SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Fall 2015
Speaking for College
Instructor:
Victoria Vultee
Phone (cell): 918-345-0546
Email: vjvultee@gmail.com
Office Hours: By appointment only (e-mail me to arrange a day & time)
Course:
ESLG 0853-202
CALL# 17711
Dates/Time:
Aug. 24 – Nov. 13, 2015
M/W from 12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Location:
NE 1557
Textbook:
None
Supplies:
Pens or pencils, notebook or binder, paper, computer access
Description:
This advanced-level course continues the development of speaking strategies in
academic settings. Students will develop the skills and language needed to be
successful in group discussions and in giving classroom presentations. A selfpaced laboratory may be required.
Objectives:
Students will:
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Participate actively in an academic group discussion
Lead an academic group discussion
Report on a group discussion
Present information to the class on a variety of topics
Recognize the difference between and execute various types of speeches
Expand their vocabulary
Improve their pronunciation
Methods:
Lectures, group discussions, class discussions, and PowerPoint presentations,
plus the use of Blackboard and doing independent assignments.
Students will be expected to complete and present
several different types of speeches in this class.
Prerequisite:
Appropriate entrance exam qualification or promotion from the previous level.
Next Course:
Consult with your instructor or ESL counselor regarding the next course.
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GRADING POLICIES
Grading Formula:
Attendance and Participation
Group Discussion
Personal Narrative Speech
Research Speech
Persuasive Speech
Group Persuasive Speech
Homework/Quizzes
Misc. Extra Credit
Grading Scale:
Grade Reports:
Credit
DA
DB
DC
DD
DF
Non-Credit
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
No Pass
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
30 points
10-30 points
Total___
100-90%
89-80%
79-70%
69-60%
59-0%
Grades, important announcements, and most/all assignments will be posted on
Blackboard at https://mytcc.tulsacc.edu/. Students should monitor Blackboard on a
regular basis to make sure they understand assignments and to ensure the
accuracy of their grades.
Credit final grades can be found on MyTCC at www.tulsacc.edu.
Non-Credit final grades can be found on the Lumens system.
CLASS POLICIES
Attendance:
Credit students who miss 25% of class meetings may be administratively
withdrawn or receive an “F” course grade.
Non-credit students who miss 25% of class meetings may receive a “No Pass”
course grade.
Students who enter class after attendance is taken must talk to the teacher about
the tardiness, or be marked as absent. All students should talk to the teacher
about missed classes and make-up work.
Late Assignments:
It is very important for students to attend and participate in all stages of the
lecture/testing cycle. Assignments are due according to the time/date announced
in class or posted in Blackboard. Late assignments and tests will not be accepted
without prior arrangement with the teacher (unless due to sickness or weather).
Late, excused tests are ONLY given in the TCC NE Campus testing center.
Communication:
Credit students have a Microsoft Office 365 email account. The teacher will send
all email correspondence to credit students through this account. Go to
www.tulsacc.edu/office365/students for more information.
Non-Credit students will receive email through their personal email account as
listed in TCC’s computer system.
All students should check Blackboard for course information, as well as
checking their email accounts, on a daily basis!
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Etiquette:
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange
of ideas which is essential to higher learning and the ability to learn from each
other. Be honest, but be courteous.
Cell Phones/Other
Electronic Devices:
In this class, we sometimes use cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices.
However, unless we are using them, they should be turned off or put in silent mode
and kept in your backpack/briefcase/purse. This is another way of showing
respect and courtesy to your teacher and fellow students.
Students who are expecting important calls should inform the teacher at the
beginning of class and discuss how that will be handled.
Syllabus Changes:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified
in writing of any changes to the syllabus.
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR
Dates
8/24
8/26
8/31
9/2
9/7
9/9
9/14
9/16
9/21
9/23
9/28
9/30
10/5
10/7
10/12
10/14
10/19
10/21
10/26
10/28
11/2
11/4
11/9
11/11
Introduction to course, Group Activities
Self-introductions, Group Activities
Introduction to Group Discussions
Group Discussion Practice
NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!
Group Discussions
How to Give a Speech, Introduction to Personal Narratives
Personal Narrative Practice
Personal Narrative Practice
Personal Narratives
Introductions to Research Speeches
Work on Research Speeches, Power Points, Research Speech Practice
Research Speech Practice
Research Speeches
Introduction to Persuasive Speeches
Work on Persuasive Speeches, Persuasive Speech Practice
Persuasive Speech Practice
Persuasive Speeches
Introduction to Final Group Project
Work on Final Group Project
Final Group Project Practice
Final Group Project Practice
Final Group Project Presentations, Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
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Contact Info:
ESL Professor, Tom Rowe
ESL Coordinator, Daniel Chaboya
ESL Counselor, Salli Wandke
ESL Specialist, Jeri Woodburn
Communications Dean, Jocelyn Whitney
Academic Services Director, Mike Limas
Websites:
TCC
Blackboard
NE
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1539
1525
1523
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2389
A151
918-595-8480
918-595-7455
918-595-8411
918-595-7402
918-595-7496
918-595-7473
www.tulsacc.edu
https://mytcc.tulsacc.edu/
SCHOOL POLICIES
School Closings:
If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC Alerts will let
you know. Go to www.tulsacc.edu and find the TCC Alerts link at the bottom of the
page to register for this service. TCC also gives cancellation notices to local radio
and television stations, so you can get information by listening to/watching them.
Withdrawal:
Students may withdraw during the first week of class and receive a refund. After
the first week of class, refunds are not possible. Not completing a class could
result in a DF (credit students) or No Pass (non-credit students) course grade.
Refunds:
Credit students will receive a debit card. These cards are how TCC will issue any
and all refunds to the student for classes. Students should keep these cards in a
safe place. These cards will only be issued once. Students will be charged a fee for
replacement cards. Read the information that comes with the card carefully.
Students may opt for a direct deposit to a bank account instead. Instructions on
how to do that come with the card.
Refunds for Non-Credit students will be handled in a different manner. See the
ESL staff for details.
General Ed Goals:
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills,
knowledge, and abilities which comprise a common foundation for their higher
education, as well as a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General
Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
Disability
Resources:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive
learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the
Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call 918-595-7115 (Voice).
Deaf and hard of hearing students may text 918-809-1864.
Academic
Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s
own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is
not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College
system.
Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for
disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty
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include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students
from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty, a faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to
complete a substitute assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or
administratively withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the
administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
Institutional
Statement:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the
TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may also be
viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu.
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