Spring 2011 Syllabus
CM115
Public Speaking
3 Credit Hours
A Concise Public Speaking Handbook 2nd Edition
Division of Division of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructor: Nancy Zenger-Beneda
Public Speaking
Course Number:
CM115
Time & Day: Monday 4:00
Location: CCCC Concordia Campus
RM: 205
Instructor: Nancy Zenger-Beneda
Office: F47 across the hall from Cook Theatre (orange pod)
Phone: 785-243-9499 ext. 242
hm: 785-729-3872
Email: zbeneda@cloud.edu
Required
Materials:
Text and Workbook.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Public Speaking is an elementary course in the study and practice of the basic
principles of speech and interpersonal communication with emphasis on critical thinking, the creative and
intelligent selection of material, organization, and oral presentation.
PREREQUISITE:
none
SEQUENCING:
Public Speaking is offered in both the fall and spring semesters.
METHOD OF EVALUATION/GRADING: Students are evaluated on a point system.
Semester Assignments
18 Chapter Reviews and Exercises
4 Speeches
Self-Introduction Speech
Informative Speech
Community Concern Speech/National Problem Speech
Entertaining Speech
4 Outlines
Self-Introduction Speech
Informative Speech
Community Concern Speech/National Problem Speech
Entertaining Speech
2 Major Tests -- 100 points each
Small Group Exercises - 10 points each
As Time Allows
Cook Lecture Series attendance
Peer review when assigned
Students must present all speeches to pass the course.
TEACHING METHODS: Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion, group exercises, and in-class
speaking opportunities, some recorded assignments and online testing.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Missed assignments cannot be made up when no prior notification was made.
Students must present all speeches in order to pass the course
COURSE POLICIES:
ACADEMIC FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: Because English courses include discussion and critical
thinking, instructors and students will likely hear and read a wide range of differing opinions and ideas on
sensitive and controversial subjects. Therefore, instructors and students are to adhere to the principles of free
expression, including respect and civility. All in the classroom are expected to listen to the viewpoints of others
without interruptions, name-calling, and other personal attacks. Personal views of instructors and students
should not affect grades.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy
will apply to all students in class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
 Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking
someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or
help on a quiz/exam.
 Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation,
giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does
the work himself/herself with your assistance.
Cheating: “Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
1. You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or
help during an exam.
2. You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books
to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are
taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
3. You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been
corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of
University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism: “Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying
material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are
someone else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a
direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the
wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or
submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students who violate this policy will
face one of the following consequences, depending upon the severity of the case:
 The student will have to re-do the assignment.
 The student will receive an F for the assignment.
 The student will receive an F for the class.
 The student will be recommended for disciplinary action.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance will affect your grade. You are allowed three absences; unexcused
absences are 10 points from your earned total. Tardiness affects your grade in a similar manner. When you
know that you will miss a class due to illness or an extracurricular activity, you must report this to the instructor
ahead of time. Please speak to the instructor or send an email.
CONDUCT: Classroom decorum is conducive to learning. You can help by actively participating in class
discussions and exercises. The following behaviors show disrespect to the instructor and to your fellow students
and are not acceptable:
 holding conversations on topics unrelated to the issue at hand
 talking privately with a classmate(s)
 chronic lateness
 leaving and returning to the classroom
 sleeping
 doing homework or studying for other classes
 eating
 chewing tobacco
In addition, please turn off all pagers and cell phones (or any devices that “beep”) prior to entering the
classroom. You are in the class to learn. If you aren’t, others are, and if you unduly disturb that effort, you may
be asked to leave the class.
EXAMINATION POLICY: Makeup exams will only be given by special arrangement with the instructor and
must be completed within a reasonable time frame. The makeup exams may not be the same exams as given in
class. NO MAKEUP exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made with the instructor.
INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE: If you are having problems with the course work or assignments, please let
the instructor know as early as possible.
TUTOR ASSISTANCE: Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills
Center for more information.
INCOMPLETE POLICY: Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason
and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor
assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the
class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS: Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to
address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the
Academic Affairs Office.
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES: Public speaking is a general education course.
Students enrolled in this course will be expected to fulfill the General Education Communication Goal.
The students will deliver a clear, well-organized oral presentation. The student will make an informative or
persuasive oral presentation. Enough notice should be given in order to adequately research and develop a 5-7
minute speech. Support for the topic should include an organized outline, outside sources, in addition to
personal experience, interview expert, opinion, and analysis. The student should be aware that in addition to the
content, delivery skills are important and will also be evaluated.
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOME ASSESSMENT: Instructors will videotape one speech to be used to
assess general education outcomes. The video will be used as an artifact to be evaluated by a team a faculty. A
formal college review of assessment results is used to improve teaching and learning.
Student learning will be assessed by evaluating artifacts according to the following rubric:
5-6= Excellent
3-4= Satisfactory
1-2= Unsatisfactory
0=Artifact is unscorable
Performance goal is 75% of student artifacts evaluated will score a 3 or higher.
Speech Artifact Guidelines
1. A speaker number must be visible during the entire speech.
2. Outlines must be typed and numbered to coordinate with speakers.
3. Instructors must check tapes for picture and sound.
COURSE OUTCOMES: Student will be able to able to follow the guidelines listed below in writing and
delivering a speech.
 The student will use critical thinking skills when designing public speeches.
 The student will develop and utilize outlining skills when organizing speeches.
 The student will develop effective, ethical research practices, including faithful documentation of
sources when planning and presenting research-based speeches.
 The student will utilize constructive and effective feedback practices when verbally responding to
classmates’ speeches.
 The student will demonstrate the standards for effective visual and vocal delivery when presenting
speeches.
 The student will apply effective listening skills when listening to other students.
ASSESSMENT of COURSE OUTCOMES: Student learning is assessed every semester based on course
outcomes. Each instructor measures student performance on all course outcomes for each course section every
semester. The instructor fills out an electronic form, which populates a database. This information is reviewed
by the Assessment Coordinator and the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Team. It is due to be
completed by February 15th for the fall semester and June 15th for the spring.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY: If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see
your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of
Advisement and Counseling, located in the Advisement Center.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The
following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KNCK
1390 AM
Concordia
KCLY
101 FM
Clay Center
KREP
92.1 FM
Belleville
KHCD
89.5 FM
Hutchinson
KVSV
1190 AM
Beloit
KSAL
1150 AM
Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13
Topeka
KWCH (TV) Chan. 12
Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10
Lincoln, NE