BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
City University of New York
Department of Speech, Communications and Theatre Arts
The Fundamentals of Speech Communication Class hours: 3
SPE 100 -986: Hybrid Course, WI
Credits: 3
Semester: Spring 2012
Office Hours: TThF (by appt.)
Prof. J. Douglas-Pryce,
Deputy Chairperson
Email: jpryce@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office: N665 – (N667)
Phone : (212) 220-8026
Course Description
The goal of this course is to develop effective skills in speech communication. The student examines how to generate topics and organize ideas, master elements of audience psychology and practices techniques of speech presentation in a public forum. All aspects of speech production and presentation are considered
What makes this a Writing Intensive Course? This is a Writing Intensive course that fulfills the WI requirement for graduation. Writing intensive courses pay special attention to developing critical reading, writing, and analytic skills to prepare students for college-level coursework in general. Both informal and formal writing will be designed to maximize your understanding of the subject matter. Formal writing assignments, at least 10-12 pages total, account for a significant portion of your grade and will include opportunities for revision.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Speech 100 is a required course for graduation for all BMCC students in all majors. Before registering for Speech
100, students must have completed or be exempt from: ENG 088, ESL 094, and ACR 094.
Student Learning Outcomes: At the end of the semester, students will be able to:
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Communicate effectively in the English language.
Assessment: Presentations, outlines, class exercises, midterm, and final exam.
2.
Master nonverbal communication techniques including extemporaneous speaking, standard language, and eye contact with the audience.
Assessment: Presentations, class exercises, and exams.
3.
Prepare presentations that locate, evaluate, select, and incorporate different forms of supporting material, including visual aids.
Assessment: Presentations and outlines.
4.
Demonstrate ethical standards in research and presentation of materials.
Assessment: Presentations and outlines.
5.
Listen critically and respectfully to others’ speeches.
Assessment: Class feedback exercises.
6.
Control stage fright in speaking situations.
Assessment: Presentations and class exercises.
7.
Critically evaluate the work of others and work cooperatively in pairs and groups.
Assessment: Presentations and lass exercises.
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Complete (a) formal writing assignment(s) of at least 10-12 pages in length that has/have gone through the revision process (e.g. research paper, content-related report, or essay).
Assessment: Examples of student papers
9.
Generate pieces of informal writing in response to a variety of prompts, concepts, situations or reading assignments.
Assessment: Examples of student papers
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General Education Learning Outcomes
Communication Skills—Students will be able to write, read, listen and speak critically and effectively
Measurements
(means of assessment)
Oral presentations and speech outlines
Quantitative Reasoning—Students will be able to use quantitative skills and the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems.
Scientific Reasoning—Students will be able to apply the concepts and methods of the social sciences.
Oral presentations
and speech
outlines
Social and Behavioral Sciences—Students will be able to apply the concepts and methods of the social sciences.
Arts and Humanities—Students will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the arts and literature through critiques of works of art, music, theatre or literature.
Information and Technology Literacy—Students will be able to collect, evaluate and interpret information and effectively use information technologies.
Oral presentations and speech outlines
X Values—Students will be able to make informed choices based on an understanding of personal values, human diversity, multicultural awareness and social responsibility.
Oral presentations
and speech
outlines
Evaluation & Requirements of Students
All written work is to be prepared to COLLEGE and PROFESSIONAL standards. Work should be checked for spelling, grammar and punctuation. Keep in mind NEATNESS counts! Written work should be submitted on 8 ½ X
11 papers single-spaced TYPED and STAPLED. All assignments must be completed on time. Make-up assignments are not allowed except in cases of extreme emergencies. Tutoring is available in the Learning Resource Center room
S501. Those seeking counseling and advisement may go to room S330 or call 212-220-8140.
Tests will cover information from the textbook and Face-to-Face meetings.
 Introductory Speech (2-3) minutes
 Informative Speech (4-6) minutes
5%
20%
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Preparation outline, bibliography mandatory 3 sources of information, may include any combination of periodicals, books, and Internet sources. The outline must be typed, stapled, and submitted on the day that you are schedule to present.
 Persuasive Speech (5-7) minutes 20%
Preparation outline, bibliography mandatory 5 sources of information, may include any combination of periodicals, books, and Internet sources. The outline must be typed, stapled, and submitted on the day that you are schedule to present.
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All assignments must have a heading: Your proper name, the date, section number and the assignment name and number.
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Speeches delivered at more than 10% read rate will receive a “C” or less
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Do not enter or exit the classroom while speeches are in progress.
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Late assignments will be penalized by 10 points.
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Failure to complete either your informative speech (3) or persuasive speech will result in a final grade of an
“F”.
 Writing Assignments
 Discussion Board Home Work
15%
20%
 Midterm Examination
(see class schedule for chapters and date – 10 points late)
10%
 Final Examination
(see class schedule for chapters and date – 10 points late)
10%
 Participation, Attendance, and Lateness (Face-to-Face Meetings) o
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College Attendance Policy
At BMCC, the maximum number of absences is limited to one more hour than the number of hours a class meets in one week. For example, you may be enrolled in a three-hour class. In that class, you would be allowed 4 hours of absence (not 4 days). In the case of excessive absences, the instructor has the option to lower the grade or assign an
F or WU grade.
Academic Adjustments for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments for this course must contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. BMCC is committed to providing equal access to all programs and curricula to all students.
BMCC Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Statement
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one’s own creation. Using the idea or work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism.
Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to consult with their instructors. The library has guides designed to help students to appropriately identify a cited work. The full policy can be found on
BMCC’s website,
. For further information on integrity and behavior, please consult the college bulletin (also available online).
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