COM 216

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Advanced Public Speaking
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	COM 216	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Sprague, Jo. The Speaker’s Handbook. Fort Worth: Harcout Brace, 2000.
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	This course is a continuation of SPE 115 with special emphasis on informative and persuasive public speaking skills and techniques using longer, in-depth speeches. Work in other speech formats may include extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, special occasion speeches, and group decision-making.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To develop and sharpen public speaking skills through presentation, observation, and analysis. Careful preparation and organization, audience analysis, and effective delivery will be emphasized throughout the course. Current technology may be utilized to enhance presentation skills.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Define, prepare, and deliver a variety of public speeches to a variety of audiences.
	(B)	Design appropriate outline format for individual speeches as assigned.
	(C)	Develop advanced knowledge on how to use effective language to maximize speech impact.
	(D)	Acquire an advanced understanding of public speaking delivery skills.
	(E)	Listen effectively, analyze, and critique public speeches.
	(F)	Acquire the ability to work with multi-media software in public speaking presentations. (optional)

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	Students will prepare and present up to seven speeches: Introductory Speech (2-3 minutes) Impromptu Speech (2-3 minutes) Event in life/dramatic reading (5-7 minutes) Ceremonial Speech (5-7 minutes) Informative Speech-process (6-8 minutes) Persuasive Speech (8-10 minutes)
	(Types of speeches, time limits, and number of speeches delivered may vary according to class size, discretion of instructor, needs of the class, etc.)
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
		90 to 100	A
		80 to 89	B
		70 to 79	C
		60 to 69	D
		0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
a.	One speech during the semester may be videotaped. Each student will then be responsible for viewing and critiquing his/her speech.
b.	To receive full credit, students must present speeches on time. Late speeches will receive one grade cut. Speeches not presented at all will receive a zero.
c.	Students will be expected to keep a speech journal, which will contain daily assignments and three outside of the classroom speeches.
d.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week. After missing the fourth instructional hour of a class, students may have points or a percentage deducted from their final grade for further absences. The specific number of points or percentage will be left to the instructor's discretion.
e.	Tardy Policy: Students are to be ready to begin classes at the scheduled start of the classes. It is considered unprofessional and disruptive behavior for students to arrive late and/or leave early. Three tardies or early exits may be counted as one absence.
f.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Late tests are to be made up within three school days of the original test date.
g.	Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class.
h.	Respect for others and for the teaching-learning situation is the key to successful interaction in the class. Therefore, instructors will manage the classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for all students.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
	Tentative Schedule (Instructor may vary and/or supplement)
		I.	Introduction to Course
		II.	Introductory Speech-Impromptu speaking
		III.	Outline Format
		IV.	Speech to inform-Demonstration
		V.	Speech to inform-Concept
		VI.	Audience Analysis-Research Materials
		VII.	Speech to Persuade
		VIII.	Language, Visual Aids, and Delivery
		IX.	Special Occasion Speech-Multimedia
		X.	Final Speech-Event in life, Oral Interpretation, Multimedia presentation, etc.
		XI.	Group Discussion (optional)
		XII.	Final Exam

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The English Department supports and adheres to the following policy on academic integrity. Students should refer to their PCC Student Handbook for the complete policy statement. “Pueblo Community College is committed to providing a superior educational experience for all students who attend the college. Academic integrity and honesty in all educational classrooms and programs are critical in providing this high level of education. . . . Academic Dishonesty is any form of cheating and plagiarism which results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. . . . Plagiarism is the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as one’s own without acknowledgment.” Penalties for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.