Angelina College
Fine Arts Division
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Instructional Syllabus - Spring 2015
I.
Basic Course Information:
A.
Course Description: SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking. Three hours credit. 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. Three
lecture hours each week.
B.
Intended Audience: The intended audience of this course is any college student who
desires to improtive his or her public speaking skills.
C.
Instructor:
Name:
Office Hrs:
Location:
E-Mail:
II.
Marilyn Broughton (Dr. B)
Before or after class, and by appt
HH 101 Classroom
mbroughton@angelina.edu
Intended Student Outcomes:
A.
B.
Core Objectives Required for this Course
1.
Critical Thinking: To include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and
analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
2.
Communication:
To include effective development, interpretation and
expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
3.
Personal Responsibility: To include ethical recognition, personal accountability
and commitment toward task completion.
Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections - Upon successful completion of this
course, students will:
1.
Recognize and understand the foundational models of communication.
2.
Apply elements of audience analysis.
3.
Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills.
4.
Research, develop, and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective
verbal and nonverbal techniques.
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III.
5.
Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and presenting
speeches.
6.
Understand 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 persuasion)
Assessment Measures:
A.
B.
Assessments for the Core Objectives:
1.
Critical Thinking: Students are assessed through questions embedded in exams
which reflect evaluation of persuasive speeches. The questions embedded in
exams will measure selection and understanding of information, application
of material, analyzing points of view and arguments and formulating solutions.
Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC rubric for
Communication.
2.
Communication: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which reflects
evaluation of written, oral, and visual communication skills in a speech that
utilizes a visual aid. Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC
rubric for Communication.
3.
Personal Responsibility: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which
reflects evaluation of ethical decision making through a persuasive speech on a
contemporary issue. Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC
rubric for personal responsibility.
Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes (interim):
1.
Students will demonstrate recognition and understanding of the foundational
models of communication through questions embedded in exams.
2.
Application of the elements of audience analysis will be reflected through
questions embedded in exams.
3.
Students will demonstrate ethical speaking and litening skills through the
presentation of persuasive speeches.
4.
Students will present four extemporaneous speeches evaluated by a grading
rubric gauging verbal and nonverbal techniques. Works Cited pages will be
submitted as well as an outline to evaluate research and development.
5.
Students will demonstrate the effective use of technology by using presentation
software in at least one presentation.
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IV.
V.
6.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how culture, ethnicity, and gender
influence communication through questions embedded in exams.
7.
Students will demonstrate comprehension of presentation skills for a variety of
speeches throughout the semester.
Instructional Procedures:
A.
Methodologies common to all sections – Methodologies which are utilized in
presenting course content include, but are not limited to, lectures, class discussions,
student presentations, audiovisual presentations, role-play activities, and small group
scenarios.
B.
Methodologies determined by the instructor – Additional methodologies will
include journal writings, and “hands'on” practice speeches (as time permits),
utilizing the one-point speech method. The Portfolio approach will be used in the
collection, formulation, and correction of speech outlines and support as well as the
provision of a central place to store graded tests, outlines, critiques, and journal entries.
Students will provide written peer as well as self critiques on each speech delivered.
Also, students will be evaluated by the instructor on each speech with written and
oral critiques. Finally, the instructor will provide model and student outlines for
each speech with written and oral critiques. Finally, the instructor will provide model
and student outlines for each speech mode required. The instructor will also deliver a
speech demonstrating each type of speech required in the course. This is in addition to
students analyzing sample speeches provided in the text.
Course Requirements and Policies:
A.
Required Textbooks and Recommended Readings, Materials and Equipment –
1.
Text – The Art of Public Speaking (11e edition), Stephen E. Lucas.
Chapters 1-17.
2.
Materials – A two-pocketed folder (without brads). The color will be
chosen the first class period. Also required are the following: One manilla
folder to be used for typed “critical Thinking” journal entries, one “blue book” as
well as two “green” scantrons for themid-term and final exams. Additional items
include a small stapler/staples, large paper clips, pen with blue or black ink
(only), #2 pencil, and a personal notebook for notes and handouts.
3.
Resources – Smarthinking is an online tutorial service available in most
subjects (accessible through Blackboard).
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B.
Course Policies – This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated
in the Angelina College Handbook.
1.
Academic Assistance – If you have a disability as cited in Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Ms. Caren
Bowser, Room 208, of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you
must self-identify as a person with a disability. Ms. Bowser will assist you with
the necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination
related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Administration
Building, Room 105 or call 936-633-5201.
2.
Attendance – Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be
recorded every day. Any student with three (3) consecutive absences or four
(4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned
in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that nonattendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially
drop a class or risk receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.
3.
Additional Classroom Policies
a.
The student is responsible for obtaining information missed due to an
absence. Tardiness, absences, and leaving class early will negatively
affect the student's grade. Be sure and e-mail me (using your Angelina
provided e-mail) concerning personal issues or make an appointment
to see me.
b.
The student is also responsible for arranging make up speeches and
tests with the instructor. In general, late assignments will be required
within ten days and a one-time ten (10) point deduction will be assessed
throughout this period of time. Make up times will be scheduled
individually.
c.
Students are expected to participate in any small-group exercises in class
with a good attitude and to follow the instructions for the exercise, as well
as to turn in any required handout at the end of the dicussion. Students
are expected to bring any assigned research or material to the class period
to which it has been assigned. Instructor may assign students to groups.
d.
Students are expected to listen courteously and attentively to all other
speakers in class. Students should complete peer and self critiques with
thoughtful and appropriate comments by the end of each class peiod
to receive maximum points.
e.
Disruptions are not allowed during presentations (interfering with
speeches in any way). Students may not enter nor leave during a speech
presentation.
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f.
VI.
All electronic devices are prohibited and may not be used from the start
of the class to the end of the class. All cell phones should be turned off
and stored in purses and backpacks. No phones permitted on desks or in
students' laps. (Speak with the instructor if an exception needs to be
made to this requirement in any way). If a class is provided for research
on the persuasion speech, then laptops would be permitted for that class
only. Otherwise, the instructor expects compliance without students
having to be told.
Course Outline:
Description of the Course Activities, including due dates, schedules, and deadlines are provided
on a separate schedule See Instructor-Specific Tentative Schedule. All assignment explanations
will be distributed on printed instruction sheets and will always be discussed in class before
assignment is due
VII.
Evaluation and Grading:
A.
B.
Grading Criteria – Assignments will be evaluated according to the following scale:
1.
A=90-100 – Work that obviously exhibits the highest degree of excellence and
overall mastery of concepts.
2.
B=80-89 – Work that is above average in presentation and indication of
understanding but which lacks somewhat in attaining the highest degree of
excellence.
3.
C=70-79 – Work that is average in presentation and indication of understanding.
4.
D=60-69 --Work that is below average in presentation and indication of
mastery but which indicates enough understanding to be considered acceptable.
5.
F=59 and below – Work that does not meet acceptable standards due to either
incompleteness or failure to properly address the specific criteria for the
assignment.
Determination of Grade – (Percentages of each assignment for the final weighted
average). The final grade will be computed according to the following breakdown.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
40% – all speeches and their support (except the persuasive speech)
20% – The persuasive speech with its support
20% – Three tests over the text/lecture notes (first test, midterm, final)
10% – Critical Thinking entries in journal throughout the semester
10% – Daily grades (self/peer evaluations and other classwork as assigned)
THE INSTRUCTOR MAY MODIFY THE PROVISIONS OF THE SYLLABUS TO MEET
INDIVIDUAL CLASS NEEDS BY INFORMING THE CLASS IN ADVANCE AS TO THE
CHANGES BEING MADE.
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Addendum
4.
Additional Classroom Policies:
g.
Any student that sleeps during the class period will be marked absent
for that day. Students may be warned once, but then will be marked
absent without another warning.
h.
Any student that leaves the classroom during lectures/speeches/activities
(especially if the student is disruptive) without advising the instructor
beforehand will be marked absent. (This excludes emergencies, sickness,
or unforeseen circumstances).