SP 110: Public Speaking (3 Units—Credit Course)
Orange Coast College
Department of Speech Communication Course Syllabus
Division: Literature & Languages
Instructor: Heidi Marie Mueller-Ochoa
Class Meeting Time: MW 8-925Telephone: (714) 432-0202 x 22153
Office Hours: By Appointment OnlyOffice Location: Lit&Lang 226
Email: icket & Location: 20607 & Science 152
READING MATERIALS: Dan O'Hair, Hannah Rubenstein, Rob Stewart: A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking (Second Ed.)
Assignment Handouts & Samples: http://occonline.occ.cccd.edu/online/hmueller
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Speech 1 is designed to help you develop and refine your oral communication and critical thinking skills; to present the basic elements of human communication, provide techniques for organizing and presenting information and offer perspectives for evaluating public discourse.
Student Learning Objectives:
The student will be able to:
- Discover, access, analyze, and utilize appropriate statistics, examples, and testimony necessary to develop and effective speech.
- Utilize organizational patterns appropriate to speech-type and purpose.
- Formulate and express language designed to clarify the speech and to interest the audience.
- Demonstrate control of communication apprehension and effective use of nonverbal elements in delivery through voice and body.
- Develop the ability to appraise, critique, and support speakers and speeches.
DROPS: Should you decide you no longer wish to be enrolled in this class; you must go to the Admissions and Records office and drop yourself. Why? Because it may slip through the cracks on my desk, and then you’ll end up with a grade you don’t want.
ASSIGNMENTS: NO MAKE- UPS. There are 5 mandatory assignments in this class (Cultural Narrative Speech, Informative Speech, Tribute Speech, Persuasive Speech, & the Mandatory Class Activity).
CLASSROOM DECORUM: Hopefully we’ll all have a lot to say in this class. I know we all have opinions, values and beliefs that are very important to us, but we also want to remember to be tolerant and understanding of those who may differ from us. So we want to be respectful and practice our most supportive listening behaviors. So please NO PUT DOWNS! We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable expressing themselves. Therefore, I will not tolerate racist, sexist, or homophobic language in class or in your speeches.
Cultural Narrative Speech (10 points): This is a (3-5 minute) speech that requires you to tell the class a story about yourself. This story should exhibit your relationship to a particular culture (i.e. race, gender, sexuality, sports team, academic club, workplace, etc.). No outline required. Look to Cultural Narrative Speech Handout for further instruction.
Informative Speech (15 points): This is a (5-7 minute) original, factual speech on a realistic subject to fulfill the general goal of informing the audience. Your Informative Speech will consist of an introduction (attention getter, thesis, & preview statement), 3 main points, transitional devises, at least 4 credible sources, and a conclusion (restated preview statement, thesis, & attention getter). Typed outline required. Look to Informative Speech Handout for further instruction.
Persuasive Speech (20 points): This is an (7-9) original speech designed to inspire, reinforce, or change beliefs, attitudes, values, or actions of the audience. Much like the informative speech, you will be graded on use of organizational techniques. You will be required to incorporate 7 sources. Look to Persuasive Speech Handout for further instruction.
Class Activity (5 points): Will be announced in class. Mandatory Attendance.
Comedy Activity (5 points): Will be announced in class.
Midterm/Final Exam for 20 points (10 points each): Multiple Choice & Short answer; SCANTRON REQUIRED.
Tribute Speech (10 points): This is a (3-5 minute) original speech designed to celebrate and reflect the accomplishments and impact of the life of someone personally significant to the speaker. No Outline Required. Look to Eulogy Speech Handout for further Instructions.
Attendance (5 points): This class relies heavily on your participation. It requires your consistent attendance and engagement. As members of a learning community instructors and students agree to a tacit social contract, which ensures that all participants will attend every class meeting, engage one another in an informed and spirited manner, and complete all assigned responsibilities on time. In other words, when you signed up for this course, attendance and participation became two of your assigned responsibilities.
You may not miss more than 5 sessions of class (1 point deduction for every missed class; ½ point deduction for every tardy). REALIZE THAT EACH CLASS MAKES UP 2 CLASS SESSIONS IN SUMMER SCHOOL. Attendance is taken every day. Attendance on the day of presentations is mandatory, whether you are presenting or not. Missing a presentation day will lower your presentation grade by one letter grade. If you miss a day that you are scheduled to present, you will not pass this class.
Class Preparedness/Participation/Pop Quizzes/Class Activities (10 points): Participation includes contributing thoughtfully to class discussions, working meaningfully with groups on exercises, doing homework assignments, and doing well on pop-quizzes.
GRADING SCALE out of 100 points (Total number of points accumulated)
A = 90 -100B = 80-89C = 70-79D = 60-69F = 59 and below
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Cheating and plagiarism are serious violations of the student conduct code. Cheating or plagiarizing will result in a zero on the assignment or test and may result in suspension, failure in the course, and/or other disciplinary action taken by the College. All incidents of cheating and plagiarism will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs.
THE SOCIAL CONTRACT means that both students and instructor will work to create a supportive, exploratory and intellectually challenging educational community. This demands preparation for class discussions and commitment to all classroom engagements as well as providing sensitive, critical response to the work of your colleagues.
Within this class we will foster an environment that is friendly, supportive, safe, and non-threatening. This means that discrimination and/or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated in this classroom (log on to the student handbook at http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/course_cat/Policies+and+Regulations.htm to familiarize yourself with campus policies and regulations). To that end we will attempt to acknowledge and respect the diverse experiences, cultures and preferences of each person—as reflected in their attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors, while contributing to a common classroom culture of mutual support and respect. Each student will be expected to offer critical yet supportive comments about all in class performances. Specific criteria will be established in the class for offering constructive criticism. You will voluntarily enter this contract by maintaining your enrollment in this class.
Tentative Class Schedule
Public Speaking Basics
Monday, August 25Overview of Course Syllabus/Expectations
Interview Speech Break-out Time
Bring in Student Information Sheet and In Class Speech Critique Form for the following class period.
Wednesday, August 27Interview Speeches
Overview of Cultural Narrative Speech
Read & be ready to discuss Chapters 1 & 5 by the following class period.
Bring In-Class Speech Critique Form #1 to class by the following class period.
Monday, September 1Holiday—Campus Closed
Wednesday, September 3View Speeches
In Class Speech Critique
Discussion of Chapter 1 & 5
Read & be ready to discuss Chapters 17-19 by the following class period.
Bring favorite poem for following class period.
Delivery
Monday, September 8Discussion of Chapter 17-19
View Speeches
Delivery Workshop
Read and be ready to discuss Chapters 2-3 by the following class period.
Analyzing the Audience, Speakers & Listeners, Ethical Speaking, & Speech Anxiety
Wednesday, September 10Discussion of Chapters 2 & 3
Name Game
Read and be ready to discuss Chapters 6 & 7 by the following class period
Monday, September 15Discussion of Chapters 6 & 7
September 17 & 22Cultural Narrative Speeches (Attendance Mandatory)
Read and be ready to discuss Chapter 8 & 23 by the following class period.
Selecting a Topic, Introductions & Conclusions, & the Informative Speech
Wednesday, September 24Discussion of Chapters 8 & 23
View Informative Speeches
Overview of Informative Speech Guidelines
Read and be ready to discuss Chapters 15
Monday, September 29Discussion of Chapters 15
Midterm Overview
Read and be ready to discuss Chapters 9-11 by the following class period.
Supporting the Speech
Wednesday, October 1 Discussion of Chapters 9-11
Monday, October 6Scavenger Hunt
Due: Informative Topics
Read and be ready to discuss Chapter 12-14 by the following class period.
Organization/Outlining
Wednesday, October 8Discussion of Chapters 12-14
Monday, October 13Outline Activity
Due: Informative Rough Drafts
October 15, 20, 22, 27Informative Speeches (Attendance Mandatory)
Wednesday, October 29Midterm Exam
Ready and be ready to discuss Chapter 16 & 25
Special Occasion Speeches & Language
Monday, November 3Discussion of Chapter 16 & 25
Overview of Tribute Speeches
Progress Reports
November 4 Election Day-IF YOU CAN, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!
Wednesday, November 5Tribute Speeches (Attendance Mandatory)
Monday, November 10Class Activity (5 points)—Mandatory Attendance!!!!!
Bring in In-Class Speech Critique Form #2
Read and by ready to discuss Chapter 24 by the following class period.
Persuasive Speaking
Wednesday, November 12Discussion of Chapters 24
Overview of Persuasive Speech
In-Class Speech Critique Form #2
Due: Persuasive Topics
Monday, November 17Comedy Activity
Wednesday, November 19Persuasive Speech Workshop
Due: Persuasive Speech Outline
November 24 & 26 & Dec 1 & 3Persuasive Speeches (Attendance Mandatory)
Overview of Final Exam
Monday, December 8Final Exam
Due: Extra Credit
Wednesday, December 10Final Thoughts & Final Grade Pick-up
The instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule as needed.