Vivian Pollock, M.A., Professor 281-996-1340 vivian.pollock@hccs.edu
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:12 p.m. Sect # 65356 Room: 305
Office Hours: By Appointment Felix Morales, Southeast Campus
Textbook, Communication-Making Connections 7 th Edition, William J Seiller and Melissa L. Beall
Section I Overview
A.
Course Description – Course is designed to teach learners process and principles of speech communication in four key areas.
1.
Public speaking
2.
Listening
3.
Speech planning and preparation
4.
Speech presentation
B.
Expanded Course Description- Teach how and when to use the different types of speeches.
Section II Student Learning Outcomes -The student should be able to demonstrate his/her ability to:
A.
Explain the theoretical process of speech communication.
B.
Understand the role speech communication plays in society.
C.
Identify techniques for different types of listening.
D.
Develop public speaking skills for informative and persuasive presentations.
E.
Speak or present information to an audience with confidence and poise.
Section III. Learning Activities, Course Topics
1.
Communication process and principles
2.
Connecting Perceptions and Communication
3.
Connecting Self and Communication
4.
Verbal Communication & Non-Verbal Communication
5.
Listening & Thinking in the Communication Process
6.
Relating to an Audience
7.
Gathering and Using Information
8.
Organizing and Outline Your Speech
9.
Managing Anxiety and Delivering Your Speech
10.
Information/Persuasive Speeches
11.
Interpersonal Communication
12.
Developing Relationships
13.
Group & Team Communication/Participation
14.
Mediated and Mass Communication
15.
Organizational Content
16.
Employment Interviewing
17.
Other contemporary learning aides:
. Videotaped speeches
. Current event research (web site, newspapers, etc.)
. Vital Speeches Publications (speech reviews and analysis
A.
Calendar: Holidays (Feb. 21, March 14-20, April 22-24)
B.
Grades (500 Total Points)
1.Resume 100 points Feb. 5th
2. Stereotype Paper 100 points Jan. 29th
3. Informative Speech 100 points March 19th
4. Persuasive Speech 100 points April 9th
5. Final Exam 100 points May 14th
C.
Grading Scale
A 90-100 Exceptionally fine work: superior in presentation, visual observation, comprehension & participation
B
C
D
F
80-89 Above average work: superior in one or two areas
70-79 Average work: good, unexceptional participation
60-69 Below average work: noticeably weak with minimal participation
Below 60 Clearly deficient in presentation, style, and content with a lack of participation

D. Activities:
1.
Chapter reviews and lectures from textbook (weekly)
2.
Written and oral assignments (weekly)
3.
Group projects (monthly)
4.
Occasional field trips (seasonal)
E.
Learning activities used to achieve student learning outcomes will be selected from the following:
1.
Exams (Final Exam)
2.
Papers (observation Reports, Research/Case Analysis, etc.)
3.
Class Exercises (Self Assessment, group activities, appropriate other activities)
Section IV Learning Assessment
4.
Evaluation & assessment based on learning outcomes-Measurement devices used to ascertain student mastery of learning outcomes may include:
1.
Exams
2.
Written Assignments
3.
Class Exercises
4.
Group Work
5.
Evaluation and Self Assessment Form
Section V. Make-up Policy
It is the responsibility of the student to make up any assignments missed during his/her absence. Make-up examinations will be given only if there is a documented reason for missing the examination.
Section VI
Section VII Academic Honesty
Students observed cheating on examinations or assignments will receive a failing grade. Houston
Community College defines “scholastic dishonesty” as: cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Penalties for academic dishonesty at HCCS include, but are not limited to, “0” on the test or assignment in question, “W” in the course, or “F” in the course. An “I” is reserved for the student who has an emergency the last week of class, or misses the final with extenuating circumstances. It is
NOT for the student who has to make up 6 weeks of assignments.
Section VIII Attendance
Students who miss more than 12 hours of class may be dropped. Tardiness is strongly discouraged.
Three (3) tardies will equal one absence.
Section IX Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact Southeast College’s
Disabilities Counselor, Dr. Anna Simien at 713-718-7218. Faculty is authorized to provide only accommodations authorized by the
Disability Support Services Office.
Section X. Children and guests
Children and guests should not be brought to class since they are not enrolled at HCC.
Section X I Insurance Disclaimer
There are advantages for HCCS students to carry some form of medical insurance to cover illness and injury, both on and off campus.
Information regarding low-cost health insurance for students is available with the administration. Under Texas State statute, HCCS is immune to liability in the event of accident or injury.
Section XII Core Courses
This course meets the basic intellectual competencies for core courses including reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and computer literacy.
Section XIII Academic advisement
Academic advisement concerning specific Fine Arts courses and degree plans for Communications (Speech and Journalism) are available during the academic semesters. Please speak to an adviser in your area of interest.
Section XIV Student Activities and Special Events
All students are encouraged to sign up for student activities.