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Houston Community College System
Central
Speech 1315
Public Speaking
August- 27, 2012---TO--- December-16, 2012
6131-28648-SPCH-1315
Speech 0006 (28648)
Fall 2012
On-Line
Instructor: Jaballa M. Hasan, PhD.phone (281)235-6572
Jaballa.hassan@hccs.edu
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jaballa.hassan
It was industrialist Charles M. Schwab who said,” I’ll pay more for a
person’s ability to speak and express himself than for any other quality he
might possess”
This course does NOT meet on campus! You are required to check this site daily MF noon for E-mail and discussions! I will check this site M-F noon!
Required Orientation:
This course has a Mandatory On-Line Orientation of (4) parts!
First, Go to "Syllabus" and read the course requirements carefully!
Second, read all material posted on Eagle Learning System.
Third, send me an E-mail stating that you understand the course requirements
and how to use Eagle Learning System…
Fourth, post a short introduction on the discussion board. This is to introduce
yourself to your classmates! Tell us anything you wish to share with your
classmates.
Statement of introduction
I MUST RECEIVE YOUR E-MAIL AND THE INTRODUCTION POSTING BY
Monday -September -10-2012 at 8:00PM Central Time or you may be
dropped from the course!
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Textbook:
Dan O’Hare, Rob Stewart and Hannah Rubenstein. A Pocket Guide to Public
Speaking. Third Edition Bedford/ ST.Martinis. Most of the reading will come from
the text book.
Catalog Description:
Public Speaking provides the student with the practical tool and skills necessary to
communicate ideas, selection of topic, organization of data, exercises in vocal
awareness, evaluation of audience and situation, techniques of delivery are discussed
and put into action. Through oral presentations in class, students will enhance their
competence in oral communication.
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Course Outcomes:
Identify a variety of public address delivery styles.
Demonstrate a mastery of selected styles of speech delivery.
Demonstrate mastery of selected speech genres.
Examine and demonstrate ethical standards in oral and written
communication.
Select topics appropriate for specific speaking occasions.
Apply appropriate organizational skills for selected types of
speeches.
Use techniques of audience analysis to prepare speeches.
Select and incorporate appropriate supporting materials.
Demonstrate effective use of voice and body.
Purpose
Since one speech communication, class is all that many college students
take; Speech 1315 is a course focusing on the communication process and
its importance to personal success. As such, Speech 1315 is designed to
provide students with communication skills that are helpful in daily living,
as well as provide experience in speaking before an audience. Through
independent study and on-line discussions, the students move from
informal communication encounters to the traditional speaker-audience
communication situation
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Basis for Grading
(2) Speeches: 50%
(2) Outlines 20%
(3) Tests: 30%
Speeches and tests will be awarded a letter grade of A, B, C, D, F along
with a number grade.
A 100-90 B 89-80
C 79-70 D 69-60
F 59 and below
Keep this in mind
No work will be accepted late!
Speeches due dates and time limits (50%)
See twelve (12) examples of Speech outline posted on your classroom homepage
See Speech Organizational Patterns posted on your classroom homepage.
See Speech Evaluation Grading Criterions (Rubric) posted on your classroom
homepage.
See Speech Evaluation More Explanation posted on your classroom homepage.
All YouTube Video and speech outlines must be received by the due
dates and time posted on your class calendar. There will be no YouTube accepted
late without my approval. A penalty of minus 50 points will be applied to video that
I accept late!
All speeches have a time minimum and maximum, you will receive a
Zero grade grade for not meeting the time. So, practice your speeches two or three
times! Copies of the Speech Evaluation Grading Criterions and Speech
evaluation More Explanation Sheet both are posted on your classroom
homepage. Reading (Speech evaluation Grading Criterions {Rubric}) and Speech
Evaluation More Explanation would help you with your speech preparation, and
this is my tools to evaluate your speech presentation performance! You will receive
a critique (feedback) by E- mail, after I have graded your speech according to these
criterions. This will have suggestions for improvement on your second speech.
Speeches should be graded within 12 hours or less of your due date, and the grades
will be posted in your "grades book” or by regular E-mail...
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Speech (1) Informative Speech Outline due Monday September -172012 by 8:00AM Central time
Speech (I) Informative Speech 6-8 Minutes due Monday September 242012 at 8:00 AM central time (your recorded speech(YouTube Link)
No less than six Min and no more than 10 Min
Speech (2) Persuasive Speech Outline due Monday October 29 -2012
by 8:00 AM Central time
Speech (2) Persuasive Speech 6-8 Minutes due Monday November 262012 at 8:00 AM central time(your recorded speech(YouTube Link)
No less than six Min and no more than 10 Min
How to Video Tapes?
(1) Videotape your speeches by using Cam cord Camera or better quality Camera!
(2) You must have an audience of at least six (6) adults, over 18 years old, to view your
speech. The audience will participate in the question and answer session. One audience
member can run the camera. If an audience of at least (6) adults is not present and not
shown on tape as directed below, you will receive a zero for the speech.
(3) You should have the camera placed where I can see you AND the audience at the
same time. Place the camera in front of you. I need to see you from the FRONT. Use a
tripod so the camera does not shake.
(4)Start recording for a few seconds, and then show the audience (See # 5) and the
cameraperson. Then start your speech. Have the camera zoom in on you after 30 seconds,
so I can see you clearly. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE YOU FROM THE WAIST UP
NOT JUST YOUR FACE! I have to see you to grade your delivery. Zoom back out for
the question and answer period to show the audience.
(5) How to show the audience: Start recording for a few seconds, then have the camera
person walk in front of the camera, then, have the audiences stand up and face the
camera. I need to CLEARLY see all (6) members. I MUST SEE THEM!! Then, they can
sit down and you should begin. There should be no break in recording. As stated above, I
should see you from the front, not the side. It is ok if I see the audience from the side or
back DURING the speech because I have already identified them before you began. But,
it is important for it to be one recording with no break! (See # 9)
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(6) If you use a visual aid, I must be able to see the visual aid on camera as well as you. If
you give the audience a handout, you must send one for me as an attach file otherwise
scan it and send it... Do not zoom in on the visual during the speech. Wait until the
speech and Q&A session is over, and then shows me the visuals.
(7) At the end of each speech ask the audience if they have any questions. You will have
an additional 2-3 minute question and answer session with your audience. You do not
ask for questions until the speech is concluded!! This is not part of your speaking time!
This is an additional 2-3 minutes (panel discussion). I need to see you and the audience
during this time, so have the camera zoom out. If you skip this, you will receive a zero
for the speech. If the Q&A session less than two (2) minutes you will be penalized 10
points…Keep this in mind do not ask for questions until the speech is concluded! You
should not start and stop the tape to do the Q&A. It should be continuous recording. The
Q&A is part of your grade. Q&A is required for both speeches after Q&A session thank
the audience and SHOW everyone again before you turn the camera off. Remember at
the end of your Q&A, thank the audience.
(8) I do not want to hear barking dogs, crying babies, or phones ringing. There should be
NO distractions. Also, DO NOT videotape outside or in front of curtain or blinds during
the day (you will be a dark shadow). Some student’s turn down the lights for an overhead
or power point and they become a dark shadow! Turn off your telephone and
televisions! This is a speech and a formal event, so it should be treated as such
(read about appearance in your textbook) View your Video before you send your
audience home!! You may still need them!
(9) Your speech should be one continuous recording. If you mess up, do it again from the
beginning. (This is when you will discover who your true friends are!) Do not start and
stop the tape during the speech! This will result in a deduction of 30 points.
(10) If you record in an auditorium or large classroom, place the camera close. The
microphone is usually not very good and is attached to the camera. If it is too far away,
i.e. at the back of a classroom, I will not be able to hear you! Do not stand too far away
from your audience.
(11) Check your YouTube video before you send it to me! If I cannot hear your
speech clearly or see you clearly, or see your visual, and the Q&A session, or see all (6)
adults members of the audience; you have not met the requirements and YOU WILL
RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THAT SPEECH!! All requirements must be met…This is
speech be professional!
(12) Send your recorded speech as a YouTube LINK.
**NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN AZERO!! **
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Speaking Guide lines:
(1)Speeches will be delivered with a minimum of note cards. No more than 5 index cards
should be used. Do not use cue cards, paper, or any other means to deliver the speech!
(2)Reading a speech will result in a low speech grade if is not Zero! Don’t read your speech
period!!
(3) Use proper grammar and no offensive language.
(4)Don’t use technical terms or jargon.
(5)Use proper gestures, posture, and eye contact as discussed in the text.
(6) Follow speech presentation guidelines posted on classroom homepage.
(7) Dress professionally.—dress for success!
(8) Use proper appearance.
(9) Going over or under the time limit will result in a ZERO grade for this speech. Timing
your presentation is a form of learning process! Put it this way Don not exceed ten minutes,
ten minutes and, one second you will receive Zero for this speech so; practice your
speeches two or three times. Practice makes perfect so to speak!
(10) Don’t stare at the camera while speaking. Act like the camera is another person in the
room. The camera should not be a distraction.
Outlines 20% read Chapter 12
A speech outline is required for both speeches (1&2) you should send your speech outline as
an attach file (Doc) Speech Outlines should follow the format posted on your course
homepage. Twelve (12) Speech Outlines examples posted on your course homepage. I
posted for you to follow. You should label all the steps of your speech introduction, thesis,
body, and conclusion, as seen on these examples. No outlines will be accepted late! Check
your course calendar daily!
Examinations (30%): Tests are taken on-line!
(I) Midterm (I) (multiple choices, true/false) on line
From Wednesday -Oct 3, 2012 start @ 12:00 PM 2012 thru
Saturday Oct-6 1:00 PM- 2012 (closed book), over chapters
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
(II) Midterm (II) (multiple choices, true/false) on line from
Monday November-12- 2012- start @ 11:00 AM thru ThursdayNovember -15- 12:00 PM 2012(closed book), over chapters
11, 12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19, and 20.
(III) Final Exam (III) (multiple choices, true/false) on line from
Monday- December- 3- 2012- start @ 11:00 AM thru ThursdayDecember -6- 12:00 PM 2012(closed book), over chapters
21, 22,23,24,25,26,27,28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35.
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Tests are available to take 24 hours a day during the period above.
Do not go overtime! Any answers submitted after the time will not account. Time
yourself this is also a part of the learning process in this class!
Notice the tests END at 12:00PM! There are no make-up exams, so do not
forget to take the test!!
Speech Topics and Rough Outlines:
I will be happy to review your topic to make sure you are on the right track. Send me a
short E-mail with your specific purpose and any questions. I will also review rough outlines
of your speech. The rough outline should be in the proper outline form and sent to me in Email as a (doc). Remember I require an outline, I will not read a paper! Make sure you
allow a few hours for me to read it and send it back.
Late Assignments:
Outlines and Tests, cannot be made up or turned in late!
Speeches will only be accepted late if you contact me within 6 hours of the due date and
receive approval. Make-ups are at my discretion! A 40 -point penalty will occur for late
speeches. Keep this in mind (No one will be allowed to make-up the final
exam or speech!)
Syllabus:
Each student received a copy of the syllabus, which outlines the class
assignments and policies for the semester. The syllabus becomes the official
Assignment instrument for the class and the student is responsible for meeting the
requirements as detailed in the college catalogue.
Withdrawing From The Class:
I may drop students from the class that have not completed the
orientation by the due date and time or submitted the first speech out line. After that
time, you must withdraw yourself if you no longer wish to continue in the class. .
Remember any one remaining in the class will receive a grade!!
Note: The instructor will not administratively drop the student for
nonattendance or any other reason. Failure of the student to officially
drop this class will result in a grade of (F) for the course.
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Procedures:
Below is a short explanation of each icon. You will learn how each area works when you
complete the "Eagle orientation."
· E-mail is for personal correspondence or questions about your speech directed to me.
· Discussion board is for you to ask classmates for help or post a general question. I will
use this to post speech tips and course information! This is a public board. Everyone can
read whatever you place on it.
· Speech Evaluation Grading Criterions (Rubric) this is the tool to grade your speeches
presentation
· Houston Community College Systems Library is where you can access the library for
research
· HCCS Library Orientation is where you can take a guided orientation of how to use
Eagle Learning System
We will communicate via the Internet. I will check this site daily M-F noon
and weekends at 7 am. So check the site and your e-mail daily. Enjoy the
class and stay in touch.