Listen • Speak • Engage
San José State University
Communication Studies
COMM 20, Section 13 (43699), Public Speaking for, Fall
2012
Instructor:
Elizabeth S. Harris
Office location:
HGH 209
Telephone:
408-924-6801
Email:
elizabeth.harris@sjsu.edu
Office hours:
M/W 7-7:30, M 9-12 and by arrangement
Class days/time:
M/W 12-1:15
Classroom:
HGH 223
GE/SJSU Studies Category
GE: A1, Basic Skills, Oral Communication
Catalog Description
Principles of rhetoric applied to oral communication: selecting, analyzing, adapting, organizing and
delivering ideas effectively.
Succeeding in this Class
Success in this course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a
minimum of 45 hours over the length of the course (normally 3 hours per unit per week with 1 of the
hours used for lecture) for instruction or preparation/studying or course related activities.
Because this is a three unit class, you can expect to spend 9 hours per week for instruction or
preparation/studying or course related activities. Careful time management will help you keep up with
readings and assignments and enable you to be successful in all of your courses.
Desire2Learn (D2L) (Or Canvas) class website
Copies of the course syllabus and major assignment sheets may be found on the class Desire2Learn (or
Canvas) website at sjsu.desire2learn.com.(or Canvas URL) You are responsible for regularly checking
messages sent via Desire2Learn (or Canvas). The announcement page will be used for updates and other
important alerts about the class. To contact me use the email address and phone number listed above.
Course Goals
Effective public speaking skills are essential for members of a democratic society. In this course, you will
develop strategies for designing well-organized, researched, extemporaneous speeches on topics of social
significance adapted to a diverse audience. The speaking engagements, in-class activities, small group
discussions and speeches allow you to practice your oral communication skills as well as observe and
evaluate those of others. Readings, lectures, written assignments and class discussions serve as
resources for you as you develop your public speaking abilities and become more at ease when
addressing an audience.
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Course Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, you will:
CLO1 Identify and assess socially significant and intellectual topics, then compose and deliver
extemporaneous oral presentations on those topics.
CLO2 Engage in critical and analytical listening
CLO3 Analyze audiences, adapt oral presentations to audiences and use that information to accomplish
the purpose of the speech.
CLO4 Assume the ethical responsibilities of the public speaker, including basic understanding of the
economic, legal and social issues surrounding the access and use of information.
Required Texts and Readings
Textbook
Coopman, S. Fassette, D.& Lull, J. (2012). Public speaking. The evolving art. ( 2nd Ed).USA; Cengage
ISBN 9781 2851 16686 (with resource package)
Other equipment requirements (if needed)
1 2-4gb SD card, or your own camera ( bring to class on ALL speaking dates)
Class Packet in Bookstore or online in D2L or on the faculty webpage.
Library Liaison
The Communication Studies Department encourages vigorous and ethical research as part of information
literacy for all of its students. For assistance in the library go to the King Library Reference Desk (2nd
floor; 408-808-2100) and/or utilize the Communication Research Guide available at
http://libguides.sjsu.edu/communication. For major research consultations contact Crystal Goldman at
Crystal.Goldman@sjsu.edu with questions you may have about using the library.
Classroom Protocol
Common courtesy and professional behavior dictate that you notify someone when you are recording
him/her. You must obtain the instructor’s permission to make audio or video recordings in this class.
Such permission allows the recordings to be used for your private, study purposes only. The recordings
are the intellectual property of the instructor; you have not been given any rights to reproduce or
distribute the material.
Course material developed by the instructor is the intellectual property of the instructor and cannot be
shared publicly without his/her approval. You may not publicly share or upload instructor generated
material for this course such as exam questions, lecture notes, or homework solutions without instructor
consent.
Dropping and Adding
You are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal,
and similar topics found at sa.sjsu.edu/student_conduct.
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Assignments and Grading Policy
Oral assignments will account for 560 of 1000 points of your grade. There are five videotaped
presentations, peer/group speeches, impromptu speeches, critiques and a rebuttal. There are NO makeups for oral presentations.
There is a minimum of 100 minutes of testing including exams and quizzes that are based on class
lectures, discussions and readings. There are NO make-ups for pop quizzes. This course will include a
minimum of 1500 words of writing. This will include all outlines, ( all outlines are full-sentence
outlines), critiques and an in depth analysis of your final presentation. All work must be typed, double
spaced, using a size 12 font and of colligate standards using APA citation format. Late work will only
receive up to half of the points assigned. Grading is on a straight scale, ( no curving). Participation is
crucial in this class especially for the oral assignments. There are no make ups for these. You must
complete them all satisfactorily to pass this course. (The grade of C- does not qualify for GE credit.
Policy S 99-6)
Record of points
Speech 400 pts, Oral Group Work 110 pts, Oral component of Final 50pts = 560 pts Grading, Assignments and
Point Values
Speech #1
25 pts___
Full Sentence Outline
#1
5pts___-(rev. op)__
#2
50 ____
#2
10pts___
#3
50 ____ 25 ____(rebuttal)
#3
15pts___
#4
100 ___
#4
20pts___
#5
150 ___
#5
25Pts___
Taped Total=400
Outline Points
(LO’S 1-4)
75
(LO 3)
Critiques 5 points each (LO 2)
1__2__3__4__5__
Final :Written 100Pts____ (LO’S 4) Oral 50 ____(LO 3,4)( or tournament)
Analysis Paper 100Pts_______ (LO’S 1,2,3)
Midterm 100Pts______ (LO’S 2,4)
In Class/ Oral and Written/ Group and Individual Work:
Comm. App Ex. 10__(LO 2)
10pts_____(LO’s 2-4 )
Brainstorming Ex. 10___(LO 1,4)
2__(LO 2)
Cultural Ex. 10___(LO 3,4)
Impromptu Speeches #1 10pts____, #2
Intro/conclusion Ex. 10____(LO’s 2-4)
Peer Critiques #1 10__ #2 10__(LO 2)
Audience questions 2x5 1.__
Group Informative Pres. 10____(LO 2)
Survey 10____(LO’s 1, 3)
Group Peer Speech 10____ (LO 2) Homework 4@ 5pts 1__2__3__4__(LO’S 1,2)
in oral communication
Total available points = 1,000
A= 1,000-900, A-= 899-890, B+= 889-880, B= 879-800, B-=799-790, C+=789-780, C= 779-700, C-= 699-690,
D+= 689-680, D=679-600, F=599-0
( The grade of C- does not qualify for GE credit. Policy S 99-6)
Grading will be on a straight point system. Late work will result in a letter grade penalty per class. Participation is
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crucial for all oral assignments, as a speaker and audience member. There are no” make ups” for these. You must
complete them all satisfactorily to pass this course.
Academic integrity
You must be familiar with the University’s Academic Integrity Policy available at
sa.sjsu.edu/student_conduct. “Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San
Jose State University and the University’s integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic
course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and
Ethical development.”
I will not tolerate instances of academic dishonesty. Cheating on quizzes or plagiarism (presenting the
work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving proper credit) will result
in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by
the individual student unless otherwise specified. “If you would like to include in your assignment any
material you have submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic
Policy F06-1 requires approval of instructors.”
Campus Policy in Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as
possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with
disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to
establish a record of their disability.
Student Technology Resources
Computer labs for student use are available in the new Academic Success Center located on the 1st floor
of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. In addition, computers are available in the Martin
Luther King Library. A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for student checkout from
Media Services located in IRC 112. These items include digital and VHS camcorders, VHS and Beta
video players, 16 mm, slide, overhead, DVD, CD, and audiotape players, sound systems, wireless
microphones, screens and monitors.
Communication Center
The Communication Center is located in Hugh Gillis Hall 229 and is open Monday - Thursday 10:30AM
- 4:30PM September 11th - December 6th. The Center provides support for all students interested in
developing their personal and professional communication skills, and offers specialized support for those
enrolled in Communication Studies courses. Services include in-person workshops and self-paced online
modules via Canvas. Upper-division Communication Studies students staff the Center and are trained in
coaching students on a variety of topics related to our department courses. Enrollment in COMM 80
provides support for the Center. More information can be found through the website
http://commcenter.sjsu.edu/
You are strongly encouraged to use the Center; several class assignments may require the use of the
Center To add 1 unit of COMM 80, the section numbers are 01 – 07 and the course numbers are 40293,
40294, 40295, 42759, 42760, 42761, and 46522 respectively; no add code necessary.
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Academic Counseling Center for Excellence in the Social Sciences (ACCESS)
Clark Hall Room 240, 924-5363, socsci-access@sjsu.edu
Dr. Hien Do, Faculty Director, Hien.Do@sjsu.edu, 924-5461
Valerie Chapman, Academic Advisor, Valerie.Chapman@sjsu.edu, 924-5364
All COSS students and interested students are invited to stop by the Center for general education
advising, help with changing majors, academic policy related questions, meeting with peer advisors,
and/or attending various regularly scheduled presentations and workshops. Call or email for an
appointment, or just stop by.
Learning Assistance Resource Center
The Learning Assistance Resource Center is designed to assist students in the development of their full
academic potential and to motivate them to become self-directed learners. The center provides support
services, such as skills assessment, individual or group tutorials, subject advising, learning assistance,
summer academic preparation and basic skills development. The Learning Assistance Resource Center is
located in Room 600 in the Student Services Center.
SJSU Writing Center
The SJSU Writing Center in Clark Hall 126 is staffed by professional instructors and upper-division or
graduate-level writing specialists from each of the seven SJSU colleges. The writing specialists have met
a rigorous GPA requirement, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all
disciplines to become better writers. More information available at sjsu.edu/writingcenter.
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COMM 20N, Public Speaking, Fall 2012
Class Schedule
Subject to change with fair notice announced in class.
Week
Date
1
8/22
2
3
4
27-29
9/3-5
10-12
Topic/Class
Orientation / Ethics assignment
Assignments
Comm. App. Outlining/ Demographics/Articulation
Ex.
Reading TBA, Ethics due
No class Mon. Speech # 1 Wed.
Bring outline/ SD card
Buy the book, read Ch 1
Outline review/ Listening/ Vocal variety/ Visuals/
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
5
17-19
Speech # 2
6
24-26
Brainstorming/ topic selection/ Intros & Conclusions
Values
Speech # 3 with impromptu rebuttal
7
10/1-3
8
8-10
Speech 3/ Midterm
9
15-17
Review/ Informative Speaking/surveys
10
22-24
Group speeches, rough drafts due
11
29-31
Speech # 4
12
11/5-7
Speech # 4
13
12-14
No Class Mon./ Persuasive Speaking Wed.
15
19-21
Fallacies/ Group Speeches
15
26-28
Speech #5 ALL Papers Due 26th!
16
12/ 3-10
Speech # 5/ Review
Final
final
*A reflection paper may be turned in at this time if
you have signed up and participated in the
tournament.
T 12/18/2012,
9:45, HGH 219
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