Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: SPCH-1315- Section: 50 Public Speaking

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail	davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Education Annex - Room: 133 Hours: MWF 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, TR 11:00 - 5:00 pm, By appointment
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: - Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication. - Apply elements of audience analysis. - Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic. - Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques. - Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches. - Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication. - Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative or persuasive).
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, 6th Edition O'Hair, Rubenstein, Stewart ISBN 978-1-4576-7040-4 Additional Materials: - Notebook for writing and taking notes - Materials for creating Visual Aids or access to Powerpoint. - Must have the ability to print documents for class. - Must be able to access Blackboard.
Lecture Topics Outline	Introduction to Public Speaking Speech Development Analyzing the Audience Organization Starting, Finishing and Styling the Speech Delivery Presentation Aids Types of Speeches Informative Speaking Persuasive Speaking Special Occasion Speaking Communicating in Groups Delivering Group Presentations
Major Assignments Schedule	SPCH_1315_50_201990_P00339312.docx
Final Exam Date	December 10, 2019 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 10, 2019 - 8:15 PM
Grading Scale	900- 1000 = A 800- 899 = B 700-799 = C 600-699 = D 0- 599 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Speech Presentations=. 500 points, 50% Exams. = 200 points 20% Written Assignments. =. 300 points 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Late Work Policy: Students are specifically warned that all assignments must be turned in on or before the due date. Absolutely no late written assignments or exams will be accepted. All work must be typed using correct grammar and spelling. Work not following directions provided for each assignment will not be graded and will receive a zero. To present a speech, you must have a complete typed formal outline and works cited page. The outline and works cited page are part of your speech grade. Plagiarism, written or oral, will result minimally in the failure of the assignment (1st offense) and failure of the course (2nd offense). Appropriate dress is expected for speech days. This will be discussed in class. Missing TWO speeches will result in an automatic failure of the course. Make-up speeches are allowed only with documented extreme circumstances. Students should email me prior to missing the class for consideration of those circumstances. Students must use their Lamar PA email account when sending email to the instructor. Phones and other technology are prohibited unless approved by the instructor or through accommodations. My preferred method of contact is email. I will check emails Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If major assignments are due the following week, I will also check over the weekend. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
Attendance Policy	Students are expected to attend class, arriving on time and ready to participate. Attendance will be taken each class.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss grades, please set up an appointment. All grades will be posted on Blackboard for your convenience. Please check Blackboard regularly for announcements, content, etc. It is expected that students will display mature behavior in the classroom. Be responsible for your actions and treat your classmates, instructor, and yourself with respect. Failure to do so may result in your removal from the classroom.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.