2010-2011 Syllabus
CM115
Public Speaking
3 Credit Hours
A Concise Public Speaking Handbook
By Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe
Public Speaking Workbook
By Susan Sutton and Nancy Zenger-Beneda
Division of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructor: Lucas Brown
Public Speaking
SPRING 2011
Course Number:
CM115
Time & Day: W 6:00-9:00
Location: Cloud County Community College Campus
RM: 206
Instructor:
Lucas Brown
Office:
F48 Orange Pod (across the hall from Cook Theatre)
Office hours: MWF 2-4 pm; TR 9-10 am, 2-4 pm
Phone: 785-243-9499 ext. 343
Email:
lbrown@cloud.edu
Required
Materials:
A Concise Public Speaking Handbook by Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe
Public Speaking Workbook by Susan Sutton and Nancy Zenger-Beneda
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.
Grades are based on 90, 80, 70, 60 percent point accumulation.
TEACHING METHODS: Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion, group exercises, and in-class
speaking opportunities.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Assignments are due the following class period unless instructed otherwise. Missed
assignments cannot be made up when no prior notification was made.
Students must present all speeches in order to pass the course.
Semester Assignments
18 Chapter Reviews and Exercises - 10 points each
4 Speeches
Self-Introduction Speech
Informative Speech
Community Concern Speech/National Problem Speech
Entertaining Speech (Youtube project)
4 Outlines
Self-Introduction Speech
Total Points
180
25
100
140
50
25
Informative Speech
Community Concern Speech/National Problem Speech
Entertaining Speech
2 Major Tests -- 50 points each
Small Group Exercises - 10 points each
Cook Lecture Series attendance
Peer review when assigned
50
75
25
100
As Time Allows
STUDENTS MUST PRESENT ALL OF THE ABOVE SPEECHES TO PASS THE COURSE.
COURSE POLICIES:
ACADEMIC FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Because Humanities 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 will 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:
Students who violate Academic Integrity Policies will face one of the following consequences, depending upon
the severity of the case:
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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 one absence; absences after the first are 3% each from your
overall grade. Tardiness affects your grade in a similar manner. When you know that you will miss a class, 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 with a late deduction. 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 and are only awarded upon student request. 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: Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in
writing.
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Students will deliver a clear, well-organized oral presentation.
The student will make an informative or persuasive oral presentation.
Students will be able to adequately research and develop a 5-7 minute speech.
Support for the topic will include an organized outline, outside sources, in addition to personal
experience, and analysis.
In addition to the content, delivery skills are important and will also be evaluated.
ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES: A speech assignment will be videotaped for
evaluation.
DEPARTMENT OUTCOMES: The following are the goals students should be able to achieve in CCCC
Speech courses.
 The student will demonstrate mastery of information gathering, organizing, and presenting an audiencecentered public speech.
 The student will demonstrate proficiency in applying principles of ethical responsibility, tolerance,
originality, accuracy, critical thinking, and mutual respect in all course work.
 The student will demonstrate the ability to present a public speech representative of all three general
purposes: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
 The student will develop a mastery of outlining techniques and documentation principles.
 The student will develop proficiency when analyzing his or her public speaking presentations.
COURSE OUTCOMES: Students will be able to able to follow the guidelines listed below in writing and
delivering a speech.
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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.
ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Student learning is also assessed each semester based on
program outcomes. Program outcomes accomplishment is measured through performance on course outcomes.
Each program uses a matrix to match course outcomes of individual courses to overarching program outcomes.
The program outcomes are calculated as an average of all of the relevant course outcomes. This information is
processed after each semester and then immediately reviewed by the Assessment Coordinator and the Student
Learning Outcomes Assessment Team.
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
100.9 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
You may also go to www.cancellations.com or call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 for more
information.