Course Syllabus
Public Speaking
SPCH 1315
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
80588
Instructor contact Mrs. Tonia Pope
information (phone tonia.pope@hccs.edu
number and email 713-718-7072
address)
Office Location
and Hours
Southeast Campus
Felix Morales Building Room 124
Office Days and Hours: M/R 1:00pm-2:00pm
Course
Location/Times
Felix Morales Building Room 305
8:00am-10:30am
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
45
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
Course Length
(number of weeks)
5
Type of Instruction Lecture
Course
Description:
Research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various
purposes and occasions. Designed to develop proficiency in public speaking
situations; emphasis on content, organization, and delivery of speeches for various
occasions. Open to all students. Required for speech majors. Core Curriculum
Course.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):


SPCH 1311 or
ENGL 1301 ENGL 1301 or Department Approval. Required for Speech
Majors.
FREQUENT REQUISITES



Departmental approval
College Level Reading
College Level Writing
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. Research and select appropriate source materials to develop ideas and support
claims for oral presentations.
2. Deliver speeches and other oral presentations with structure, style, selfconfidence, and consistent eye contact. The latter will foster a speaker-audience
connection.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the cannon of public speaking, and be able to
present prepared and impromptu talks.
4. Integrate the use of appropriate vocal and nonverbal techniques to enhance
content.
5. Name and explain the different categories of speeches and delivery methods.
6. Recognize reasoning fallacies.
7. Work in groups or on teams as a member, and as leader-thinker.
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4
to 7
1. Analyze speeches, statements, and behaviors; orally and in writing;
2. *Prepare and present speeches and other presentations, using the appropriate
verbal, oral, aural, and nonverbal communication skills;
3. *Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials to
frame and support arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate verbal,
oral, and aural communication skills should be use to effectuate audience influence.
4. Listen actively, critically and empathetically;
5. Identify various kinds of listeners; and
6. Distinguish types of speech delivery methods, and use them effectively.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering
system should be
linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
etc.)
Analyze speeches, statements, and behaviors; orally and in writing;
1. Conduct discussions to help students evaluate diverse issues and topics.
*Prepare and present speeches and other presentations, using the
appropriate verbal, oral, aural, and nonverbal communication skills;
1. Employ exercises and assignments that will train students to properly structure
oral presentations for formal and informal settings.
*Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials
to frame and support arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate
verbal, oral, and aural communication skills should be use to effectuate
audience influence.
1. Explain the use of different types of claims and ways to reason.
Listen actively, critically and empathetically;
Identify various kinds of listeners.; and
Distinguish types of speech delivery methods, and use them effectively.
SCANS and/or
Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum Competencies:
Intellectual
Competencies: If
applicable
Computer Literacy
Intellectual
Critical Thinking
Intellectual
Listening
Intellectual
Speaking
Instructional
Methods
Face to Face
Hybrid (50% or more)
Distance (100%)
Student
Assignments
Analyze speeches, statements, and behaviors; orally and in writing;
Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev
Discussions
Presentations
Projects
Speech analyses, special occasion speeches
*Prepare and present speeches and other presentations, using the
appropriate verbal, oral, aural, and nonverbal communication skills;
No assignments selected for this outcome
*Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials
to frame and support arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate
verbal, oral, and aural communication skills should be use to effectuate
audience influence.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Listen actively, critically and empathetically;
No assignments selected for this outcome
Identify various kinds of listeners.; and
No assignments selected for this outcome
Distinguish types of speech delivery methods, and use them effectively.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Student
Assessment(s)
Analyze speeches, statements, and behaviors; orally and in writing;
No assessments selected for this outcome
*Prepare and present speeches and other presentations, using the
appropriate verbal, oral, aural, and nonverbal communication skills;
No assessments selected for this outcome
*Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials
to frame and support arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate
verbal, oral, and aural communication skills should be use to effectuate
audience influence.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Listen actively, critically and empathetically;
No assessments selected for this outcome
Identify various kinds of listeners.; and
No assessments selected for this outcome
Distinguish types of speech delivery methods, and use them effectively.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Instructor's
Requirements: C
Week 1
In-Class Lecture/Meeting
In-Class
Lecture/Meeting
06/06-Overview Syllabus & Course Calendar 06/07-Ice Breaker
Student Introductions
Overview
Chapters 1 & 3
In-Class Lecture/Meeting
Lecture/Meeting
06/08- Impromptu Speeches
Overview Blackboard
In-Class
06/09-
Chapters 1-3 key terms,
Class Activity
Unit-1:
discussion
questions, and
quizzes
are due by
10:00p.m on 06/10
Week 2
In-Class Lecture/Meeting
Lecture/Meeting
06/13-Perception Activity
Storytelling Speeches
Overview Storytelling Speech
In-Class
In-Class Lecture/Meeting
Lecture/Meeting
06/15-Overview How to Structure a Speech
Overview How to
Overview chapters 2, 7-9, & 11-17
Speech
In-Class
06/14-
06/16- Cont.
Structure a
Topics are due
Week 3
No Class Meeting/Online Work
No Class
Meeting/Online Work
06/20-Midterm (online) is due by 1:00pm
Study speech notes
25 questions (t/f and multiple choice questions)
No Class Meeting/Online Work
06/22-Unit 2: Chapters 6-8 key
terms, discussion questions, and quizzes
are due by 10:30a.m.
06/21- Unit-1:
Chapters 4-5
key
terms,
discussion
questions, and
quizzes are due
by 10:30a.m.
No Class
Meeting/Online Work
06/23- Unit 2:
Chapters 9-11 key
terms,
discussion questions,
and quizzes
are due by 10:30a.m.
Week 4
In-Class Lecture/Meeting
06/27- Informative Speeches
No Class Meeting/Online Work
06/29-Units-3, 4, & 5: Chapters
12-19 key terms, discussion questions,
and quizzes are due by 10:30a.m.
Week 5
In-Class
Lecture/Meeting
06/28Informative Speeches
No Class
Meeting/Online Work
06/30- Units
6 & 7: Chapters 2025 key terms,
discussion questions, and
quizzes are
due by 10:30a.m.
(there are no
key terms for
chapter 22)
No Class Lecture/Meeting
07/04- No School- Holiday
No Class
Meeting/Online Work
07/05-Unit 8:
Chapters 26-35
key terms,
discussion
questions,
and quizzes are
due by 10:30a.m.
(there are no
key terms for
chapter 30)
No Class Meeting/Online Work
07/06- Final Exam (online) is due by 1:00pm
Study quizzes (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23,
& 24)
50 questions (t/f questions)
Program/Discipline 1. Identify and explain the components of the communication process and the role
they play in human interactions.
Requirements: If
applicable
2. Deliver informative and persuasive oral presentations that are consistent with
and appropriate for the audience and purpose.
3. Identify, evaluate, and utilize evidence to support claims used in presentations
and arguments.
4. Discuss the major types of interpersonal relationships, and how conflict and
power issues can be handled effectively with communication.
5. Effectively communicate and interact with others in interpersonal, personal and
professional situations.
6. Demonstrate through performance and analysis the importance of both verbal
and nonverbal communication.
7. Work as a productive team member as either a leader or follower.
HCC Grading
Scale
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must
re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM"
and "I" do not affect GPA.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
The grading criterion for Public Speaking is based on points.
900-1000 points=A
600-699 points=D
800-899 points=B 700-799 points=C
Below 600 points=F
Self Intro Speech (Partners)
5pts
Impromptu Speech
15pts
Perception Activity
10pts
Storytelling Speech
55pts
Informative Speech
250pts
Midterm
50pts
Final
50pts
Quizzes (35) 5 pts each quiz
175pts
Key Terms (33) 5 pts per chapter
165pts (there are no key terms
for chapters 22 &30)
Discussion Questions (35) 5 pts per chapter 175pts
Attendance (based on 10 days)
5pts each day
50ts
Total Points
1000pts
Instructional
Materials
O’Hair, D., Rubenstein, H., & Stewart, R. (2010). A pocket guide to public speaking
(3rd ed.). Bedford/St. Martin’s.
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