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Speech 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication Cedar Valley College GENERAL INFORMATION: College Name

Division

Cedar Valley College 3030 N. Dallas Ave. Lancaster, Texas 75134 Liberal Arts Division Office: 972-860-8120

Fall Semester, 2013 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Instructor DCCCD E-mail address Telephone Fax Number Office Hours (FT faculty)

Lois Leubitz [email protected] 972-860-8274 972-682-7006 Since this is an online class, our appointments will be by e-mail or telephone.

COURSE INFORMATION: Course Number Section Number Credit Hours Class Meeting Time Course Title

Speech 1311 33420, 33421 3 TBA Online Introduction to Speech Communication

Course Description Speech 1311: Introduction to Speech Communication Theory and practice of speech communication behavior in one-to-one, small group and public communication situations are introduced. Students learn more about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and deliver formal public speeches.

Course Prerequisites:

This course requires college-level skills in reading and writing.

Required Materials:

Writing implements, paper, computer, and a digital movie camera

Course Textbook: 1. Human Communication, Judy Pearson, Paul Nelson, Scott Titsworth and Lynn Harter, McGraw Hill, 5th Edition, 2013.

Note: While we will be using the 5th edition of the textbook, we will be using the 4th edition of the Textbook website, www.mhhe.com/pearson4e. *** NOTE: In order to watch the video clips on the textbook website and needed for this class, you will require a broadband connection and Apple’s Quick Time Player 6.0 installed on your computer system. . If you have any questions about this, contact McGraw-Hill Tech Support at 800-351-5094 or [email protected].

Course Workbook Also Required: Introduction to Speech Communication—Course Workbook for Speech 1311 , written by Lois Leubitz. The Course Workbook, containing documents including the Class Syllabus, the Welcome Letter, and the Assignments for each week of this course, is available on the Course Website under “assignments.” To Purchase Course Textbook:

If you are close to Cedar Valley College, you may purchase or rent your textbook at our College Book Store. Copies of the textbook are on reserve at the CVC library and the Tutoring Center. The above textbook can be ordered from the: Cedar Valley College Bookstore 3030 N. Dallas Ave. Lancaster, TX 75134 972-860-2900 (Ask for “Lee.”) Please purchase your textbook and access your Course Workbook as soon as possible since your will need these materials in order to successfully complete this course. You will note for each week there may be references to the textbook website, www.mhhe.com/pearson4e. that includes the Online Learning Center, the Elliot Family Video Clips, animations, excerpts from sample speeches, or to other features of the text. Be sure that you familiarize yourself with the features available both in the textbook and on the textbook website! NOTE: A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) HOURS PER WEEK SHOULD BE DEVOTED TO COURSE MATERIAL OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME. Texas Core Objectives for Student Learning: Students will develop the essential knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college, in a career, in their communities, and in life. In this course, the following skills are in focus. Critical Thinking Skills-to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

Communication Skills-to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication Teamwork- to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal Personal Responsibility- to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making Student Learning Outcomes: IF the student completes the course in its entirety; then the following should occur: Students will: 1) apply the principles of human communication including: perception, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, and audience analysis. 2) demonstrate how to establish and maintain relationships through the use of interpersonal communication. 3) apply small group communication skills including: problem solving, group roles, leadership styles, and cohesiveness. 4) develop, research, organize, and deliver formal public speeches. 5) recognize how to communicate within diverse environments. The goal, for all outcomes, is for the student to achieve an overall grade of at least a grade of “C” or better on these efforts. The overall success rate for these goals is projected at 70% of the class. See the Academic Calendar later in this syllabus for details regarding exams and major assignments Evaluation Procedures:

The following chart indicates the value of Assignments in this Course: Type of Assignment

Week 1 2 3 4 5

Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment One Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment One

Point Value 10 5 15 10 10 10 10 15

6

7

8

9 10

11 12 13 14 15

Written Assignment Two Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two EXAM ONE Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment Three Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two GROUP DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment Three INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT EXAM TWO Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two Written Assignment One Written Assignment Two INFORMATIVE SPEECH PERSUASIVE SPEECH EXAM THREE Total Points

15 15 10 100 10 15 15 10 10 100 10 10 15 20 10 100 100 10 10 15 15 100 100 100 1000

WEEKLY HOMEWORK: Weekly Homework assignments are due to me (Mrs. Leubitz,) [email protected]. by e-mail as Word.doc attachments by Thursday, noon, of the week that the assignment is due. Late Assignments will not receive credit unless prior arrangements are made in writing with Mrs. Leubitz. Homework assignments must be typed and submitted as Word documents by e-mail attachment. For any e-mail that you send to me, in the e-mail “Subject” line for your homework, please write your last name, the course section number (33420 or 33421,) and a short summary of what you are submitting, (i.e., “Jones, 33421, Week 7 Assignments.” Homework assignments appear on the Course Website, under “Assignments.” You may either refer to the entire Workbook or

view the assignments on a weekly basis. Homework assignments are worth 300 points of your final grade. PRESENTATIONS: SPEECHES, INTERVIEWS, and GROUP DISCUSSION: During the course period there are graded ‘Speech presentation’ assignments. Each will be scheduled and the student will be expected to present the assignment as scheduled. If either of the two Speeches, the Interview Assignment, and/or the Group Discussion Assignment is not received on the scheduled date, the assignment will have a 15% deduction for each day late for ‘failure to prepare.’ During the class, you will have two formal public speaking opportunities that will be recorded and uploaded to “YouTube” and sent to me. In addition, you will participate in an interviewing exercise that will be uploaded to “YouTube” and in an online group discussion exercise. An assignment sheet included in your Course Workbook will explain the objectives and instructions for each assignment. “Being prepared” for each assignment also includes preparing the required written materials. These materials must be received prior to or with your oral presentation to receive credit for the assignment. Note: Remember the research requirement reviewed in the “Welcome Letter.” If you use the internet to find research for your assignments, you are required to use research ONLY from DCCCD databases. If you are unfamiliar with how to access these databases, please contact me as soon as possible. Each of the four performance assignments will be completely explained in individual assignment sheets contained in the Course Workbook. Speech presentations using weapons, animals, prohibited or illegal products and/or associated paraphernalia will not be permitted. Other speech guidelines will be clarified in the assignment instructions. Failure to present a ‘speech’ will result in a recorded grade of “O”. Interview Informative speech Group presentation

= = =

100 points 100 points 100 points

Persuasive speech “

=

100 points

PERFORMANCE PRESENTATIONS make up 400 points of the

student’s overall grade. Students must complete EACH of the written assignments (including tests) and speech performance assignments with a grade of 70 percent or better in order to receive credit for this course. THREE EXAMS: Three online Exams, each including an objective and an essay portion, are required for this course. The chapters covered on each exam, the dates of each exam, and any other details will be explained in e-mails and weekly Class Announcements during the Semester. Failure to take a scheduled Exam will result in a recorded grade of “O”. The three Exams combine to equal 300 points of your overall grade. Exam #1

100 points (10%)

(Text and workbook Chapters 1-5) Exam #2

100 points (10 %)

(Text and workbook Chapters 6-10) Exam #3

100 points (10%)

(Text and workbook Chapters 11-15)

Grading Criteria:

Grading scale:

Homework Presentation Assignments Three Exams TOTAL Your overall grade 100% -90% 89% -80% 79% -70%

=30% =40% =30% =100%

= A (it can be done) = B (reason to brag) = C (passing-but…)

69% -60% 59% - 00%

= D (this grade will not transfer) = F (Failure is very unpleasant)

*Very rare and exceptional circumstances might warrant an “I” or ‘Incomplete’ on the overall grade for the course but basic parameters must be met: 1) the student will have a grade of “C” or better up to that point and will have completed at least 80% of required work-load before this student can be considered a candidate for a grade of “incomplete.” 2) The student will have until the conclusion of the next immediate full semester to fulfill the agreed upon obligations, assignments, or exams in order for the “I” to be removed and a different letter grade to be inserted. Failure to meet the conditions by the completion of the next immediate full semester will result in a grade of final transcript grade of “F”. 3) It is the responsibility of the student to follow-up on communication and arrangement for completing the conditions of the “I” notation. There is a possibility of the notation “N” being placed on your transcript. This indicates nonparticipation in the course (within specific state and federal guidelines) and will translate into a final overall grade of “F” that could have a detrimental effect on any and all Financial Aid.

Attendance:

This is an Internet-based course, so attendance is arranged according to the schedule of each individual student. However, attendance will be taken for auditing and certification of rolls. This will be done by participation in the required assignments described in Week 1’s assignment. If you wish to be certified in this course, IT IS MANDATORY that you send me by e-mail the assignments for Week 1 during the first week of class. This is especially important if you are receiving financial aid, as failure to be certified may result in loss of funding. Please send this e-mail to me no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, August 29, 2013.

Withdrawal Policy:

If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by Thursday, November 14, 2013. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped.

INSTITUTIIONAL POLICIES: Academic Honesty:

Academic honesty is expected, and integrity is valued in the Dallas County Community Colleges. Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog. More information is available at https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat1011/cattoc.cfm

ADA Statement:

If you are a student with a disability and/or special needs who requires accommodations, please contact the college Disability Services Office at 972-860-8119.

Academic Advising:

Academic Advising is a collaborative educational process whereby students and their advisors are partners in meeting the students’ academic, personal, and career goals. This partnership is a process that is built over the student’s entire educational career at Cedar Valley College. Educational planning is available to all students. First time in college students must meet with academic advisors prior to enrolling in classes; however continuing students may choose to see faculty advisors, faculty counselors, and/or program coordinators after classes begin. All parties have clear responsibilities for ensuring a successful partnership. For more information, you may access: https://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/FutureStudents/Students/Stud Services/AcademicAdvising/Pictures/AdvisingSyllabus.pdf

Emergency Alert:

Sign up for DCCCD Emergency Alerts to receive a text message, email, and/or phone call when there is an unscheduled evacuation or closure of a DCCCD campus or office because of weather closures, utility outages, police, or other emergencies. Subscribing is free, but standard text message charges from your cell phone provider will apply. Please refer to: http://www.dcccd.edu/current%20students/student%20service s/emergalerts/Pages/default.aspx

Financial Aid:

Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.

Health Center Services:

Basic first aid for minor cuts, scrapes, insect stings, and heat, etc. Over-the-counter medications for headaches, fever,, seasonal allergies, and colds—Over-the-counter medications for mild allergic reactions, emergency sanitary pads, blood pressure check, Coordination with outside health agencies such as Carter Blood Care; Dallas County Health Dept. (HIV/STD testing—free, twice a semester;) UT Southwestern mobile mammography; immunizations once a month for children under 19 years old from the DCDHHS; Agape Massage; and Employee Wellness Screening, rest area for stress relief, migraine headaches, post seizure activity, AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) for CPR Student Health 101, e magazine htt;://readsh101.com/cedarvalleycollege.html , Confidential “talks.” Assists with health related club activities when asked and time permits.

Religious Holidays:

Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to take a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.

Repeating this Course:

Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. This class may not be repeated for the third or subsequent time without paying the additional tuition. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 semester. More information is available at: https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/ss/oepthird_attempt.cfm

Student Code of Conduct:

As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD catalog. More information is available at https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat1011/cattoc.cfm

Tutoring Services:

The Tutoring Center is located in Room C-206. Hours are convenient for on-campus assistance in this field of study as well as many more. There is also an on-line service available. For more information either go to Room C-206 or call 972-860-2974.

Stop Before You Drop:

For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall 0f 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than six courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give your more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated six non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1.dcccd.edu/coursedrops

Disclaimer:

The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Course Calendar:

For maximum success in this course you should spend a minimum of nine hours per week working on course material.

Week I

Aug.26

Week 2 Sept.2 (Monday-Labor Day)

A. Overview of course B. Introducing yourself A. Defining communication

Ch. 1

B. Communication concepts

Week 3

Sept.9

A. Perception and communication B. Self-concept and communication

Ch. 2

Week 4

Sept.16

A. Listening and communication B. Critical Thinking

Ch. 5

Week 5

Sept.23

A. Nonverbal

Ch. 3-4

Video episodes 1 On-Line Learning Center Video episodes #2 & 8 On-Line Learning Center Video episodes #4 & 2 On-Line Learning Center Video

communication B. Language and communication

Episodes 1, 4, &9 OnLine Learning Center Video Episodes #1,2 & 3 On-Line Learning Center Video episodes 2 & 3, On-Line Learning Center Video episodes 3, 4, 5, On-Line Learning Center

Week 6 Sept.30

A. Interpersonal relationships B. Intercultural communication C. EXAM #1

Ch. 6-7

Week 7 Oct.7

A. Interviewing and communication B. Group Communication

Ch. 8-9

Week 8 Oct.14

A. How to prepare a speech: Topic selection Research Suggestions Audience Analysis B. Continue work on Group Presentation and Interview: GROUP PRESENTATION EVALUATION/SOURCES Due

Ch. 10

Week 9 Oct. 21

A. How to prepare a speech: Speaker credibility, Communication Apprehension B. Continue work on interview

Ch. 12 Ch. 13, pp. 347-49

A. How to prepare a speech: - Speech introduction - Speech body - Speech conclusion

Ch. 11-12

On-Line Learning Center

Ch. 13

Video

Week 10 Oct.28

Video Episodes, ,4, 5 On-Line Learning Center

B. INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT DUE

Week 11 Nov.4

C. Continue work on informative speech D. EXAM #2 A. How to prepare a speech:

- Speech delivery - Visual Aids

A. How to prepare a speech: - Informative speech date, techniques - Persuasive speech techniques

Week 12 Nov.11 (Drop Thursday, Nov.14)

Week 13 Nov.18

A. INFORMATIVE SPEECHES DUE

B. Work on persuasive Week 14 Nov.25 Week 15 Dec.2

speech PERSUASIVE SPEECHES DUE By noon, Monday, Nov. 25 EXAM #3

Ch. 14-15

Episodes 4 &5 On-Line Learning Center Video Episodes 2 &4 On-Line Learning Center