The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Course Title: Speech
Course Code: COM1010
Course ENG1010
Prerequisite:
Course Students will develop and refine presentation skills focusing on
Description: compiling, organizing and outlining research material in preparation for
the assignments.
Course 11 Weeks
Length:
Instructional 44 Hours / 4 Credits
Contact
Hours/Credits
Quarter A quarter credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended
Credit Hour learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that
Definition is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates
not less than:
(1)
One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum
of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for 10-12
weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of
time; or
(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1)
of this definition for other academic activities as established by the
institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work,
and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours
Course Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Analyze an audience and adapt presentations in response to that
Competencies:
audience
2. Distinguish among the various kinds of speeches and learn the
various patterns most appropriate to each
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of/ability to use important structural
elements of speeches such as introductions (including effective
thesis statements), body (that may include examples, facts,
figures, testimony, and appropriate citations or attributions), and
conclusions
4. Incorporate effective descriptive words/phrases that enhance the
content of a presentation
5. Develop and prepare an effective outline and condense that
outline into key words for use during the presentation
6. Understand what kinds of visual aids work best in different
situations and plan, design, and prepare those visual aids
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accordingly
7. Maintain good speech principles while demonstrating
competency with electronic tools
8. Demonstrate the ability to participate in class discussions through
oral and written contributions
9. Identify and practice good listening skills
10. Be aware of the ethical responsibilities of public speaking
Students with It is a policy of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh to not discriminate against
Disabilities: qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational
programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications in this
class, contact your instructor and a school counselor (located in the
student Services Office, 1st floor). Instructors should be notified during
the first week of classes. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy
on the Enrollment Agreement Form for the complete AIP policy.
Attendance The student who accumulates five (5) hours of absenteeism in a class
Policy: during an academic quarter may be placed on Academic Probation. A
student who accumulates ten (10) hours of absenteeism in a course will
receive an F for that course.
Student The Art Institute of Pittsburgh expects its students and employees to
Conduct conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. In addition,
Policy: The Art Institute has a strict policy, which disallows sexual harassment
of either students or employees. All students or employees are
encouraged to report any professional or sexual misconduct to the Vice
President/ Director of Student Services.
Grading Scale:
A
100 to 92
A-
91.9 to 90
B+
89.9 to 88
B
87.9 to 82
B-
81.9 to 80
C+
79.9 to 78
C
77.9 to 72
C-
71.9 to 70
D+
69.9 to 67
D
66.9 to 60
F
59.9 and below
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Course Information
Course Title:
Course Code/Section:
Session & Year:
Meeting Day/Time:
Room Number:
Instructor:
Speech
COM1010 / Section A
Spring 2012
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:59 a.m.
724
Mary Lou Westman
Instructor Contact Information
Email:
mwestman@aii.edu
Phone:
412-291-7158
Office:
Room 717
Office Hours:
Wednesday 9:00 – 9:59 a.m.
Thursday 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Course During the course of the quarter, changes to the course outline and assignments may be
Changes: needed.
Late Assignments that are not turned in during the class period when they are due will
Assignments: automatically lose points. Assignments turned in after class, but during the same week will
lose 25%. Assignments turned in one week late will lose 50%. Assignments will not be
accepted after two weeks.
Cell Phones & Students must turn cell phones off or onto silent while in class. Text messaging is NOT
MP3 Players: permitted during class. In addition, cell phones and MP3 players must be put away during
class.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. The Dictionary definition of plagiarism is as
follows: 1) to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own 2) to use
(another's production) without crediting the source 3) to commit literary theft 4) to present as
new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. The burden of proof is
on the student, not the instructor, and students may be asked to prove the originality of any
work submitted. The AIP Student Handbook includes specific consequences regarding
violation of the Student Conduct Policy and may include: 1) assignment failure, 2) class
failure, 3) expulsion.
Required Texts O’Hair, Dan, Hannah Rubenstein, and Rob Stewart. 3rd ed. A Pocket Guide to Public
Speaking. 3rd ed. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010.
Estimated The instructor estimates that students will put in an average of three hours per week on
Homework homework and reading outside of class.
Hours:
3
Instructional Students are expected to come to class prepared with the following: textbook, a
Materials notebook/ writing utensil or laptop for taking notes, and any homework due for the
day.
Assignments:
Assignment
Participation
Evaluation of a speech
“How To” Speech
Current Event Speech
Midterm
Informative Group Speech
Persuasive Speech
Final
Total
Point Total
150
30
120
145
100
200
165
100
1000 Points
Overview of Assignments
Participation (100 points): Each student will have the opportunity to receive 10 points per
class meeting. Points are based on class participation and in-class assignments. These
points will be awarded based on enthusiasm and effort. Unexcused absences and leaving
class early will significantly affect this grade. This assignment is meant to benefit students by
preparing them for speeches and tests. If a student is text messaging or using his or her
phone during class, they will automatically lose ALL participation points for the week.
Quizzes (100 points): A brief quiz will be given each week of class (with the exception of the
midterm and final class meetings). These quizzes will be based on the assigned reading for
that day. Quizzes will cover only the most important material and will typically be designed
as vocabulary matching or short answer quizzes. Each quiz will be worth 10 to 20 points.
“How To” Speech (90 points): Students will prepare an outline for a “how to” speech of
their choosing. The outline must follow the format learned in class, and it must include each
aspect indicated in the sample outline (general goal, specific goal, introduction, thesis, main
points, supporting material, transitions, and a conclusion). Students will deliver the speech to
the class and must use a visual aid for some type of demonstration.
Point Break Down:
Outline = 50 points
Participation = 20 points
Visual Aid = 10 points
Time = 10 points
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Current Event Speech (145 points): This speech will be an individual, informative speech.
Students will choose an important current event that is occurring in the world and do
significant research on that topic. Students will present information to teach the audience
about that topic and then attempt to persuade them to take a specific side on the issue. This
speech should be approximately 5-7 minutes in length and should be prepared in an
extemporaneous style. An outline of the speech is required. A works cited page with at least
FIVE credible sources is required.
Point Break Down:
Outline = 50 points
Rubric = 70 points
Time = 10 points
Works Cited = 15 points
Informative Group Speech 1 (200 points): This speech will be an informative group
presentation. Students will be assigned to groups and will attempt to teach the class about
an important issue or interesting topic. This speech should be approximately 12-15 minutes
in length and will be delivered in an extemporaneous style. Visual aids will be required for
this presentation, and each group will host a question and answer session at the conclusion
of their speech. An outline of the speech is required.
Point Break Down:
Outline = 50 points
Question & Answer Session = 15 points
Rubric = 105 points
Time = 15 points
Works Cited = 15 points
Persuasive Speech (165 points): This speech will be an individually-delivered persuasive
speech. In this speech, students will attempt to sell a piece of artwork from their discipline.
Preferably, the artwork will be one’s own. This speech should be approximately 4-6 minutes
and will be delivered in an extemporaneous style. Visual aids will be required for this
presentation. An outline of the speech is required.
Point Break Down:
Outline = 50 points
Rubric = 105 points
Time = 10 points
Midterm and Final Exams (100 points each/ 200 points total): Students will be given both
a midterm and final exam to measure learning throughout the quarter. The exams will be
designed in multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank formats. A review sheet will be handed out
before both exams, and students will have the opportunity to review in class before the exam.
Extra Credit (50 Bonus Points): This is an optional assignment. Students will choose a
famous speech from history and deliver it to the class. In addition, the student will need to
turn in a copy of the speech and the speech broken down into outline form. Delivery of the
speeches should take approximately 3-4 minutes, but the speech itself can be longer.
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Course Schedule
Week
Date
Topics
Assignments
Syllabus & Course Overview
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April 3
Buy Book
Lecture: Toast Masters Tips (Introduction)
1
April 5
April 10
2
2
April 12
3
April 17
3
April 19
Lecture:
- Becoming a Public Speaker
- Managing Speech Anxiety
- Methods of Delivery
Download Syllabus from
E-Companion (Doc Sharing)
Read:
- Part 1
- Part 5 – Chapter 17
Lecture:
- Analyzing the Audience
- Topic & Purpose
Read:
- Part 2 – Chapters 6 & 7
- Part 3
Lecture:
- Organizing the Speech
- Outlining
- Introduction & Conclusion
Read:
- Part 4 – Chapter 15
“How To” Practice Speeches
● “How To” Outline ●
Lecture:
- Supporting Material
- Research
- Citing Sources in Your Speech
Read:
- Part 2 – Chapters 8-11
- Note-taking
Lecture:
- Verbal Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Presentation Aids
Read:
- Part 5
- Part 6
)
4
April 24
4
April 26
Current Event Workshop
5
May 1
Current Event Speeches
5
May 3
Current Event Speeches
Making words your own
Building your vocabulary
● Current Event Speeches ●
OUTLINES DUE!
● Quiz 4 (Informative Outline)
6
May 8
MIDTERM EXAM
6
Week
Date
Topics
6
May 10
Lecture:
- Informative Speaking
- Presenting in Teams
- Communicating in Groups
7
May 15
7
May 17
Informative Speech Group Work Day
8
May 22
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES
8
May 24
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES
Lecture:
- Using Language
- Question & Answer Sessions
Assignments
Read:
- Part 7 – Chapter 23
- Part 8 – Chapters 34 &
35
Read:
- Part 4 – Chapter 16
- Appendix B
● Informative Speeches ●
OUTLINES DUE!
(Group Evaluations)
Persuasive Speech Making—essential
elements of
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May 29
9
May 31
10
June 5
PERSUASIVE SPEECHES
10
June 7
PERSUASIVE SPEECHES
Lecture:
- Persuasive Speaking (cont.)
Read:
- Part 7 – Chapter 24
● Persuasive Speeches ●
OUTLINES DUE!
(Persuasive Outline)
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June 12
FINAL EXAM
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June 14
EXTRA CREDIT PRESENTATIONS
● Extra Credit ●
OUTLINES DUE!
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Grading Rubrics
Participation Rubric
0
Absent or
Texting
during class
2.5
Absent and/ or
missing from
class for 3
hours – or
sleeping during
class
5
Absent for one day
of class (or 2 hours)
– or not paying
attention during
class, doing other
homework, etc.
7.5
Present and
Attentive - but
possibly: late,
left early, does
not volunteer
answers to
questions
10
Present and
Attentive - and
raises hand to
answer or ask
questions,
participates in
class discussions
Works Cited Page Rubric
0
2.5
Works Cited
No Works page included
Cited
with major errors
page
(page contains
included
only web
addresses) OR
the absence of
multiple sources
5
10
13
Works Cited
page included
with several
errors OR the
absence of two
sources
Works Cited
page
included with
some errors
OR the
absence of
one source
Works Cited
page
included with
few/ minor
formatting
errors required
number of
sources used
15
Properly
Formatted
Works Cited
Page with at
least the
minimum
required
number of
sources
“Works Cited” page should be:
 In Alphabetical Order
 Double Spaced
 Hanging Indent
 MLA Style
 Title – “Works Cited” – should be centered at top of page.
Wikipedia is NOT a credible source and will not count toward source total.
Question & Answer Rubric
0
No Q&A
session
held.
5
Poor Q&A: the following
problems may exist: no
introduction, no PCC,
lack of respect for
audience,
disorganization, severe
lack of topic
understanding,
inaccurate/ confusing
answers
10
Average Q&A: answers
to questions are
appropriate and clear,
and an average
understanding of the
topic is but some
problems may exist with
the introduction or PCC
or an individual
question
15
Excellent Q&A:
appropriately
introduced, questions
answered completely
and concisely,
demonstrate excellent
knowledge of topic,
“post-clincher clincher”
(PCC) included
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Grading Chart: Speech Time (Time = Points)
“How To” Speech (4-6 minutes)
Informative Speech (15-18 minutes)
0:59 & under = 0
1:00 – 1:29 = 2
1:30 – 1:59 = 4
2:00 – 2:29 = 6
2:30 – 2:59 = 8
*3:00 – 7:00 = 10*
7:01 – 9:00 = 9
9:01 – 11:00 = 8
11:01 – 12:00 = 7
12:01 – 13:00 = 6
13:01+ = 5
0:59 & under
1:00 – 1:59
2:00 – 2:59
3:00 – 3:59
4:00 – 4:59
5:00 – 5:59
6:00 – 6:59
7:00 – 7:59
8:00 – 8:59
9:00 – 9:59
10:00 – 10:59
=0
=1
=2
=3
=4
=5
=6
=7
=8
=9
= 10
11:00 – 11:59 = 11
12:00 – 12:59 = 12
13:00 – 13:59 = 13
14:00 – 14:59 = 14
*15:00 – 18:00 = 15*
18:01 – 18:59 = 14
19:00 – 19:59 = 13
20:00 – 20:59 = 12
21:00 – 21:59 = 11
22:00 – 22:59 = 10
23:00 +
=9
Speeches will be stopped at 13 minutes.
Speeches will be stopped at 24 minutes.
Current Event Speech (5-8 minutes)
Persuasive Speech (4-6 minutes)
0:00 – 0:29 = 0
0:30 – 0:59 = 1
1:00 – 1:29 = 2
1:30 – 1:59 = 3
2:00 – 2:29 = 4
2:30 – 2:59 = 5
3:00 – 3:29 = 6
3:30 – 3:59 = 7
4:00 – 4:29 = 8
4:30 – 4:59 = 9
*5:00 – 9:00 = 10*
10:00 – 10:59 = 9
11:00 – 11:59 = 8
12:00 – 12:59 = 7
13:00 – 13:59 = 6
14:00 – 14:59 = 5
0:00 – 0:29 = 0
0:30 – 0:59 = 1
1:00 – 1:29 = 2
1:30 – 1:59 = 3
2:00 – 2:29 = 4
2:30 – 2:59 = 5
3:00 – 3:14 = 6
3:15 – 3:29 = 7
3:30 – 3:44 = 8
3:45 – 3:59 = 9
*4:00 – 7:00= 10*
7:01 – 8:00 = 9
8:01 – 9:00 = 8
9:01 – 10:00 = 7
10:01 – 11:00 = 6
12 + = 5
Speeches will be stopped at 15 minutes.
Speeches will be stopped at 12 minutes.
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Speech Outline Grading Breakdown
_____ Topic (1)
_____ General Goal (2)
_____ Specific Goal (2)
_____ Symbols – Consistent/ Organized (5)
Introduction:
_____ Attention Getter (3)
_____ Statement of Relevance (2)
_____ Thesis (5) – (Full Sentence = 1 All Main Points = 2 In Order = 2)
Body:
_____ 3-5 Main Points (10)
_____ Subpoints & Supporting Material (10) – (At least 2 Subpoints per Main Point = 1)
_____ Transitions (5) (Not Separate from Main Point = -2)
Conclusion:
_____ Review of Main Points (2)
_____ Clincher (3)
Other:
 Not An Outline (paragraph form) = 10/50
 Outlines MUST BE TYPED and PRINTED
(Hand-Written Copies Will Not Be Accepted)
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Speech Rubric
Category
Presentation
Skills:
*Verbal
(volume, pace,
articulation)
*Non-verbal
(poise, gesture,
eye contact,
expressiveness)
Content
*Organization
(patterns)
* Structure
(Attention getter,
preview, central
idea, main points,
transitions,
conclusion)
*Support
(quantity, quality,
variety—i.e. facts,
statistics, stories,
examples,
quotations—and
delivery)
*Language
(audience and
topic appropriate,
effective)
1
2
Uses few verbal
skills; delivery
lacks appropriate
and effective
skills
Uses some verbal
skills for
appropriate
delivery of the
topic
Uses verbal
techniques and
skills that are
adequate but
uninspiring
Uses verbal
techniques and
skills that are
both effective
and pertinent
Uses verbal
techniques and
skills that result
in especially
notable impact
or effect
Displays few
non-verbal
techniques and
skills
Displays some
non-verbal
techniques and
skills
Displays nonverbal techniques
and skills that are
adequate for good
delivery of the
topic
Displays nonverbal techniques
and skills that are
both pertinent
and effective
Displays nonverbal techniques
and skills that
result in
especially notable
impact or effect
Uses unclear or
inappropriate
pattern for the
topic and/or the
occasion
Uses somewhat
clear and
appropriate
pattern for the
topic and/or the
occasion
Uses a clear and
appropriate
pattern for the
topic and/or the
occasion
Uses very clear
and appropriate
pattern for the
topic and/or the
occasion
Uses a powerful
and extremely
effective pattern
for the topic
and/or the
occasion
Uses unclear or
inappropriate
structure (e. g.
lacks clear or
effective
attention getter,
preview, etc.)
Uses inaccurate
or incomplete
structure
Structural
elements are
present but are
developed either
disproportionately
or without clarity
Uses clear,
balanced,
appropriate
structure
throughout
Uses very clear,
balanced, and
appropriate
structure
throughout
Selects and
presents evidence
with no regard
for effective
placement
and/or audience
relevance
Evidence is
chosen and used
with little regard
for
appropriateness
to topic and/or
audience
Evidence is
chosen and used
with general
appropriateness
regarding topic
and/or audience
Evidence is wellchosen and wellused regarding
both the topic
and the audience
Evidence is
chosen and used
to achieve
memorable
effect
Uses
inappropriate
language (e.g.
slang, profanity)
Uses language
that is generally
appropriate and
relevant to both
topic and
audience
Uses language
that is
appropriate for
both topic and
audience (e.g. all
specialized terms
are defined)
Uses language
that is clear,
fresh, and
memorable
Uses minimal
visual aids
Uses adequate but
uninspiring visual
aids
Uses appropriate
and effective
visual aids
Uses visual aids
that are exciting
and memorable
Uses language
that is vague or
inadequate for
the topic and
audience
Uses few,
Visual
inappropriate, or
Aids/Technology ineffective visual
aids
3
4
5
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Learner Support Centers: Peer Tutoring Center and Writers’ Center
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh offers a variety of academic support services to facilitate your
success as a college student.. In addition to your faculty and advisors, we encourage you to
visit the Learner Support Centers where you will receive tutoring, free of charge. Students
who would like to meet with a tutor or writing consultant must schedule an appointment
(information below), but you can also try to drop by and discuss your needs with the Center’s
Coordinator. Scheduling is available in person or online.
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writers of all abilities come to talk about their work. The Center is available, as a free service,
to students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the college. The Center is staffed by peer writing
consultants in a variety of majors. Writers may visit the Center at any point in their writing
process: to brainstorm through their ideas to get started, to work on revising a rough draft, for
help editing a polished draft, to get advice on proper research and citation.
To schedule an appointment please visit: ww.rich36.com/aii, or through the link on
myaicampus.com. Or contact the Center’s coordinator at :
Marjie Stewart, Coordinator
The Writers’ Center
(412) 291-7387
mastewart@aii.edu
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who wish to improve their academic excellence in any course at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Tutors help students understand and develop strategies to complete assignments and
projects. Students are urged to visit the Center before they experience serious difficulty in
their courses – don’t wait until it is too late to get help.
To schedule an appointment please visit: www.rich 75.com/aii, or through the link on
myaicampus.com. Or contact the Center’s Coordinator at:
Kathy Griffin, Coordinator
The Peer Tutoring Center
(412) 291-7381
krgriffin@aii.edu
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