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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: SPCH-1315 (Section: 02, CRN: 90074) Public Speaking |
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| Instructor | Dr. Michelle Davis | ||||||||
| davisml1@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6341 | ||||||||
| Office | Educational I - Room: 133 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Additional Contact Information | Dr. Zachary Dailey (409) 984-6331 Office: PAC 155 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
This course uses a FREE textbook. The textbook is located in your Blackboard course. Stand Up, Speak Out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Materials for Visual Aids Access to PowerPoint Ability to print documents for class Proficiency in Blackboad |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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| Core Objectives |
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. Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral or visual communication. 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Getting started in Public Speaking Speech Anxiety Ethics Listening Types of Speeches Development of speeches Analyzing the audience Choosing topics Support Material Organization of speeches Delivering speeches Using Presentation Aids Working in Groups |
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| Major Assignments Schedule | SPCH_1315_02_202290_P00339312.pdf | ||||||||
| Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 11:0 AM Through December 5, 2022 - 11:50 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
20% - Group Project/Presentation 20% - Exams
10% - Assignments |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Public Speaking is a course that causes many anxiety- from mild to severe anxiety. Be respectful of yourself and each other as you present and participate in class. If you are disrespectful to your classmates, you may be removed from the class. FERPA: Due to FERPA laws which protect your own privacy, I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person, either during my scheduled office hours or by appointment. Late Work: A written assignment turned in late will be penalized one complete letter grade for each class day it is late, meaning if you earned a “B” on an assignment, and it is one day late, you will receive a “C” on that assignment. I will not accept late work via Email. |
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| Attendance Policy | Unexcused Tardies and Absences WILL affect your grades. The “Attendance” tool in Blackboard will be used calculate a portion of your Participation grade for this course. As already mentioned, prompt attendance is necessary in theatre. If you are not present at the start of class, you will be marked ABSENT for the day. The same goes for leaving class early: you will be considered absent. It is your job to let the professor know. | ||||||||
| Additional Information | |||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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