Lamar State College - Port Arthur House Bill 2504 Course Syllabi


Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: SPCH-1315- Section: 74 Public Speaking

Instructor Information

Instructor

Mary Dubois

E-mail

duboismr@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6330

Office

Location:	Educational I - Room: 131
Hours:	Virtual office hours available by appointment. Schedule via email at duboismr@lamarpa.edu.

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.

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:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.
2. Apply elements of Audience Analysis.
3. Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic.
4. Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques.
5. Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and presenting speeches.
6. Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
7. Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group.

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.
* Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of the content-area reading material.
Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

n/a

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.

A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, SIxth 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 ability to print documents for class.
Must have access to Blackboard.
Must have access to computer, equipment (iphone, ipad, computer, video equipment) to record and submit speeches.

Lecture Topics
Outline

LSCPA Public Speaking 1315 Spring 2021 Online Professor Dubois
Week #1
Orientation, Blackboard Access, Chapters 1,2,3
Topics: Becoming a Public Speaker, Overview of a Speech, Managing Speech Anxiety
Week #2
Chapters 4,5
Topics: Ethical Public Speaking, Listeners and Speakers
Week #3
Chapters 6,7 & Chapter 22
Topics: Analyzing an Audience, Selecting a Topic & Purpose, Informative Speaking
Week #4
Chapters 8-10
Topics: Developing Supporting Material, Finding Credible Sources, Citing Sources
Speech #1: Informative Speech Due
Week #5
Chapters 11-13
Topics: Organizing The Speech, Organizational Pattern, Preparing an outline
Week #6
Chapters 14-15
Topics: Developing the Introduction and Conclusion, Using Language
Week #7
Chapters 16-18
Topics: Methods of Delivery, The Voice, The Body in Delivery
Midterm Exam
Week #8
Chapters 19-21
Topics: Presentation Aids, Visuals
Speech #2: How To speech Due
Week #9
Spring Break
Week #10
Chapters 23-25
Topics: Principles of Persuasive Speaking, Persuasive Speeches
Groups Assigned
Week #11
Great Speeches Paper Due
Week #12
Chapters 26-28
Topics: Communication in Groups
Week #13
Speech #3: Persuasive Speech Due
Week #14
Group Work
Week #15
Group Final Project/Presentation Due
Week #16
Final Exam

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

December 5, 2021 - 9:0 AM Through December 9, 2021 - 10:0 AM

Grading Scale

This course will be graded on a point scale.
1000-900 = A 899 - 800 = B
799-700=C 699 - 600 = D
599 or below = F

Speech Presentations: 125 each = 500 points
(speeches: Introduction, informative, persuasive, and group presentation)
Exams: (Midterm, Final)= 200 points
Written Assignments= 300 points

Determination of
Final Grade

Speeches 50%
Exams 20%
Written Assignments 30%
Speech Presentations & Outlines: 500 points 50%
(informative, How To, Persuasive, Group)
Exams: 200 points 20%
(Midterm:100, Final:100)
Written Assignments=300 points 30%
(Great speech eval:100, Peer Evals:100, Self Evals:100, Discussions:50, speech topics 30)

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

Blackboard: We will access and use Blackboard for this course. Various documents, videos, discussions and assignments will be uploaded into Blackboard. All grades will be kept in the Blackboard "grade book". Please check it frequently as I post messages, documents and assignments regularly.
All Students are required to access Blackboard.
For help with accessing Blackboard or for Technical Support:
Need assistance, email HelpDesk@lamarpa.edu or call (409) 984-6150
See Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates section. A detailed calendar is provided in class. Each Weeks Assignments are listed by week within Blackboard. The Weeks are very clearly marked and each assignment due within each week. Check your weekly To Do List.

Speeches:
You will deliver 4 Speeches. The speeches require an outline, bibliography and delivery of the speech. Detailed instructions for all speeches are below with additional information in Blackboard.
Exams:
You will have two online exams. One Midterm and One Final exam. These exams will have 50 questions based on the textbook and readings. The exams are timed and you take them online. You only have one attempt for your midterm and final exams!

Written Assignments:
All homework assignments must be submitted electronically. All Assignments and Work will be uploaded into Blackboard. Do Not Email work, documents or assignments. They will not be accepted. All work will be submitted and graded in Blackboard.
References that are turned in must be done in accordance with the most recent APA style guide – see www.purdue.edu (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/) for excellent information.
All work should be free of spelling and grammar errors and include content appropriate for an academic discussion. The assignments & submissions will be checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign. THIS INCLUDES SPEECHES.
Plagarism will not be tolerated. Failure of the assignment (grade of F) for the first offense. Future offenses result in a grade of F for the Course and reporting to Department Chair.
Late work is not accepted. Plan ahead. Read the assignments ahead of time. Do not wait until the last minute. Do not email late assignments. Work will not be accepted via email.

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. Outline and works cited will be 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. Please dress like you care.

Tips for Success in an Online Course:
? When taking online and hybrid courses, your self-motivation and self-pacing are absolutely critical. For this course, plan to check in and work at least 3 days a week for 1-2 hours. Be sure to plan your time accordingly. ? Make yourself a calendar with all of your due dates across ALL of your courses. Plan for when you will work on each one for completion in advance of the due dates. ? Make sure you note any “online” course that still have a required meeting time (such as a Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Zoom session). ? Avoid the common assumption that online courses are easier or should be easier. That is a MYTH!! ? Plan Ahead!! Study as you go instead of at the last minute!

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. Warning, if a student misses
TWO of the major speeches this results in an automatic failure of the course.
You cannot make up the Group Speech.

Attendance:
For evaluated activities such as tests or presentations no absences will be allowed. Excuses will be considered only where
conditions are clearly beyond the student's control and must be documented.

Participation:
Class attendance and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendance will be taken regularly. Your active participation in all class discussions and activities is very important to the success of this course and is expected. I measure class participation based on the following criteria: arriving to class on time; paying attention during short lectures; attentive watching and listening to screenings of films, songs, or other media; respectful listening when I or your peers are speaking; your ability to be fully engaged in your learning without texting, checking your phone or email, or participating in other digital distractions; your ability to stay awake, 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 mutual respect at all times. Failure to do so may result in your removal from the classroom.

Communicating with Professor Dubois:
My preferred method of contact is email.
•    Please email me at duboismr@lamarpa.edu I check email regularly. When you email, please include your first and last name and the class and section in which you are enrolled.
•    If you do not receive an email reply from me within 24 hours please email again. Occasionally emails do not come through or they are put in a clutter file and I want to be certain I get your message!
•    DO NOT MESSAGE ME THROUGH BLACKBOARD! SEND ALL EMAILS TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.

The instructor will deal with non-compliance of above issues and other situations which may arise on a case-by- case basis.

Civility
In Professor Dubois’ Course we:
• respect the dignity and essential worth of all individuals • promote a culture of respect within the course and throughout the college community • respect the privacy, property, and freedom of others • reject bigotry, discrimination, violence, or intimidation of any kind • practice personal and academic integrity and expect it from others • promote the diversity of opinions, ideas, and backgrounds of each individual.

Netiquette
Practice all forms of “Netiquette” as outlined below:
Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Your instructor and fellow students wish to foster a safe online learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an individual. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course community. The following netiquette tips will enhance the learning experience for everyone in the course: ? Do not dominate any discussion. ? Give other students the opportunity to join in the discussion. ? Do not use offensive language. Present ideas appropriately. ? Be cautious in using Internet language. For example, do not capitalize all letters since this suggests shouting. ? Popular emoticons such as ? can be helpful to convey your tone but do not overdo or overuse them. ? Never make fun of someone’s ability to read or write. ? Share tips with other students. ? Keep an “open-mind” and be willing to express even your academically informed opinion. ? Think and edit before you push the “Send” button. ? Do not hesitate to ask for feedback. ? Using humor is acceptable

X. Course/Classroom Policies

The following rules and guidelines about class behavior are to be memorized, internalized, and strictly adhered to. Failure to do so will negatively impact your experience of this class, not to mention your grade.

1.) Deadlines
All deadlines for this course are non-negotiable and fixed. The due dates listed on our Blackboard site serve as your guide. If you fail to turn in an assignment or speech (via the appropriate channels) by 11:59:00 PM CST (Central Standard Time) of the due date, you will receive zero points for the assignment, regardless of extenuating circumstances. Because life happens, I strongly encourage you to turn in all work early. There will be absolutely no deviation from this late work policy. I will not respond to emails requesting extra time on ANY assignment.

I have had quite a few of students fail to turn in an assignment because YouTube was lagging. I will not accept this excuse as an excuse to turn in work late. Please keep in mind that YouTube can take up to 48 hours to upload your video! PLEASE be sure to work ahead of schedule during the weeks that we have speeches to avoid these unforeseen circumstances!

2.) Written Assignments:
All homework assignments must be submitted electronically. References that are turned in must be done in accordance with the most recent APA style guide – see www.purdue.edu (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/) for excellent information. All work should be free of spelling and grammar errors and include content appropriate for an academic discussion.

3.) Class Participation:
In order to do well in this course, you must stay ahead of all deadlines AND use/participate in the Discussion Board for the course. DO NOT wait until the day that an assignment is due to start it! It is advised that you log in to your Blackboard course site at least 4 times a week in order to be successful in the course!

4.) Turning in Speeches:
All speeches will be turned in by submitting a link to a YouTube page under the appropriate assignment on Blackboard. You are responsible for obtaining the necessary equipment/technology to create an easily viewable and audible recording of your speeches, which can be uploaded to a YouTube channel. I will not provide any assistance with this process, access to this equipment and the requisite knowledge to properly use it are prerequisites for this course. If you are not familiar with the technology and tasks described above, you should not take the online version of SPCH 1315. Also, I will not accept ANY emailed speeches for any reason! They must be turned in under the appropriate assignment by the appropriate time.

5.) Communication with Instructor:
Keep in mind, I have 24 hours to respond to your sent email. If you choose to send an email after 9:00 PM, please do not expect a response until the next day. Keep in mind, if you choose to start an assignment after this time (9:00 PM), and need to send me an email to get directions to complete your work, you will not receive a response to the email that is sent after 9:00 PM until the following day. You are also still responsible for assignments that are due on that day. I will accept no late work for poor planning on your part. I plan to end my week on Friday at noon. If you wait to complete your assignments on the weekend and you have questions I may or may not be available.

6.) Criteria for Filming Speeches:

To submit your speeches and upload them to Blackboard, you will submit a YouTube URL in the Assignment in Blackboard. Your video must meet the following requirements:

1) Videotape yourself doing your speech in front of a live audience (min. 3 -5 People. Pets don't count but are welcome! Please make sure that you listen to your speech to make sure that I will be able to see everything and hear your speech! If I can't see you or if I can't hear your speech, your grade will result in an automatic zero!

* Be sure to dress in business casual attire!
* Remember that for each audience member not present, you will suffer a 15 point deduction. If there are no audience members present, you will receive an automatic zero.
* Be sure to stay within the time limit for each particular speech. You will suffer point deductions for having your video run longer or shorter than that time frame.
* Present yourself in a professional manner! There should be no giggling or acting childish. THIS IS YOUR GRADE!

2) Do a video close up of your AUDIENCE (audience should be seated) at the beginning of your video, if you forget to show your audience members, your grade will result in an automatic zero. ALSO, show your audience members after you finish your speech! If I get the impression that you show your audience at the beginning and the audience members leave while you are speaking, your grade will result in a zero.

3) When videotaping your speech make sure to tape a full-length body shot so I can see your whole body. No close-ups! Your speech must be videotaped in one take and no editing or modifying of your video is allowed. If I suspect that you edited or modified your video in any way, your grade will result in an automatic zero. Remember, your video needs to be stable (I don't want to get motion sick) and not pixelated (I need to know who you are). I will not grade a speech if the quality is poor.

4) Your speech and all accompanying file(s) are due by 11:59 pm on the due date. You will submit your outline by browsing your computer and attaching the outline file and in the comments of the assignment, copy and paste your YouTube link to your video.

NO EMAILED ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR OUTLINE AND YOUR LINK IN THE ASSIGNMENT TO EARN CREDIT! IF YOU JUST SUBMIT YOUR LINK AND NO OUTLINE, YOU WILL EARN A ZERO FOR THAT ENTIRE SPEECH GRADE!

Attendance Policy

Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Attendance is expected and on-time. You are allowed three absences for day section, one absence for evening section. Students are responsible for all information presented in the course regardless of attendance record.

Absences on scheduled presentation dates will result in a zero on the assignment. Late work is not accepted.

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.

MyLSCPA

Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.

Other

Blackboard: We will access and use Blackboard for this course. Various documents, videos, discussions and assignments, quizzes and exams will be uploaded into Blackboard. All grades will be kept in the Blackboard "grade book". Please check it frequently as I post messages, documents and assignments regularly.
For help with accessing Blackboard please call Contact the HelpDesk for assistance by E-mail HelpDesk@lamarpa.edu or by phone (409) 984-6150 during normal business

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

Department

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.
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:	Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:	davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6341