Cst 100 Course Syllabus Fall 2009

CST 100 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSE SYLLABUS Tidewater Community College—Chesapeake Fall 2009

Naaman K. Wood, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]; Phone: 822-5146 Website: Google—Naaman K. Wood TABLE OF CONTENTS Course Descriptions (1) Course Procedures (1-3) Grading and Student Responsibilities (4)

COURSE DESCRIPTION Principles of Public Speaking (SPD 100) applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. This course will provide you with instruction and practical experiences. Optional Text Lucas, Steven. The Art of Public Speaking. 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005. Course Objectives At the end of the course, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively research, write, and deliver various types of speeches. Instructor Goals Although the class will focus on skills to improve your public speaking, my overall aim is to enable you to engage the world in which you live with critical thinking. Revision of the Course I reserve the right to modify assignments, reading, schedule, or any other aspect of the course as I perceive the need. These changes will always benefit your overall grade. COURSE PROCEDURES Grading During the course, I assign your grade based on your attendance, participation, and assignments. For assignments, attendance, and participations, you will receive one of three grades: incomplete, pass, or excellent. Although you can request a grade update at any time, keep track of your grades. Resubmissions For assignments, you are free to submit or perform them as many times as the semester will allow in order for you to earn the grade you desire. Resubmissions of written assignments can occur at any time via email. Speeches must occur during speech days during which we have extra time, or scheduled with me during my office hours. Late Work In order to be eligible for resubmissions, you must turn the assignment in on time. I will not accept late work unless you convince me you were prohibited by an extreme circumstance. Since attendance and participation are non-repeatable, they are not open for resubmission. I will work with students in extreme circumstances. Attendance I determine your grade for attendance based on absences and tardies. Because I count three (3) tardies as one (1) absence, tardies can have a big impact on your overall grade. Contact a classmate for missed lectures, before you contact me. This means that you will need to contact others and treat them with respect. Incomplete Pass Excellent

A minimum of six (6) absences and one (1) tardy for the course. Six (6) absences or less for the course. A minimum of three (3) absences for the course.

2 Participation This portion of class assessment is both objective and subjective. Objectively, you need to participate in the mini-speeches, workshops, and speech screenings. Subjectively, you need to show everyone in class— professor and students alike—dignity and respect. You fail to show respect and dignity when you use verbal or physical hostility or aggression, complain in a more or less public manner, disrupt what the professor wants to accomplish, sleep during class, talking or using electronic devices while others are talking, instructing, or delivering speeches, or any other behavior as indicated in the Student Handbook on page 17. Incomplete Pass Excellent

Fails to show respect to others or completes less than five (5) mini speeches, workshops, and/or speech screenings Regularly show respect to others and complete a minimum of five (5) mini speeches, workshops, and/or speech screenings Always show respect to others and complete at least seven (7) mini speeches, workshops, and speech screenings

Mini-speeches. These assignments are speeches in response to your readings. A complete mini-speech includes all of the following. Time Structure

Delivery Card

One (1) minute, more or less An Introduction that I. Catches our attention and II. Reveals the topic, A Body that answers these critical thinking questions I. With what do you agree? Why II. With what do you disagree? Why? A Conclusion that I. Signals the end and II. Makes reference to the catchy beginning. Extemporaneous: in a professional, conversational, and fluid manner using minimal notes. Use one (1) handwritten or typed, single-sided, 4x6 note card. Put the outline on one side. On the other, write your name; my name; class number, day, time; assignment; date.

Workshops These are times when you practice delivering part of your speech in a non graded environment. A complete workshop includes all of the following. 1. Deliver 1.5 minutes of your speech, 2. Listen to the professor’s written and/or verbal feedback, 3. Sign up for speech days. Speech Screenings During these classes, we will screen speeches and discuss how we can apply the speaker’s delivery to our own speeches. A complete speech screening includes all of the following. 1. Screen the speech. 2. Discuss strengths and weaknesses. 3. Describe how to apply speaker’s strengths to your delivery. Assignments In this class, you will submit seven (7) assignments: 1) Global Ethics Speech, 2) Global Problem Sentence Outline, 3) Global Problem Speech, 4) Global Solution Sentence Outline, 5) Global Solution Speech, 6) Commemorative Sentence Outline, and 7) Commemorative Speech. Each assignment has its own rubric that

3 details the speech requirements for a passing and excellent grade. Here are simple descriptions of each assignment. Global Ethics Speech In this speech you will demonstrate that you can use critical thinking questions to apply your ethical beliefs to the world in which you live. To do this, you need to understand and discuss basic critical thinking questions, ethics, and the world in which you live. Global Problem Sentence Outline In this sentence outline, you will demonstrate that you can use critical thinking to not only identify a problem facing the world in which you live, but you will also explain what causes the problem or what the causes and effects of the problem are. You will research the problem, organize these causes and/or effects clearly, and cite your sources in a detailed sentence outline (written word for word). Global Problem Speech In this speech, you will demonstrate that you understand the problem you are talking about, can speak credibly, and can think critically. You will accomplish this when you will deliver your Global Problem Sentence Outline extemporaneously, using minimal notes on three to five (3-5), typed, 4×6 index cards. Global Solution Sentence Outline In this sentence outline, you will demonstrate that you can use critical thinking to not only identify the causes or the causes and effects of the global problem from your previous speech, but you will also offer a practical solution to the problem. You will research the problem and solution, organize these ideas clearly, and cite your sources in a detailed sentence outline. Global Solution Speech In this speech, you will demonstrate that you understand the problem and solution you are talking about, can speak credibly, and can think critically. You will accomplish this when you will deliver your Global Solution Sentence Outline extemporaneously, using minimal notes on six to eight (6-8), typed, 4×6 index cards. Commemorative Manuscript In this manuscript, you will demonstrate that you can write a complete story with a recognizable exposition, inciting action, low point, turning point, and resolution. You will not only evoke emotion with the sensory detail and concrete action of your story, you will also use figurative and rhythmic language where appropriate. Commemorative Speech In this speech, you will demonstrate that you can deliver a story effectively, capturing the drama and emotion with your presentation of it. You will accomplish this when you deliver your Commemorative Manuscript from 8½×11 paper. Extemporaneous and Manuscript Speaking For the Global Ethics, Problem, and Solution Speeches, you will be expected to speak extemporaneously. This means that you will deliver the speech in a conversational, professional, and fluid manner using minimal notes typed on 4×6 note cards. Although your wording can vary, the information you deliver is the same as the outlines. If you are reading your speech, I reserve the right to stop your speech. On the Commemorative Speech, you will be required to speak from a manuscript. This means that you will completely write out your speech an deliver it “word for word.” If you are improvising or speaking extemporaneously, I reserve the right to stop your speech. Time Regulations I reserve the right to stop your speech if you go over your time limit.

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There are nine items I grade: Participation Attendance Global Ethics Speech Global Problem Sentence Outline Global Problem Speech Global Solution Sentence Outline Global Solution Speech Commemorative Manuscript Commemorative Speech

GRADING SCALE I determine your over all grade in this way: A = a minimum of 7 Excellences and 2 Passes B = a minimum of 5 Excellences and 4 Passes C = a minimum 9 Passes D = a minimum of 1 Incomplete F = 2 or more Incompletes

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES Academic Honesty and Integrity All work must be your own and must be created for this course. No form of cheating is permitted. Recycling work from another class is unacceptable. Very close similarities to the content and arrangement of someone else’s work will be regarded as plagiarism. On any assignment, cheating, recycling, or plagiarizing will result in a grade of incomplete. Repeated incidents may result in expulsion. Cell Phones, MP3 Players, and other Electronic Devices I will not tolerate the use of electronic devices in the classroom unless you have indicated to me a good reason otherwise (potential emergency, academic accommodation, etc). If you use an electronic device, expect that I will ask you to leave the class for the day. Withdrawal You will be awarded a “no credit” W if you withdraw after the add/drop period (27 August) but prior to the completion of 60% of the course (29 October). After this time, you will receive an F, unless circumstances allow otherwise. Emergency Procedures In the event of a bomb threat, tornado, or fire, students and staff may be asked to evacuate the building or move to a secure location within the building. Evacuation routes for movement to an external location or to a shelter within the building are posted at the front of the room. Students should review the maps and make sure that the exit route and assembly location for the building are clearly understood. If you have any disability that may require assistance during an evacuation, please let your faculty know at the end of the first class. Disability Services All students will be treated with respect to their individual needs. If you are receiving services related to a disability or medical condition from disability services, please make an appointment to talk to me privately to review your Request for Accommodation form. Any information about your disability or medical condition we discuss is confidential and will not be shared with anyone. If you feel you need accommodations for a disabling condition, please contact the Chesapeake Campus disability services counselor, Constance Lawson, at 822-5127, or the District Coordinator at 822-1213, and/or visit the college web page at www.tcc.edu. Tutorial Services These services exist to help you earn the best grade possible. If you are struggling with a course, it is in your best interest to avail yourself of these services. Tutorial Learning Center: Rm 196, Pass Building (822-5233). The Grammar Hotline: 822-7170 or www.tc.cc.va.us/writcent/.