IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Term: Spring 2014 (1/13- 5/16)
Course Syllabus Information
SPC 112 Public Speaking
I. Faculty Information:
Instructor: Ms. Shelli Inness Phone: (712)325-3311
Email Address: sinness@iwcc.edu
Office: Cass County Center 118 (M-TH)
Council Bluffs Campus STU 1152
Office Hours:
Cass County Center MW 12-1:30
II. Course Information:
Course Prefix/ No. Course Name Credits
SPC 112 Public Speaking 3
Course Description:
Public Speaking analyzes the fundamentals of oral communication. It covers lectures, readings, and applications of the six principal aspects of public speaking: the speaker, the audience, thought and content, organization, language, and delivery. It also examines the basic principles of small group communication: leadership, the decision-making process, and individual participation in a small group.
Prerequisites: None
Course Meeting Times
SPC 112-01 MWF 8:00am-8:50 am
SPC 112-02
SPC 400
SPC 410
SPC 500
MWF 9:00am-9:50 am
MW 1:45pm-3:00 pm
TTH 12:10pm-1:25 pm
TTH 9:00am- 10:15 am
Course Location
ASH 165
STU 165
Cass 137
Cass 137
Harlan 113
Required Textbook:
O’Hair, D., Stewart, R., Rubenstein, H. (2012). A Speaker’s Guidebook . (5 th
ed). Boston:
Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Materials and Supplies to be Furnished by Student
Students are required to bring to class:
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Your motivation, energy, excitement, curiosity and hard work
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Index cards for speaking outlines
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Paper and writing utensils
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Regular access to ROC. Assignments and grades will be found through ROC.
Course Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the basic elements of the public speaking process
1.1 Identify and compare the various communication models
1.2 Describe and demonstrate how to analyze the audience
1.3 Identify listening techniques as speaker and audience
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1.4 Define the ethical responsibilities of the public speaking process in terms of plagiarism, fallacies, emotional appeals, and the rights of individuals in an audience
2. Demonstrate the research of information and outline of a speech
2.1 Demonstrate how to select a subject for the types of speeches which may include:
Persuasive, Informative, Special Occasion or Group Discussion
2.2 Document speech goals and formulate the central idea
2.3 Demonstrate how to select and narrow a topic into an appropriate thesis
2.4 Research and document sources
3. Demonstrate proper use of verbal communication
3.1 Utilize effectively worded descriptions of ideas and information
3.2 Utilize effectively worded transitions between main points
3.3 Utilize appropriate grammar and syntax
4. Demonstrate proper delivery utilizing nonverbal communication forms
4.1 Practice meaningful gestures, bodily attitude and platform movements
4.2 Practice the use of voice including articulation, diction, pauses, and timing
4.3 Prepare and present visual aids
Course Practices:
1. Attendance Requirements .
Full attendance and active participation in this class are necessary for a student to successfully achieve the objectives of the course. However, as adults in a college course you can make choices based on your life experiences and special circumstances. I ask that you inform me in advance of an absence . Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. If you are late, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor after class that you are in attendance on that day. If you are tardy, please take the seat closest to the door as to not distract your classmates.
This course will require considerable effort outside of the traditional class setting. Thoughtful consideration of diverse ideas and hard work on all assignments is expected.
2. Standards for Written Work:
All written assignments should be typed using Helvetica or Times New Roman 12-point font.
Appropriate grammar and punctuation is very important. Proper grammar and syntax should be used on all papers and assignments.
3. Reading Expectations:
Read all chapters as assigned. Lectures may not mirror the assigned readings so it is up to you to complete course reading within the recommended time frame.
4. Late Papers and Assignments:
Late papers and written assignments will result in a ten-point deduction for each day that an assignment is late.
NO assignments will be accepted after the after May 9th.
There will be several in-class activities throughout the semester. You will only be able to make 1 in class activity for an absence. You will receive an alternative assignment worth the same point amount. Online Reading quizzes will not be accepted late. These Quizzes will be posted weekly.
5. Speech Days:
You are only allowed to give your speech during the designated time that you signed up for. No makeup speeches will be allowed, unless proper documentation is provided .
Make up speeches will only be allowed in cases of extreme emergencies and with documentation required (e.g. written medical excuse from your doctor).

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6. Missed Exams:
Exams must be taken on the assigned date. An exam can only be made up if you have discussed your absence with me prior to the test date.
Additionally, students will receive a different form of the exam.
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Participation:
Participate in class discussions and be a positive audience member during speeches, lectures, and group activities. Disruptive/discourteous behavior such as talking while an instructor is lecturing or a student is delivering a speech may result in points being deducted from the disruptive student’s speech grade and dismissal from class. if participation dwindles beneath an acceptable level graded quizzes will be instituted.
Class related social media use will count as participation. All social media used for this class must be used in way that is consistent with being a good classroom citizen.
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Treating members of the class with the respect and dignity afforded to all human beings in a just society.
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Using technology in a manner consistent with the education needs of the class. Turn off all technology not used for course purposes at the beginning of class and leave them off until the end.
8. Classroom Management and Behavior:
Expectations : Each student is expected to act as a good citizen in this course, this includes:
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Informing the instructor prior to or on the same day as the class you will be unable to attend.
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Obtaining missed class notes, assignment information, and course materials from classmates.
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Behaving with academic integrity and honesty on all assignments.
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Completing assignments before or on the date they are due (no late assignments will be accepted for full credit and they may not be accepted at all).
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Treating members of the class with the respect and dignity afforded to all human beings in a just society. If you are being disruptive (talking, using your electronic devices, sleeping, laughing) during speeches you will be asked to leave resulting in a 50 point deduction from your grade and Zero for your speech. On non-speech days, if you are being disruptive (talking, using your electronic devices, sleeping, ect) you will be asked to leave and this will result in a loss of 50 points from your grade and the loss of any participation points for that day.
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Participating in class discussions and activities.
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Recognizing and accepting the consequences for your actions and choices.
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Using technology in a manner consistent with the education needs of the class. Turn off all technology not used for course purposes at the beginning of class and leave them off until the end.
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If you arrive late for class or need to exit class while we are giving speeches, please wait until the speaker has finished speaking before entering or exiting.
Cell phones in class are only allowed for the class social media project.
Laptops or tablets can be used in a manner consistent with the education needs of the class. Turn off all technology not used for course purposes at the beginning of class and leave them off until the end.

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10 . Instructional Techniques and Practices
What you should expect?
You should expect to work hard (reading, writing, thinking and discussing, and performing), demonstrate your learning in a clear and complete manner, and gain much from that hard work. My philosophy is that you bring a considerable amount of experience into the class and my job is to connect your experience with communication theory and application to create a new and broader understanding of the world. I have high expectations. However, I work very hard to help you reach and exceed those expectations. In the end, I hope we all have a stronger understanding of public speaking, research, and communication in general.
11. This course outline and syllabus is subject to change as the course progresses.
Grading and Assignments:
1. Grades should be a reflection of what you demonstrated you have learned. If you do not understand why you have received the grade you have, please schedule a consultation with me.
2. Demonstration of what you have learned is based upon (in this order): a) satisfactory mastery of the material and b) what should be expected from students at this level.
Assignments will be graded using a point system. The point breakdown below represents the maximum credit allowed for each assignment. Turn-around time for grading will be approximately two weeks.
Assignment
Any Old Bag Speech
Demonstration Speech
Group Business Speech
TED Talk Critique
Informative Speech
Persuasive Speech
Peer Evaluation
Course Reflection paper
Participation (In-class activities, discussions)
‘Why is this class important to me’ paper
Possible Points
300
75
50
75
125
50
100
100
50
50
Speech Outlines (25 points per Outline)
Exam 1 (Midterm)
Exam 2 (Final)
Course total
125
75
75
1250
(The course total points will change if reading/participation quizzes are given)
90% or above = A; 80%--89% = B; 70%--79% = C; 60%--69% = D; 0%--59% = F
Assignment Descriptions
Participation (300 points) Throughout this semester there will be several assignments given during the class period. These assignments will be assigned and completed during the same class period. The instructor will give you ample time to complete these assignments during class. Examples: mini speeches, outlines, group activities, discussion, questioning speakers, quizzes etc.

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Why is this class important to me? (75 pts)
Write a two page, double spaced paper answering the question ‘why is this class important to me’? How will this class benefit you (and your career choice), what you hope to learn, what you know about public speaking?
Any Old Bag Speech (50 pts)
Fill ‘any old bag’ with three items. The bag and the three items chosen should represent something about your life. One item should represent your past, one your present and one your future. The bag should be representative in some way also. This speech should be 2-3 minutes long. A grading rubric containing more details will be reviewed in advance.
Peer Evaluation (50 pts)
Write a one page, double spaced paper critiquing one or two of your classmates’ Any Old Bag
Speech. Important topics to critique include: organization, creativity, clarity, delivery, visual aids, etc.
Demonstration Speech (75 pts)
This speech should be 3-5 minutes in length. You will need to choose an object or concept to demonstrate to the class. A visual aid is required for this speech. A grading rubric containing more details will be reviewed in advance.
Ted Talk Critique (50 pts)
Write a two page, double spaced paper critiquing and comparing two Ted Talks are at least 15 minutes in length. Items to include: who, what, where, when, why, organization, creativity, clarity, delivery, what did you learn, what advice would you give to the speaker, etc.
Informative Speech (100 pts)
This speech should be 4-6 minutes in length. A full range of topics are available to you; however, make sure that it is something that will be interesting and appealing to you and your audience. A visual aid, outline and reference page is required. A grading rubric containing more details will be reviewed in advance.
Persuasive Speech (100 pts)
This speech should be 6-8 minutes in length. A full range of topics are available to you; however, make sure that it is something that will be interesting and appealing to you and your audience. Please avoid the obvious topic choices for a persuasive speech. A visual aid, outline and reference page is required. A grading rubric containing more details will be reviewed in advance.
Business Group Speech (100 pts); Group Evaluations (25 points)
Your group will give an 8-10 minute formal business presentation. Your group can decide if this presentation will be training the class on a concept, selling a product or outline a complex case study. A visual aid, outline and reference page is required. Each group member must present part of the presentation. Please see the assignment sheet and grading rubric for further details.
Speech Outlines (25 points each)

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You will complete a one-page outline for the Informative and Persuasive Speech. A grading rubric containing more details will be reviewed in advance.
Course Reflection Paper (50 points)
Write a two page double spaced paper discussing your reflection of this course. Some questions that you might answer include: What did I gain from taking this course? Do I feel as though my public speaking skills have improved? Why or why not? What specifically have I improved upon due to taking this course? What would I change about this course to make it more beneficial?
Exams (75 points each)
The midterm and final exam will contain 60 multiple-choice questions. The exam will come directly from the textbook. For each exam you will answer a short essay question. Your answer will be three to five sentences. You will be able to choose from three possible questions. You can answer a second essay question for extra credit. Grades will be posted on ROC following each exam.
Course Schedule (See last Page)
Below you will find the sequence of information that will be covered in the course for this semester. At times we may move more rapidly or slowly than the schedule indicates, thus you are responsible for adapting any schedule changes announced in class. Readings are to be completed each week. Written assignments are generally due before midnight on the last day of the week (Sunday).
III. College Policy/Information
Problem Resolution If you have a conflict with me, concerns about my teaching and/or the course material, please discuss this first with me. If we cannot resolve the difficulty, contact
Nicole Juranek, program chair, in Stuart Hall at (712) 325-3438.
Notice of Class Cancellation
1. Emergency closing of entire campus such as for weather – Students will be notified through the Reiver Alert system. Students must register for this service; find Reiver Alert on your
ROC homepage.
2. Emergency cancellation of a class session such as for faculty illness – Students will be notified through an announcement on the ROC course page if possible and/or a posted note on the classroom door.
III. College Policy/Information
Honor Code – Academic Honesty
Upon enrolling at Iowa Western Community College, each student assumes an obligation to conduct her/his academic affairs in a manner compatible with the standards of academic honesty established by the College and its faculty. If this obligation is neglected or ignored by the student, disciplinary action will be taken.
Diversity Statement
Iowa Western Community College values diversity and supports learning experiences that promote intellectual growth and human enrichment.

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American with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation to fully participate in academic programs or campus activities, please email disabilityservices@iwcc.edu
or call 712-
325-3299. Accommodations are arranged through the Student Success Office, on the second floor of the Student Center on the Council Bluffs campus. Please allow for adequate time to implement your accommodations.
Any student with mobility impairments should prepare for an emergency ahead of time by instructing faculty and/or classmates on how to assist in case of an evacuation.
FERPA
Student rights concerning access to educational records are spelled out in Federal Public Law
98-380 as amended by Public Law 93-568 and in regulations published by the Department of
Education. The law and regulations require educational institutions to limit the disclosure of information from the student’s record to those who have the student’s written consent or to officials specifically permitted within the law. Students who wish to grant access to their class schedule, transcript of final grades, and progress reports may do so by submitting an Access to
Student Information Consent Form to the Records and Registration Office. Access to information is only given at the Records and Registration Office.
For more information, including the full Access to Student Information policy, refer to the Iowa
Western Community College General Catalog or contact the Records and Registration Office.
Cyber-Library and Academic Support
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Students can access books, magazines, journals, newspapers, films and audio books
24/7 through the Cyber-Library by clicking on the Cyber Library under Academics in
ROC.
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For questions about finding information at your campus or center, email cyberlibrary@iwcc.edu or call 712-325-3247 for the Council Bluffs Campus or 712-542-
5117 for the Clarinda Campus. You can find the library hours posted on ROC.
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FREE tutoring and academic assistance are available through the Academic Support
Center , located on the second floor of the Student Center on the Council Bluffs campus in a variety of core, general requirement classes. o One-on-one assistance is available on a walk-in basis or by appointment for certain subjects. o Group tutoring is available, but must be scheduled in advance.
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FREE online tutoring is available through SMARTHINKING on ROC, to access
SMARTHINKING, locate Online Tutoring next to My ROC Classes.
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For more information about tutoring services or help in your classes, email tutoring@iwcc.edu or call 712-388-6841. A full tutoring schedule is posted by subject area on ROC.
Personal Electronic Devices
To provide an environment conducive to learning, Iowa Western Community College requires that cellular phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices be turned off or set to vibrate when entering classrooms, computer labs, library, offices, auditoriums, or arena areas. Cellular phones with picture taking capabilities are not allowed in bathrooms, locker rooms, or other areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Faculty members do have the right to prohibit the use of any electronic device in their classroom.

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Course Schedule
Below you will find the sequence of information that will be covered in the course for this semester. At times we may move more rapidly or slowly than the schedule indicates, thus you are responsible for adapting any schedule changes announced in class. Readings are to be completed each week. Written assignments are generally due before midnight on the last day of the week (Sunday).
Week
January 13-19
Readings and Assignments
Introduction to course
Chapter 1: Becoming a Public Speaker
Chapter 3: Managing Speech Anxiety
Assignment: Why is this course important to me?
January 20- 26 Chapter 2: Giving it a Try: Preparing Your First Speech
Chapters 4-5: Public Speaking Basics
Assignment: Outline Any Old Bag Speech
January 27- Chapters 6-7: Audience Analysis and Topic Selection
Assignment: Any Old Bag Speech February 2
February 3-9 Chapters 12-14: Organizing and Outlining the Speech
Chapters 15-17: Introductions, Conclusions and Language
Assignment: Outline Demonstration Speech
February 10-16 Assignment: Demonstration Speech
February 17-23 NO CLASS February 20-21
Chapters 18-20: Vocal and Nonverbal Delivery
Chapters 8-11: Supporting the Speech
Assignment: TED Talks Critique
February 24-
March 2
Chapters 21-23: Presentation Aids
Chapter 24: The Informative Speech
Assignment: Outline Informative Speech
March 3-9 Assignment: Informative Speech
March 10-16
March 17-23
March 24-30
Midterm Exam: Chapters 1-7
SPRING BREAK NO CLASS
Chapters 25-27: The Persuasive Speech
Assignment: Outline Persuasive Speech

March 31-
April 6
April 7-13
April 14-20
April 21-27
April 28-
May 4
May 5-11
May 12-16
Assignment: Persuasive Speech
Chapters 30: Collaborating and Presenting in Groups
Chapter 32: Business and Professional Presentation
Assignment: Outline Business Speech
Assignment: Business Speech
Assignment: Course Reflection Paper
Assignment: TED Talks Critique
Final Exam: Chapters 8-32
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