparingly, if at all.
Persuasive Speech
Speech
Time Limit
Sources
Outline
Notes
Visual
Total Pts
Attire
Aid
Persuasive
6-8 min
8+
Formal Pckt
4 -3x5cards
Optional
150/50
Formal
In this speech, you will most likely identify a problem, relate its significance to the audience, explain what the
causes of the problem are, and suggest possible solutions to the problem. Sales-type presentations and
group presentations are not allowable for meeting this requirement. You must use an appropriate
persuasive pattern of organization such as Problem-Cause-Solution, Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, or
Three Reasons. You should emphasize appropriate and credible motivational, emotional and logical
appeals. Close attention should be paid to the use of supporting materials, organization, analysis, word
usage and delivery. As you work to create your solution, remember the steps you followed for determining
the causes of the problem and make sure that your solution steps remedy those causes. Again, as one of
the two major speech assignments in the course, rigor and critical thinking are essential for this assignment.
Cheating/Plagiarism
Cheating/ plagiarism (representing somebody else’s words or ideas as one’s own) of any kind will not be
tolerated and will earn you an “F” on the assignment in question or an “F” for the entire course depending on
the seriousness of the offense. Cases of plagiarism may be reported to the Department Chair and/or the
Dean of Students.
The term “cheating” includes but is not limited to
 Plagiarism
 Receiving or knowingly supplying unauthorized information
 Using unauthorized material or sources
 Changing an answer after work has been graded and presenting it as improperly graded
 Illegally accessing confidential information through a computer
 Taking an examination for another student or having another student take an exam for you
 Forging or altering registration or grade documents
For a detailed description, please see the PCC College catalog.
Non-Discrimination policy
“Pasadena City College provides opportunities for the pursuit of excellence for all students and through its
educational services…The college will provide open access to a college education and all support services
without regard to sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status,
physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), sexual orientation, or Vietnam Era Veteran Status”
Special Accommodations
This campus will provide reasonable accommodations for students who face unique physical, learning, and
emotional challenges. If you have special conditions as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act
and need accommodations, please inform me within the first two weeks of the semester. There are
eligibility requirements for some of the programs offered. Please visit Disabled Student Programs and
services or your advisor. It is your responsibility to work with DSP&S to make arrangements for
special accommodations in this class.
Class Conduct, Rules and Policies
Please keep in mind that a college classroom is a professional learning environment in which mutual
respect amongst students and between students and the professor is expected. For a detailed description
of Pasadena City College Code of Conduct, please see the college catalog. Here are some examples of
disruptive behavior listed in your catalog: obstruction or disruption of the educational process; willful
disobedience and/or the open persistent defiance of authority; verbal or physical threats to students, faculty,
or staff; excessive talking in class; turned on pagers and cell phones; passing notes in class; excessive
lateness; sleeping in class; and poor personal hygiene.
Other Expectations
Remember, we all want a comfortable, respectful atmosphere for optional learning and success. In addition,
here are a few more rules and policies for my class:
1
2
3
Absolutely no liquor, firearms, weapons, explosives or animals.
Never walk in late while another student is speaking. Wait for applause.
You have a 30 second grace period on the time of your speech. After that, 5 points will be
deducted from your score for each 30-second interval (over or under) that is surpassed.
For example, if a 95% speech runs 15 seconds over the grace period, the score will be
reduced to a 90%, etc.
4 All written work must be typed and direct from the text in order to receive credit. No photocopies of
pages accepted.
5 E-mailed work will not be accepted. Find a printer that works and maintain it.
6 Exams will be a combination of True and False, Multiple Choice, and Essay. No scantrons are
required. Students may leave the room only after completion of an exam. No headphones, i-pods
etc are allowed.
7 Extra credit is offered at discretion of instructor based on learning objective.
8 OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT!! All cell-phones, alarms, electronic devices not in ears, etc. must
be silenced prior to the beginning of class. This will count as one of your unexcused
absences. Do not text-message in class. If you are caught doing so, you will be asked to
leave and receive and unexcused absence. Do not have phones etc on anytime during
scheduled class time. Any Ipads, computers or tablets can be monitored by other students.
Phones can be collected by instructor.
Attendance
Because speech communication involves listening, evaluating, and writing as well as speaking, you are
expected to attend ALL class meetings. Attendance and class participation are necessary for success in
this course. However, I realize that there may be times when an absence is unavoidable. Therefore I offer
the following Communication Department Attendance Policy
Absences without penalty:
You are allowed the following amount of absences from class without penalty in acknowledgment of
occurrences such as personal or family emergencies, religious observances, transportation difficulties,
serious illness, or other concerns at your discretion:
16 week course/one class per week:
1 absence
16 week course/two classes per week:
2 absences
8 week course/two days a week:
1 absence
8 week course/one days a week:
1 absence
6 week course/3-4 days a week: ________1 absence
Absences in excess of these listed above will result in the lowering of your final course grade
by 5% for each subsequent absence. For example, if you are receiving a 90% in the class and
have one more unexcused absence than you are allowed, you will then receive an 85% for the
course. If you have two extras, you will receive an 80% and so on.
You are expected to have all work submitted to the instructor by the assigned date regardless of
absence, and should be current with the course upon their return.
In the event of an absence on the day you are scheduled to give a speech, you are not permitted
to make up that speech and will receive a score of “0” for that assignment.
Exceptions:
1) If you will be absent for a college-approved activity (such as a field trip, athletic competition, or
leadership conference) and notify the instructor in advance of the absence you will not be penalized
for the absence and will be allowed to make up graded work.
2) The only other exception will require that you apply for exception by completing the official “ extraordinary
exception form for attendance.” The form is to be submitted to the instructor (or the instructor with the
consultation of the department chair, if desired) within one week of the absence. Valid documentation must
be attached to the form, and only the following circumstances will be considered:
1
2
3
Mandatory court appearance
Military service
Hospitalization of the student
If the form is signed as approved, you will not be penalized for the absence and will be allowed to make up
the equivalent points for graded work that was missed, including speeches, through any means determined
by the instructor.
Makeup:
A student may makeup missed work is for one of the above listed exceptions only !!
Tardies:
In addition to attending class, you are also responsible for being to class ON TIME. Walking in late is
disrespectful to the professor as well as the rest of the class. You will be considered tardy if you arrive
within the first twenty (20) minutes of class. After twenty minutes, you will be considered absent and door
locked. This means you will not be allowed to give your speech, or take an exam! You will also be
marked absent if you leave class more than twenty (20) minutes before the scheduled ending without
consent. If you leave between twenty (20) minutes and the ending time, you will receive a tardy. BEWARE,
for every three (3) tardies you will receive and unexcused absence. Be here the entire time !!
Tentative Schedule
Date
01/13/14
01/20/14
01/27/14
02/03/14
02/10/14
02/17/14
02/24/14
03/03/14
03/10/14
03/17/14
03/24/14
03/31/14
04/07/14
04/14/14
04/21/14
04/28/14
05/05/14
Subject
Intro Speeches / Syllabus/ Comm. Model, Anxiety and Prep
1st - Spch
No Class MLK Observation
Topic Selection,Audience Analysis,Intro, Body, Conclusions,
Transitions,
Outlining and Body of the Speech,Listening
Memorable Experience Speeches
No Class – Presidents Day Observed
Midterm Exam 1-10 not 7/ In Class Survey Conducting,
Discuss Chapter 14 Informative
Visual and Audio aids – Delivery , Language
No Classes – Spring Break
Demonstration Speeches
Researching / Citations / Evaluating Websites
No Classes – Cesar Chavez Observed
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches ( cont) / Surveys Persuasion
Conducted
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Final Exam 6:35PM
Reading Due
(Chapter)
1,2,3
5, 6, 8,9
10, 4
14
11, 12, 13
7
15,16,17
Notes