NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
SPEECH 122: Public Speaking Fall/2013
“We grow, and as we grow we must find new and better ways to express ourselves.” HLP
Department: Language & Developmental Studies
Instructor: Tia Madison
Telephone: 259-8963
Email: tmadison@napavalley.edu
Office: Room 865, building, 800
Office Hours: M 11-12; T 3-4; W 2-4; TH 3-4
Required Text: PUBLIC SPEAKING: CHOICE & RESPONSIBILITY
By KEITH
EDITION: 1
PUBLISHER: CENGAGE L
ISBN: 9781285908571
Description: This course covers fundamental public speaking concepts and processes. The
course is designed to help you learn how to effectively organize and express your thoughts to
an audience. Emphasis is on your interpretation, research, and presentation of speech.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Develop and present effective speeches for diverse audiences and occasions
2. Demonstrate critical listening skills
You Need:
Textbook
3x5 index cards
Scantron Forms & #2 Pencils for exams (Form # 882-E)
Attendance & Participation: Attendance, promptness, and positive participation are absolutely
crucial in this class. You must attend every class and arrive on time. Your classmates depend
and need your feedback. A safe and supportive atmosphere is mandatory to craft an exciting
and productive semester. To get the most out of this course, show up on time with a positive
attitude, and ready to work. All presentation assessments depend upon the students’
achievement, rather than effort. It is the responsibility of the student to come to class prepared.
You should read your text, complete your assignments, and read your syllabus.
Course Standards: Napa Valley College is committed to providing access to education for
students with disabilities. If you have a disability or medical condition that requires
accommodation, please see me as soon as possible so arrangements can be made.
Students in need of accommodations in the college-learning environment:
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a learning
disability should contact Learning Services in the Library and Learning Resource Center
(LLRC), room 1766, phone (707) 256-7442. A Learning Disability Specialist will review your
needs and determine appropriate accommodations. If you need accommodations for physical or
other types of disabilities, schedule an appointment with DSPS Counselor, Sheryl Fernandez, in
the Counseling Department located on the top floor of the 800 building, phone (707) 253-3040
for appointment. All information and documentation is confidential. Please feel encouraged to
make an appointment with me privately to discuss your specific learning needs in my class.
Classroom Conduct
 Turn off all pagers, cell phones, and any other gadgets that ring or buzz before entering
the classroom.
 If you are tardy to class on a presentation day, and someone is giving a presentation,
please wait outside the classroom until the speech is completed.
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Plagiarism/Cheating: Napa Valley College trusts each student to maintain high
standards of honesty and ethical behavior. All assignments submitted are required to be
the student’s own work.
In this course your writing, organization, and grammar are skills that are very important. If you
need assistance in improving your skill Napa Valley College’s Writing Center can help.
The Writing Center can:
 Help you with all stages of the writing process
 Individually tailor assignments to meet your specific writing needs
 Help you improve your grammar
 Help you generate, develop, and organize your ideas
 Let you know if you are communicating your ideas clearly
 Help you develop editing skills so you can correct your own papers
The Writing Center will not:
 Tell you what to write
 Write your paper for you
 Predict a grade on a paper
 Edit or proofread your papers for you
In the Writing Center you can sign up for a half-hour appointment. Appointments must be made
or changed in person, Room 1027, Building 1000A. Be sure to come on time; if you are ten
minutes late (or more), the appointment will be cancelled.
Policy for grades/assignment return: I will not post grades. All of your assignments will be
returned to you. So keep track of your progress.
Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit will become available throughout the semester.
Assignments
 All reading assignments are listed in the syllabus and must be read prior to class.
 All written assignments must be typed, and will be evaluated based on content, and organization.
 All papers should include a title page, including author’s name, class, and instructor’s name.
 Proofread all papers. Papers filled with spelling or grammatical errors will result in the
rejection of your paper or partial credit.
 I do not accept late assignments unless arranged individually prior to due date. Late
assignments will receive a 10-point grade reduction for each day late. Late assignments will not
be accepted (2) two days after due date.
Exams: Exams cannot be taken late without a valid reason approved by the instructor. There
will be Three (3) exams.
Speeches: This course requires a total of approximately 22 minutes of prepared speaking. There are 5
graded speeches required for the completion of this course. A zero on any of the speeches will result in
your failure in the course.
Outlines: Speeches with required outlines must be 2 pages typed, with sources cited and referenced in
the presentation
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NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
SPEECH 122: Public Speaking Fall/2013
“We grow, and as we grow we must find new and better ways to express ourselves.” HLP
Department: Language & Developmental Studies
Instructor: Tia Madison
Telephone: 259-8963
Email: tmadison@napavalley.edu
Office: Room 865, building, 800
Office Hours: M 11-12; T 3-4; W 2-4; TH 3-4
Assignments
Cultural Cuisine
In the workplace, as well as the classroom, we will work and communicate with people of diverse
backgrounds. You will be required to examine your culture and the cultures of your classmates. During
the cultural cuisine we will explore differences, similarities, stereotypes, and superstitions. Bring a dish
from your culture. Bring enough to share with the class.
Assignment Style: Informal Oral Presentation
Written Requirements: Cultural Cuisine Questionnaire (provided)
Presentation Aides: A food or beverage from culture.
Introduction Speech
Express yourself! Who are you? What are your likes and dislikes? You have two minutes to introduce
yourself to the class. What are the important details of your life that you would like to share?
Time Limit: 2-3 min
Notes Allowed: 1 side of 1 3x5 index card
Outline: None
Visual Aids: Optional
Sources: Yourself
Informative Speech
Time Limit: 5–6 min
Outline: Required
Visual Aids: One required
Sources: Six (6) sources must be included in the bibliography.
Oral Footnotes: Required
(Round 1 speech will provide you with an opportunity to practice your speech prior to final grading.
Round 1 speech should be half of the time allotted for the final speech presentation).
Persuasive Speech
Time Limit: 7-8 min
Outline: Required
Visual Aids: Two required
Sources: Ten (10) sources must be included in the bibliography.
Oral Footnotes: Required
(Round 1 speech will provide you with an opportunity to practice your speech prior to final grading.
Round 1 speech should be half of the time allotted for the final speech presentation).
Special Occasion Speech
Time Limit: 2–4 min
Outline: Required
Visual Aids: One required
Impromptu Speech
Time Limit: 1-2 min
Small Group Assignment
Time Limit: 30 minutes
Outline: Required
Visual Aids: One required
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SPEECH 122 (63348): Public Speaking Fall 2013
Check out our class webpage: http://www.napavalley.edu/people/tmadison/Pages/PublicSpeech-SpCom122.aspx
Critiques
Students are required to critique each others performance. This evaluation should include feedback that
is constructive.
ASSIGNMENTS
Introduction Speech
Cultural Cuisine
Impromptu Speech
Informative Speech
Round 1: Informative
Persuasive Speech
Round 1: Persuasive
Special Occasion
Speech
Small Group Speech
Exam # 1
Exam # 2
Exam # 3
TOTAL POINTS
Keep Track of your
grade:
50
50
50
150
50
200
50
100
TOTAL
POINTS
PERCENTAGE
GRADE
900 to 1000
800 to 899
700 to 799
600 to 699
Below 600
90%-100%
80%-89%
70%-79%
60%-69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
150
50
50
50
1000
My Group: GROUP _____
Contact Number
Email Address
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Tia Madison’s Pet Peeves: Showing up late to class; Letting the classroom door slam; Reading a
different textbook during class or Doing homework from another class; Taking a nap in class; Not
calling or emailing when absent; Trying to submit late work; Showing up late on exam days or
presentation days; Having personal conversations during a lecture or speech; Coming to class
unprepared; Not reading your syllabus; Giving Excuses “Excuses are tools that build monuments to
nothing”; Mistaking my kindness for weakness; Asking for a grade you did not earn; Hand written
papers; Papers with no name.
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NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
SPEECH 122: Public Speaking Fall/2013
“We grow, and as we grow we must find new and better ways to express ourselves.” HLP
Department: Language & Developmental Studies
Instructor: Tia Madison
Telephone: 259-8963
Email: tmadison@napavalley.edu
Office: Room 865, building, 800
Office Hours: M 11-12; T 3-4; W 2-4; TH 3-4
SPCOM 122
Tentative Calendar
Tues
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Finals
Thurs
20Aug
27Aug
3-Sep
Day 1 activities, Syllabus
review
Part 1 & 7
10Sep
17Sep
24Sep
1-Oct
Cultural Cuisine
8-Oct
Small Group Presentation (A &
B)
Small Group Presentation (E &
F)
Special Occasion Speeches
15Oct
22Oct
29Oct
5-Nov
Introduction Speeches
Impromptu Speeches
Part 3 & 4
Part 5 & 6
Round 1: Informative speeches
Informative Speeches
12Nov
19Nov
26Nov
3-Dec
Informative Speeches
10Dec
17Dec
Persuasive Speech
Round 1: Persuasive speeches
Persuasive Speech
Persuasive Speech
Exam # 3: Parts 5 & 6 1-3pm
22Aug
29Aug
5-Sep
Part 1 & 7
12Sep
19Sep
26Sep
3-Oct
Exam # 1 (Parts 1-2 & 7)
10Oct
17Oct
24Oct
31Oct
7-Nov
Small Group Presentation (C &
D)
Exam # 2: Parts 3 & 4
14Nov
21Nov
28Nov
5-Dec
Exam # 1 (Parts 1:1-7 & 2:8-10)
12Dec
19Dec
Persuasive Speech
Part 2
Introduction Speeches
Impromptu Speeches
Part 3 & 4
Part 5 & 6
Special Occasion Speeches
Round 1: Informative speeches
Informative Speeches
Round 1: Persuasive speeches
Be Thankful!!!
Persuasive Speech
Enjoy Your Winter Break
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