SYLLABUS
SPCH 1315
Fundamentals of Public
Speaking is the study of the basic principles and techniques in research,
composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes. The
course concentrates on practical experience in developing speaking and
listening abilities to enable the student to communicate orally in clear,
coherent language appropriate to the purpose, occasion, and audience. Skills: E
·
To understand and
demonstrate speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting,
revision, editing, and presentation
·
To understand the
importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate
communication choices
·
To understand and
appropriately apply modes of delivery in oral communication, e.g. manuscript,
extemporaneous, impromptu, memorized
·
To understand and
apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical
proficiency in the development of oral presentations and argument
·
To develop the
ability to research and give an oral presentation with appropriate
documentation
·
To develop the
ability to use computer-based technology in communicating and acquiring
information
·
To recognize the
importance of becoming a responsible member of society
·
To foster a
better understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity
Speeches
A.
Four graded
speeches are required but your instructor may require more.
1.
Complete one each
of the following three oral presentations:
a)
Informative
b)
Persuasive
c)
Special Occasion
2.
At least two of
the above must include written outlines.
3.
Complete one of
the following oral presentation options as assigned:
a)
Impromptu
b)
Manuscript
c)
Memorized
d)
Group
e)
Videotaped
f)
Instructor’s
choice of presentation
One
written and/or oral exam will be given but your instructor may allow more.
Additional projects might include activities such as:
1.
Interviews
2.
Speech
preparation assignments
3.
Analysis of
written, videotaped, and live speaking performances
4.
Written self-assessments
of own speech performances
5.
Written
assessments of other students’ speech performances
6.
Participation
during in-class activities
7.
Instructor’s
choice
In accordance with H.B. 2183,
students who enroll for ACC Speech courses are expected to demonstrate
competent English speaking and listening skills:
Ø
“Competence in
speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and
persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion and audience.”
Ø
“Listening at the
college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of
spoken communication.”
Speech Department Policy: Your attendance is crucial to your success in this
course. You must be present in order to master the skills needed to achieve the
course objectives. The individual instructor shall inform the students of
specific attendance requirements at the first class meeting. It is the
student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course by the official withdrawal
date if personal circumstances prevent attendance.
Acts prohibited by the
College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty,
including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and
unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be
the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is
defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or
on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and
homework.
Each
student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom
situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be
many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience
and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be
encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may
sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is
expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when
expressed in classroom discussions.
Each ACC campus offers
support services for students with documented physical or psychological
disabilities. Students with disabilities
must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with
Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their
classes. Students are encouraged to do
this three weeks before the start of the semester.