FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION – COM 111-201 (ONLINE – 10 days) Winter 2022 COURSE SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR : Professor Coach LaTanya Eggleston email within CANVAS course OFFICE HOURS: Open ZOOM CALLS by appointment PHONE: (410) 777-1288 EMAIL: COURSE DESCRIPTION This survey course uses readings, discussions, and research to provide you with the elements of public speaking theory and practical skills needed for successful speaking in a variety of situations, including work, school, community events, and social gatherings. Through collaboration and practice, you will develop your ability to engage in clear oral communication, effective listening, basic research, and rhetorical analysis. You will have many opportunities to refine your public speaking skills in the safe atmosphere of our classroom, and develop other valuable skills, such as informed critical thinking, effective language usage, and ethical persuasion. This is a fast-paced section of COM 111 and your ability to follow directions, work hard, manage your time, and stay organized is essential to complete the course successfully. My goal is to help you achieve your goals in the course, so use me as a resource when you need support. All questions are good questions! LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. REQUIRED TEXT*: Lucas, Steven (2019). The Art of Public Speaking. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. (13th Edition). *Used copies are acceptable and our textbook is on reserve at the Arnold campus library. Speech Recording Guidelines In order to take this course in the online format, because of certain social distancing in place, you have the option to gather an audience of 5 adults (within your “POD”/”Bubble”, record your speeches, and post them on YouTube . You can find the directions for using YouTube in the “Speech Resources & FAQs” Module. This winter it is OPTIONAL to have an audience of 5 or more adults (based on your personal safety measure). Speeches must be delivered extemporaneously; appearing to read all or most of a speech makes it ineligible for grading. If you don't have access to a way to record you speeches, you should drop the course immediately and take either a hybrid or on-campus section. Only online sections of COM 111 require you to record speeches. There is no way to pass this course without completing the 1 speeches, and you can only complete the speeches if you are able to meet the recording requirements. 1. Gather an audience (OPTIONAL considering your personal safety measures). Gather 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 5-10 people who are 17 years old or older. (No children or pets should be present in the room). You can do this at work, home, in your community, on campus, etc.—as long as the location is quiet, indoors, and well-lit. You must face your audience and deliver your speech to them, not the camera. Pan the camera across your audience before giving the speech; show your audience again at the end of your presentation. The camera must be on you during the entire presentation. If you have an audience, then ask them in advance to offer applause at the end to show their appreciation, and ask for questions wait until their applause ends before walking away. Identify yourself. Upload a clear copy of your AACC ID along with any other required documents (e.g., outline, bibliography, PowerPoint or other visual). If you have an audience, then give eye contact to audience OR the camera as much as possible (for your “virtual audience”). Visual Aids. When you use a PowerPoint presentation or other visual, it must be viewable by your audience. It must also be uploaded to Canvas with your recording. Speak extemporaneously. Use an outline with phrases, rather than full. This course does not require memorizing speeches or speeches delivered from manuscripts, so students who appear to read all or most of a speech will receive NO credit and there are no makeups. Make sure your speech is viewable and easy to hear. Record your speech in a quiet indoor location with good lighting. Extraneous noises (television, children, dogs barking, etc.) should not be audible and may disqualify your speech from grading. Watch and listen your speech to be sure that your video is viewable and easy to hear and NOT on YouTube’s private setting. On or before speech due dates, submit your speech on Canvas twice; first upload your YouTube speech link and any required documents (e.g., outline, bibliography, visual, and AACC photo ID) to the speech assignment that is due. Then, post your speech link to the daily discussion for peer evaluations. Follow the directions in the module for peer evaluations. (You only need to upload your video for your classmates, not your outline and other documents). Important Speech Do’s and Don’ts 1. Do create a speaking outline using the same format and labels on the speech directions (attention-getter, thesis, etc.). Only the thesis should remain in a complete sentence. 2. Do wear business wear (e.g., a suit) and dress shoes to earn the maximum number of points for attire. 3. Do rehearse standing up, using your visuals and a timer so you can make adjustments as needed. 4. Do have the camera pan the audience at the beginning and end of your speech. 2 5. Do wait until your audience has finished clapping before walking away (feel free to tell them in advance to clap at the end of your speech). 6. Do manage your own visuals (e.g., no “assistants” can advance for slides for you). 7. Do integrate your visuals into your presentation professionally so I can see how you use them (no holding up laptops). 8. Don’t use the same topic for your informative and persuasive speeches. 9. Don’t choose topics most audiences have already heard a great deal about, such as eating healthy, exercising, smoking, drinking or texting while driving and similar topics. Sharing NEW information adds interest to most speeches. There are NO SPEECH MAKE-UPS, so manage your time carefully! LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you are expected to: 1. Demonstrate orally and in writing an understanding of key principles of speech communication; 2. Select a topic and develop a speaking purpose appropriate for the audience and communication situation; 3. Research, organize, and prepare an oral message appropriate for its purpose, context, and audience; 4. Deliver a speech that incorporates text-based and electronic sources; 5. Deliver speeches that conform to the ethical guidelines for public speaking; 6. Exhibit delivery skills suited to the purpose, audience, and speech context; 7. Exhibit listening skills appropriate for the purpose, context, and content of the oral communication involved; 8. Analyze and evaluate the oral messages of others; 9. While participating in a work group, exhibit an understanding of the small task group method of group problem solving. COURSE REQUIREMENTS In order to pass this course, each student is required to successfully complete the following areas: A. FORMAL PRESENTATIONS (SPEECHES)* B. ASSIGNMENTS & ACTIVITIES Short Papers, Discussions, & other Assignments (35% of the final grade) (35% of the final grade) C. ASSESSMENTS 1. Chapter Quizzes (grades = highest of 2 attempts) 2. Final Exam (30% of the final grade) GRADING SCALE 3 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 59% – below = F POLICIES and PROCEDURES (Course & College ) GRADING & SUBMISSION OF WORK 1. Assignments will be graded within 48 hours of their due date; review grades/comments in CANVAS daily. 2. The QUALITY of assignments and contributions to discussion impact grading, so review all directions and rubrics carefully and edit. 3. Late discussions/assignments will not be accepted, so please plan ahead. This is a 15 week course you have committed to completing in ten days, so please plan accordingly. 4. All written work should have a heading with your name, date, and section. Work should also be submitted on time, typed, and proofread (doubled-spaced, using an easy to read font (e.g., 12 point Arial or Times). Citations must be in APA format (see the “Citation Guide” link from our Library homepage for samples). Help is available! Ask for guidance when you need it. 5. Use the AACC Writing Center as a resource to improve your writing. Enroll in the college Virtual Writing Center from the Canvas “Help” tab. Points will be deducted for writing errors and some students may be required to use the service before work will be graded. 6. Students are expected to: a. ask for assistance and guidance as needed. b. share any concerns regarding grades within one week (but not after the final exam). c. save all assignment directions. d. save all completed assignments. e. check grades and comments online each day. CANVAS and TECHNICAL HELP If you are new to the CANVAS learning management system, complete AACC’s Virtual Campus Student Orientation (see the "VC Student Orientation" tab on the left navigation bar in CANVAS). For technical help, contact the Technical Call Center at 410-777-4357 or helpdesk@aacc.edu. For problems with using CANVAS contact the Distance Learning Support Team at 410-777-2486 or virtualsupport@aacc.edu MAKE-UP / LATE WORK Make-up or late speeches, assignments, presentations, or exams are NOT accepted without documentation of an emergency, such as hospitalization. Good time management skills are crucial in this class. EMAIL/Phone Check your Canvas email messages daily. You can expect a response to your emails within 12 hours Monday – Friday at 5 p.m. Please put a meaningful title in the subject line (e.g., the name of the assignment) and use professional netiquette; for example, start with a greeting (Dear Coach/Professor 4 Eggleston or classmate’s name) and end your message with your own name and contact information. Remember you may call your professor directly at 410-777-1288 during business hours. You are welcomed to leave a voice message if there is no answer at the time of your call. You may send a CANVAS email to indicate a time to call and or meet virtually with your professor. DRESS CODE In addition to presenting a well-prepared and well-practiced speech, wearing business attire is one way to create a professional image. This, in turn, communicates a message of competence, seriousness, and credibility through non-verbal symbols. Thus, students are required to wear business attire (not business casual) for every major speech. (Women: pant/skirt suit or business dress and dress shoes. Men: suit or dress slacks and blazer, shirt, tie and dress shoes). THE WRITING CENTER Improve your writing and earn extra credit by using the Virtual Writing Center to prepare your speech outlines! Enroll in the Virtual Writing Center from the Canvas “Help” tab. The Virtual Writing Center is free and one-on-one help is available face-to-face or online to help you outline, organize, edit, and revise your written assignments. Another resource for writing a 5-paragraph essay (beginning with an outline) is available at http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/outline.html. HELP WITH RESEARCH Extensive library resources and services are available in our campus library (your public library), online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week using your AACC library ID card number at http://www.aacc.edu/resources/academicservices/library/ to support you in your studies. The AACC Library provides research assistance in creating search strategies, selecting relevant databases, and citing resources in a variety of formats. There is also a live chat service option to interact with a librarian service at https://libguides.aacc.edu/ask In addition to library resources, become familiar with http://mgaleg.Maryland.gov the General Assembly of Maryland’s website and other government research resources found in Chapter 7: Gathering Materials. CLASS EXPECTATION / PREPARATION TIME: A minimum expectation at AACC is that for every hour spent in class, you should plan to spend at least two hours out of class in preparation. Your instructor or the class may require additional time. More important than how MUCH should someone study is HOW should someone study. Studying is a skill, and developing that skill will enhance your progress academically. More information about study skills, including time management techniques, can be found at: http://ola2.aacc.edu/vc/timemanagement/TimeManagementWebShop/ ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity forbids any form of cheating and/or plagiarism. Cheating includes, but is not limited to such acts as using part or all of a speech you found online or that was prepared by someone else; stealing and altering information for academic purposes; offering, giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on an examination or other assignment in a course. Plagiarism includes taking and passing off intentionally as one's own the ideas, writings, or work of another individual without crediting the author. 5 The minimum disciplinary penalty imposed upon a student found to have committed an infraction includes receiving a “0” (no credit) for the assignment; other possible penalties include receiving an F in the course and suspension from the college. AACC has recently revised the procedures for implementation of our Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found online at http://www.aacc.edu/studentpolicies. Avoid plagiarism: conduct yourself ethically in this course! DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Disability Support Services Statement: The Disability Support Services Office (DSS) provides equal access to educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities. Students interested in course accommodations must provide relevant documentation in order to receive accommodations. For information, please call Courtney Sales, Program Manager for DSS, at 410.777.2306, email her at cjsales@aacc.edu or visit http://www.aacc.edu/resources/disability-support-services Deaf and hard of hearing students can reach the office by calling Maryland Relay 711 or by emailing dss@aacc.edu. Notice of Nondiscrimination: AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30 days’ notice. For information on AACC’s compliance and complaints concerning sexual assault, sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment, contact federal compliance officer at 410-777-1239 or complianceofficer@aacc.edu or Title IX coordinator at 410-7772256, or Maryland Relay 711. CLASS COMMUNICATION College students need and deserve peer support. Consider exchanging telephone numbers and email addresses with several classmates you can reach out to when you have a question or need guidance from someone other than the professor. Be sure to support your classmates when they reach out to you too! Each student is expected to honor the rights of others to express themselves in a manner that fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, integrity and dignity. When disagreements arise, students are expected to “agree to disagree without being disagreeable.” Netiquette is online jargon for “Internet etiquette.” It refers to guidelines for effective communication in online environments, such as discussions and email exchanges. When composing a message, it is important to carefully consider your audience and the message you want to communicate, because you don’t have the facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language we see during face-to-face conversations. Students are expected to demonstrate netiquette when interacting online with classmates and the instructor. The following examples of netiquette are especially important: Always use classmates’ names when responding to their discussion comments. Put a meaningful title in the subject line. The subject line of your message should clearly describe the content of your email (e.g., if your email is about a particular assignment, put the name of that assignment in the subject line). Use uppercase and lowercase letters. An email that’s typed in all uppercase letters means that you’re shouting. Be polite. Avoid wording that could sound rude, inflammatory or argumentative. If you would not say it face-to-face, don’t say it in an email or discussion. 6 Disagree without being disagreeable. It’s OK to disagree with a classmate or defend your point of view, but do remember that there are real people with real feelings at the other end of the computer. Civil discourse is appropriate for all classes, including online. Quality matters! Use a word processor to help identify errors when posting to discussions. Before submitting posts, re-read aloud what you have written to make sure it will be clear to your classmates and instructor. Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling when sending emails. Use shorthand cautiously. While it is true that smileys and other emoticons can help convey the intent behind your words, they should only be used with people who understand them. Use numbers as needed. If you are expressing several points or responding to multiple questions, number each point to make it easier for your professor and classmates to read. WANT SUCCESS? Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to receive services from AACC’s Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP): Your parents don’t have bachelor degrees AACC requires you to take at least one developmental course Your FAFSA shows you qualify for financial aid You belong to a minority group SASP offers the following FREE benefits: Help setting your educational goals and selecting courses Borrow textbooks, calculators, and laptops Access to private SASP study hall Tutors and/or a mentor $1,000 annual scholarships (renewable up to three years based on eligibility & funding) The SASP website is www.aacc.edu/sasp TIPS FOR SUCCESS Create a schedule that allows you to be successful this semester and stick to it. Check the week’s assignments every Monday and print or save all the directions on your computer. Post a calendar with all of your due dates; save deadlines and reminders in your phone or tablet. Establish a set schedule (with specific days and times) to work on the course assignments. Since you can take them twice (and only the highest attempt counts), the weekly assessments are the easiest way to boost your average in the course. Always complete the reading BEFORE taking the assessments. You can take each assessment twice, but only the highest one counts! Need help? Why wait? Be sure to ask right away so you can get the help you need as soon as possible. All questions are good, so ask them! Knowing the answers will build your confidence and competence! Your point of view is important, so express yourself! Don’t worry about whether your classmates will agree with you; we all need to hear points of view other than our own. Exchange e-mail addresses and telephone numbers with a few classmates and support one another. 7 Practice using STANDARD ENGLISH inside and outside of class to prepare for your speeches and professional life. If you are failing the course by the withdraw date, be sure to officially withdraw. Do not stop attending the course without withdrawing. _______________is the last day to withdraw for this semester. - SEE NEXT PAGE FOR COURSE SCHEDULE – - Course Schedule The instructor maintains the right to adjust the schedule as necessary to achieve course objectives. Day WEEK 1: Monday, January 3rdFriday, January 7th Topics Reading Assignments Course Overview 1 Personal Speech Ethics Chapter 1: Speaking in Public Chapter 2: Ethics 2 Introductory Speeches due Wed. NO SPEECH MAKE-UPS! Listening & Preparing for the first speech Chapter 3: Listening Chapter 4: Giving Your First Speech 3 Choosing a topic & adapting to audience Chapter 5: Selecting a Topic and Purpose Chapter 6: Analyzing the Audience 4 Conducting research Organizing a speech Chapter 7: Gathering Materials Chapter 8: Supporting Your Ideas Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of a Speech 8 Chapter 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech Accurate, clear, vivid, appropriate, inclusive use of language Chapter 11: Outlining the Speech Chapter 12: Using Language Special Occasion Speaking Chapter 18: Speaking on Special Occasions No SPEECH Make-Ups! Chapter 13: Delivery 5 Informative Speech Outline Peer Review Delivery methods, voice, body, Visual Aids Chapter 14: Using Visual Aids Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform WEEK 2: Monday, January 10thFriday, January 14th 6&7 Informative Speeches due by Monday, January NO SPEECH MAKE-UPS! 10th Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade Persuasive Speech Outline Peer Review due Chapter 17: Methods of Persuasion Tuesday, January 11th Chapter 19: Speaking in Small Groups Group responsibilities, problem solving, etc. 8 9 10 Persuasive Speeches due Wednesday, January 12th NO SPEECH MAKE-UPS! Commemorative Exercises for Critical Thinking on Thursday, January 13th Final Exam Part 1 due no later than Friday, January 14th Final Exam Part 2 due no later than Saturday, January 15th YOU DID IT! 9
