Public Speaking
COM 1315
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Course:
Day & Time:
Olivia “Gigi” Perez-Langley
Library/3rd Floor/B312
325-942-2031
COM 2301
MWF 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
SPRING 2017
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: MWF 8:00 – 8:50 AM
& 10:00AM - 10:50 AM
Or Tues & Thurs By Appt.
Section: 110
Location: L 302
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is founded on two grounding principles:
(1) Public Speaking creates a product for consumption, and
(2) By employing and analyzing aspects of public speaking we are able to become more
effective and more discriminating producers/consumers of public discourse.
This course in public speaking focuses on the delivery, design, and research of oral presentations
for professional and personal life. The course covers the following topics: self-introduction,
informative speaking, persuasive speaking, communication competence, communication anxiety,
research and gathering, visual aids, and communication ethics.
REQUIRED MATERIAL
Ford-Brown, Lisa A. DK Guide to Public Speaking, 2nd Edition. Pearson (2013).
BlackBoard: Course content (quizzes, grades, etc.) can be found on Blackboard. Make sure you
have access to Blackboard and check it regularly.
USB Flashdrive for storing material to be used as visual aids on speech days.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Critical Thinking
• CT1 – Gather, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information relevant to a question or issue.
• CT2 – Develop and demonstrate a logical position (i.e. perspective, thesis, hypothesis) that
acknowledges ambiguities.
Communication
• CS1 – Develop, interpret, and express ideas through effective written communication.
• CS2 - Develop, interpret, and express ideas through effective oral communication.
• CS3 - Develop, interpret, and express ideas through effective visual communication.
Teamwork
• TW1 – Consider different viewpoints as a member of a team.
• TW2 – Work effectively with others to support and accomplish a shared goal.
Personal Responsibility
• PR1 – Demonstrate the ability to evaluate choices, actions and consequences as related to
ethical decision-making.
COURSE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
The instructor reserves the right to excuse certain absences for students who have official
university documentation. All other excuses are NOT open to discussion. YOU ARE ALLOTTED
THREE ABSENCES. After three absences you will be penalized by half a letter grade for each
additional absence. Speeches not delivered during scheduled speech times will not be accepted.
Please make arrangements with me to deliver it before the due date if you will be absent on speech
days.
DEADLINES/LATE WORK
Failing to give your speech on your assigned date will result in a zero. Assignments are due
on the date and at the time assigned. Not delivering all four assigned speeches will result in
automatically receiving an “F” in the course regardless of your numerical average. Computer
or printer problems do not constitute an excuse for late or incomplete work.
*I am more than willing to read through and answer questions about early drafts of class projects
but will not be able to provide adequate assistance within 24 hours of a deadline.
HONOR CODE POLICY: Violations of academic integrity are very serious matters and are clearly
documented in the ASU Student Handbook. The work a student submits in a class is expected to be
the student’s own work and must be completed for that particular assignment. Plagiarism means
intentionally or knowingly representing words or ideas of another as one’s own. This may include
you own previous work. Plagiarism includes quoting or paraphrasing from other sources without
acknowledging/citing the source of your information or presenting quoted material as your own
words. You much be very clear about attribution of sources and you must know how to cite sources
in a paper. Please see full Honor Code Policy at
http://www.angelo.edu/cstudent/documents/pdf/student_handbook.pdf
PRIVACY POLICY/STUDENT CONDUCT
Student professional behavior in the classroom is documented in the ASU Student Code of Conduct
(See student code of conduct for full description). This also includes fabricating or plagiarizing
documents that may insult or tarnish another student. Ethical behavior and respecting each other
will lead to a good semester and productive relationships. Grades and course performance are also
considered private information. It is unethical to discuss another student’s grades. Students are also
not to openly discuss their grade (good or bad) in my classroom. It is unethical and disrespectful to
argue test items or complain about your individual performance. I will not discuss individual
grade inquiries until 24 hours after the scores or performance evaluation has been
distributed. A request to discuss a test item or score will require a written request and
appoint time outside, before, or after class.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Angelo State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable
accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. If you suspect that you may have a
disability (physical impairment, learning disability, psychiatric disability, ect.), please contact the
Dean of Student Life and Student Services at 325-942-2191. If you need disability accommodations,
please see me as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
The college of Arts and Sciences and Department of Communication and Mass Media require that
students meet with a Faculty Advisor as soon as they are ready to declare a major. The Faculty
Advisor will set up a degree plan, which must be signed by the student, faculty advisor, and the
department chair. Communication and Mass Media majors who have questions about advising or
declaring a major in the department, can call 325-942-2031. Undeclared majors are supported by
ASU’s Center for Academic Excellence in Library A312, and can be reached at 325-942-2710.
GRADE APPEAL PROCEDURES
As stated in Angelo State University Operating Policy and Procedure (OP 10.03 Student Grade
Grievances), a student who believes that he or she has not been help to appropriate academic
standards as outlined in the class syllabus, equitable evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading,
may appeal the final grade given in a course. The burden of proof is upon the student to
demonstrate then appropriateness of the appeal. A student with a complaint about a grade is
encouraged to first discuss the matter with the instructor. For complete details, including
responsibilities of the parties involved in the process and the number of days allowed for
completing the steps in the process, see Operating Procedure 10.03 at
http://www.angelo.edu/opmanual/docs/section_10_Academic_PoliciesStudents/OP_10.03_Grade_Grievance.doc
ASSIGNMENTS
Main Speeches (30%)
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Three speeches
o
o
o
300 Points
Special Event Speech
(100 Points)
Persuasive Speech
(100 Points)
Informative Speech
Group Presentation (20%)
(100 Points)
- Groups of 4 will work together to create a Group Presentation
Quizzes (20%)
-
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ONE – APA Handout
-
200 Points
TWO – Small group listening and evaluations
THREE – Presentation Aids
FOUR - Ethics
Mini Speeches (10%)
-
200 Points
Campus Tour Guides
Interview
100 Points
Outline (10%)
100 Points
Midterm Exam (10%)
100 points
Four outlines due, worth 25 points each. Average will be your outline grade out of 100.
Speech Requirements:
Each student in a Public Speaking class should have at least 4 graded speeches based on the
information below.
Informative
Time: 5-7 minutes
Outline: Must contain Introduction (4 Parts), Body, Transitions, and Conclusion (3 Parts)
Sources: Minimum of 5 credible sources (see chapter regarding source credibility)
- Sources must be verbally cited in speech
- APA Reference or Works Cited Page should be included with outline.
Must Use: Informative Organizational Pattern (Chronological, Topical, etc.)
Must develop a system where each student performs a peer critique of a presented speech.
Persuasive
Time: 6-8 minutes
Outline: Must contain Introduction (4 Parts), Body, Transitions, and Conclusion (3 Parts)
Sources: Minimum of 5 credible sources (see chapter regarding source credibility)
- Sources must be verbally cited in speech
- APA Reference or Works Cited Page should be included with outline.
Must use: Question of Fact, Value, or Policy
Must use: Persuasive Organizational Pattern (Categorical, Cause-Effect, Problem-CauseSolution, etc.)
Must develop a system where each student performs a peer critique of a presented speech.
Group
Time: Dependent upon group size. Each person in group should speak 4 minutes minimum.
Ex: A group of 5 students would result in a 20 minute presentation at minimum.
Outline: Must contain Introduction (4 Parts), Body, Transitions, and Conclusion (3 Parts)
Sources: Minimum of 5 credible sources
- Sources must be verbally cited in the speech.
- APA Reference of Works Cited Page should be included with outline.
Must use: Organizational pattern in textbook. Based on assignment.
Must develop a system where each student performs a peer critique of a presented speech.
Special Event Speech
Special event speech, Time: 5-7 minutes
Outline: Must contain Introduction (4 Parts), Body, Transitions, and Conclusion (3 Parts)
Sources: Minimum of 5 credible sources (see chapter regarding source credibility)
- Sources must be verbally cited in speech
- APA Reference or Works Cited Page should be included with outline.
Must Use: Informative Organizational Pattern (Chronological, Topical, etc.)
Must develop a system where each student performs a peer critique of a presented speech.
Grade Monitoring Chart
Main Speeches
Outlines
Special Event Speech
______________/100
_________/25
Persuasive Speech
______________/100
_________/25
Informative Speech
______________/100
Group Presentation
______________/100
Mini Speech
Campus Tour Gudie
(1) _________/50
Quizzes
APA Handout
(1) _________/50
Interview
SM GRP listening/eval (2) _________/50
Presentation Aids
Outline
Midterm Exam
(2) _________/50
Ethics
(3) _________/50
(4) _________/50
_____________/100
Total Points
______________/100
______________/1000
_________/25
_________/25
A=1000-900
B= 899-800
C= 799-700
D= 699-600
F= below 599
______________/Outline Average
*COURSE SCHEDULE*
WEEK 1
1/18 Introduction and Icebreakers
Syllabus and Assignments
1/20 Chapter 1: Overview of Public Speaking
WEEK 2
1/23 Chapter 14: The Informative Speech
ASSIGN: The Informative Speech – Local Business Speech
1/25 Chapter 3: Selecting Your Topic and Purpose
1/27 Chapter2: Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation
WEEK 3
1/30 Chapter 6: Outlining Your Speech
2/1 Chapter 7: Organizing the Speech Body
2/3 Chapter 8: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech
MINI SPEECH 1: CAMPUS TOUR GUIDE
WEEK 4
2/6 Chapter 12: Listening
2/8 Chapter 13: Evaluating Speeches
2/10 Peer Review and Workshop Speeches
Quiz 1: APA Handout
WEEK 5
2/13 Informative Speeches – Local Business
2/15 Informative Speeches – Local Business
2/17 Informative Speeches – Local Business
WEEK 6
2/20 Chapter 19: Speaking in Small Groups
ASSIGN: TEAMWORK – A GROUP PRESENTATION
2/22 Chapter 9: Using Language Successfully
2/24 Chapter 10: Delivering Your Speech
WEEK 7
2/27 Midterm Review
3/1 MIDTERM EXAM
3/3 Workshop Group Presentation
WEEK 8
3/6 Group Presentations
3/8 Group Presentations
3/10 Group Presentations
Quiz 2: Small Groups listening and evaluating
WEEK 9
3/13 SPRING BREAK WEEK
3/15 SPRING BREAK WEEK
3/17 SPRING BREAK WEEK
WEEK 10
3/20 Chapter 16: The Persuasive Speech
ASSIGN: The Persuasive Speech
3/22 Chapter 15: Tools for Persuading
3/24 Chapter 11: Using Presentation Aids
WEEK 11
3/27 Chapter 4: Locating Support Materials
3/29 Chapter 5: Selective and Testing Support Materials
3/31 Continue on chapter 4 and 5, Workshop
WEEK 12
4/3 Persuasive Speeches
4/5 Persuasive Speeches
4/7 NO CLASS - SOUTHERN STATES COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
QUIZ 3: Presentation Aids
WEEK 13
4/10 Persuasive Speeches
4/12 Persuasive Speeches
4/14 GOOD FRIDAY NO CLASS
WEEK 14
4/17 Persuasive Speeches
4/19 Chapter 18: On-the-Job Speaking
4/21 MINI SPEECH 2: INTERVIEW
WEEK 15
4/24 Chapter 17: Speeches for Special Events
ASSIGN: SPECIAL EVENT SPEECH
4/26 QUIZ 4: Ethics
4/28 WORKSHOP SPECIAL EVENT SPEECH
WEEK 16
5/1 SPECIAL EVENT SPEECH
5/3 SPECIAL EVENT SPEECH
5/5 SPECIAL EVENT SPEECH
FINALS WEEK
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 – 1:00-3:00PM