STUDENT SYLLABUS
Course Name/Section Number: Public Speaking, SPCH 1315.HIL (MWF)
CRN: 20290
Division/Dept:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences -- Speech
Instructor Name:
Tanya Frolick
Office Hours:
by appointment
Instructor Email:
tanya.frolick@victoriacollege.edu
Instructor Website:
www.victoriacollege.edu
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Course Description (AMS)
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(s) (AMS):
Texas Success Initiative complete in Reading and Writing.
Required Textbook(s), Supplies, and Materials:
Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. 12e. ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2015.
Learning Outcomes (AMS):
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.
Apply elements of audience analysis.
Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence
and logic.
Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and
nonverbal techniques.
Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.
Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g.
narrative, informative or persuasive).
Assessments (AMS):
Graded informative presentations
IDEA Survey Essential Objective #3: Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking,
problem solving, decision-making)
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Graded persuasive presentations
IDEA Survey Essential Objective #8: Developing skill in expressing oneself orally.
Course Requirements:
Criteria for Grading:
05% Inspiration Speech
05% Coat of Arms Speech
10% Process Explanation Speech
20% Policy/Charity Advocacy Speech
10% Team Presentation/Project
25% Final Speech
05% Participation
Includes:
• chapter checks
• chapter activities
• mandatory forum posts
20% Final Examination
A = 89.5 - 100
B = 79.5 - 89.49999
C = 69.5 - 79.49999
D = 59.5 - 69.49999
F = 00.0 - 59.49999
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken, so it is in the best interest of the student to be here for every class period.
Because of the nature of this class, participation and attendance are closely related to students’
overall success. As part of overall participation, students should be here when graded assignments
are scheduled; otherwise, there will be a reduction in grade based on students’ lack of participation.
A student can be dropped for excessive absences, per college policy. If you have any questions,
please contact the instructor.
All speaking assignments are due on the scheduled day of the assignment.
If the student is not prepared or fails to attend class on the speaking assignment day, the student
will receive a ZERO for that assignment. If the student is absent and knows they are going to
miss an assignment, the student must give the instructor prior notice. It is up to the
instructor’s discretion to allow the student to make up the assignment!
Late work carries a 30 pt. grade reduction if time allows. No graded assignments will be
accepted after the end of the last regular class period.
However, students are allowed one (1) excused absence or "not ready" for the semester on a day
and time speeches are to be presented. Every absence or "not ready" on subsequent speaking days
will carry the penalty of 30 points to be deducted from the final particular speech grade. In no case
will a grade below 0 be awarded.
A student cannot pass this course if they have not attempted a graded assignment!
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Tentative Class Schedule
(subject to change per Instructor’s discretion)
1/20
Discussion: Syllabus Review/Expectations
Discussion: Introduction to Blackboard
1/22
Discussion: Creating note-cards for speaking
Activity: Note-cards-Introduce a classmate
Assign “Inspiration” Speeches
Inspiration Speech Sample
Process Bonus Outlines due
3/2-7
Assign “Policy/Charity Advocacy” Speech
“Process” Speeches (15%)
Activity: Process or Concept Speech Forum
3/9
Activities: Quotation Introduction
Definition Introduction
Shocking Statement Introduction
Personal Anecdote Practice
3/11
Team Presentations
1/25
Discussion: Chapter 1: Speaking in Public
Activity: Ex. for Crit. Think. #1, p 27
Communication Event Analysis Forum
1/27
Discussion: Chapter 2: Ethics and Public Speaking
Activity: Ex. for Crit. Think. #3, p 45
1/29
Inspiration Speeches (5%)
3/21-23 Discussion: Chapter 10: Beginning and Ending the
Speech
2/1
Assign “Coat of Arms” Speeches
Discussion: Chapter 3: Listening
Activity: Listening Self-Evaluation, p 54
3/25-28 Discussion: Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade
Activity: Ex. for Crit. Think., #4, p 323
Activity: Commercial Analysis
2/3
Discussion: Chapter 13: Delivery
Activity: Ex. for Crit. Think. #1, p 257
3/30
Discussion: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
Activity: Motivated Sequence
2/5
Discussion: Chapter 14: Using Visual Aids
4/1-4
2/8
Discussion: Chapter 4: Giving Your First Speech
2/10
Discussion: Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform
“COA” Bonus Outlines due
Discussion: Chapter 17: Methods of Persuasion
Activity: Ex. For Crit. Think., #2,4, p 351
Activity: News Article Analysis
Policy/Charity Bonus Outlines Due
Activity: Inspiration Speech Forum
2/12-17 Assign Process Explanation Speech
“Coat of Arms” Speeches(10%)
3/14-18 ***Spring Break***
4/6-11 “Policy/Charity ” Speeches (20%)
4/13-15 Discussion: Chapter 11: Outlining the Speech
Activity: Coat of Arms Speech Forum
4/18
Discussion: Chapter 12: Using Language
2/19
Discussion: Chapter 5: Selecting a Topic and a
Purpose
4/20
Discussion: Chapter 18: Speaking on Special
Occasions
2/22
Discussion: Chapter 6: Analyzing the Audience
4/22
2/24
Discussion: Chapter 7: Gathering Materials
Team Activity
Discussion: Chapter 19: Speaking in Small Groups
Final Speech Bonus Outline due
4/25
Workday for Final Speeches
2/26
Discussion: Chapter 8: Supporting Your Ideas
Activity: Ex. for Crit. Think. 1&2, pages 163
and A9
4/27-5/2
Discussion: Ch. 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech
Activity: Organizational Method Activity,
#3 p 182
5/11
2/29
Final Speeches (25%)
5/4-5/6 Review for Exam
Final Exam (tentative)
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