Honors Public Speaking

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1 Honors Public Speaking Discover the Power of Your Words Fall 2015 Syllabus SPC 1608H Section Credit Hours Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus Instructor Dustin Lemke 1

2 Basic Course Information Meets: Tues/Thurs from Aug 17 Dec 8, 2015, from 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. in DHUM 314. Text: No text is required for my class. Free, online materials will be used. Contact: Office DHUM 304 (813) (Quickest responses on Monday- Thursday; slower responses on Friday-Sunday) Office Hours: I have open-office hours for several hours each week: feel free to drop in during these times. If they don t work for you, don t hesitate to arrange another time with me. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 12:30 2:00 3:15 5:15 12:30 2:00 12:30 2:00 12:30 4:00 Course Description: SPC 1608H: Same as SPC 1608 with honors content. Honors Institute program permission required. SPC 1608: This course focuses on practical methods of speech composition, organizational pattern, and presentation; addresses the individual needs of students. [This course] meets [the] speech component of the General Education communication requirement. Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing skills are required. Course Outcomes: In this public speaking course, you will 1. Use both verbal and non-verbal elements in successful speech delivery. 2. Research and organize oral presentations on topics of your choice. You will also adapt presentation to the parameters of the assignment and the expectations of the audience in informative, persuasive, and other types of presentations. 3. Learn theories of effective persuasion and demonstrate understanding of those theories in a persuasive presentation. 4. Understand and apply ethical practices in both research and actual presentations. 5. Become an effective listener, identifying rhetorical patterns and critically evaluation quality of content and delivery techniques. 6. Learn principles of effective group communication through exercises and presentations. 7. Incorporate twenty-first century technology, including visual aids and multi-media, in your presentations. 8. Meet the Gordon Rule requirement for writing. 2

3 This I Believe 1. You are creative, intelligent souls. Student Centered: For the first few weeks, I will be leading the class. Starting early, though, students will take on the shared responsibility of conducting this class. Students will have the responsibility for setting speech schedules, running the Question of the Day, and moderating presentations. Academic Integrity: I want your assignments to be the result of your own work with research sources acknowledged. Cheating will result in zero points. Regardless of the grade received in any Honors course or the number of Honors courses completed, any student who has committed any academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating and/or plagiarism will be removed from the Honors Institute and, therefore, will not graduate from the Honors Institute. 2. Your perspective will amaze this class. Respect: Diversity of opinion is imperative, so you should feel safe when presenting ideas, asking questions, and disagreeing. Disrespect toward fellow students will not be tolerated. ADA Accommodations: If you have a disability that falls within the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, you should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities located in the Students Services Building room 102. You may also reach the office by phone at (813) I want your full participation in the course, so please assertively come to me before you might need assistance. 3. Face-to-face communication is still important. Connecting with Classmates: When you enter the classroom, interact with your classmates: remove headphones and sunglasses, put phones away, make small talk, or maybe try new seat mates. Show respect by not entering the door or using your phone during speeches. Open-Door Office: Freely ask questions about assignments, outside public speaking engagements you have, or life in general. I m always happy to speak with students. Attendance: Group dynamic is important, so attendance is important and will help you know your audience, select better topics, and learn from the speeches others give. Arriving 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early will be an absence; there is no difference between an excused or unexcused absence. Attendance affects grades as follows: 0-4 absences: No penalty 5-7 absences: One letter grade deduction for each of these absences 8 or more absences: Automatic failure of course Absence Buy Back: If you miss 5-7 times, you can buy back the absences with an extra project that connects the missed class material with speeches found at To pursue this option, speak with me about the expectations. If you miss 8 or more times, there is NO buy back available for any of your absences. 3

4 4. Grades are about practice and improvement. Pass/Fail: To receive credit for a project, you need to score 70% (C) or higher; you can rework assignments as many times as needed. Speech Workshops: You can always visit my office or questions about assignments. I will also set aside class time when students can work on speeches together or with me. Re-do Days: You have the option to rework a poor speech and give it again for a higher grade. It s possible to earn the full points; re-do times may be non-class time. Bonus: You can earn bonus points by creating and proposing a plan of action to me. 5. Work hard; Play hard. Fun!: I want you to have a good time, so I ve planned thought-provoking yet fun activities and discussions. Please participate and bring your full personality to your speeches even though we are in an educational environment. If something is not working for you, please let me know so we can fix the problem. Late Work: You have the freedom to set your own speech schedule. However, all Level 1 and Level 2 speeches must be completed by a certain date in order to earn an A or B (before doing Level 3 speeches). All speeches must be completed by the last regular class day. Surprise Speech Test-Runs will be given in class, and they can only be completed the day they are given in class. You have the responsibility to complete work on time at a steady pace. Speech Requirement: At the very least, each person in class must give at 5 speeches. Some students will need to give more than that. If you don t give at least 5 speeches, you cannot earn higher than a D. 4

5 Assignments and Grading For the grade you want, complete the following work: A Grades 2 - Level 1 Speeches 2 - Level 2 Speeches 2 - Research Projects 8 Surprise Test-Run Activities B Grades 3 - Level 1 Speeches 2 - Level 2 Speeches 1 - Research Project 6 Surprise Test-Run Activities C Grades 3 - Level 1 Speeches 2 - Level 2 Speeches No Research Project 4 Surprise Test-Run Activities D Grades: Anything below 5 speeches F Grades: Caused by lack of attendance Pick-and-Choose Experimentation Lab Level 1 Speeches 1. Metaphor Speech 2. Your Best Life Speech 3. Try Something New Speech 4. Performance: recite poetry, sing, etc. 5. Question of the Day/Moderator 6. Impromptu Speech 7. Role Play 8. Persuasive Narrative 9. Entertaining Narrative 10. Create-Your-Own Speech Level 2 Speeches 1. Expert Speech 2. Cultural Artifact Speech 3. Sales Pitch 4. Motivational Speech 5. Video Speech 6. Job Interview 7. Mini-Research 8. Create-Your-Own Speech Research Projects 1. Informative Research Project with digital slide show 2. Problem-Solution Research Speech with digital slide show 3. Call to Action Research Speech with digital slide show 4. Chapter Presentation with digital slide show 5. Create-Your-Own Project 6. One Group Project can replace 2 of the above projects; topic options are preselected by instructor. Surprise Test-Run Activities Randomly given activities throughout the class must be present for credit! Pass-Fail Grading Assignments receive either Pass (full points at 70% or higher) or Fail (no points at lower than 70%). Good faith effort and honest attempts will pass this course, and you can re-do failed attempts. 5

6 Tentative Course Schedule T, Aug 18 Course Introduction TH, Aug 20 Course Introduction T, Aug 25 Step #1 Choose a topic Level 1 Speeches Begin TH, Aug 27 Step #1 Choose a topic Level 1 Speeches T, Sept 1 Step #2 Engage your audience Level 1 Speeches TH, Sept 3 Step #3 Research your speech Level 1 Speeches T, Sept 8 Step #4 Outline your speech Level 1 Speeches TH, Sept 10 Step #4 Outline your speech Level 1 Speeches T, Sept 15 Step #4 Outline your speech Level 1 Speeches TH, Sept 17 Step #6 Deliver your speech Level 1 Speeches T, Sept 22 Presentation Aids Level 1 Speeches TH, Sept 24 Presentation Aids Level 2 Speeches Begin T, Sept 29 No Class, HCC Closed for All College Day TH, Oct 1 Level 2 Speeches T, Oct 6 Level 2 Speeches TH, Oct 8 How to Persuade Level 2 Speeches T, Oct 13 How to Persuade Level 2 Speeches TH, Oct 15 Level 2 Speeches T, Oct 20 Job Interview Prep Level 2 Speeches TH, Oct 22 Job Interview Prep T, Oct 27 Job Interviews Given Level 2 Speeches TH, Oct 29 **Last Day for Level 1 & 2 Speeches if you want and A or B for the course** T, Nov 3 Research Project Workshop No Speeches TH, Nov 5 Research Project Workshop Research Projects Begin T, Nov 10 Research Projects TH, Nov 12 Research Projects T, Nov 17 Research Projects TH, Nov 19 Research Projects 6

7 T, Nov 24 **FINAL DAY FOR ALL SPEECHES** Research Projects TH, Nov 26 No Class, Thanksgiving Day T, Dec 1 Assertiveness Th, Dec 3 Final Exam Activity **Extended Time 9:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m.** Last Day to Withdraw: Oct 30 Deadline to Apply for Degree: Nov 15 Additional Notes: 1. I will post assignments on MyHCC (Canvas), but everything should be turned in as hard copies in class. All work done outside of class should be typed in black ink and should look professional. 2. Students will be responsible for creating the schedule of presentations. Work with each other to avoid running out of time at the end of the semester. 3. Items Not Acceptable for the Classroom: weapons (guns, knives, Tasers, etc.), children, visitors, pets, alcohol, drugs, and most foods. This list is not exhaustive, so think carefully before bringing props for speeches. If you have a question, be sure to ask! 4. To be enrolled in this course, the student must apply to and be accepted into the Honors Institute. If the student is not an official member of the Honors Institute, the student will be administratively removed from this course. The removal could take place anytime during the semester, and the student would not be entitled to any refund of placement into another course. 7

8 My Promise I will be accessible and available to you, with an open door office policy. I will respond quickly to . I will be well rested and emotionally aware of myself. I will treat you like an adult and give you choices and second chances. I have your back, wanting you to earn high grades, to become more confident, and to live your dreams. I will celebrate your individual goals and experiences. I will be a go-to resource person for you: for public speaking, for HCC resources, and for ideas of amazing things to do in Tampa (love this city!). I want you to have a growth mindset. And I will, too. I want you to be open-minded. And I will be, too. Let s be positive. Let s listen to each other. Let s wow each other with new ideas. I ll give you my best every day. 8