OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS & ADMINISTRATION
Fall 2013
Rebuilding the Lakota Nation through Education
Wounspe Ihuniyan Hci Lakota Oyate Kin Akta Ic’icakagapi Kte lo
Name of Course: Speech Communications Course Number: SpCm 103
Location:
Pejuta Haka and Pine Ridge
Instructor’s Name:
Jean Reeves
Phones:
Credit Hours: Three (yamni)
Time & Da y: PH Mon. PR Thurs.
Email: ijreeves@olc.edu
Mobile :
Office: Pekita Haka & Pine Ridge CC Office Hours: !/2 hr. before & after class
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Course Description (Waunspe Oyakapi): A course designed to provide students with speaking skills which will help them to express themselves more effectively. This course will help you voice your opinions at home, in class, in politics. at the office, and at weekend orientations. This course helps students develop confidence and will improve their listening skills. Students learn to analyze a situation, organize their thoughts, and learn how to make a positive impression on their audience.
Prerequisites: None
Required Text and Materials:

Speak with Confidence 10th Edition by Albert Vasile (Covered by
Pell)
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Note Cards (covered by Pell)
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A three ring notebook.
Course Goal: The goal of this course is to teach students how to speak publicly.
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Learning Objectives (Wounspe Taku Unspepi Kte Kin He Le E): Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1.
Research and recognize appropriate material for each assigned speech.
2.
Utilize course topic outlines suitable to each assigned speech
3.
Analyze and assess the effectiveness of each speech in an appropriate manner utilizing correct grammar/mechanics and words in the active voice.
4.
Articulate the speech in a clear and understanding manner using voice variation, gestures, and platform movement.
5.
Incorporate the Lakota perspective whenever possible within a speech.
6.
Students will demonstrate mastery of the various communication complexities by following standardized rules, guidelines and credible evaluation instruments/presentation rubric
Assessment: Students will be assessed on the major speeches: The major speeches are: Demonstration
Speech, Informative Speech, Oral Interpretation, Sales or Entertainment Speech, and Persuasive

Speech. Students will be assessed on the eight speech criteria: eye contact, correct pace, sentence structure, poise, posture, gestures, speak loud and clear, proper use of speaker's stand and notecards, and personal appearance.
Instructional Methodology: Instruction of this class is accomplished through a mixture of lecture, discussion, and physical involvement by the student. Students will read chapters and handouts that pertain to the objectives pertinent to the assignment. Students will then complete assignments with assistance as needed from the instructor and classmates.
Course Rationale: This course will assist students in the area of public speaking. This course is designed and intended for the freshman level. This course will provide you with the necessary foundation to be successful in college, in your career and in your community.
Homework: Each student should expect to spend two (nunpa) to three (yamni) hours out of class on reading and homework assignments each week, for every hour of class time (each credit hour), in order to perform satisfactorily. Therefore, if a course is three (yamni) credit hours you should spend approximately six (sakpe) hours outside of the course room on required readings and homework. However, every student differs in their individual skills, educational background, experience, capability and personal goals; so the amount of time you must dedicate to out of class work can vary significantly from this national average.
Reading Load: Reading will include approximately one (wanji) to two (nunpa) chapters per week, plus handouts and homework as assigned.
Type & Amount of Writing Load: Students will prepare topic outlines for three of their graded speeches. Final drafts of student speeches will be written on note cards for delivery. No inappropriate materials or language will be allowed. Students will be given a short exam for the final test.
Lakota Perspective Provided Through: This course stresses Wolakotakiciapi of “learning Lakota ways of life in the community”. This course is based on the values of mutual respect and generosity (woohola na wochantognakapi), seeking to advance each individual’s knowledge through their continuing hard work
(fortitude- wowalitake) and willingness to learn new information and viewpoints, as well as to demonstrate it, by speaking in front of the group (bravery-woohitike); all undertaken in an environment of complete truthfulness, trust, integrity and humility. We will do this by embracing the teaching of our ancestors as we learn new ways.
(Waunspe wicakiyapi ki iglutanyan ihani unpi kun hena itan waunspe tokeca uha ayin kte.)
Evaluation and Grading: Writing is required. Homework may consist of journal writing, essay writing, and completion of other exercises.
In Class Activities 10%
Major speeches (4)
Persuasive Speech
Topic Outlines (3)
Attendance and Participation
Final Written Test
40%
15%
15%
10%
10%
100%
Students must complete all five major speeches to receive a final grade.
A = Superior Quality Work = Demonstrated concept mastery by scoring 90% or better.
B = Good Quality Work = Demonstrated concept mastery by scoring 80-89%.
C = Satisfactory Quality Work = Demonstrated concept mastery by scoring 70-79%.
D = Marginal Quality Work = Demonstrated weak concept mastery by scoring 60-69%
F = Demonstrated concept mastery below the acceptable mark of 59%, which is well
below what may be required in the business world.

W = Withdrawal = A student may withdraw from a course by filling out a Drop Card to be recorded by the
Registrar. The student must sign this form if you drop yourself. A Drop Card may/can be filled out and signed by a counselor/instructor for lack of attendance.
College Policy on Grading and Change of Grades : http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf
see page 9 and 10
Course Requirements, Expectations or Students: Because OLC offers classes in three-hour blocks once per week, (for everyone’s travel convenience), if you are absent from one OLC class session, it’s like missing three classes at another college. (See student handbook).
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Unannounced quizzes and graded in-class exercises will be given; content can include any course material assigned, up to and including the current session.
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Your homework assignments must be turned in on the dates due to get full credit.
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You are expected to participate in class discussion; this provides evidence of your interest in and preparation for the class. It also helps gauge the effectiveness of the instruction and everyone’s level of comprehension of the material presented. Most importantly, fellow class members benefit from your opinions and insights; in addition, the questions you ask may be about the same topic with which other students are having difficulty, so by helping yourself you also help them.
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If the Instructor is not present at the beginning of the class, and the College Center Staff has not heard from the Instructor, you should wait at least 30 minutes past the normal start-time and then if the
Instructor has still not arrived, you may leave.
Attendance and Tardiness http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf
see page 8
Policies on Academic Honesty http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf
see page 43
Standards of Conduct Policy http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf
see page 38
ADA Policy http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf
see page 37
Electronic Information Resources Acceptable Use Guidelines http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf
see page 41
(ADD MORE POLICIES)
Department/Instructor Specifics:
Rubric: The department utilized a departmental writing rubric which will be used to assess the MLA and APAP versions of the research paper.

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Week One
Objectives
Students will be able to:
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Identify the contents in the
 syllabus
Identify basic speech components.
TOPICAL CONTENT
Assignments
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Discuss syllabus.
Speech orientation
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Do Interview exercise
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Explain assignment due next week.
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Interview and introduce peer
Oko Nunpa
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Week Two
Students will be able to:
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Read a narrative aloud in class.
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Complete tongue twisters
3 minute Narrative.
Discuss Ice Cubes,
Clear Language
Tongue twisters. In-
Oko Yamni
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Week Three
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Week Four
Students will be able to:
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Identify elements of nonverbal communication
Students will be able to:
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Identify parts of a demonstration speech
Present demonstration speech class activity.
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Non verbal communication.
Activity Charades
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Pp. 41-44
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Go over Chapter 12.
Discuss Topic choices and Visual Aides
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Discuss 3-5 minute
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Week Five
Students will be able to:
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Present demonstration speech demonstration speech ideas.
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Watch video examples.
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Begin 3-5 minute demonstration speech
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Week Six
Oko Sakowin
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Week Seven
Oko
Saglogan
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Week Eight
Oko
Napcinyunka
Week Nine
Students will be able to:
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Students will be able to:
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Identify parts of an informative speech
Present an informative speech
Students will be able to:
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Identify parts of an oral interpretation speech.
Students will be able to:
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Present oral interpretation speech.
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Finish demonstration speeches.
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Discuss Chapter 10 on the 5-8 minute informative speech.
Watch informative speech video examples.
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Begin 5-8 minute informative speech.
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Finish up informative speeches. Discuss handouts for oral interpretation speeches. Watch oral interpretation video.
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Begin 5-8 minute individual/duo oral
Oko
Students will be able to:

Identify parts of a sales interpretation speeches.

Finish oral interpretation
Textbook Reading
For next week
Chapters 1 & 2
Pages 1 -51
Prepare to Speech
Chapter 3
Pages 52 -78
Non-verbal
Communication
Chapter 12
Pages 289 -314
The Demo
Chapter 9
Pages 205-225
Deliver Speech
Chapter 10
Pages 227-250
Informative
Chapter 8
Pages 178-203
Outline
Review Chapters
1,2,3,8,9,10,12
Mid-term
Chapter 5
Pages 99-118
Clear, Concise
and Correct
Chapter 4
Text pp. 80 -96
Listening
Chapter 6
Pages 119-120

Wikcemna
Week10
 speech
Identify parts of an entertainment speech speeches. Discuss sales or entertainment speeches. Watch video examples. If time, do acceptance speech for extra credit)

Begin sales speeches.
Know the Listeners
Oko Ake
Wanci
Week Eleven
Oko Ake
Nunpa
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Week
Twelve
Oko Ake
Yamni
Thirteen
Oko Ake
Topa
Fourteen
Oko Ake
Zaptan
Fifteen
Students will be able to:
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Present either sales of entertainment speech
Students will be able to:
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Identify parts of a persuasive speech
Students will be able to:
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Outline a persuasive speech
Write a persuasive speech
Students will be able to:
Present a persuasive speech
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Finish sales speeches.
Discuss 5-8 minute persuasive speeches due in two weeks.
Watch persuasive speech video. Do inclass activity.
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Work on 5-8 minute persuasive speeches in class.
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Begin 5-8 minute persuasive speech
(Post Test).
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Finish up persuasive speeches.
Chapter 11
Pages 251 -288
Be Persuasive
Chapter 7
Pages 151-175
Doing
Research
Review all
Chapters
Final Test
Students will be able to:

Present a persuasive speech
Final Reflections
Collect Artifact
Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Oglala Lakota College and any student. The instructor reserves the right to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation. Students will be informed of any such changes. Additional student rights and responsibilities are outlined in the Student
Handbook. http://www.olc.edu/~wwhitedress/studentservices/Docs/OLC_Handbook.pdf

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Name: _______________________________________________________
Topic: _______________________________________________________
Circle the points that indicate your evaluation of this entry, with 10 being the best.
Is there a clear thesis? Is it valid? Is it reasonable? Is it persuasive?
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10
Is there an Introduction? Does it have an attention getter? Is there a clear and suitable structure? Are there clear transitions between main points? Does the body address the thesis effectively? Is there a restatement of the thesis and main points in the conclusion? Does the conclusion have a call for action?
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Is there sufficient supporting material? Is there critical thought? Does the speaker clearly address the problem? Are there enough sources to support the points covered? Do the sources blend into the body smoothly? Are the sources recent and relevant?
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Is there clarity? Directness? Simplicity? Articulation? Is the pause used effectively? Punctuation?
Poise?
Platform movement? Gestures? Eye contact?
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Is it direct? Extemporaneous? Conversational? Volume and use of the pause? Are note cards handled well? Is the delivery technique effective? Are emotions utilized well? Does the speaker project his/her voice? Is the delivery method persuasive? Is the time too short or too long? Creative? Unique?
Singularity?
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grade scale:
45-50 = A
35-44 = B
25-34 = C
5-24= D

1) HOW TO BEGIN YOUR INTRODUCTION:
 HELLO, MY NAME IS ____________.
 TODAY (TONIGHT) I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE
__________________.
 (BODY OF PRESENTATION)
 END YOUR SPEECH WITH "THANK YOU."
2) VARY THE PERSON’ S NAME WITH A PRONOUN.
EXAMPLE:
 JAMES IS ______.
 HE ALSO LIKES _____.
 HIS FAVORITE SPORT IS ___________.
3)
 NAME
 AGE (BIRTHDATE)
 WHERE BORN
 WHERE LIVED IN THE PAST
 WHERE LIVING NOW
 FAMILY (ANY INTERESTING FACTS): o PARENTS, BROTHERS, SISTERS, COUSINS o SPOUSE, SONS, DAUGHTERS, GRANDPARENTS
 FAVORITE MOVIES, TV SHOWS, SINGER, ACTOR, MUSICAL GROUP.
 FAVORITE SPORTS, ACTIVITIES, HOBBIES, INTERESTS.
 FAVORITE FOODS AND BEVERAGE.
 WHOM DO YOU MOST ADMIRE?
 FUTURE PLANS.
 FAVORITE SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL.
 TRAVELS (HAVE YOU VISITED ANY OTHER STATES, COUNTRIES, ETC.)
 SOME OF THE THINGS YOU DON'T ENJOY.
 THE ONE THING THAT GIVES YOU THE MOST PLEASURE IS ______.
 THE BIGGEST PROBLEM(S) FACING SOCIETY TODAY IS (ARE) ______.
 WHAT MAKES YOU ANGRY.
 TWO THINGS THAT MAKE YOU UNIQUE OR WHAT ARE TWO TALENTS
THAT MAKE YOU UNIQUE.
4) REWRITE (for next week) YOUR NOTES INTO SEVERAL PARAGRAPHS. LOOK OVER
YOUR FINISHED COPY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH IT TO ESTABLISH
SOME SORT OF EYE CONTACT WITH THE AUDIENCE.