Instructor: Prof. C. Jerry Fernandes
Course Name: Effective Speaking
Office Location: East 316
Term & Year: Fall 2015
Office Hours: Mon & Wed 10:00-11:00,
Fri 10:00-12:30, Tue & Thur 10:45-12:30
Credit Hours: 3
Faculty Secretary: 358-2983
Class/Lab Room # East 302
HACC Email Address: CJFERNAN@HACC.EDU
Class Meeting Days & Times: ( see below)
Course Reference Number: (see below) Delayed Class Meeting Schedule: (see below)
Course Reference Numbers: MWF 08:00-08:50 25518 MWF 09:00-09:50 25519 MWF 11:00-11:50 25524 TTh 08:00-09:15 25522 TTh 12:30-1:45 25520
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Catalog Course Description
COMM 101-Effective Speaking: Introduces the fundamentals of oral communication with emphasis on helping the student increase competence as a communicator in public speaking contexts.
Prerequisite Course(s) Required
Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses as required by the College Testing and Placement Program..
Text(s), required
Required Text: Lisa A. Ford-Brown, DK Guide to Public Speaking, 2nd Edition with My Communication Lab Access Code. (Note: You will need the book and the code as soon as the class begins.)
NOTE: TAKE COMPREHENSIVE LECTURE NOTES. YOUR EXAMS WILL CONTAIN INFORMATIN COVERED DURING LECTURES.
Supplemental Materials Suggest: 8 x 10 note cards (a small quantity)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
• Deliver a minimum of three major extemporaneous speeches, that includes one 7-10 minute informative and one 8-10 minute persuasive speech, with a maximum of five speeches
• Apply the principles of research, organization, and delivery for the preparation and presentation of speeches that include oral citations in the informative and persuasive speeches
• Construct outlines that include an introduction, a well-organized body, effective transitions, source citations, and a conclusion
• Recognize and manage communication apprehension in one’s own public speaking experiences
• Analyze the audience, as well as the speaking context, and adapt the presentation as appropriate
• Prepare and employ effective visual resources utilizing classroom technologies in informative and/or persuasive speaking
• Recognize and apply the ethical responsibility of the speaker to inform and influence diverse audiences in speech delivery
• Apply techniques of critical listening and constructive criticism of content to the delivery of speeches through written peer evaluations and/or verbal feedback
• Develop written self-evaluations using digital recordings of class presentations that assess strengths and weaknesses in presentations
• Apply principles of persuasive speaking, which promote logic, credibility, and emotional appeal
Methods of Evaluation
Grading System for Comm 101: The grading system works on a straight 100 point per graded item system, for a total possible 800 points for the course.
Note: The speech outline is worth 10 possible points and is included in the possible 100 points for each speech. For example, an outstanding speech could earn 90 points and an appropriate outline for that speech could earn 10 points for a total possible 100 points for the speech.
An outstanding speech meets all criteria for a “A Speech” documented in this syllabus. It is rich in content and delivered with dynamic style. An outstanding outline meets the required speech outline format as documented in the required speech outline handout and explained during lecture. It contains well written main points and outlined sub-points and has written comprehensive transitions between main points as they would be spoken. It has a correct and complete sources cited page in accordance with MLA format. It is typed/printed neatly in the correct format.
Note: Self-assessments must be completed after students view their digitally recorded speech. This semester we will continue to use the Media Share product for this process.
Self-assessments of speeches will be accomplished and submitted via email (or in person) directly on or using the format from our “Speech Critique Sheet. Self-assessments must be received by me within 24 hours of a student having performed a speech. (Late self-assessments will not be accepted.)
800 POINT SYSTEM
5 Minute Speech to Inform 100 points
10 Minute Visual Aid Speech 100 points
10 Minute Persuasive Speech 100 points
Peer/Student Speech Critique 100 points
Self-assessment of Speech 1 33.3 points
Self-assessment of Speech 2 33.3 points
Self-assessment of Speech 3 33.4 points
Mid – Term Examination 100 points
Final Examination 100 points
Attendance and Class Participation 100 point
Total points possible 800 points
Here is a listing covering many of the qualities found in a “C” , “B”, or “A” speech:
Speech Presentation Grading Criteria
1. An “average speech” (C) should meet the following criteria:
A. Conform to type assigned (Informative, persuasive, etc.).
B. Exhibit clear organization:
(1) Have a clear purpose/thesis
(2) Conform to the prescribed speech outline format
(3) Have a stage setting introduction and preview/overview
(4) Contain clear main points which are well supported (logic and sources)
(5) Have a well defined conclusion (summary, purpose statement & closure)
C. Exhibit directness and connection with the audience (moderate use of notes)
D. Be delivered with sound performance mechanics
E. Be grammatically correct
F. Be ready for presentation on time
2. The “better than average” (B) speech should meet the foregoing criteria and
also:
A. Be delivered with enthusiasm and poise
B. Demonstrate the speaker’s use of language and performance mechanics to
create vivid images
C. Contain better than average logical and emotional appeal
D. Exhibit skill in using sources to further illustrate and/or support contentions
E. Reflect a polished presentation style where notes are used only from time to
time as reference (Extemporaneous)
F. Exhibit the speaker’s solid preparation and practice as reflected by an overall
Smooth performance
3. The “superior speech” (A) not only meets all of the foregoing criteria but also:
A. Achieves a variety and fluid flexibility of mood and manner suited to the
subject and compelling to the audience
B. Makes complex concepts clear and informs or persuades due to the speaker’s
Artful placement of ideas and information and exceptionally polished presentation style in concert with artful
C. Illustrates skillful mastery of all transitions as they are used to gather the
audience and lead them gracefully through the presentation
D. Uses the pause dramatically for emphasis
E. Exhibits the speaker’s overall mastery of organization in concert with
dynamic/dramatic performance mechanics
Grading System
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100 – 89.5 = A 89.4 – 79.5 = B 79.4 – 69.5 = C 69.4 – 59.5 = D 59.4 – 0 = F
Delayed Opening Schedule
The delayed opening schedule has changed effective Fall 2015. The new schedule is listed below and applies to all campuses. For example, if your class is MWF at 9am, then the delayed opening time is 10:45-11:20 a.m. If your class is MW at 9:30am, the delayed opening time is 10:45-11:20 a.m. (Note that 50 minute and 75 minute and 90 minute classes are all treated the same now.)
Delayed Opening Schedule
Normal Class Time Delayed Schedule
Class Time
Classes starting before 7:50 a.m. Cancelled
7:50-8:55 a.m. 10-10:35 a.m.
9-9:55 a.m. 10:45-11:20 a.m.
10-10:55 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
11-11:55 a.m. 12:15-12:50 p.m.
Noon-12:55 p.m. 1-1:35 p.m.
1-1:55 p.m. 1:45-2:20 p.m.
2-2:55 p.m. 2:30-3:05 p.m.
3-3:55 p.m. 3:15-3:50 p.m.
4 p.m. and subsequent classes Resume normal schedule
Two key notes on the schedule: Lancaster does have some late start classes that begin at 10:55am. Those sections should follow the 11-11:55am time slot (with a delayed opening schedule of 12:15-12:50pm). Also, for once a week day classes, you can use multiple time periods. Classes that run Friday, 9:00-11:30 a.m., will meet 10:45 a.m.-12:50 p.m
Will my online class be affected by delayed openings?
Online classes operate as normal during weather-related events. We understand this can cause unanticipated childcare, work or other personal challenges. HACC asks professors to use their discretion in enforcing assignment deadlines.
The delayed opening announcement will be communicated by means of:
§HACC Home Page [www.HACC.edu] Voice Mail
§E2Campus Emergency Alert Service (You can sign up for this free service at www.hacc.edu. Announcements are sent to subscribers as an email or cell phone text message.)
§Announcement on main number at each campus
(And there is always WGAL TV and other local media but I would depend mainly on HACC sources as the most current sources)
My Class Section’s Delayed Meeting Time is: __________________________
Enter your section’s delayed meeting time above
COMM 101 Fall 2015
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week One: Aug 24 – Aug 28
a. Review Syllabus, and discuss course objectives/requirements
b. Discuss our mutual personal and professional expectations
c. Instructor and Student personal introductions:
(Complete the questionnaire which is attached at the end of
this syllabus. It may be used as a memory aid.)
d. Lecture on areas covered in assigned readings
ASSIGNMENT: Suggest you scan all but be sure to carefully read Chapters 1 & 5 (testable)
Week Two: Aug 31 – Sep 4
(Human Communication and Begin Construction)
a. Lecture and discussion on Human Communication Theory (Encoding/Decoding)
(1) Lecture on Listening
b. Lecture and discussion on Speech Outline and Organization
in general (Receive Outline and Organization handout)
c. Lecture and discussion on Getting Started – RECALL YOUR READINGS
d. Lecture and Class Discussion On Outline and Organization:
(1). Support
(2). Main Points, Transitions, Introduction and Conclusion
e. Tag-Team Exercises on each of the above.
Select a topic and begin work on your first speech assignment: 5 Minute Speech to Inform
(Construct your Speech and the Outline in accordance with our required format made clear during lecture and illustrated in various handouts.)
Week Three: Sept 8 – Sep 11 (Short Week – Sept 7 is Labor Day – College Closed) (Getting to work on our first speech assignment)
a. Lecture and Class Discussion On:
(1). The power of word selection
(2). Similes and metaphors
(3). Emphasis through transitions
(4). The notion of inclusion (Using wording such as: us, we, our, etc.)
(5). Inflammatory language - avoid getting in your own way
b. Class discussion on inflammatory language
c. Performance Mechanics from our rubric (Speech Critique) handout.
(1). Enthusiasm (interested people are interesting)
(2). Eye Contact (talking to and not at people)
(3). Gestures (what to do with your hands)
(4). Animation (facial expressions and vocal variety)
(5). Movement (space has texture, let’s use it appropriately)
(6). Body language in general (posture, gesture and animation)
(7). Projection (volume as emphasis and variety)
(8). Rate and pause (tempo and the dramatic use of the pause) (130 to 180 words per
min)
(9). Extemporaneous speaking (talking to, not reading to, listeners)
(10). Poise (what to do when things get a bit scary and handling a crash)
(11). Tag Team Speech Building Lab
ASSIGNMENT: Have your speech outlined and be ready to discuss it in class
In-class speech lab intensive small group (collaborative learning sessions)
Week Four: Sep 14 – Sep 18 (5 Minute Speeches to Inform with one source)
a. Student Speeches (5 Minute Informative)
b. Class comments and observations on organization and performance mechanics
c. Instructor speech critique after each speech
Week Five: Sep 21 – Sep 25 (5 Minute Speeches to Inform with one source)
a. Student Speeches (5 Minute Informative)
b. Class comments and observations on organization and performance mechanics
c. Instructor speech critique after each speech
ASSIGNMENT: Mid Term Exam Prep: Review assigned readings (Chapters 1 and 5) in text and lecture notes.
ASSIGNMENT: Carefully Read Chapter 11 (Presentational Aids)
Week Six: Sep 28 – Oct 2
a. (Take Mid-Term Exam) (Chapters 1 and 5) in text and lecture notes.
b. Visual Aid Speech - lecture/discussion and Lab
c. Lecture on Critiquing
d. 10 Minute visual aid speech lab (Small Group Collaborative Learning)
(10 Min VA Speeches to Inform with 3 sources)
Week Seven: Oct 5 – Oct 9 (8-10 Min VA Speeches to Inform with 3 sources)
a. Student Speeches
b. Student Speeches
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
Oct 12 – Oct 13: Fall Break – no class
Week Eight: Oct 14 – Oct 16 (8-10 Min VA Speeches to Inform with 3 sources)
a. Student Speeches
b. Student Speeches
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
Week Nine: Oct 19 – Oct 23 (8-10 Min VA Speeches to Inform with 3 sources)
a. Student Speeches
b. Class comments and observations
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
ASSIGNMENT: Carefully Read Chapter 15 (Tools for Persuading)
ASSIGNMENT: From the list below, pick a persuasive speech topic for the upcoming speech assignment. See me for approval if you have another topic in mind.
1. The issue of Abortion WARNING: NO GRAPHIC ABORTION IMAGES ALLOWED
2. Adult corporal punishment, should we allow flogging or caning in place of incarceration?
3. Affirmative Action Laws, outlived usefulness or still useful
4. Animal Testing / Rights
5. Assisted Suicide
6. Polygamy: Should it be legal?
7. Campus Issues - Student Fees
8. Campus Issues - Student Govt.
9. Campus Issues - Student Life
10. Capital Punishment
11. Censorship of any medium
12. City Curfews
13. Drinking Age
14. Drug Legalization
15. Euthanasia
16. Foreign Policy of a specific nature
17. Gay Marriages (National Mandate pro or con)
18. Gene Testing for Employment Certification
19. Genetic Engineering
20. Gun Laws (Right to keep and bear arms)
21. Human Cloning
22. Hunting Laws
23. Legalizing Marijuana or any drug.
24. Legalized Gambling
25. Legalizing Prostitution
26. National health care in the USA
27. Nuclear Weapons, should all countries disarm and should they be banned?
28. Prayer in Public Schools
29. Right to own Pit bulls and other so called dangerous breeds of dogs
30. Space Program (waste of money or needed)
31. Speed Limits
32. Tax Laws (Reform in favor of one system or another)
33. The Draft, should we bring it back into action?
34. Tobacco, should it be banned?
35. Women in direct combat specific jobs within the military?
36. Paying college athletes?
37. Should individual states be allowed to succeed from the United States of America?
38. Should Edward Snowden be prosecuted?
39. Should the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) be abolished?
40. Should the use of drones, for other than military reconnaissance, be banned?
Week Ten: Oct 26 – Oct 30 (Persuasive Speech Building Lecture & Labs)
a. Lecture on Persuasive Speaking
b. Class comments Discussion on Topics and Approaches
c. Small Group work on Persuasive Speaking Assignment
d. Reminder-Be sure to take advantage of Office Hours for one-on-one assistance
e. Final Touches in Preparation for The Speech to Persuade
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Week Eleven: Nov 2 – Nov 6 (Persuasive Speech Building / Begin Persuasive Speeches)
a. Small Group Work on Persuasive Speaking Assignment
b. Reminder-Be sure to take advantage of Office Hours for one-on-one assistance
c. Persuasion lab/consultations
Week Twelve: Nov 9 – Nov 13 (Persuasive Speeches, 8-10 min with VA, & 4 sources)
a. Student Speeches
b. Class comments and observations
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
Week Thirteen: Nov 16 – Nov 20 (Persuasive Speeches, 8-10 min with VA, & 4 sources)
a. Student Speeches
b. Class comments and observations
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
Nov 26 – Nov 27: Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
Week Fourteen: Nov 23 – Nov 25 (Persuasive Speeches, 8-10 min with VA, & 4 sources)
a. Student Speeches
b. Class comments and observations
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
e. Prepare for final test on Chapter 11 and Chapter 15
Week Fifteen: Nov 30 – Dec 4 Note: Dec 4th is the Last Day of
Instruction.
a. Student Speeches
b. Class comments and observations
c. Student Peer Speech Analysis and Critiques (GRADED)
d. Instructor speech critique after each speech
e. Take final test covering Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 and associated lecture
Final Exam Week: Dec 9 – Dec 15
Note: Please pay close attention to the following:
Plan your vacation, work and other activities with final exams in mind. Be present and ON TIME for your final exam week class meeting. There will be no makeup for this important culminating experience.
Final course grades will be calculated and entered into HACC’s computer system after each class section final exam week class meeting.
Academic Policies
Instructors Attendance Policy
Student attendance and active participation is absolutely essential. You are a vital part of this class. Attendance we be taken during the semester. Points for attendance and class participation will be awarded as follows: For Monday - Wednesday and Tuesday -Thursday classes, 25 class meetings will be selected and 4 points for each of these class meetings will be awarded for attendance and active participation. For Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes meetings, 33 class meetings will be selected and 3 points for each of these class meetings will be awarded for attendance and active class participation. Not being present when the roll is called at the beginning of each class will result in the loss of the points for that particular class meeting.
Make Up Policy & The Definition of an Excused Absence
Make ups for tests are only considered for excused absences. (Excused Absence: An excused absence is an absence outside the immediate control of the student due to a serious illness or accident directly involving the student or a member of the student’s immediate family.) Note: Transportation problems, child care problems, or work schedule conflicts will not be reasons for determining an absence to be excused.
An absence that is determined by the instructor/professor to be a non-excused absence will result in any missed tests or other missed assignments receiving zero points. The exception to this rule will be call to military, police, fire, or essential first responder personnel duty and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Withdrawal
“W” (withdraw) Grades will always be given to a student requesting to drop any of my classes within the legal time lines
Academic Dishonesty policy
Academic dishonesty includes the following:
A. Cheating – giving or receiving answers on assigned material; using materials or aids forbidden by the instructor, unauthorized possession of an examination
(WARNING: Any form of communication between students during an examination can be considered cheating.)
B. Plagiarism – offering someone else’s work, words, or ideas as one’s own or using material from another source without acknowledgement.
C. Interference – interfering without permission with the work of another student either by obtaining, changing, or destroying the work of another student
D. Buying or selling of term papers, homework, examinations, laboratory assignments, computer programs, etc.
E. Falsifying of one’s own or another’s records
F. Knowingly assisting someone who engages in A – E above.
Any student determined to have engaged in any of A – E above will receive zero points for the relevant examination or assignment for the grade of F. Further disciplinary actions as outlined in AP 594 may also be forthcoming.
Incomplete Grade Policy
“I” (Incomplete) Grades will be considered only under the most extreme of circumstances. “I” grades can be very dangerous for a student’s grade point average. If at the prescribed time limit a student has not satisfactorily completed the incomplete work, then the grade of “F” will be awarded
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (A.D.A.)
Any student requiring a special accommodation due to a physical or learning disability/challenge must meet with an ADA counselor in order to establish the nature of the disability/challenge via
documentation. Then, one of the ADA trained counselors will communicate with me to establish the appropriate accommodation. Should any student believe he or she needs a special accommodation in order to compete fairly in this class but has not yet seen a counselor, please do so as soon as possible. Finally, students who have seen an ADA counselor and who have had their disability/challenge documented, please make a private appointment with me so that we can be clear on the accommodation(s) to be made. When you succeed, I succeed.
I fully support your rights under the ADA.
STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here:
http://www.hacc.edu/Students/DisabilityServices/Contact-Disability-Services.cfm
EEOC POLICY 005:
It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women.
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals.
The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (“PFEOAct”) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability.
Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at www.phrc.state.pa.us. Our Lancaster Campus office of functional responsibility is:
HACC—Lancaster Campus
Vicki Van Hise
Coordinator, Disability Services
Main 212B
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-358-2972
Fax: 717-358-2951
Email: vlvanhis@hacc.edu
Additional Classroom Policies
STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:
A positive, friendly, but above all, civil class atmosphere is essential for a good teaching and learning environment. Aggressive or intimidating, vulgar, abusive, or otherwise disrespectful or disruptive
behavior/communication (verbal or nonverbal) will not be tolerated in this class. Should it be necessary to ask a student to leave the class due to such behaviors, he or she must speak with the Campus Dean or Chief Disciplinary Officer and have documentary proof of such a meeting prior to being readmitted to subsequent class meetings.
I need the following from my students: When I am calling the role, delivering a speech critique, or lecturing, silence and attention is needed and appreciated in the class. Side conversations are distracting and disruptive. During class discussions and critiquing sessions your free input is solicited and appreciated.
CELL PHONES: Cell phones must be turned OFF when entering the classroom. Texting or Talking on a cell phone is NEVER permitted in class. (Sick Child at home? Put cell phone on vibrate and leave the room to use it.)
AUDIO DEVICES: Audio Devices are not to be used in class with the exception of those used for recording lectures or those assisting students with hearing lectures and presentations. Unless you have a documented hearing loss, you may not use head phones at any time during class.
For Your Information: Fall 2015 College Calendar
Week 0 Faculty and staff events and activities Aug. 17-21
College Convocation Aug. TBD
Classes begin (*Classes can be added up to day prior to class start.) Aug. 24
Labor Day holiday (College closed) Sept. 7
Late fall classes begin Sept. 8
Last day to apply for graduation Sept. 26
Midterm grades posted and available to students via HACCWeb Oct. 1-15
Fall break (No classes, college open) Oct. 12,13
Faculty in-service (No classes, college open) Oct. 13
No evening classes (college offices and libraries close at 4:30 p.m.) Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Holiday (No day or evening classes) Nov. 26-29
Classes resume (7:00 a.m.) Nov. 30
Classes end (last day to drop a class by 3:00 p.m.) Dec. 4
Reading/make-up days Dec. 7,8
Final examinations Dec. 9-15
Commencement (subject to change) Dec. TBD
Final grades due at noon Dec. 17
Final grades available to students via HACCWeb Dec. 18
Winter Holiday (College closed) Dec. 24 - Jan. 3
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the course.
My Email address is: cjfernan@hacc.edu (Always indicate “Speech or Comm” and your class meeting time in Subject block of your email.)
My Office Location: 316 East building My Office Phone Number 717-358-2839
A Happy and Productive Semester to Us All