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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2014
The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course
including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning
objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or
discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the
instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to
indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a
particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled
students.
Course Title: Public Speaking
Course Prefix & Number: SPCH1315
Term Code: Spring 2014
Lecture Hours: 48
Section Number: 400
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This course focuses on the process of oral communication and its relation to communication.
Emphasis is placed on extemporaneous speaking in both individual and group formats.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Course Type:
ο - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual
but not in NCTC Core)
X - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
ο - WECM Course
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 201)
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.
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
Dr. Ann Jagoe
Office Location: Gainesville, Room 120
Telephone Number: 940-668-7731, Ext. 4379
E-mail Address: ajagoe@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
O’Hair, D. Rubenstein, H., & Steward, R. (2013). A pocket guide to public speaking (4th Ed.).
Boston, MA: Bedford/ St. Martin’s.
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
X
A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
ο
Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel
the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
ο
Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled
occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading
to certificates and associate degrees.
ο
Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills
development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher
education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT: CORE CURRICULUM
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering quality general education curriculum in all
associate degrees by offering a core of general education courses designed to help students
achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. Acquiring knowledge, thinking critically, and
utilizing the methodologies of various disciplines exposed students to experiences that serve to
advance their personal growth. The chief focus of the General Education Core Curriculum at
NCTC is to emphasize Exemplary Educational Objectives and Basic Intellectual Competencies.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Language provides quality instruction to
students pursuing their academic and career goals.
STATEMENT OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF NCTC GRADUATES
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to
help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General
Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad
intellectual perspectives.
CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENT AREA: COMMUNICATION
The overall objective of the Communication component area is to enable the student to
communicate effectively in clear and correct prose in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion,
and audience.
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COMMUNICATION: EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (EEOs)
X
(C1) To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through
invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.
X (C2)
(C3)
To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select
appropriate communication choices.
To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e. descriptive,
expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual and oral
communication.
(C4) To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and
reflective thinking and responding.
X (C5) To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving,
and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.
X
(C6) To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give
an oral presentation.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
EEO
Student Learning Outcome
C1, C2
1. Demonstrate the ability to present information and opinion in formal
fashion to an audience.
2. Create a coherent outline.
3. Defend and support controversial ideas.
C5
4. Demonstrate the ability to make effective contributions to a small group
discussion.
5. Report a lower level of communication apprehension.
C6
6. Integrate credible source material in support of a speech topic.
7. Compose an appropriate Works Cited using MLA format.
Please refer to assignments and tentative course schedule to clarify how these learning outcomes
connect to specific assignments in this course
BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES FOR THIS COURSE
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ο READING – Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a
variety of printed materials – books, articles and documents. A core curriculum should offer
student the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and
specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
ο WRITING – Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent
prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that
the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students
need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to
develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be
acquired only through practice and reflection.
X SPEAKING – Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear,
coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language
through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the
media.
X LISTENING – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret
various forms of spoken communication.
ο CRITICAL THINKING – Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both
qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to
evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the
applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.
ο COMPUTER LITERACY – Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to
use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring
information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems,
and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary
to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
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, 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.
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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 self-presentation and impression formation as you put
together your assignments. You must use MLA format.
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”.
Last day to Withdraw
April 12, 2014 is the last day to withdraw from this course with a “W”.
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.
Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student
shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and
regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student
Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law,
show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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.
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Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is
punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be
limited to cheating on a test, 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.
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 from
the test administrator.
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 unadministered 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.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Disability Accommodations
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.
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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 940-668-4209. 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).
Student Success
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve
their academic goals. This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing
Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by
providing computer lab services for prospective students. All students are invited to visit the
Student Success Center on the Corinth Campus go to rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville
Campus go to rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus go to room 111, on the Bowie
Campus go to room 124.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who
need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a
FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless
tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students,
which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come
to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand
smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who
wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our
campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Vice President of
Student Services at 940.668.4240
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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, 5]
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, 5]
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, 2, 4, 5, 6, & 7]
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 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, 2, 5, 6, & 7]
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 (cited in the speech and on
work cited) and a visual aid is required for this presentation. You may select a social issue and
community that are 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, 2, 3, 5, 6, & 7]
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.
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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: 3 & 4]
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.
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
Final Grade Calculation:
900-1000
A
800-899
B
700-799
C
600-699
D
599 and below
F
Point Value
50
75
25
100
150
200
200
200
1000
Your Score
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Spring 2014 Tentative Course Schedule:
Material
Readings
Assignments
1/13
1/15
1/17
2/10, 12, 14
Introduction to the Course
Benefits of Public Speaking & Ethics
Communication Defined
Overview of Introduction
Presentation
MLK Day- No Class
Communication Anxiety
Introduction Presentations
Listening
Speech Development Process:
Audience Analysis
Overview -Impromptu Presentation
Topic Selection
Group Informative Presentation
Research & Evidence
2/17
2/19, 2/21, 24
2/26, 28
3/3, 3/5
3/7
Organization
Impromptu Presentations
Informative Speeches
Working in Teams
Outlines & Citation
3/10, 12, 14
3/17
Spring Break – No Class
Group Informative Presentation
Workshop
Group Informative Presentations
1/20
1/22, 1/24
1/27, 1/29
1/31
2/3, 2/5
2/7
3/19, 21, 24
3/28, 31
4/2, 4/4
4/7
4/9
4/11, 14, 16,
18
4/21, 23
4/25
4/28, 30. 5/2,.
And 5/7 8am9:50pm
Delivery
Language
Visual Aids
Informative Presentation Non-Profit
Organizations Workshop
Informative Presentations NonProfit Organizations
Persuasive Methods & Theories
Persuasive Presentation Workshop
Persuasive Presentations
Ch. 1 & 4
Ch. 2
Quiz #1
Ch. 3
Quiz #2
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Quiz #3
Quiz#4 (2/5)
Learning
Outcomes
1&5
Ch. 7
Ch. 8-10
Ch. 12-13
Quiz #5
(2/14)
Quiz #6
1&5
Ch. 23
Ch. 27-28
Ch. 11, 1415
Quiz #7
Quiz #8
Midterm
Portfolio
Due
1, 2, 4, 5, 6,
&7
Ch. 17-19
Ch. 16
Ch. 20-22
Quiz #9
Quiz #10
Quiz #11
1, 2, 5, 6 &
7
Ch. 24
Quiz #13
Final
Portfolio
Due 5/7
1, 2, 3, 5, 6,
&7