Fundamentals of Speech (SPC 1608) Syllabus
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C a ta lo g C o u rs e D e s c rip tio n
This course explores oral communication principles common to speaking and listening. It emphasizes listening
techniques as well as preparation and delivery techniques for extemporaneous speaking.
R e q u ire d M a te ria ls
1) Textbook: O’Hair, D., Rubenstein, H. and R. Stewart (2013). A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, 4th
Edition. Publisher: Bedford/ St. Martin, MA.
2) USB/ Flash Drive – Speech presentations will be recorded and saved for self-evaluation assignments
3) 4 X 6 Note Cards
S tu d e n t L e a rn in g O u tc o m e s
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Identify a specific speaking goal and articulate a thesis appropriate to audience and context
Fully develop the central thesis with appropriate and adequate main points; use organizational pattern appropriate to
speech purpose and context
Evaluate quality of information (source, currency, accuracy, authenticity, bias), provide appropriate research
documentation and effectively incorporate verbal citations in the speech
Use correct, clear, concrete, and context-appropriate language to express ideas clearly and fluently
Incorporate nonverbal communication (eye contact, facial expressions, posture, and gestures) to enhance the verbal
message and speaker credibility
Use visual aids to clarify, emphasize, and support main points relevant to speech thesis
Use appropriate persuasive strategies to appeal to audience reasoning; construct valid arguments; recognize and
avoid the use of fallacies of reasoning
Use appropriate persuasive strategies to appeal to audience emotions in an ethical manner
Appraise own and others’ reasoning and perspectives fairly and objectively; recognize implications and consequences
of message on audience and society.
A tte n d a n c e a n d C la s s P re p a re d n e s s
Students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to learn, which means you must (1) attend class on
time, (2) complete assigned readings and homework prior to each class meeting, (3) listen attentively to others’
ideas, and (4) provide insightful responses or ask relevant questions from readings and class discussions as
appropriate. Your class demeanor and behavior will have an impact on your credibility as a speaker.
Attendance is important in this course. Absences and tardies can greatly affect your final grade. Please review
the following carefully and make plans to successfully attend class:
Absences
1 or 2 absences* (excused or unexcused)
3 absences* (excused or unexcused)
4 absences*
No penalty incurred
2-point reduction from final grade
Withdrawal from course
* If you arrive 10 minutes after class has started (or leave 10 minutes before it ends), it will be counted as an absence.
Tardies, Leaving in the middle of class (and returning), or Leaving Early (5 to 10 minutes)
Arriving to class late is rude and disrespectful. You chose your schedule so please make sure you can fulfill your
commitment to this course. Otherwise you should look at other class options. It is your responsibility to plan for your
ride, traffic delays, parking issues and other complications.
1 or 2 tardies or leaving early**
3 or more tardies or leaving early**
5 tardies**
No penalty incurred
1-point reduction per occurrence
Withdrawal from course
** This includes leaving in the middle of class for more than five minutes
Instructor: Tina Tan
Fall 2015
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If you are absent, tardy or leave early, you are responsible for the material covered & any announcements
made. You may NOT make-up missed class activity, quiz, or assignment due to absences or tardies, unless official,
written documentation of emergency is provided.
You will not need your laptop or cell phone. Please silence them, keep them in your bag out of sight and do not
use them during class. You would do the same in a professional environment. If you are expecting an emergency
call/ text, please let me know before class starts.
G ra d e d S p e e c h A s s ig n m e n ts
Three extemporaneous speeches to an audience of peers during the term are required. Outlines submitted through
SafeAssign*** (see information on SafeAssign on page 4). Speeches must be original work produced by you.
Plagiarized speeches will result in a “0” and college policies for Academic Dishonesty will apply. Speech days will
be assigned. If you are late to class on a scheduled speaking day, 10% will be deducted from your speech grade.
S p e e c h M a k e -u p P o lic y
You will be assigned a Speaking Day for each Speech assignment. The following applies to all speeches:
If you walk in late on Speech Day, 10% will be deducted from your speech grade. If you miss your speech, you
must contact your instructor within 24 hours of the scheduled speech time to be considered for a make up,
and it will carry a 20% late penalty. You can only make up one speech during the term. Please do not assume
you can make up a speech if you miss your scheduled speech time. Forgetting to bring a visual aid, bringing the
“wrong” computer file…unable to open file, etc. will not excuse you from the late penalty. Only in extreme
cases, you may make up the speech without the grade penalty. Official, written documentation of emergency
(e.g., hospitalization documents, police report, court order) will be required to waive the grade penalty. Failing
to give the "make-up" speech on make-up day (See Course Schedule for specific date) will result in a "0." If you
miss two scheduled speeches, you will be withdrawn from the course.
Speech grade appeal: You may request a conference (within one week of receiving disputed grade) with me to
discuss/appeal a speech grade. You MUST make the recorded speech available.
Q u iz z e s / T e s t
There are six quizzes but only five quiz grades will be added (lowest grade dropped) and one test. No make-ups for
quizzes and test unless there is written documentation of an emergency (20% penalty).
P ro fe s s io n a l E tiq u e tte
All assignments completed outside of class must be proofread and of college quality. The West campus has a Writing
Center (Building 5-155) It is a free service. You just have to make an appointment in advance.
S tu d e n t C o d e o f C la s s ro o m C o n d u c t
Valencia’s Code of Classroom Conduct,
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/ValenciaCollegePolicy.cfm?policyID=180
According to College Policy 6Hx28:8-03,all forms of academic dishonesty and misconduct are prohibited at Valencia
College. Academic dishonesty includes, but it is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, and furnishing false
information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic
dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. All assignments must be the student’s
original work.
It is unethical to abstract a speech from an outside source and pretend it is your own work. Plagiarized
speeches will result in a “0.” Disruptive or distracting activities such as "side discussions which are irrelevant to
the subject matter of the class, distract from the learning process, or impede or hinder the ability of other students
to obtain the full benefit of the educational presentation” may result in a grade reduction or, in extreme cases, a
grade of "F" in the course (1006.60, FS).
Disruptions during student speech presentations (including, but not limited to entering or leaving the
classroom, cell phones, beepers, or any other electronic devices, or "side discussions which are irrelevant to
the subject matter of the class, that distract from the learning process, or impede or hinder the ability of
other students to obtain the full benefit of the educational presentation”) will result in a 3-point deduction
from your own speech (per occurrence).
Instructor: Tina Tan
Fall 2015
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Grade Tracking Sheet
Maximum Possible
Points
Quizzes (5)
Points Scored
by Student
15 points
__________
2 points
__________
10 points
__________
Speech 1, Self-Evaluation
2 points
__________
Speech 2, Adapting to Audience
2 points
__________
Speech 2, Prep/ Outline
2 points
__________
15 points
__________
Speech 2, Peer Evaluation
2 points
__________
Speech 2, Self-Evaluation
2 points
__________
Speech 3, Adapting to Audience
2 points
__________
Speech 3, Prep/ Outline
2 points
__________
20 points
__________
Speech 3, Peer Evaluation
2 points
__________
Speech 3, Self-Evaluation
2 points
__________
Impromptu Speeches
3 points
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Test
7 points
__________
10 points
__________
100 points
__________
Speech 1, Prep/ Outline
Speech 1, Narrative Speech
Speech 2, Informative Speech
Speech 3, Persuasive Speech
In Class Assignments/ Homework
TOTAL
BONUS POINTS (Additional Assignments, if time permits)
90
80
70
60
59
1 - 3 points
– 100 = A
– 89 = B
– 79 = C
– 69 = D
or less = F
Withdrawal Policy
You should familiarize yourself with Valencia College’s withdrawal policy (see college catalog). Nov 13 (Friday) is
the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” for this Fall 2015 session.
Students with Disabilities Policy
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for
Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with me, preferably during the first two weeks of class.
The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of
disabilities (West Campus, SSB).
Counseling Services for Students
Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience.
To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression,
adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school,
home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia
s t u d e n t s a n d a v a i l a b l e 2 4 h o u r s a d a y b y c a l l i n g ( 8 0 0 ) 8 7 8- 5 4 7 0 . F r e e f a c e - t o - f a c e c o u n s e l i n g i s a l s o a v a i l a b l e .
Instructor: Tina Tan
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Fundamentals of Speech (SPC 1608) Course Schedule
Fall 2015 (TR, 10:00 – 11:15am)
Week 1
Tuesday, Sep 1
Thursday, Sep 3
Week 2
Tuesday, Sep 8
Thursday, Sep 10
Week 3
Tuesday, Sep 15
Thursday, Sep 17
Week 4
Tuesday, Sep 22
Thursday, Sep 24
Week 5
Tuesday, Sep 29
Thursday, Oct 1
Week 6
Tuesday, Oct 6
Thursday, Oct 8
Week 7
Tuesday, Oct 13
Review: Course Syllabus and Course Schedule
Read: Chapter 1, Becoming a Public Speaker
Read: Chapter 2, From A to Z: Overview of a Speech
Read: Chapter 3, Managing Speech Anxiety
Quiz 1
Read: Chapter 15, Developing the Introduction and Conclusion
(Speech 1 Outline due in class)
Read: Chapter 4, Ethical Public Speaking
Read: Chapter 5, Listeners and Speakers
Speech One – Narrative Speech
Speech One – Narrative Speech
Speech One – Narrative Speech
Quiz 2
Read: Chapter 6, Analyzing the Audience
Read: Chapter 7, Selecting a Topic and Purpose
Read: Chapter 23, Informative Speaking
Class meets in Room 6-220
Read: Chapter 8, Developing Supporting Material
Read: Chapter 9, Locating Supporting Material
Read: Chapter 10, Finding Credible Sources on the Internet
Quiz 3
Read: Chapter 12, Organizing the Speech
Read: Chapter 13, Selecting an Organizational Pattern
Read: Chapter 14, Outlining the Speech
Read: Chapter 11, Citing Sources in your Speech
Read: Chapter 20, Speaking with Presentation Aids
Read: Chapter 21, Designing Presentation Aids
No Class – Faculty Work Day
(Speech 2 Outline, Citation Page, Copies of Sources due in class)
Quiz 4
In-Class Practice of Informative Speech
Read: Chapter 17, Choosing a Method of Delivery
Read: Chapter 18, Controlling the Voice
Read: Chapter 19, Using the Body
Thursday, Oct 15
Speech Two – Informative Speech
Week 8
Tuesday, Oct 20
Speech Two – Informative Speech
Thursday, Oct 22
Speech Two – Informative Speech
Week 9
Instructor: Tina Tan
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Tuesday, Oct 27
Speech Two – Informative Speech
Thursday, Oct 29
Read: Chapter 24, Persuasive Speaking
Week 10
Tuesday, Nov 3
Thursday, Nov 5
Week 11
Tuesday, Nov 10
Thursday, Nov 12
Week 12
Tuesday, Nov 17
Thursday, Nov 19
Week 13
Tuesday, Nov 24
Thursday, Nov 26
Week 14
Tuesday, Dec 1
Thursday, Dec 3
Week 15
Tuesday, Dec 8
Thursday, Dec 10
Instructor: Tina Tan
Quiz 5
Read: Chapter 24, Persuasive Speaking
Online Day 1
Read: Chapters 30 - 36, Speaking across the Curriculum
Quiz 6
Read: Chapter 16, Using Language
(Speech 3 Outline, Citation Page, Copies of Sources due in class)
Read: Chapter 22, A Brief Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint
Speech 3
Speech 3
Speech 3
Thanksgiving – No Class
Online Day 2
Read: Chapter 25, Speaking on Special Occasions
Make Up Speech Day - Outline, Citation Page, Copies of Sources due in cl
Read; Chapter 27, Communicating in Groups
Read: Chapter 28, Presentations in Teams
Test
Fall 2015
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