Course Syllabus
Public Speaking
SPCH 1315
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Spring 2011
CRN: 61026
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Dustin McDunn
Dustin.mcdunn@hccs.edu
Office Location
and Hours
By appointment only
Course
Location/Times
Southwest Learning Hub 225
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-2 pm
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
48
Course Length
(number of weeks)
16
Type of Instruction
Lecture
Course
Description:
Research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various purposes
occassions. Designed to develop proficiency in public speaking situations; emphasis on conte
organization, and delivery of speeches for various occasions. Open to all students. Required
majors. Core Curriculum Course.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
 SPCH 1311 or

ENGL 1301 ENGL 1301 or Department Approval. Required for Speech Majors.
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. Research and select appropriate source materials to develop ideas and support claims for
presentations.
2. Deliver speeches and other oral presentations with structure, style, self-confidence, and co
contact. The latter will foster a speaker-audience connection.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the cannon of public speaking, and be able to present pr
impromptu talks.
4. Integrate teh 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
nonverbal communication skills;
3. *Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials to frame and
arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate verbal, oral, and aural communication s
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,
and nonverbal communication skills;
1. Employ exercises and assignments that will train students to properly structure oral presen
formal and informal settings.
*Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials to frame
arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate verbal, oral, and aural communic
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.
Instructional
Methods
Face to Face
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,
and nonverbal communication skills;
No assignments selected for this outcome
*Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials to frame
arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate verbal, oral, and aural communic
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,
and nonverbal communication skills;
No assessments selected for this outcome
*Compose and present a persuasive speech using logic and source materials to frame
arguments. Other appeals and the use of appropriate verbal, oral, and aural communic
should be use to effectuate audience influence.
Group and/or individual projects
In-class discussions
Oral and written peer-reviewed article reviews and discussions
Service learning projects
Various assigned readings from textbooks
In-class debates
Writing papers including essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and contrasting
Oral and written book reviews and discussions
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
Program/Discipline
Requirements: If
applicable
1. Identify and explain the components of the communication process and the role they play
interactions.
2. Deliver informative and persuasive oral presentations that are consistent with and appropr
audience and purpose.
3. Identify, evaluate, and utilize evidence to support claims used in presentations and argum
4. Discuss the major types of interpersonal relationships, and how conflict and power issues
handled effectively with communication.
5. Effectively communicate and interact with others in interpersonal, personal and profession
6. Demonstrate through performance and analysis the importance of both verbal and nonver
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
IP (In Progress)
W(Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
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
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
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
credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To comput
average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted
"IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Speeches, assignments and projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
 Adherence to all specific assignment guidelines/content requirements.
 Adherence to deadlines.
 Level of technical difficulty attempted and achieved. More sophisticated work ma
higher scores.
 Creativity and Originality: Solving the assignments in an imaginative and unique w
to a higher score.
 Honesty: Submit your own work.
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
The final grade will consist of the following:
 4 speeches, 100 points each
 midterm exam:
 Final Exam:
 Total:
Instructional
Materials
400 points
100 points
100 points
600 points
O’Hair, D., Rubenstein, H., & Stewart, R. (2010). A pocket guide to public speaking (3rd ed.).
Martin's.
Calendar
HCC Calendar:
Per specific Semester
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Classes Begin
Wednesday, Jan. 19
Last day for drop/add
Monday, Jan. 17 – MLK day
Holidays and Breaks
Monday, Feb. 21 – President’s day
March 14-20 – Spring Break
April 22-24 - Easter
Thursday, April 14 @ 4:30 pm
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W
Sunday, May 8
Instruction ends
Thursday, May 12 @ 12 pm
Final examination
Course Calendar:
Date
Week 1: Jan 18-22
Week 2: Jan 23-29
Week 3: Jan 30-Feb 5
Week 4: Feb 6-12
Week 5: Feb 13-19
Lectures / Topics / Assignments / Projects / Q
Exams
Introduction, why study public speaking
Part 1: Getting Started
Speech 1: Introduction speeches
Part 2: development
Part 3: organization
Week 6: Feb 20-26
Week 7: Feb 27-March 5
Week 8: March 6-12
Spring Break: March 13-20
Week 9: March 21-26
Week 10: March 27-April 2
Week 11: April 3-9
Week 12: April 10-16
Week 13: April 17-23
Week 14: April 24-30
Week 15: May 1-7
Week 16: May 9-14
Speech 2: ceremonial
Make up speeches, review
mid-term exam
Part 4: starting, finishing, and styling
Speech 3: informative
Part 5: delivery
Part 6: presentation aides
Part 7: types of speeches
Speech 4: persuasive
Make up speeches, review
Final Exam, May 12 @ 12:00 p.m.
Please remember that this syllabus is subject to change.
All changes will be documented by the instructor.
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