BELLEVUE
COLLEGE WINTER 2013 - (JAN 2nd – MAR 20th)
Course Outline and Syllabus:
0858-A CMST&220 - Public
Speaking (5 credits )
M-F
8:30 am to 9:20 am – R Bld Rm #R209
Professor: Renee DeHeck Email: renee.deheck@bellevuecollege.edu
Classroom: RBld #R209 My Office:
R Bld - R 230L
Comm
Division Phone:
425-564-2341 Office Phone:
(425-564-2115)
Office
Hrs: MW 11:30am 12:30pm
Required
Text:
Lucas, Stephen E. (2009) The
Art of Public Speaking (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill
(ISBN-13 -
978-0-07-730629-8)
Course
Description:
This course will emphasize the
development and process of Oral Communication Theory/Practice of Message,
Speaker, and Audience. Emphasis on ethics, reasoning, evidence, listening, and
criticism. Classroom activities include
preparation, presentation, observation and criticism of speeches.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General
Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, students should
be able to:
• Identify and analyze the four elements of the
rhetorical situation (audience, occasion, speaker, speech).
• Explain and apply an understanding of ethical
considerations and responsibilities as a speaker.
• Demonstrate critical thinking through critique
and analysis of one’s own speeches as well as others’ speeches.
• Evaluate credibility of evidence.
• Identify and analyze lines of argument and
fallacies.
• Present speeches that apply recommendations
for effective application of the canons of rhetoric (invention, arrangement,
style, and delivery).
COURSE EXPERIENCE & ASSIGNMENTS
1 Mass Quiz: (= 100 pts)
ScanTron
886-E is used.
There will be one in-class exam. Quiz
will be in multiple-choice, true/false, matching and fill-in. A study guide will be provided before the
quiz and you are allowed 2 note cards to use during the quiz. No make-up
quizzes given.
Extra Credit: (25pts) There will be opportunities for extra
credit which is completely optional. These points cannot be used to replace a
required speech, but can be used help a low quiz score. (Assignment to be
announced per instructor’s approval)
Attendance And In-class Group Exercises: (100 pts)
We will occasionally
break into groups during class time to work on exercises that relate to
material covered during lectures. Points vary, approx. 10-20 pts. each.
Attendance: You are expected to attend. Points are given
for attendance. If you are absent on any day, you are responsible for obtaining
materials and information you missed from other class members. It is
best to send an email if you are ill. All speeches must be completed to pass
this course. After 4 absences you risk losing points and Students with 7 or
more absences will not receive credit for the class. If you miss a speech day,
you will receive a zero. The following pre-authorized adjustment may be made if:
A.
Traveling on an official Athletic
Schedule.
B.
A
serious illness or verifiable emergency and you call or email prior to your
scheduled performance day. You should do everything you can to communicate with
your instructor within 24 hours and possible documentation (Dr.’s note /
accident report) Then if time allows and if circumstances merit rescheduling,
the teacher will attempt to either re-schedule or accommodate a make-up
assignment.
1 Special Speaker Report: (50pts)
Each Student will
critique one guest speaker and fill out the critique sheet handed out in class.
The hand out is a guideline of what to look for in a good presentation. Further
instructions to be provided. You may attended a guest speaker here on campus or
perhaps, check Seattle Weekly web site for times of Book Reviews. (not a video,
YouTube or student)
SPEECHES
**Special Note about Assigned Speech Dates: The order of speech
performances are assigned by the first letter of your last name. The course assignment schedule (page 5 &
6 of this syllabus will reflect the assigned dates by last name.
If you are absent on
your date of presentation:
Speech
#1 & #2 - Special Occasion Speeches - You will choose 2
categories from the following list of special occasion speeches: an
introduction, toast, after-dinner, eulogy, or acceptance speech. You can have
fun with these. (25 pts each) 50 pts These may be read.
#3 Show & Tell/ Narrative Speech - This speech allows
you to share a story with the class. The
story may be about you, about someone you know, or maybe drawn from something
you’ve read. Lastly, it may be a show& tell (with this last one, you must
bring the item) handout provided 2-3 min.(30 pts)
#4. Informative Speech – INFORM class about an
object, process, event or concept or Explain How something works. Visual aids and 2 sources are required. Outline
required. Example Handout provided. (4-5 mins. - 100 pts.) Done as a team
or group.
#5. Persuasive Speech - The focus is on changing or reinforcing the
attitudes, beliefs values or behaviors of the audience. A
detailed outline (like example) due. Visuals, and 2 or more Sources are
required. I am looking for statistics in diagram form as well as cited on the
outline and Spoken aloud during the speech. 5 - 6 min. 100 pts.
Outlines - There are 2 formal
outlines required to be turned in on the day you present. They must be typed in
the same form as the template you will be given in class. The 2 speeches requiring an outline are the
Informative Speech #4 and the Persuasive Speech #5. It’s 10% of each speech
grade.
It is due on the
day you present and it cannot be emailed. You lose points if
it is late.
2 Peer Critiques - Gaining feedback
from the audience is important to all successful speakers. Students will asked to evaluate one another’s
speeches, using a form provided by the instructor Two Peer Critiques are
required at 10 pts each = 20. You won’t observe on the day you are assigned to
speak. (Demo Speech #4 and the Persuasive Speech #5)
GRADING:
Course graded GPA
which reflects A, B, C, D, F - with student’s option to receive a Credit or No
Credit Grade. Grades will be based on
class participation, written assignments and exams. Credit will be apportioned
in the following way:
Attendance/
In-class Exercises 100pts
Speech #1 & 2
(25pt each) 50
Speech #3 Show & Tell 50
Group Intro Exercise 30
#4 Informative Speech
(Team or Group) 100
#5 Persuasive Speech 100
2
Peer Critiques 10 ea 20
1 Special Speaker Report (Critique
Sheet 50
Mass Quiz 100 Total
600 points
GRADING SCALE:
Points = Grade Points = Grade
570 – 600 = A (4.0 – 3.8) 438 – 461 = C (2.6 –
2.4)
540 – 569 = A- (3.7 - 3.5) 420
– 437 = C- (2.3 – 2.0)
522 – 539 = B+ (3.5 - 3.4) 402
– 419 = D+ (1.9 – 1.7)
498 – 521 = B (3.3 - 3.2) 378 – 401 = D (1.6 – 1.4)
480 – 497 = B- (3.2 - 3.0) 360 – 377 = D- (1.3 –
1.0)
462 – 479 = C+ (2.9 – 2.7) 0 -
359 = F
(.9 – 0)
Extra Credit Option (25 pts.) may be determined by instructor
& Pre authorization required
LATE OR MISSED ASSIGNMENT/EXAMS:
There will be no “make-ups” of missed exams
or speeches unless pre-authorized by instructor. Assignments or papers which are submitted
after the designated due date will have points deducted 15% each day late.
PLAGIARISM: “ The act of passing
off as one’s own, the ideas or writings of another.”
Statement on Academic
Integrity:
You should know that plagiarism is a serious violation of your contract as a
student and will be treated severely. It
is important for you to understand that plagiarism is... any representation of
another person’s words or ideas in a manner that makes it seem as if they were
your own, in either oral or written form.
*Your may NOT copy another person’s
papers or speeches.
*You should not use another person’s
unique phrases or organizational schemes without making it clear to your
audience where those words or ideas originated.
*Students caught cheating on an exam
or assignment will not receive any credit for that portion of the class and
will be reported to the Dean of Student Programs.
*In addition, the same speech or other
assignments may not be given for credit in more than one class. If you are taking (or have taken) some other
course in the department with speech assignment, you may not recycle a speech
by giving it in both classes.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Statement:
If you need course adaptations or other assistance because of a
disability, if you have emergency medical information you feel you should share
with me, or if you need special arrangements in case this building must be
evacuated, please contact me as soon as possible, prior to undertaking any
assignment for which you require an adaptation.
Verification through Disability Resource Center may be required. Be sure to let me
know of any concerns, emergencies, though out the
quarter, so... don’t wait until the end.
Special Needs: If you need course
modification/adaptation or accommodations because of a disability, I can refer
you to our Disability Resource Center (DRC. The Disability Resource Center is
located in B132 and can be reached at 425-564-2498.
Classroom Conduct: Use discretion and
good judgment regarding visual aids, speech topics, and group
presentations. You should not bring to
class any item which is illegal or prohibited on campus (i.e. drugs, alcohol,
firearms, pornography, any related paraphernalia, etc.) To win the respect of
your audience, avoid saying things that are offensive to them. Be constructive
in your comments both in the classroom and online. If you have any questions about what may or
may not be appropriate, ask your instructor.
As we celebrate language diversity,
we also ask that in a Group setting, the conversation in the group be in
English.
Behavior
Expectations & Requirements:
• It’s your responsibility to visit MyBC Web for announcements and lecture
notes.
• NO emailed
papers please, I only accept printed copies,. And they MUST
be STAPLED BEFORE YOU TURN THEM IN (No Paper clips). Points docked for
Non-Stapled Papers.
•
Not Arriving late to class – If you arrive 20 min. late +, to class, you are
marked absent.
•
Not Leaving before the end of class, please let me know in advance.
•
No Multi-tasking Cell Phones, Surfing Web Sites, texting or using I-Pods
during class time.
•
Talking during lectures or while another student is talking
•
Not Walking into class during a presentation & Wait until the end to ask
questions
Winter 2013
- Scheduled Class Meetings (1/2/13 - 3/20/13)
0858
A CMST &220 - Public Speaking - 5
units
M-F
8:30am –9:20am in Bld R209
(Schedule is subject to revision per
Instructors direction)
COURSE SCHEDULE LECTURE
& ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1 JAN.
M 30 No
class
T 1 No
class – NEW YEAR’S DAY
W 2 Course Overview & Introduction
(FIRST DAY)
Th 3 What is Public Speaking? Speech #1 Chapter 1
Fri. 4 What is Public Speaking? Cont. Chapter
1
Week 2
M 7 The Special Occasion Speech (handout
for Speech #2) Chapter
18
T 8 Why is Speech Important? Ethics
handouts & Exercise Chapter 2
W 9 Special
Occasion Speeches #2 (A-Z Everyone presents) + Typed Script (Your choice: Toast,
After-dinner, Eulogy, Acceptance)
**You may read it and then turn in your script.
TH 10 Special Occasion Speeches #2 finish + Typed Script
Causes of Speech
Anxiety Chap
3 Dwyer (supplement)
Plan for Conquering
Fear Chap
5 Dwyer “
F 11 Topic/Purpose + (Exercise) Chapter 5
Lucas
Handout:
Outline Template
Week 3
M 14 Audience Analysis Finish Chap 5 if
needed Chapter
6
T 15 Introductions
& Conclusions & Exercise Chapter 10
Last Day for Blue Card
Wed. 16 Introduction &
Conclusions cont.
Exercise Chapter
10
(Late fee starts $144.00) – Today to 2/15
Th 17 Organizing Points & Exercise Chapter
9
Fri. 18 Language Chapter
12
Week 4
M 21 NO CLASS – M.L. KING DAY
T 22 Language
Exercises & Topic Selection Chapter 12
(pink handout for Narrative/Show & Tell
Speech #3)
W 23 Support (Outline Exercise) Chapter
11
Th. 24 Delivery Chapter
13
Fri. 25 Delivery
cont. + Examples Chapter 13
Week 5
M 28 Speech
#3 Narrative/Show& Tell Speech #3 (P-T)
T 29 Speech #3 Narrative/Show& Tell Speech
#3 (V-Z)
Wed. 30 Speech #3 Narrative/Show& Tell
Speech #3 Cont. (A-C)
Th. 31 Speech #3 Narrative/Show&
Tell Speech #3 Cont. (D-I)
FEBRUARY
Fri 1 Speech
#3 Narrative/Show& Tell Speech #3 Cont. (J-O)
FEBRUARY
Week 6
M 4 Speech
#3 Narrative/Show& Tell Speech #3 (overflow if needed)
T 5 Visual Aids “Death by Power Point” Chapter
14
Wed. 6 Visual Aids Options & samples
Th 7 Support (Outline Exercise) Chapter
11
Fri. 8 Informative Speaking + Examples Chapter 15
Week 7
M 11 Informative Speaking + Examples Chapter 15
T 12 Researching, & Logistics Chapter 8, 7
Wed. 13 Researching, & Logistics Chapter 8, 7
Th 14 Sample speeches
Fri. 15 Library Day – prep day for speech #4 no
class
(last day to Withdraw from any Class with a W”
Week 8
M 18 NO
CLASS - PRESIDENT’S DAY
T 19 Informative
Speeches #4 + Typed Outlines (V-Z) last names
Wed. 20 Informative
Speeches #4 + Typed Outlines (A-C) last names
Th 21 Informative
Speeches #4 + Typed Outlines (D-I ) last names
Fri 22 Informative
Speeches #4 + Typed Outlines (J-O) last names
Week 9
M 25 Informative
Speeches #4 + Typed Outlines (P-T) last names
T 26 Informative
Speeches #4 + Typed Outlines (over flow)
Wed 27 Persuasive Speaking + yellow handout Chapter 16
Th 28 Persuasive Speaking & examples Chapter
16
MARCH
Fri. 1 Exam Review + Impromptu Extra Credit
Speeches - volunteers
Week 10
M 4 Mass
Exam (Chapters 1,2, 4-6, 7-16) (4x6 cards)
Bring a ScanTron + blank sheet of paper and
2 prepared note cards
T 5 Test Results & Finish Persuasive
Speaking Chapter
16
Wed. 6 Prep outlines & check power point
on equipment
Th 7 Impromptu Extra Credit Speeches -
volunteers
Fri. 8 Speech
#5 Persuasion Speech + Outlines (A-C) last names
Week 11
M 11 Speech
#5 Persuasion Speech + Outlines (D-I last names
T 12 Speech
#5 Persuasion Speech + Outlines (J-O) last names
Wed. 13 Speech
#5 Persuasion Speech + Outlines (P-T) last names
Th 14 Speech
#5 Persuasion Speech + Outlines (V-Z) last names
Fri. 15 Speech
#5 Persuasion Speech + Outlines overflow--Last Day
Week 12 (FINAL EXAM WEEK) 18TH, 19TH, 20TH
M 18 No class
T 19 No class
W 20 Optional
Finals Day-7:30am-9:20am (as Possible
Overflow- to be announced)