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Communication Studies 220 Sample Syllabus

Public Speaking
CMST& 220 (formerly Speech 101)

Course Description: The course is an introduction to the preparation and delivery of oral presentations in an extemporaneous style. Emphasis is on ethical research, logical analysis, organization of informative presentations, and critical analysis. There will be four to six speaking assignments plus a written exam.

Course Objectives - Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Adapt emotionally to the public speech situation.
2. Prepare information and persuasive presentations.
3. Develop an effective oral style of expression.
4. Effectively deliver an oral presentation.

Course Materials:
Text: (see online class schedule for current text)
Video Tape

Note about course materials: The front pages of the textbook contain the administrative portion of the Speech 101 syllabus. This section contains information regarding evaluation standards and classroom policies, in addition to the schedule of events for the class. Please familiarize yourself with both syllabi.

Assignments

Quizzes and Exams

Syllabus Quiz 50 points	Contains short answer questions regarding how the class functions and student responsibilities during the quarter.
Unit 1 Quiz 100 points	Contains either multiple choice or short answer identification questions relating to speaker obligations, topic selection, audience analysis, and the first speech.
Unit II Quiz 100 points	Contains either multiple choice or short answer identification questions relating to speech structure (introductions, conclusions, speech bodies), conducting research (forms or research, ethical uses of quality research).
Final Exam 150 points	This will be comprehensive and contain a variety of styles of questions.

Formal Speech Presentations

Editorial Commentaries 50 points 3 minutes	Students will construct and deliver an editorial on a subject that relates to their quarter topic. On the day of their presentations (in class), students will turn in a typed manuscript of their presentation. The speech will be 3 minutes in length. Penalties will be incurred for speeches which run at least 20 seconds longer or shorter than the allotted time frame. Manuscripts not turned in during class will be counted as late.
Informative Speech I 100 points 7 minutes	Students will construct and deliver an editorial on a subject that relates to their quarter topic. On the day of their presentations (in class) students will turn in a typed formal outline of their speech. Penalties will be incurred for running at least 30 seconds over or under time. The following day after the speech is given, students will turn in a typed self-critique of their performance.
Interpretive Reading 50 points 4 minutes	Students will prepare a manuscripted interpretive reading and present it to the class. A manuscript of the presentation must be turned in, in class, the day of the presentation. The idea behind this assignment is to get people to work on delivery and voice quality. You should interpret the piece with your voice! Students should also prepare an introduction and conclusion that explains the significance of the piece - why did you pick this piece and what does it mean to you?
Informative Speech II 100 points 8-10 minutes	Students will present a final informative presentation on their quarter topic. Students will want to showcase all their best skills from this quarter in the presentation. This will be looked upon as a final presentation which shows off all that has been learned, practiced, and perfected this quarter. Time penalties incurred as usual. Students will turn in (in class) the day of their presentation, a typed formal outline of their speech. Students are responsible for turning in a self-critique the following day of their presentation.

In-Class Speaking Assignments

Ceremonial Speaking Assignment
25 points

In small groups of three, students will put together impromptu-style award presentations as a chance to practice using knowledge about ceremonial types of speaking. This will be done solely in class, and no make-up or substitute projects will be available for those who are absent or arrive late on the ceremonial speaking days.

Impromptu Speaking
10 points

Students will have a chance to experiment with impromptu speaking through the use of fortune cookies. This activity is restricted by time, so those who volunteer early will get the chance. Those who hang back may miss the opportunity since there are no time guarantees towards the end of the quarter. However, if there is a steady stream of volunteers throughout the opportunity sessions, usually everyone gets to go.

Written Assignments

Self-Critiques
25 points per critique

Self-critiques are due the day after designated presentations (both informative speeches). Students will be responsible for submitting a typed critique regarding their thoughts on their performance. To help guide this exercise, a packet of information has been included which contains some formats students may choose to follow. The critique should be detailed, specific, and thoughtful.

Audience Analysis
50 points

Students will bring to class an audience analysis survey that will assist them in adapting their informative speeches to the audience. The survey should be no more than 10 questions. The survey should be typed. The survey should be copied so that each class member can fill it out. Results should be tabulated and a typed analysis of what the survey tells you should be turned in on the specified date.

Miscellaneous

Workshop Days
10 points per day

These are designed to be participation and small group feedback days. The first workshop day should be used as a chance to conduct research and/or work in small groups on delivering and preparing speeches. Your small group activities could include things such as getting input from others on your introductions, conclusions, and body structures. The last workshop day should be spent in small groups rehearsing and getting feedback on the last speech. Points will be awarded based on a brief paragraph report that contains how you spent your workshop day and how it will be useful for you.

Grading

A Range	855 - 769.5
B Range	769 - 684
C Range	683 - 598.5
D Range	598 - 513.0
E Range	512 - 0

Grade reports will be issued regularly. You should never hesitate to discuss your grades with me during office hours or by appointment.

Schedule of Events

	Monday	Wednesday
Week 1	Course Introduction Public Speaking Model Model parts Definition of terms Ethics: Speaker Obligations	Topic Selection Strategies Topic Selection: Thesis Statements Syllabus Quiz
Week 2	Delivery styles and impromptu speaking In-class assignment Speaker apprehension	Editorial Commentaries
Week 3	Audience Analysis	Organizing Speech Bodies Quiz: Ethics, topics, and analysis
Week 4	Writing Introductions Writing Conclusions	Critiquing Small group workshop
Week 5	Informative Speech I	Informative Speech I
Week 6	Quality Research Forms of Proof	Research II: JFK Clip
Week 7	Ethical Listening Quiz: Structures and research	Delivery Styles: Red, blue, or gray Getting out of the Gray Using visual aids Using yourself as a visual aid
Week 8	Interpretive Reading	Interpretive Reading
Week 9	Ceremonial Speaking I	Ceremonial Speaking II In-class assignment
Week 10	Informative Speech II	Informative Speech II

Course Policies

Attendance:

Attendance and respectful participation in class is the way you can positively influence your grade. Late arrival to class is a disruption to your classmates and your instructor. Late arrival can be treated as an absence. You are expected to be on time and to attend the complete class session. Should you miss class, it is your personal responsibility to get notes or handouts from classmates or to see the instructor during office hours for handouts. Your instructor will neither repeat lectures nor give you a private lecture. Role will be taken either by roll sheet passed around class or by the instructor in some other fashion. It is your responsibility to sign the sheet each day you attend. Absences will hurt your grade at the end of the quarter. More than 5 absences will result in your grade being lowered a complete level.

Late Work:

Papers: All late papers are discounted 10% of the total points per paper per calendar day. You are responsible for your work; part of that responsibility is managing your time well. Doctor's appointments, advising appointments, computer breakdowns, printer collapses, etc., are not valid reasons for missing class or deadlines. If you know you will be absent, hand in your work early.

Exams and Quizzes: No provision will be made for make-up exams or quizzes. Please do not ask for exceptions.

Oral and Group Presentations: Oral presentations will be scheduled in advance and each student is expected to be ready to meet that schedule. No make-ups.

Written Work:

Your assignment is to be submitted on time and should follow the standard rules for college compositions. You may want to consult the current writing handbook used by the English Department. While content is the most important part of any speech course writing assignment, errors in grammar or punctuation, poor organization of material, lack of support for details, and careless proofreading will make it difficult for your reader to follow your ideas and will reduce the grade based on the standards set forth in the TCC criteria for grading of papers. If you are unsure about your writing skills, visit the Writing Center in Building 7. It is a free service and the assistants are all experienced in English 101. Always make a copy of your submitted work.

Withdrawals: Students may withdraw from classes before the 30th calendar day of the quarter following the procedures set forth by the Registration Office. See your class schedule for dates.

Incompletes: Don't ask. It is not in your best interest to request an incomplete.

Plagiarism and Cheating:

Plagiarism is defined as the conscious use of a source with the intent to deceive. The source may be either a published piece of material or the work of another student. All papers assigned are to be a student's own work. All work must be cited. Plagiarism is grounds for failing the course. See the TCC Catalog for more details.

Cheating is defined as not doing your own work. This includes behavior such as submitting the same or very similar written work as another student, copying another student's answers on a test, and bringing in inappropriate materials to an exam. The consequences of cheating may range from failing an assignment to failing the course.

Students with Disabilities or Special Needs

Students requiring special accommodations due to disability must provide documentation to the college's disabilities specialist 6 weeks prior to attending TCC. Requests for accommodations in this course must be presented in writing before the second week of the class. The disabilities specialist will notify me of the adaptations for which the student is eligible. The student and I will decide how to provide those accommodations and see that they are consistent with the American Disabilities Act and college policy.