Monday/Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m., noon- 2 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.- 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Thursday: 8:30 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.; Friday: N/A; excludes holidays/weekends; meetings by appointment via ConexEd only.
 

ETextbook Title: Exploring Public Speaking: The Open Educational Resource College Public Speaking Textbook Version 4.1 (2020)

Students will need a notebook and pen, one pack of 3”x5” white note cards, the ability to print documents (if needed), a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam, video equipment (cell phone, computer or tablet), access to visual aid materials and MS PowerPoint, and access to Blackboard.

At the end of this class, students will be able to:

• research information for inclusion in their speeches;

• utilize appropriate outlining;

• develop informative/how-to, persuasive, special occasion and group speeches;

• employ appropriate delivery skills.

Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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.

1000 – 900     A

899 – 800       B

799 – 700       C

699 – 600       D

599 – 500       F

Presentations/Speeches- 50%
Tests- 20%
Written Assignments- 20%
Quizzes- 5%
Participation- 5%