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Thornton
SPEECH 1610
2009-10
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
SYLLABUS
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: In this course
students will be introduced to the basic principles of speech
communication, such as anxiety reduction, selection of topics, audience
analysis, research techniques, organization and presentation skills
including the use of computer technology and presentation software.
Assignments may include informative speeches, group discussions,
oral readings, and persuasive speeches.
TEXT:
Public Speaking for College and Career by Hamilton Gregory,
8th edition
REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
A three ring binder
Three (3) Scantrons (No. 886 E: Mini Essay Book) and No. 2 pencils
DVD + RW pre-formatted recordable disc will be provided to create
your portfolio.
COURSE
GOALS:
1. Develop
confidence in your ability to communicate.
2. Recognize your
strengths and weaknesses in oral communication.
3. Develop skills in
organization and speech preparation.
4. Develop listening
skills.
5. Develop vocal and
nonverbal speech skills.
6. Develop skills in
evaluating oral communication.
7. Develop an
understanding of and respect for individuals and their ideas.
GENERAL
EDUCATION ATTRIBUTES:
·
Effective Communication
·
Information Literacy
ATTENDANCE:
Students who miss the
first 2 weeks will not be allowed to join the class.
Attendance is
necessary in a speech class as speakers need an audience. Please do not
arrive late or leave early as it will disrupt the speakers and will affect
your absences. Absences will
result in a loss
of our
participation points. Students with high absenteeism (6 hours) risk
being withdrawn from the class (WF).
If you are absent please call another member of the
class to get notes and to make sure our schedule has not changed.
FERPA:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974
is a federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s educational
information. It sets certain conditions on disclosing personally
identifiable information from records kept by postsecondary schools. FERPA
regulations also govern the disclosure of student information to third
parties.
No information regarding
student’s grades or class standing will be disclosed to any third party
(including parent, spouse or other student), given out over the phone or
via email unless the student gives prior consent in writing.
LATE
ASSIGNMENTS: Class time is
very precious. If an emergency
prohibits you from giving your speech on the assigned date, you must call
the instructor before class
begins to make arrangements to make up your speech.
If you are
unprepared for a speech or simply do not show up on the day that you are
scheduled to speak, you will be able to make up the speech but your grade
will be lowered by one grade. You
may not make up more than one late speech.
Final
speeches not delivered on the assigned day will require documentation of
an emergency which prohibited you from attending class.
Failure to prepare and present the final speech will result in a failing
grade for the course.
WRITTEN
ASSIGNMENTS: Self-analysis
essays and other written assignments must be typed.
Typed outlines are to be used for all speeches and must be turned
in to me before you deliver
your speech. Prepare a brief
version of your outline as your speaker’s notes to use when practicing
and delivering your speech.
Speech
es delivered without a typed outline and bibliography (when appropriate)
will be reduced by one grade. If
you are unable to come to class, email your assignments or drop them off
at my office.
HANDWRITTEN PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
TESTS:
There will be three (3) tests which will be a combination of
objective questions (true/false, multiple choice, matching), short answer
and essay.
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP TESTS.
TUTORING:
Free tutoring is available in the Academic Support Center (ASC) in
K 100.
(248)
522-3435. In addition to
tutoring in subject areas, and drop-in writing tutoring the ASC
also has a computer lab and offers help with computer programs including PowerPoint
which you are required to use
in this course. Always
bring a copy of your assignment along with your rough draft when meeting
with a tutor.
ADA
NOTIFICATION:
Students requiring special assistance, including those affected by
the
American
Disabilities Act should contact the ACCESS Office (
Accessibility
Compliance
Center
and Educational Support Services) which will inform the instructor of any
special conditions pertaining to their learning.
Orchard Ridge ACCESS Department (K 111) 248-522-3480.
EVALUATIONS:
After each speech you will receive written evaluations and a grade.
Save all speech evaluations,
papers and recordings until the end of the semester so your can review
your progress (and write your self analysis essay).
GRADES
& MARKS: Grades will
be based on a point system and your total number of points for the
semester will determine your final grade.
A through F grades will be assigned to all students who complete
the class, or who do not officially
withdraw.
GRADING
SCALE:
88 to 89 % = B+
78 to79 % = C+
68 to 69 % = D+
92 to 100% = A
82 to 87 % = B 72 to 77
% = C
60 to 67 % = D
90 to 91 % = A-
80 to 81 % = B-
70 to 71 % = C-
Below 60% = F
W
– Student initiated withdrawal:
The student is responsible to submit appropriate documents
to withdraw officially from the course during the time
specified for the academic period.
WF
and WP – Faculty initiated withdrawal:
These marks must be requested by the student and will be
considered, under emergency circumstances to indicate insufficient class
work to merit a passing grade. It will not be automatically assigned in
place of an F.
INCOMPLETE:
A student must have completed about 75% of the class and have a
valid reason for being unable to complete the class.
Students must request the mark from the instructor before the end
of the last week of classes. To
make up an Incomplete, see the instructor during the next semester and
make an appointment to complete the missed work.
If the work is not completed in the allotted time, the I will become a WP.
PLAGIARISM:
“Cheating – No student shall engage in behavior which, in
the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating.
This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms
of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition (without permission) of
tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of same.
This includes students who aid and abet, as well as those who
attempt such behavior.” OCC Student Information & Services Guide.
Informative and persuasive speeches require research – and that
research should come from more than one source.
Two sources minimum are
required for most speeches, persuasive speeches will require more.
Students who plagiarize or cheat on a test, paper or speech will
receive a FAILING GRADE for that work and, based on the severity, risk
failing the entire class.
SPECIAL
NOTES:
Baseball caps, hats and
hoodies are NOT
appropriate attire in the business world nor in a communication class.
If others can not see your eyes and face they can not communicate
effectively with you – and you can not communicate effectively with
them. Plan on having ‘good
hair days’ – every class period, not just the days you speak.
Ear jacks, buds and other
electronic audio devices are also not appropriate in a
communication setting.
All cell phones and
pagers need to be turned OFF
during class as a courtesy to classmates and the instructor.
Failure to do so will result in a loss of participation points.
Repeated offenses may result in a failing grade.
No firearms, weapons or
alcohol may be brought on campus or to class.
ASSIGNMENTS AND POINTS
POINTS
YOUR
POSIBLE
SCORE
Great
Moment
Speech
20
_____
Brainstorming
Guide
10
_____
Visual
Aid
Speech
20
_____
* PowerPoint
10
_____
Oral
Reading
20
_____
Sales
Speech to a Special Audience
20
_____
*Audience Analysis
10
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Library
Hunt
20
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Oral
Final: Symposium
50
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Final
Outline
25
_____
TESTS:
There will be three (3) tests during the semester.
75
_____
_____
_____
_____
FINAL
SELF ANALYSIS ESSAY
20
_____
ATTENDANCE
/ PARTICIPATION
20
_____
(Self
analysis essays, attendance, participation)
EXTRA
CREDIT (10 points maximum)
_____
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
320
_____
To calculate
your grade, add together your points and divide by the possible points
(300). This will give you the percentage. The instructor reserves the
right to add or delete assignments during the semester.
SELF-ANALYSIS
TESTS:
Starting Score
End of semester score
Communication
Apprehension Survey
1 A _____
1 B_____
Listening
Self Evaluation Sore
2 A_____
2 B_____
Listening
Profile Score
3 A_____
3 B_____
VOICE
and EMAIL COURTESY PROCEDURES
1.
For information about class lectures and activities, please
check with another student / study buddy from the class. The syllabus,
class schedule and assignments are on line in ‘Educator.’
2.
Please include the following information when you are
leaving a message:
·
Your name – first and last
·
Your course (
Speech
1610)
·
Your section (day and time - ex: Thursday morning at
9 o’clock
)
·
Your specific message
·
Your phone number – including the area code
3.
For missed assignments, essays or papers:
·
Written assignments may be emailed – or dropped off at my
office.
·
E-mail:
include SPE 1610 in the subject
line .
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Be sure to indicate your NAME, COURSE NUMBER and SECTION
(day and time).
4.
I try to respond to E-mail the same day – remember I am only on
campus M – TH.
PHONE
NUMBER: 248-522-3693
OFFICE:
G 109
MAILBOX:
G 110
EMAIL:
sethornt@oaklandcc.edu
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