I. Course Name and Instructor: SPE- 115, Beckum
Format: Lecture
Course Information:
Sequence Number: 30134
Course Code: SPE-115
Credits: 3
Semester: Spring 08
Prerequisite: College Reading
Classroom Meeting Times and Days: MW 1-2:30
Start Date: 1/14 Refund Date: 2/1
Withdraw Date: 4/5 End Date: 4/30
Class Location: Bristol 221
Instructor Information:
Bruce Beckum
Phone: (Office) 870.4433
E-Mail: (Office) bbeckum@coloradomtn.edu
Office Hours: M-R:12-1 & T 2:30-5
Combines basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills, speech delivery, preparation, organization, support and audience analysis.
Principal Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and/or skills in the following areas:
Demonstrate, through delivery and examination, understanding of these
essential factors in Public Speaking: speaker, message delivery, audience,
occasion, and purpose, along with the critical thinking processes related to
each.
Evaluate selected speeches using the following skills: listening,
reasoning, content analysis, and speech criticism.
Incorporate understanding of these speaker factors into speech
performance: source credibility, communication apprehension (stage fright)
and speaker ethics.
Prepare and deliver a speech that includes knowledge of these
communication concepts: topic selection, preparation, organization,
support/research materials, and language.
Demonstrate understanding of Selected Speech Modes as illustrated
through these accomplishment strategies: impromptu, extemporaneous,
manuscript, and memorized.
Demonstrate understanding of Vocal and Bodily Delivery: Vocal pitch,
rate, volume, vocal variety, body movement, gestures, eye contact, facial
expression, visual/audio aids.
Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of
technology to solve problems or compile information.
Read, analyze and apply written materials to new situations.
Outline View:
Brief Overview of Speech Communication Factors and Forms
Interpersonal Communication
Group Communication
Organizational Communication
Mass Communication
Intercultural Communication
Public Speaking
Critical Thinking
Listening
Ethical Listening
Reasoning
Analysis of Content
Speech Criticism
Speaker
Source Credibility
Communication Apprehension
Speaker Ethics
Speech Message
Topic Selection
Preparation
Organization
Support/Research Materials
Language
Speech Delivery
Selected Speech Modes
Extemporaneous
Manuscript
Memorized
Vocal and Bodily Delivery
Vocal: Pitch, rate, volume, vocal variety
Bodily: body movement, gestures, eye contat, facial expression
Visual/Audio Aids
An electronic media component is optional
Audience/Situation Analysis/Adaptation
Information on demographics, interests, attitudes
Audience/Situation Analysis
Audience Feedback
Speech delivered in a public setting
Speech Purposes
Informative
Persuasive
Special Occasion
Speech Setting
IV. NCA Outcomes To Be Assessed: "Student Outcomes for AA/AS/AGS Graduates of CMC."
Our accreditation is based on demonstration of student learning. The college has determined that students who receive an AA or AS degree will demonstrate competency in the following areas:
Communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking). Students should be able to send and respond effectively to communications for varied audiences and purposes.
Learning skills. Students should be able to apply their skills in learning how to learn both in and out of the classroom.
Research skills. Students should be able to complete assignments that demonstrate the use of libraries, advanced technologies, and other appropriate means of acquiring information.
Interpersonal and group interaction skills. Students should be able to interact effectively with individuals and within peer, work, social, and cultural groups.
Aesthetic responsiveness. Students should be able to articulate a personal response to the aesthetics in given contexts which may include the arts, the environment, and/or occupational experiences.
Valuing. Students should be able to identify, analyze, and articulate their own values as well as those of others and recognize how these values affect opinions, decisions, and behaviors.
V. Evaluation Methods and Class Management:
Grading Criteria: Each student will deliver 5 major speeches (varying in length) as well as additional impromptu speeches. Each speech will be graded (according to attached grading scale), according to style, delivery and content. Additionally, daily attendance will be required. The final grade is averaged equally between the major speeches and attendance.
A…..100-93
A-..…92-90
B+….89-88
B…...87-83
B-….82-80
C+…79-78
C…..77-73
C-….72-70
D+…69-68
D…..67-63
D-…62-60
F…..59-1
1 Attendance is required and will count 1/6th of your final grade. After your second absence (I will not discriminate between “excused” and “unexcused”) one letter grade will be deducted from your attendance grade; after your forth absence, two letter grades…
2 When you are scheduled to give a speech it is mandatory that you be in class. If you fail to show up for an assigned speech, one full letter grade will be deducted (for that speech) for each class period that your speech is late.
3 Students must give all assigned speeches to pass the class. Students failing to deliver a speech will receive an “F” for the entire class.
4 This is a discussion, not a lecture class. Therefore, you need to come to class prepared. Students who are not prepared will be asked to leave the classroom.
5 Arrive on time and stay for the entire class.
6 Turn off cellular phones.
7 Only one speaker at a time and no side discussions or sleeping.
8 Be respectful of the opinions of others.
9 No laughing at or telling jokes that could be harmful to any group.
10 Avoid insulting terms when describing people of different cultures and races.
SCHEDULE: (The following is a tentative class schedule. Because of the size of this class, the instructor reserves the right to make changes if necessary.)
M 1/14 Intro,
W 1/16 Get Acquainted Speeches
M 1/21 Clutter exercise, Assign Practice Speeches (2-4 Min’s)
W 1/23 View Sample Speeches, Discuss Speech Critique Form,
M 1/28 SCF (cont.), My Speech,
W 1/30 Begin Practice Speeches,
M 2/4 Practice Speeches, hand out Info speech materials
W 2/6 Practice Speeches, Assign Informative Speeches (4-6 min’s)
M 2/11 Begin Informative Speeches
W 2/13 Informative Speeches
M 2/18 Informative Speeches, Assign Info w/ V.A. Speeches (4-6 min’s)
W 2/20 Informative Speeches
M 2/25 Begin Info VA Speeches
W 2/27 Info VA Speeches
M 3/3 Info VA Speeches, Assign Demo Speeches (6-8)
W 3/5 Info VA Speeches
M 3/10 Begin Demo Speeches
W 3/12 Demo Speeches
M 3/17-19 Spring Break
M 3/24 No Class
W 3/26 Demo Speeches, Assign Persuasive Speeches (6-8)
M 3/31 Demo Speeches
W 4/2 Begin Persuasive Speeches
M 4/7 Persuasive Speeches
W 4/9 Persuasive Speeches, Assign Final Speeches (6-8)
M 4/14 Persuasive Speeches
W 4/16 Begin Final Speeches
M 4/21 Final Speeches
W 4/23 Final Speeches
M 4/28 Final Speeches
W 4/30 Final Speeches
VI. Grading System:
Students will receive one of the following symbols for each course (unless officially withdrawn prior to the course census date):
Grade Quality Points
A Excellent 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B Good 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C Average 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D Below Average 1.0
D- .7
F Fail 0
W Withdrawal 0
AW Administrative Withdrawal 0
AU Audit 0
P Pass 0
I Incomplete (temporary) 0
NG No Grade Assigned (temporary) 0
VII. Required Course Materials
VIII. Other Information:
NOTICE: Students are responsible for course materials from assigned text(s) and reading, lectures, labs, and other assignments as required. Any or all of this syllabus may be altered during the semester by the instructor as the learning environment requires. Students- will be notified of changes. Attendance at all class meetings is expected. Students with disabilities – As required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, appropriate accommodations will be made for all students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability requiring accommodations in this class, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. Students wishing to withdraw from this course after the census date must INITIATE the course withdrawal/drop process. This class could be cancelled one week prior to the census date if a sufficient number of students are not enrolled by that date. |