SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Spring 2015
Course: SPCH 1113
Section #: 406
Call #: 23179 Semester #: 201520
Day(s) and Time(s): Mondays, January 12 – May 4, 2015
Start times: 6:00pm to 8:50pm
Course Delivery Method: Lecture
Instructor: Jim Brown
Course format: Classroom
Location: WC LA132
Office Hrs: Before and after class as needed or by phone
Email: james.brown17@mail.tulsacc.edu
Office Phone: N/A
Cell Phone: 918-637-2846
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Liberal Arts
Associate Dean: Karen Harmon
Office: WCL-144
Phone Number: 595-8079
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Dr. DiAnne Cunningham
Office: WC I-206
Phone: 595-8060
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE:
NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Speech Communication I is an introductory course in oral communication. Emphasis is on improving
communication skills. Special attention is given to the anatomy of the communication process,
organizational skills, evidence and persuasion. Required for B.A. and B.S. degrees in most professional
majors, i.e. Business, Law, Education, Medicine, Enginerring, etc. Lecture 3 hours. No laboratory.
TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking 11th Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the
TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule.
All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
Notecards are suggested but not mandatory, notebook and pen/pencil for note taking, access to Ebscohost
and the Internet for research work.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the
skills, knowledge and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives.
General Education Goals relevant to this course include critical thinking, effective communication,
engaged learning, and technological proficiency.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise TCC always gives
cancellation notices to radio and television stations. Sign onto TCC’s early alert system at
https://tcc.bbcportal.com. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
ATTENDANCE:
Class attendance is mandatory, expected and necessary for student success. Students need to be
present and on time. Excessive tardiness and excessive absence can result in a poor grade due to
missed information from the lectures as well as missed assignments. Communication with the
instructor is key in determining whether or not an absence is excusable. The instructor reserves the
right to make the determination as to whether or not an absence is excusable. If you are absent from
a class, you are responsible for obtaining any class notes, updates or handouts from another student.
Arrangements for any make up work must be initiated by the student and have the permission of the
instructor. See the instructor if you are uncertain of the ability to make up an assignment.
Speeches must be given on their assigned day. NO speech may be given passed the assigned
days for that particular type of speech. The instructor will assign speech days and a rotation system will
be used. If the assigned speech day must be missed due to an emergency it is the student’s responsibility
to secure a replacement for them (swapping days with someone else). The instructor must approve this
swap BEFORE the speeches are given. Consideration will always be given to medical emergencies and
the like. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible. Adhering to deadlines is essential for student
success. I reserve the right to use a student’s attendance, as well as class participation and effort, as
factors in determining the final grade.
TEACHING METHODS:
This course will utilize the lecture, group discussions and individual presentation by way of speeches.
BLACKBOARD:
You will need to log on to Blackboard (https://bb.tulsacc.edu) and select this class to check assignments
or changes in assignments.
GUESTS IN CLASSROOMS:
It is TCC policy that no guests are allowed in the classroom while class is in session. This policy
applies to children. Children should not be left in the hallways during class.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Cell phones must be turned to “silent” or, if
silent is not an option on the phone, turned to “off” while class is in session. Laptop computers may
be used in class for note taking or for searching only those web sites pertaining to class as given by
the instructor. A violation of the use of laptop computers will result in the student no longer being
able to bring his or her laptop computer to class. Tape recorders may be brought but the instructor
will not guarantee the quality of the recording. Therefore, note taking is recommended.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to
the syllabus in writing.
TRANSFERABILITY:
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the counseling center at the college or university to which
you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook and semester information listed in
the Class Schedule. Much of this information is available from the TCC website.
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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:
Distinguish between well-organized and poorly organized speeches and identify characteristics of
each.
Successfully communicate in impromptu, extemporaneous and formal public speaking settings.
Understand the role of non-verbal signals in the communication process.
Apply appropriate non-verbal cues for particular communication situations.
Organize clear, cohesive and coherent thoughts in formal and informal communication settings.
Use language effectively and skillfully for subject, audience and purpose.
Use visual aids and other presentation materials effectively, accurately and with ease.
COMMUNICATIONS:
TCC Provided Email:
TCC provides free email for students. Your college email address is
automatically entered in your Blackboard courses. All communication from your instructors will be
sent to this email address. You will not be able to change your email address in the Blackboard
system. The URL for the college e-mail is
http://www.tulsacc.edu/office365/students.
COURSE WITHDRAWL:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the duration of any class. Check the
TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a
discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any
TCC campus to initiate withdrawl from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit.
Withdrawl and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the
financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill
from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the
course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another writer
are your own. It includes having another writer do work claimed to be your own, copying the work
of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and
expressions that are then presented as your own. The student should review the relevant sections
of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. Intentional plagiarism will result in the
student receiving a grade of “F” on the assignment and being reported to the Assistant Dean.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE:
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC
computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research and
community service. Student use of the technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use
Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks
may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities of Dean of Student Services office.
TCC POLICE SUPPORT
Tulsa Community College provides campus police services at all four campuses. They may be reached
by calling (918) 595-8888.
LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICS:
Students may find help with reading, writing and study skills by visiting the Reading and Writing Center
located in the Technology Learning Center in the Information Commons Building. This service is offered
free to students.
ACEDEMIC DISHONESTY AND MISCONDUCT:
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
community College system,. Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent
misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain undeserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for
another. Academic misconduct is behavior that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating
specific standard, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means. The student should review the
relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook.
TCC Is Tobacco FREE:
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order
2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any
tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of
Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or
owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa
Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off=campus
locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be
addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
You will be graded on your performance on prepared speeches, quizzes over reading assignments, in class
discussion as well as mid-term and final examinations.
ASSIGNMENT
Self-Introduction Speech (1-2 minutes)
First Information Speech (4-5 minutes)
Second Informative Speech (5-7 minutes)
Persuasive Speech (6-8 minutes)
Three Homework Assignments
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
POINT VALUE
25 PTS
50 PTS
100 PTS
100 PTS
75 PTS (25 pts. ea.)
100 PTS
100 PTS
550 PTS
Grading Scale: 90% - 100% = A, 80% - 89% = B, 70% - 79% = C, 60% - 69% = D0% - 59% =
495 – 550 = A, 440 – 494 = B, 385 – 439 = C, 330 – 384 = D, 0 – 329 = F
Class Schedule
(Subject to change)
January 12, 2015 – Syllabus, Chapter One, Speaking in Public and Chapter Two, Ethics
Assign Self-Introduction Speech for January 26, 2015. Secure Topics
Jan 19 – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY – NO CLASS
Jan 26 – Complete Chapter Two as needed. Chapter Three, Listening
Self-Introduction Speeches – ALL ON THIS DAY
Feb 2 – Chapter Four, Giving Your First Speech
Chapter Five, Selecting a Topic and Purpose
Assign Homework Assignment #1 (G.P., S.P., C.I.) for February 9, 2015
**Begin thinking about your first informative speech topic**
Feb 9 – Homework Assignment #1 DUE
Complete Chapter Five as needed
Chapter Six, Analyzing the Audience
Feb 16 – Complete Chapter Six as needed
Chapter Seven, Gathering Materials
Feb 23 – First Informative Speeches – ALL ON THIS DAY
Complete Chapter Seven as needed
March 2 – Chapter Eight, Supporting Your Ideas
Review for Midterm Exam
March 9 – Midterm Exam
Begin Chapter 15, Speaking to Inform
**Begin selecting and researching your topic for your second informative speech**
March 16 - 20 – SPRIG BREAK!!! – NO CLASS
MARCH 23 – Complete Chapter 15; Chapter Nine, Organizing the Body of the Speech
Assign Homework Assignment #2 (Ways to organize main points) due March 30, 2015
MARCH 30 – Homework Assignment #2 DUE
Chapter 10, Beginning and Ending the Speech; Chapter 11, Outlining the Speech
APRIL 6 – Second Informative Speeches – ALL ON THIS DAY (Turn in preparation and
presentation outlines)
Chapter 12, Language
**Begin selecting and researching your topic for your persuasive speech**
APRIL 13 – Chapters 16 and 17, Speaking to Persuade/Methods of Persuasion
Assign Homework Assignment #3 (Monroe’s Motivated Sequence) due April 20, 2015
APRIL 20 – Homework Assignment #3 DUE
Chapters 13 and 14, Delivery/Visual Aids
APRIL 27 – Persuasive Speeches – ALL ON THIS DAY (Turn in preparation and presentation
outlines)
Review for final exam
MAY 4 – FINAL EXAM