Angelina College Fine Arts Division
SPEECH 1315_Public Speaking
Crockett, Jasper, Livingston
General Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description:
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking. Three hours credit. This course includes research, composition, organization,
analysis, and delivery of speeches for various purposes and occasions. Three lecture hours each week.
B. Intended Audience:
The intended audience is any student who desires to improve public speaking skills.
C. Instructor:
Name: Kathleen Walker
Office Hours: Before and after class or e-mail
E-mail Address: kwalker@angelina.edu
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
. A. Core Objectives Required for this Course (Interim)
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
decision making.
3. Social Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to
ethical decision making.
B. 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.
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 persuasive).
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives:
1.
Critical Thinking: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which reflects evaluation of persuasive
speeches. The rubric will measure selection and understanding of information, application of material, analyzing
points of view and arguments, and formulating equations. Students will be assessed by means of the
standardized AC rubric for Critical Thinking.
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.
Social Responsibility: Students are assessed by means of a rubric which reflects evaluation of written,
intercultural competencies, civic responsibility, and community engagement through a persuasive speech on a
contemporary issue. Students will be assessed by means of the standardized AC rubric for Teamwork.
B.
Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes
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 in the grading rubric used to evaluate
speeches.
3. Students will demonstrate ethical speaking and listenign skills through the presentation of persuasive
speeches on a contemporary issue.
4. Students will present five 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.
6. Students will demonstrate proficiency in presenting a varity of speeches through the inclusion of a personal
experience speech, a demonstration speech, an informative speech, and a persuasive speech.
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
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 Methodologies which extend the critical thinking of students about speech content and delivery include the
attendance at a live presentation and a subsequent written observational report analyzing the speech and the
reaction of the audience.
A.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks and Recommended Readings, Materials, and Equipment
The Art of Public Speaking (12th edition), Stephen E. Lucas.
Recommended: Marshal McCluan. THE MEDIUM IS THE MASSAGE
Resources - Smarthinking is an online tutorial service available in most subjects (accessible through Blackboard).
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 Title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see
Karen 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 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 non-attendance
in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop or risk receiving an F. This is official
Angelina College Policy.
3. Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor:
a.Tardies/Absences: If you arrive late for class make sure to follow-up with me at the end of the class
period. Frequent tardies may affect your final grade. Call the facilitator if you think you will be late to
class. Frequent tardies are a sign of disrespect to the rest of the class. Students who know about a
required absence should notify me by e-mail or during the previous class.
Since this is a performance class, attendance is considered a crucial element of the class. Participation
is expected each class meeting.
b. Cell phones: Correct etiquette is to be followed in class. Turn off all cell phones, beepers, pagers
etc. Do not text messages during class. During tests, cell phones will be turned off and placed on the
desk in front of you.
c. Late Work: Late work will receive a letter grade reduction unless there is prior approval given by the
instructor.
4. Additional Policies Established by the Instructor
a. Academic Honesty/Integrity – Academic honesty is a responsibility of all academic faculty and
students. Faculty members promote academic honesty by adhering to standards of honesty as outlined in the
Student Handbook pages 12-14. Students shall be expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the
academic experience both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of
academic work is subject to disciplinary action. Procedures for discipline due to academic dishonesty shall be the
same as in other disciplinary actions except that all academic dishonesty actions will first be considered and
reviewed by the instructor. If, after reviewing the case, the instructor determines that the student is guilty of the
charge, the instructor may then assess a penalty. My standing policy: any cheating or plagiarizing on an
assessment will result in a failing grade for the assessment, and may, at my discretion, result in a failing grade
for the course.
b. Definition of Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism.
Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a
better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations,
on an assigned exercise; and/or; (3) helping or attempting to help another person in an act of cheating or
plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of
plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one’s own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the
work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from on Internet source;
and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one’s paper without giving the author due credit.
c. Acceptable Student Behavior –Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to
conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see personal conduct
section of the Student Handbook page 12-13). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial,
academic, or other penalties. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate or
inappropriate in the classroom (i.e. texting). Higher Education requires the full attention of both you and your
classmates. It is also expensive. The cost of classes might not inhibit your education goals, but that is not true for
all. Respect your peers. Please silence all electronic devices. If you bring a laptop computer to class, do not use
it for anything other than classwork. Instructors can tell the difference. No food and only capped drink
containers are allowed in my classroom.
VI. COURSE CONTENT:
A. Required Content/ Topics/ Assignments – See attached course schedule.
B. Written assignments-An Observational Report of a live speech seen outside class is assigned. It is equivalent
to a test /major speech grade. It will be typed in 10 or 12 font, double-spaced with correct headings and clearorganization
and proofread for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. A grading rubric will be used.
C. Email format - Assignments may be e-mailed to me as an attachment. They should be saved and sent in a
compatible form for Microsoft Word 2007 or RICH TEXT format. Pdfs may be sent. Please type a subject line for your
email that includes your last name, the class title, and the location: example (Smith, Spch1315, Warren).Also,
always include a heading on any paper you e-mail whether it is attached to or embedded in the e-mail. Please include
your last name in the file name of the document you send: for example (Smith,_informative_outline). You might not get
credit if your name is not on your document.
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria - Grades are based on a total number of possible points for assignments divided into the
number of points the student has earned on completed assignments. Example: 785 earned/900 possible = 87%
B. Determination of Grade-The above formulae becomes a percentage of the total points possible which is
translated into a letter grade.
A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=below 60
C. Graded Assignments: Major grades (100 points each) include 3 tests, 4 speeches, and an Observational
Report. Smaller assignments have given points assigned to them.
D. 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.
VIV. ADDENDUMS
In accordance with current FERPA guidelines, no information about a student or a student's records will be released
to anyone but the student unless a release of information is on file.
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Class Schedule: Speech 1315 Fall, 2015
Crockett, Jasper, Livingston
Instructor: Kathleen Walker
Date
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Activities
Interviews; Introductions; Audience Analysis
Oct. 5
Mid-Semester
Oct. 12
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Communication Process; Listening Activities
Thesis Statement; Introduction/Conclusion
Camera needed
Write intro/conc
Outlining; Use of Visual Aids;
Read Ch. 7-14 (Test 2)
Select topic for Informative speech
Bibliography format; Audience Analysis due
DEMONSTRATION SPEECH with Preparation Outline
Sept. 28
Assignments
Chap. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6(Test 1)
TEST #1
Self-Evaluation due, Transition exercise
Outlining, Group outline exercise
Language and Style; Delivery, Vocal Exercises,
Poem, DESCRIPTIVE SPEECH
Rough outline
Bring a favorite poem
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Camera needed
INFORMATIVE/VISUAL AID SPEECH
(4 sources, MLA form) Formal Outline; Evaluations
Oct. 19
TEST #2; Take home TEST #3
SELF-EVALUATIONS DUE
Oct. 26
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Nov. 2
Persuasion And Logic
Research topics due by Nov 2
Advertisements; Rough outline #1
sources, Outlines;
Nov. 9
OBSERVATIONAL REPORT DUE; Research tips
Reasoning; Bibliography
Read Chap. 15, 16, 17 ,18
(Test 3)
Bring an advertisement
Rough outline #2
Identify 6 sources
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Nov. 16
Outlines; Persuasion exercise
Media Research; arguments
Nov. 23
Test #3 due; View sample speeches
Impromptu persuasive speech
Nov. 30 .
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First PRO/CON SPEECH; Outline & bibliography
Outline & bibliographies due
Dec. 7
Dec. 14
Second PRO/CON SPEECH Key-Word Outline
Final Day
Rvd. 9/15
Camera needed
Formal Preparation Outline
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