1FH-Spring 2018-Fundamentals Public Speaking

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CENTRAL INDIANA

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

COMM 101- FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

 

COURSE MEETING TIMES AND LOCATION: Monday/Wednesday 9:20 – 11:00 Room 508 IFC

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kathleen Barlow

EMAIL: kbarlow16@ivytech.edu  Alternate EMAIL:  kbarlow91@live.com
CELL PHONE:  (317) 997-7434

COLLEGEWIDE COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

COURSE TITLE: Fundamentals of Public Speaking

COURSE NUMBER: COMM 101

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a

grade of “C” or better in:  ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College, or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing, or FOUN 071 Tech Foundations II

SCHOOL: Liberal Arts and Sciences

PROGRAM: Liberal Arts

CREDIT HOURS: 3

CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 3

DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013

EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2014

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Introduces fundamental concepts and skills for effective public

speaking, including audience analysis, outlining, research, delivery, critical listening and

evaluation, presentational aids, and use of appropriate technology.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

1. Analyze an audience and adapt presentations to cross-cultural audiences accordingly.
2. Apply principles of composition to the development of oral presentations, such as effective organization and outlining.
3. Develop ideas with credible forms of support and appropriate documentation.
4. Recognize and demonstrate nonverbal communication appropriate to the verbal message.
5. Use presentational aids to support and enhance oral presentations.
6. Actively listen to and critically evaluate oral presentations.
7. Apply the fundamental concepts of effective public speaking through a minimum of 5 oral presentations of significance, four of which must be delivered extemporaneously.
8. Incorporate appropriate technology to support and enhance oral presentations.

COURSE CONTENT:

Communication models – elements

Ethics and public speaking

Listening

Selecting a topic and purpose

Analyzing the audience and assessing the situation

Researching the speech topic

Supporting materials and tests of evidence

Using presentational aids

Speech introductions and conclusions

Organizing the body of speech

Oral and written source citation

Outlining the speech

Presenting the speech – language and delivery modes

Speaking to inform

Speaking to persuade

Using technology

Common fallacies

Texts and Materials

REQUIRED TEXT: Public Speaking:  The Evolving Art. (4th ed.) Stephanie Coopman and James Lull, Cengage Publishing, 2018.  ISBN-13: 978-1-337-59885-9

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:  Dictionary, Thesaurus, Pocket Folder or Three-Ring binder (for materials), 3x5 note cards, and a flash drive or writeable CDs.

HOW TO ACCESS THE IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY:

The Ivy Tech Library is available to students’ on- and off-campus, offering full text journals and books and other resources essential for course assignments. Go to http://www.ivytech.edu/library/ and choose the link for your campus.

 

SPEECHES AND ASSIGNMENTS

• This class requires students to deliver all five (5) speeches. Failure to deliver all five (5) speeches could result in a failing grade for the class.  It is your responsibility to be aware of the presentation dates for all major speeches and assignment deadlines. When possible, students are encouraged to consider presenting a speech ahead of the scheduled due date to avoid a late presentation. Such arrangements should be worked out with your instructor in advance. At the discretion of your instructor, a missed speech assignment may be presented at a later date. Your instructor reserves the right to deny full credit on late speech assignments. In addition, you may be asked to provide verifiable documentation as the basis for accepting late work.  The expectation is that make-up arrangements be requested within seven (7) days of a missed presentation date. When in doubt ask your professor for clarity on this matter.
• Assignment details, requirements, and resources for each speech will be provided later in the semester. Each speech builds upon the one before it and increases in complexity as new skills are obtained. You will be required to turn in an outline for the two final presentations.

Introduction Speech

You are to introduce yourself or a classmate to the class. The speech must have an introduction, three points, and a conclusion. The easiest approach would be to talk about simple topics including: likes/dislikes, childhood, professional goals, etc. Time limit: 2-3 minutes.

Impromptu speech

An impromptu speech is one in which you do not know the topic until just before you are asked to speak. You will draw a topic and have three minutes to prepare your presentation. Topics might include personal values, current events, etc. Time limit: 2-3 minutes.

Teacher’s choice speech   

Your instructor will provide details and expectations for this speech later in the semester. This speech may be a speech of tribute, impromptu, etc. Time limit: 3-4 minutes

Informative Speech   

This can be a speech about a person, place, object, event, or concept. Your purpose will be to help your audience to understand and remember the information you are talking about, not persuading them to any action. A minimum of three researched sources and a presentational aid are required. Your speech should be delivered extemporaneously. Time limit: 5-6 minutes.

Persuasive Speech

The goal of this speech is to influence the audience on an issue. Speeches should be written to influence beliefs or attitudes, cause the audience to act, or inspire new feelings in the listener. Your instructor will provide you with more specifics on possible topics and persuasive structures. This speech will test your command or persuasive language and address the specific delivery and motivational appeals indicative of effective persuasive speaking. This is a speech designed to introduce you to historical models of public speaking in contemporary society and move your audience to action while inspiring them. A minimum of five researched sources and a presentational aid are required. Your speech should be delivered extemporaneously. Time limit: 7-8 minutes.

Outlines

An outline is an organized method to write a speech and document research. The outline should include a reference page with sources cited in APA style. These are expected to be cited orally during the informative and persuasive presentations.  The outline must be submitted to the instructor before the speech is presented.

Outside Speaker Critique

This assignment is designed to help you identify and understand the process of communication and to help you expand your ability to evaluate messages critically. In three to four double-spaced pages, you will provide a general analysis and evaluation of a speaker other than your instructors or classmates using all of the characteristics listed below. Examples of possible speakers include but are not limited to: campaign speakers; clergy; guest lecturers on campus; guest speakers in individual classes, workplaces or organizations; or speakers at cultural centers or museums. The speaker may be on or off campus. No electronic, taped or edited broadcasts or speaking situations may be used. Your instructor will indicate when this paper is due. No late papers will be accepted unless with verifiable documentation.

Exams

This class includes a midterm and final examination.  Your instructor may choose to administer exams through the Canvas system.   Failure to complete an exam during the required class or testing period without valid documentation will lead to a grade of zero (0) on the exam.  A missed exam will result in zero (0) points.

All assignments are to be typed, and your professor may require that you post your assignments to Internet resources available through Ivy Tech’s Canvas system.

 

Methods of Evaluation

The student’s final grade will be based on the following:

Introduction Speech	50
Impromptu Speech	50
Teacher's Choice Speech	100
Informative Speech	150
Persuasive Speech	200
Informative Outline	50
Persuasive Outline	50
Outside Speaker Critique	50
Midterm Exam	50
Final Exam	50
In-Class Activities	200
Individual Teacher Assignments	50
Total	1000

 

The following grading scale will be used to calculate your grade:

900 – 100           = A

800 – 899           = B

700 – 799           = C

600 – 699           = D

0 – 599               = F

Communication 101 Classroom Policies and Procedures

Classroom Civility

As this is a class dedicated to human communication, we should practice it. If you have any questions about course policies, expectations about assignments, grade justification or class in general, I want to talk to you. If you have to miss class for any reason, or have concerns with your academic progress, feel free to talk to me.  Remember to:

1. Demonstrate respect for your instructor and your classmates.
2. Turn off cell phones during speech days and during the instructor lecture.
3. The use of laptop computers and tablets should be limited to students who have purchased e-books.
4. Do not interrupt the speaker or your professor during speech presentations.
5. Use respectful language when providing peer feedback.
6. Be on time to class.
7. Ask questions and seek options. A question cannot be answered if never asked.
8. Dress in “business casual” attire for your presentations.

The subject matter in this class inherently lends itself to potential conflicting perspectives and discussions. It should be noted that in this class all discussions should be conducted in an open-minded and tolerant manner. It is imperative that we all respect each other’s diverse backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs.

Attendance

Attendance is expected and taken at all class meetings. One hundred fifty (150) points will be given for your attendance and participation in this course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning and end of each class session after the first week of class (or first class session for an 8-week class). Points will be deducted from attendance for students who arrive late or leave early. A class meeting twice a week will have 5 daily attendance/participation points while a class meeting once a week will have 10 daily attendance/participation points. See your instructor for more clarification on the attendance/participation policy.

Attendance and punctuality are essential workforce readiness skills.  In accordance with Ivy Tech's attendance policies you will sign-in and -out at the beginning and end of class and points will be calculated accordingly.  It is your responsibility to sign the attendance sheet.  Make sure you sign it when you come in and when you leave.

In accordance with college policy students that do not attend class during the first three weeks of the semester are subject to No-Show Withdrawal reporting. Reinstatement is not guaranteed to students who are dropped for non-attendance. This is at the discretion of the instructor and subject to the approval of the program chair.

Computers and Technology

All classes at Ivy Tech make use of the Canvas Learning Management System.  Within Canvas at the very minimum you will find:

• Your professor’s contact information
• email address
• office location
• phone or voicemail number

• Your professor’s office hours (full-time faculty only)
• Your course syllabus
• Your grades

In addition, your professor may require that you use Canvas for a variety of functions including course announcements, course resources, document submission, tests, etc. You may be required to upload and download documents.  If you don’t have a network ID, you need to get one ASAP so you can participate fully in the course materials. (Should you have any questions, contact the Ivy Tech helpdesk at 1-877-489-8324 or e-mail them at helpdesk@ivytech.edu.) While you should check Blackboard and your Ivy Tech email daily. Please note that communicating through Canvas is supplemental in nature and this is not a replacement for attending class and/or actively seeking out your instructor when needed.

Cell phones must be OFF during class.  If you are expecting an emergency phone call, which you absolutely must respond to, it is your responsibility to notify your instructor at the beginning of class. Phone should be set to silent or vibrating setting in these cases. If the use of a cell phone becomes distracting to the class then the student creating the distraction may be asked to leave.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:   

The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices.  The faculty value intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct.  Activities that violate academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.

Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules.  No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating.  This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work.  This includes students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT:

Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must insure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Ivy Tech Community College contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous and do not constitute any violation of any right of privacy.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism—the copying of someone else’s work including faulty documentation of primary source material, inappropriate paraphrasing without reference to the original author, the use of direct quotations from oral or written work without acknowledgment of the original author is illegal.  The use of someone else’s work without proper permissions or reference minimizes student integrity and will not be tolerated in Communication 101.  Some examples of plagiarism include:

1. Submitting a speech outline written by someone other than you;
2. Copying speeches from the Internet and passing them off as your own;
3. Failing to give citations for thoughts or ideas used in published works by authors other than you;
4. Using direct quotations from written material with no quotation marks, footnotes or in-text citation of the source;
5. Copying and submitting assignments previously submitted by another student.

If you have a question regarding plagiarism or whether you may be plagiarizing by using certain material, please consult your instructor for further guidance prior to the delivery of your speech or submission of your outline.

 ADA Statement

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disability Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities are guaranteed certain protections and rights of equal access to educational programs and services. Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability, please contact the office of Disability Support Services at 921-4982, or stop by NMC 129 at the main campus, or F 150 at the Lawrence campus.

Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with documented disabilities.  If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services.  

If you will require assistance during an emergency evacuation, notify your instructor immediately.  Look for evacuation procedures posted in your classroom.  

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COMM 101 Course Schedule

Withdrawal

If a student wishes to withdraw from this course, he/she is responsible for completing an official withdrawal form with the registrar. For 2018 Spring Semester...

• The last day for 100% refund with no record on transcript is Monday, January 29, 2018.

In order to receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees, students must drop the course by date posted below. The last day to drop with a refund is determined by the length of the course and the first day the class meets.

No refunds will be given for drops or withdrawals after the posted dates.

If the student withdraws from all of his/her classes during the 100% refund period, the technology fee will be refunded. If the student is enrolled in any classes beyond the 100% refund period, the technology fee will not be refunded.

Week	Topics and Assignments
1	Class Orientation
	Chapter 1 - The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
2	Speech of Introduction Chapter 2 - Building Your Confidence
	Chapter 3 - Ethical Speaking and Listening
3	Chapter 3 - Ethical Speaking and Listening
4	Chapter 4 - Developing your Purpose and Topic
	Chapter 5 - Adapting to your Audience
5	Chapter 6 - Researching you topic
	Chapter 7 - Supporting Your Ideas
6	Impromptu Speeches
7	Chapter 8 - Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
	Chapter 9 - Beginning and Ending Your Speech
8	Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-8)
	Chapter 10 - Using Language Effectively
9	Chapter 13 - Informative Speaking
10	Teacher's Choice Speech
11	Chapter 11 - Integrating Presentation Media
	Chapter 12 - Delivering your Speech
12	Informative Speech
13	Chapter 14 - Persuasive Speaking
14	Chapter 15 - Understanding Argument
	Chapter 16 - Special Occasion and Group Speaking
15	Persuasion Speeches
16	Final Exam
	Course Completion

Please note that the last date to withdraw from this course without a grading penalty is January 29, 2018. Check your class standing regularly and discuss the matter of withdrawal with your academic or program advisor prior to doing so.