RICHLAND COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor Information
Instructor name: Jillian B. Beley
Office location: A.C.C.E.S.S. located in Alamito Hall
Office phone: 972-238-6140
E-mail: jbeley@dcccd.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Class Information:
Course: SPCH 1315
Section Number: 86401
Meeting Times: MTWRFSU
Meeting Location: Online
Semester: Summer 2014
Required Materials:
1. Textbook: Hamilton, C. (2012). Essentials of Public Speaking: (5th
ed.) Boston: Wadsworth.
ISBN-13: 978-0-495-90113-6
ISBN-10: 0-495-90113-X
2. A Computer with a reliable Internet connection
3. A YouTube account for uploading and submitting speeches
Course Information
Course Number: SPCH 1315
Course Title: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Description: Course Description: Application of communication theory and practice to the
public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of
communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’
speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a
Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Reading and Writing standards AND DCCCD Writing score prerequisite requirement.
Class Policies Explained
A Note About the Nature of an Online Class: This section of 1315 will take place solely
online. Due to the nature of an online class, it is essential students have a reliable
computer and Internet connection at their disposal. Without consistent computer and
Internet access they will not be able to complete the course. Further, this class is a
public speaking section in which speeches will be completed on a regular basis.
The preferred method of speech submission is to film speeches and upload them to a
YouTube account. The videos should be marked as UNLISTED to prevent public
access, but allow viewing by myself and other classmates through a private link.
(Directions for how to create a YouTube account and upload unlisted videos will be
provided) Further, there is an audience requirement while conducting speeches which
means students will need to have an audience of at least 4 people (age 14 or older) to
act as their audience while filming speeches. It is recommended that students team up
to film speeches and act as each other’s audience members. A discussion board will be
created to help facilitate this.
It is the student’s responsibility to regularly sign on to our classes eCampus
website to stay on top of assignments and coursework. This will be the primary means
through which I will communicate to the class and assignments will be submitted.
Missed Assignments/ Late Work: Students have access to all assignment due dates on the
course calendar, and as a result late work will not be accepted. The course calendar
can be found later in the syllabus. Assignments must be completed by the end of
the day (midnight) the day they are listed on the course calendar. After the due date has
passed, no late assignment will be accepted. Assignments should be completed well in
advance of the deadline to deal with any unforeseen issues with uploading files,
computers, or Internet connectivity.
eCampus Etiquette: Students will have the opportunity to interact with classmates through
discussion board posts, sharing speeches, and other assignments. Although our class
takes place online, please conduct yourself in the same way you would in a classroom
setting. Be respectful when responding to other students and do not post anything
online you would not say to someone in person. The instructor has the discretion to
delete any posts deemed inappropriate or offensive.
E-mail Etiquette: Please address and compose your e-mails in a professional manner that is
appropriate for correspondence within a higher education setting. E-mails are NOT text
messages. You will be responded to in the same manner in which you compose your
message. There should be something in the subject line, a greeting, an indication of
who you are and what class section you are in, a message in complete sentences using
proper grammar, and a closing remark. The more specific you are in your message the
faster I will be able to respond. Things like page numbers, terms, and assignment sheet
titles are helpful. Please see the example below. While I will try to respond to e-mails as
quickly as possible, although there are some days in which I teach a majority of the day
and have limited e-mail access. I will respond to all e-mails within 24 hours. Please be
patient and do not send repeat e-mails with the same content.
Sample of an Appropriate E-mail:
Institutional Policies
ADA(American Disabilities Act): If you are a student with a disability and/or special needs
who requires accommodations, please contact the college Disability Services Office at
972-238-6180 (Voice/TTY), visit Thunderduck Hall, suite T120, or go
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/dso/.
Religious Holidays: Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused if you
inform your instructor at the beginning of the course. A student whose absence is
excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to contract with the instructor to take
a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the
absence.
Withdrawal Policy: If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to
withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by
the official drop date for this course (see Course Drop Date mentioned earlier in this
syllabus). Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an
“F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal
deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. For more information
about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the
Admissions/Student Records office at 972-238-6100 or 6101 (Thunderduck Hall, T170),
or contact the school office.
Stop Before You Drop: For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in
the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student
may drop. You may drop no more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate
career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising
center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions.
Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt drops, you cannot drop
any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping
courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the
Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may
access https://www1.dcccd.edu/6drop
Campus Emergency Operation Plan and Contingency Plan:
Campus Emergency Operation Plan: Richland College and the Dallas County
Community College District have developed policies and procedures for dealing with
emergencies that may occur on campus.
●To familiarize yourself with these procedures, please take time to watch the
overview video: http://video.dcccd.edu/rtv/DO/emergency_dcccd.wmv
●The complete Emergency Operations Plan can be viewed and printed at the
following website: http://www.richlandcollege.edu/emergency
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Richland College Office of
Emergency Management. This office can be reached by phone (972/238-3794) or by
e-mail (rlcoem@dcccd.edu)
Contingency Plan: Richland College has developed an Instructional Contingency Plan
for Temporary College Closing for On-Campus Courses. Please discuss this
contingency plan with your instructor. For distance learning courses, your instructor will
use email to contact students in the event of extended technology downtime. To assure
work in the class continues, it is important for all students to have an accurate email
address recorded in both eCampus and eConnect.
Obtaining Final Course Grades Using eConnect: Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed.
Convenient access is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu or by telephone at
972-613-1818. Use your identification number when you log onto eConnect, an online
system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your
college record. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report,
which is available in the Admissions and Student Records Office, T170.
Financial Aid: Failure to attend classes could result in loss of Financial Aid (FA). If you are
receiving any form of financial aid, you should check with the Financial Aid Office prior
to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid
and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students
who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.
Repeating a Course: Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community
Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent
time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and
Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be
charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher
tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County
Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. See Third Attempt to Enroll in a
Course at http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/
Academic Dishonesty: Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and
collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment
indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/conduct.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on tests, plagiarism and
collusion. Cheating includes copying from another student’s test or homework paper,
using materials not authorized, collaborating with or seeking aid from another student
during a test, knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting the contents of an
un-administered test, and substituting for another person to take a test. Plagiarism is
the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work
and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work.
Collusion is the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work for fulfillment of course requirements. Academic dishonesty is a serious
offense in college. You can be given a failing grade on an assignment or test, can
be failed for the class, or you can even be suspended from college.
Method of Evaluation
Grading Scale
837-930
744-836
651-743
558-650
557 and below
Assignment
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Topic Submission: Narrative Speech
Speech #1: Narrative Speech
Speech Reflection: Narrative Speech
Topic Submission: Informative Speech
Speech #2: Informative Speech
Outline: Informative Speech
Speech Reflection: Informative Speech
Topic Submission: Persuasive Speech
Speech #3: Persuasive Speech
Outline: Persuasive Speech
Speech Reflection: Persuasive Speech
Topic Submission: Special Occasion Speech
Speech #4: Special Occasion Speech
Speech Reflection: Special Occasion Speech
Tasks (8)
Course Total
A
B
C
D
F
Point Value
150
150
10
50
20
10
100
25
20
10
100
25
20
10
50
20
160
930
Assignment Description
Exams – Two multiple-choice tests will be administered during the semester.
Point value- 150 points each (Total 300 points)
Speeches - Each student will be responsible for the development, organization and delivery of
four oral presentations. Student are expected to prepare in advance, use
visual aids, and deliver the speeches extemporaneously:
1. Narrative speech
- This speech will focus on the use of sensory imagery to tell an engaging
story
Point value - 50 points
2. Informative speech
-Students will present information detailing a country. Supporting research
is required.
Point value- 100 points
3. Persuasive speech- The speech will act as a means to persuade the audience to engage in a
certain action or belief. The integration of supporting research sources is
required.
Point value- 100 points
4. Special Occasion speech
- The speech asks the speaker to select a specific kind of special occasion
speech to showcase their best delivery skills
Point value - 50 points
Topic Submission- Speech topics must be approved by the instructor. Topics will be
submitted before speeches are due by posting them to a discussion thread.
Point value- 10 points each (Total 40 points, 10 x 4)
Outlines – Students will hand in outlines on the same day speeches are due for the
informative and persuasive speeches. The outline must be comprehensive (full
sentence) and typed. Outlines help enhance organization, preparation, and audience
clarity.
Point value- 25 points each (Total 50 points, 2 x 25)
Speech Reflections- Speech reflections will be due in relation to speech performance.
Speech reflections will be conducted after each of the 4 speeches. Students will watch
their recorded speeches and respond to questions in order to reflect on delivery and
organization.
Point value- 20 points each (Total 80 points, 4 x 20)
Tasks – Tasks may range from a quiz, discussion board post, response to a video, or other
activity. Specific directions are provided in a separate document. Tasks are due by the
end of the day (midnight) on the date listed on the course calendar.
Point value - 20 points each (Total 160 points, 8 x 20)
Course Calendar
Calendar Key
Exams
Topic Submissions
Speeches
Outlines
Reflections
Tasks
Chapter Reading
The professor reserves the right to make changes or modifications, if necessary, to this syllabus. Any major
changes or modifications will be provided to the students in printed form.
**Assignments must be completed by the end of the day (midnight) the day they are listed.**
Dates
7/16
7/23
7/30
8/06
Content & Assignments Covered
Read over the course syllabus
Ch 1: Public Speaking, Ethics, and You
Task #1
Ch 2: Building Speaker Confidence
Task #2
Topic Submission: Narrative Speech
Ch 7: Organizing a Successful Speech
Task #3
Ch 8: Delivering Your Message
Narrative Speech
Reflection: Narrative Speech
Ch 11: Informative Speaking
Task #4
Ch 5: Selecting, Outlining, and Researching Your Topic
Topic Submission: Informative Speech
Ch 10: Preparing Effective Visual Aids
Informative Speech
Outline: Informative Speech
Reflection: Informative Speech
Midterm Exam (Ch 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, & 11)
Ch 6: Supporting Your Ideas
Ch 3: Listening- What Speakers and Listeners Should Know
Ch 4: Analyzing Your Audience
Topic Submission: Persuasive Speech
Ch 12: Persuasive Speaking- Individual or Team
Task #5
Ch 13: Persuasive Methods and Theories
Task #6
Task #7
Persuasive Speech
Outline: Persuasive Speech
Reflection: Persuasive Speech
Ch 14: Special Occasion Speaking
Topic Submission: Special Occasion Speech
Ch 9: Perfecting Language Style
Task #8
Special Occasion Speech
Reflection: Special Occasion Speech
Final Exam (Ch 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, & 14)
Speech 1315 is included in the DCCCD Core Curriculum. This course provides students with the
opportunity to develop the Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies of reading, writing, speaking,
listening, critical thinking and computer literacy fundamental to all DCCCD Core Curriculum courses.
It also provides students with the opportunity to achieve the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board’s Exemplary Objectives in Communication.
Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies (CCIC)
Speech 1315 satisfies the following Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies defined by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board.
1. READING: the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials – books, documents,
and articles – above 12th grade level.
2. WRITING: the ability to produce clear, correct and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion
and audience – above 12th grade level.
3. SPEAKING: the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience – above 12th grade level.
4. LISTENING: analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication, possess sufficient
literacy skills of writing, reading – above 12th grade level.
5. CRITICAL THINKING: think and analyze at a critical level.
6. COMPUTER LITERACY: understand our technological society, use computer based technology in
communication, solving problems, acquiring information.
Exemplary Educational Objectives (EEO) in Communication
Speech 1315, as part of the Core Curriculum, satisfies the following Exemplary Educational
Objectives in Communication set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
1. To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention,
organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation;
2. To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate
communication choices;
3. To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e. descriptive, expositive,
narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication;
4. To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking
and responding;
5. To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical
proficiency in the development of exposition and argument;
6. To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give an oral
presentation.
Speech 1315 Course Objectives
Speech 1315 Course Objectives describe the content covered in all DCCCD SPCH 1315 courses.
These objectives address the Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies (CCIC) and the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Exemplary Objectives (EEO) in Communication. Notice that
any one speech objective may address more than one competency or objectives. Effective
communication requires the application of multiple skills.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.
2. Apply elements of audience analysis.
3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic
4. Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal
techniques.
5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.
6. Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g.narrative,
informative or persuasive).