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SPCH 1315 Public Speaking
North Central Texas College –Corinth Campus
Fall 2013
Instructor: Dr. Karen Anderson-Lain
Email: kandersonlain@nctc.edu
Phone: 940-498-6282 (not a direct line)
Office Hours: 9-9:50am MWF (to be held in COR 2xx)
Email is my preferred method of contact. I will attempt to answer all e-mails within 24
hours during the week and 48 hours during the weekend. Please review to course policies
regarding late work and requests to make-up missed assignments.
Required Texts:
Hamilton, C. (2012). Essentials of Public Speaking, 5th Edition. Boston, MA:
Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Course Description and Learning Outcomes:
The process of oral communication and its relation to communication in
general. Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speaking in and both individual and
group formats and developing the students’ abilities in organization and presentation of
ideas.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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Recognize the principles of interaction and feedback from the audience.
Participate in class discussion.
Present a formal Informative and Persuasive Speech to an audience.
Demonstrate the ability to research, organize and support ideas.
Demonstrate the ability to make a coherent outline of ideas.
Support and defend controversial ideas.
Utilize criticism effectively listen critically and analytically.
Demonstrate the ability to make effective contributions to small group
presentation.
9. Apply ethical speaking practices.
10. Locate, appraise, select, and cite scholarly research materials from print,
electronic media and internet sources appropriate to research topic.
Please refer to assignments and tentative course schedule to clarify how these learning
outcomes connect to specific assignments in this course.
Course Policies:
Class Attendance and Participation
Attendance and participation is expected. In order to be successful in this course you will need
to come to class prepared, readings completed, and ready to engage in discussion. Additionally,
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if you miss more than three class periods your total grade will automatically be deducted by 15
points for each day missed above three (e.g., if you miss 5 days of class your final grade will be
deducted by 30 points). The three class periods include absences for work, illness, family
emergencies etc. Absences for University Authorized events and activities will not count toward
your absence total. If you have an ongoing family emergency or illness that requires you to miss
more than three days of class documentation will be required to waive the grade deduction noted
above.
Access Policy
We will cooperate fully with the NCTC’s Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) to provide
reasonable accommodation to students who require help. The OSD provides accommodations
for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with
learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury.
Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment,
volunteer note taker in class, etc.
On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville
Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-6684209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call
940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of
federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.
93-112).
Students who wish to self-identity should register with the OSD no later than the second day of
class. (In accordance with FERPA disability information is shared on a “need to know” basis.
Thus, if you do not inform me of the need for accommodations and registrar with the OSD I
won’t be able to provide accommodations).
Firearms Policy
It is unlawful to bring firearms on the campus —even if you hold a permit.
Extra Credit
No extra credit will be offered in this course.
Handing in Work
All written assignments must be typed and double-spaced unless otherwise specified.
Assignments, which do not follow these guidelines, will not be graded. Page length
guidelines are based on 12 point Times New Roman Font 1 inch margins expectation (So if you
want to use Courier New add a few pages to the requirements). Think hard about selfpresentation and impression formation as you put together your assignments. You must use APA
format.
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Late Work
Given that most assignments in this course are presentation based. Late work will not be
accepted unless an extreme circumstance (you are in the hospital) that can be documented. If
you are going to miss for a University authorized reason you should make arrangements in
advance.
Policy on Incompletes
An “Incomplete” requires the approval of the instructor. Typically, an “I” will not be assigned
more than two weeks prior to final examinations. Students must provide a reason for the request
(e.g., medical, military). Inability to complete coursework in a timely fashion does not constitute
an acceptable reason for requesting or receiving an incomplete. It is the responsibility of the
student arrange with the instructor for completion of the course. Any incompletes given must be
completed end of the following semester or the grade is automatically changed to a “F”.
Crisis Contingency
In the event of the university closing for weather-related reasons or illness outbreak, e.g.
flu, please visit the course website on Angel. I will provide instructions on how to turn in
assignments and how the class will precede utilizing Angel's announcements function.
Acceptable Student Behavior
Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other
students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in
any instructional forum. NCTC outlines the Student Discipline process in the Student
Handbook that can be found at www.nctc.edu under the Student Services section and the
current student catalog.
Scholastic Dishonesty
All persons shall adhere to the Scholastic Dishonesty policy regarding academic dishonesty,
including acts of cheating, plagiarism, and collusion.
Plagiarism. “shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by
any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s
own written work” (NCTC Student Handbook). Thus, the use of an author’s words or ideas as if
they were your own without giving proper credit to the source, including but not limited to
failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Exact wording from a source must be identified by
quotation marks and citation of the author. Concepts and ideas from sources should also be
identified by citation of the author. Rules for citing quotes and ideas can be found in the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition.
Collusion. “shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing
written work for fulfillment of course requirements. a. Copying from another student’s test paper.
b. Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test. c.
Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission
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d. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the
contents of an un-administered test. e. The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the
un-administered test. f. Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s
self, to take a test. g. Bribing another person to obtain an un-administered test or information about an unadministered test” (NCTC Student Handbook).
Punishments for cheating, plagiarism, or collusion range from a grade of ZERO points on the
assignment in question to failure of the course. Instructors are required to report acts of cheating,
plagiarism, and collusion to the appropriate Dean.
Disclaimer
This syllabus should not be construed as a binding contract between the instructor and the
students. The professor reserves the right to change any aspect of the course without notice.
Assignments:
Additional detailed assignment details and grading forms will be provided on Angel.
Introduction Presentation (50 points worth 5% of final grade):
The introduction presentation is an informative presentation that introduces you to the
class. The 2-3 min. presentation will give you an opportunity to break the ice with the
class. The presentation will be graded on basic use of organization and delivery elements
[LOs: 1]
Impromptu Presentation (75 points worth 7.5% of final grade):
The impromptu presentation is a speech given with limited preparation time to practice
“off the cuff” presentations. Each student will select a topic (from 3 choices) and have 5
minutes to prepare a 2-3 minute presentation. Speakers will be on use of organization
and delivery elements. [LOs: 1, 4]
Informative Group Presentation Project (125 points total worth 12.5% of final
grade):
The class will be divided into groups to prepare a 20-22 min. presentation. Each group
will select a location; artist (art, music, literature); or intersection of locale and art. The
group presentation project grade will include a Peer Evaluation (25 points) and Group
Presentation grade (100 points). Groups will complete a keyword outline with references.
[LOs: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, & 10]
Informative Presentation -- Non-profit Organization (150 points worth 15% of final
grade):
The Non-Profit Organization presentation is a 4-6 min. informative presentation that
shares information about a specific non-profit with the audience. A full sentence outline
with at least four references and a visual aid is required for this presentation. For one of
the four references you should interview an employee or volunteer at the non-profit
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organization you select. Keep in mind you are just telling us about this organization not
trying to persuade us to volunteer for them or solve the social problem the non-profit
addresses [LOs: 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, & 10]
Persuasive Presentation -- Social Issues and Community (200 points worth 20% of
final grade):
The social issue and community presentation is a 7-9 min. persuasive presentation that
informs an audience about a specific social issue facing a community and provides
possible solutions for that community. A full sentence outline with at least seven
references and a visual aid is required for this presentation. You may select a social issue
and community that is related to your non-profit organization presentation. Keep in mind
that your persuasive presentation is about the SOCIAL ISSUE not the
ORGANIZATION. So if you are just telling us about this organization again you will
fail the basic requirements of the presentation. [LOs: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, & 10]
Class Participation Portfolio (200 points worth 20% of final grade):
The class participation portfolio is a collection of in-class activities and discussion
reflection prompts that will primarily be completed in class. Please purchase an
inexpensive folder with three prongs to collect your work during the semester. These
activities and discussion prompts are designed to apply course concepts immediately
during class. A variety of activities such as group activities, reflective informal writing,
and presentation activities will be included. Additionally, participation during in-class
discussions will factor into the grade. You will turn in your portfolio twice during the
semester once for a Midterm grade (100 points) and once for a Final grade (100 points).
[LOs: 2, 6, & 7]
Chapter Quizzes (200 points worth 20% of final grade):
Given the heavy focus on presentations in this course typical “exams” will not be given.
Instead a series of chapter quizzes will be given to cover the material. A total of 13
chapter quizzes will be given. Each quiz is worth 20 points. The 10 highest quiz grades
will be counted to the student’s final grade. Thus, students may drop their three lowest
quiz grades.
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Overall Grading Summary
Assignment
Introductory Presentation (5% of grade):
Impromptu Presentation (7.5% of grade):
Group Informative Presentation (12.5% of
grade):
Peer Evaluation
Presentation
Informative Presentation Non-Profit
Organizations (15% of grade)
Persuasive Presentation Social Issues and
Community (20% of grade)
Class Participation Portfolio (20% of grade)
Chapter Quizzes (20% of grade)
Total
Point Value
50
75
Your Score
25
100
150
200
200
200
1000
Final Grade Calculation:
900-1000
A
800-899
B
700-799
C
600-699
D
599 and below
F
Fall 2013 Tentative Course Schedule:
Material
8/26
8/28
8/30
9/4 & 6
9/9
9/11 &13
9/16 & 18
9/20
9/23
9/25
Introduction to the Course
Benefits of Public Speaking &
Ethics
Communication Defined
Overview of Introduction
Presentation
Communication Anxiety
Listening
Introduction Presentations
Audience Analysis
Overview of Impromptu
Presentation
Topic Selection
Overview of Group Informative
Presentation – Selection of
Groups
Research
Using Evidence
Readings
Assignments
Learning
Outcomes
Ch. 1
Ch. 1
Quiz #1
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Quiz #2
Quiz #3
Ch. 4
Quiz #4
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Ch. 5
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Quiz #5
Quiz #6
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9/30 &
10/2
10/4
10/7
10/9
10/11
Organization
Impromptu Presentations
Informative Speeches
Working in Teams
Outlines & Citation
Group Informative Presentation
Workshop
10/14, 16, Group Informative
& 18
Presentations
10/21 & 23 Delivery
10/25 & 28 Language
10/30
Visual Aids
11/1
Informative Presentation NonProfit Organizations Workshop
11/4, 6, 8
Informative Presentations
& 11
Non-Profit Organizations
11/13
11/15 &18
11/20
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Methods & Theories
Persuasive Presentation
Workshop
11/22 & 25 Persuasive Presentations
11/27 & 29 No Class: Happy Thanksgiving
12/2, 4, & Persuasive Presentations
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Ch. 7
7
Quiz #7
1&4
Ch. 11
Ch. 12
Quiz #8
1, 3, 4, 5, 8,
9, & 10
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Ch. 12
(for
11/11)
Ch. 12
Ch. 13
Quiz #9
Quiz #10
Quiz #11
1, 3, 4, 5, 9
& 10
Quiz #12
Quiz #13
1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
9, & 10
1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
9, & 10
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