Communication Fundamentals COM 231, Section 01 Spring 2015 Tuesdays 6:00-9:38 PM JW Room 110 Instructor: Candice Tucker. Phone: 517.442.6236 (you may call or text). Please do not call after 9:30 P.M. Office hours: by appointment. Home email: runcmt@hotmail.com JCC e-mail: tuckercandicem@jccmi.edu Text: Human Communications: The Basic Course. J.A. DeVito. 13th Edition Solution Center: 517.796.8639 JCC Switchboard: 517.787.0800 Course Description: Students will learn the basic principles of speech communication including speech development and delivery, interpersonal message, non-verbal messages, and small group dynamics. The course is designed to prepare students to be effective communicators in a diverse global society. Student speeches will be evaluated for effectiveness. Prerequisites: ENG 085* and ENG 090* Welcome to Communications 231! This course is designed to improve your public speaking skills and equip you for a variety of social, civic, school, and business occasions in which you are more likely to achieve success if you can speak effectively before an audience. This course will also build your self-confidence and help you to “think on your feet” with greater ease-- two traits that will serve you well for the rest of your life. Associate Degree Outcomes: Jackson Community College’s Board of Trustees has determined that all of our graduates should develop or enhance a variety of important skills while enrolled in courses. The ADO’s (Associate Degree Outcomes) for this course include: ADO 2: Speak clearly, concisely, and intelligibly ADO 9: Work productively with others, recognizing individual contributions to group success Attendance: Given the importance of oral participation in speech classes, daily attendance is vital if the student’s grade is not to be affected. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, more than two absences per semester will result in a lower grade. In addition, the student must not be absent for tests, speeches, or presentations unless s/he has previously informed the instructor because of an emergency and made arrangements to take the test or present the speech at a mutually convenient time. If the student has not arranged something with the instructor, the missed exam is a zero. There will be make-ups allowed for late speeches, but the speeches will earn a 30% late deduction (30 points removed from total score). The makeup must be presented before the close of the course at a date agreeable to the instructor. Ethics: All work submitted must be your own. Failing to document sources in both oral and written assignments is considered plagiarism. Students found plagiarizing will be dealt with according to JCC’s policy on academic honesty. Academic dishonesty in all forms is a serious offense and will result in a grade of “0” for the entire assignment. It is inappropriate in this course to use obscene language or gestures, tell offensive jokes, or allude to sexual, racial, cultural, or gendered references that may be demeaning or offensive. Please be mindful of what you say and how you say it. Speech topics will be selected in advance and approved by the instructor. Anything that distracts from the communication process should be avoided in class. Cell phones, pagers, MP3 players, laptops, and text messaging devices should be turned off when not being used as part of the class. Grade Breakdown: Speeches and Group Presentations Exams and Quizzes Class Assignments, Papers, and Attendance 70% 10% 20% Grade Scale: 93-100 = 4.0; 87-92 = 3.5; 80-86 = 3.0; 75-79 = 2.5; 70-74 = 2.0; 65-69 = 1.5; 60-64 = 1.0; 0-59 = 0.0. Exams: There is one exam in this course. The exam will cover material from the book, class lectures and discussions. More information on this test format will be provided before the exam date. Assignments: All speeches are required to adhere to the following guidelines: Follow the guidelines for organizing, developing, and presenting speeches discussed in the textbook and during classroom discussions Relate the topic to the audience. Personalize the speech without being too technical. The speech should be organized and all claims supported with bibliographic references. All speech topics need to be approved by the instructor beforehand. Typed outlines are required for all speeches. You are expected to “Dress for Success” when giving a speech or presentation. To that end, please wear the type of clothes you would wear for a job interview. No hats should be worn when giving a speech unless they are relevant to what you are sharing. “Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the office of Learning Support Services at 787-0800, extension 8270/8553 as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.” Major Speeches for this Class: #1: Introduction Speech 1. 30 Second (or longer) Animoto or Wideo Video (or other type of video) Required. 2. You must introduce your video, show it, and then close the presentation with some general information about yourself. 3. Outline submitted with at least two roman numerals #2: Informative Speech Develop a presentation on any approved topic of interest to you that can be supported with credible library research. Additional Requirements: 1. Detailed typed outline, with at least three roman numerals 2. Annotated Bibliography 3. Five Sources Minimum, at least two required from our online library databases 4. 5-7 Minutes 5. One visual aid #3: Group Project: This assignment will combine a symposium and panel discussion demonstrating public speaking and group communication skills on an argumentative topic. Each member of the group will give a three-four minute speech on a different aspect of the group discussion topic. Each group member must complete an individual outline and Works Cited sheet. The entire group will then discuss the topic in an attempt to reach a consensus on the discussion topic. More specific requirements will be handed out closer to the due date. #4: Moral Dilemma/Persuasive Speech Develop a presentation that is intended to change or reinforce the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of your audience. Additional Requirements: 1. Detailed typed outline of three or more roman numerals 2. At least three credible sources 3. 5-7 minutes 4. Follows motivated/persuasive sequence and handle objections 5. At least one visual aid 6. Prezi, GoogleDoc Presentation, or PowerPoint Required Homework Schedule- Homework is due for the next class after it is listed. Speech dates are not listed and may vary. Week One, 5/19 Read and complete worksheet for Chapters 1417, Prepare self-introduction speech Week Two, 5/26 Read Chapters 2 and 4 and Take Notes, Complete Speech Evaluation Internet Handout Week Three, 6/2 Read Chapter 6 and Take Notes, Complete Handout on Chapters 7-9 Week Four, 6/9 Prepare Informative Speech Week Five, 6/16 NO CLASS – Phoenix Trip, prepare Informative Speech Week Six, 6/23 Study for Exam #1 Week Seven, Complete Chapters 10-11 Worksheet Read 6/30 Chapter 18- Take Notes Week Eight, 7/7 Complete Chapter 13 Worksheet. Prepare auction activity if interested in extra credit. Week Nine, 7/14 Prepare Group Presentation. Week Ten, 7/21 Week Eleven, Prepare moral dilemma speech. 7/28 Week Twelve, 8/4 General Timetable for Speech 231: Week One, 5/19 Week Two, 5/26 Week Three, 6/2 Week Four, 6/9 Overview of Course, ice-breakers, Ch. 1 Self-Introductions, Public Speaking, Ch. 14, 15, 16, 17 Continue 14-17, Culture and Gender, Ch. 2. Listening, Ch. 4, Ch. 6, Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Ch. 6, Ch. 7-9 Week Five, 6/16 Week Six, 6/23 NO CLASS – Phoenix Trip SPEECH #1, REVIEW FOR EXAM, if time Week Seven, 6/30 Exam, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 7-9, 14-17 Week Eight, 7/7 Class Group Experience: Chapters 10-11, and Ch. 18 Week Nine, 7/14 Ch. 18, Time with Group Week Ten, 7/21 Group Presentations Week Eleven, 7/28 Auction activity for extra credit? View film for moral dilemma speech Week Twelve, 8/4 Moral Dilemma Speeches “A” Speech “B” Speech “C” Speech “D” Speech “F” Speech Meet and exceed all “B” requirements Meet and exceed all “C” requirements Meet and technical requirements Did not present on assigned day and/or did not meet technical requirements Did not present a clear and original topic Did not have a clear purpose Does not deliver the speech Original, Original and Original and challenging, and challenging topic appropriate topic imaginative topic Excellent organization with a variety of rhetorical elements Excellent audience adaptation Strong bond between speaker and audience Wide variety of supporting materials Effective organization with clear purpose and transitions Some audience adaptation Clear purpose and effective transitions Keeps audience attention Addresses audience Avoided contact with audience Varied sources of supporting material used Research used to support points Does not use research to support points Great depth of research Creative and vivid language Polished and well rehearsed extemporaneous speech Excellent eye contact with audience Some depth of research Effective language Poised and prepared extemporaneous speech Effective eye contact Credible sources presented Appropriate language Presented speech extemporaneously Inappropriate sources used Inappropriate language Read speech to audience Limited eye contact Little or no eye contact Limited adaptation No audience adaptation Fabricated or plagiarized material Attempts impromptu delivery Excellent gestures, facial expressions, and body movements Well written outline with complete references and free from errors Effective gestures, expressions, and movement Limited gestures, expression, and movement Does not use effective delivery skills Written outline with complete citations Typed outline and bibliographic material Outline and documentation fails to follow accepted format No outline