Date/Time: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-7:00; HYBRID COURSE Instructor: Ian Derk Office: 144, NAU-Yavapai Campus, Prescott Valley Office

Hours: Before and after class Email: Ian.Derk@nau.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: COM 131. Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3). Study of the essential elements of oral communication, with major emphasis on public speaking. Includes use of multimedia technologies for presentations. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency. Three lecture. COURSE CONTENT: 1. Communication Discipline 2. Basic Rhetoric 3. Speech Structure 4. Content Development 5. Speech Preparation 6. Speech Anxiety 7. Delivery Techniques and Styles 8. Listening 9. Multicultural Communication 10. Speech Analysis 11. Communication Ethics 12. Audience Analysis. 13. Public Speaking in Group Environments 14. Individual Research Project LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Use listening skills and oral presentations as modes of discovery, reflection, understanding and sustained disciplined reasoning.(3-8) 2. Generate organized, logical communication appropriate to the needs of a specific communication environment (2,5,7) 3. Use precise writing, speaking and listening for a variety of audiences and purposes. (5,7,8,10,12) 4. Identify both the conscious and unconscious use of written, verbal and nonverbal communication. (10,12) 5. Identify and interpret discourse in specific communication environments.(9,11,12,13,14) 6. Express awareness of multiple meanings and perspectives of communication.(1, 2, 9,10) 7. Analyze audience and topic choice for various speaking situations(5,10,12) 8. Write full-sentence and speaking outlines. (4,5) 9. Identify and manage the causes of speech anxiety. (6)

10. Analyze speeches for use of stylistic and rhetorical devices, and implement the use of such devices in speeches. (2,3,10) 11. Implement strategies for delivery of messages to a variety of audiences, using a variety of visual aids (including multimedia technologies). (7,12,13,14) Required Materials: Berkun, S. (2010). Confessions of a Public Speaker. Sebastabol, CA. OReilly. Webcam and microphone OR regular access to a webcam and microphone Other readings provided through Blackboard and links Hybrid Classes and Technology: This course is partly online and partly in-person. In order to pass this course, you must complete both online and in-person components. Most of the things you need will be available through the Blackboard shell for this course. NAU-Yavapai has numerous computers on-campus. We recommend you use Mozilla Firefox for Blackboard. Be sure to empty your cache regularly, for this can help you avoid many problems. When using online pieces, be sure to have a stable Internet connection. We have discovered that many smart phones and tablets have issues with Blackboard, so we advise students to complete certain items (like quizzes and posts) on a computer with a stable Internet connection. Because we have recommended particular resources and have provided you with those resources, I will promise to support issues stemming from the use of those resources. I may not support technical issues from your home, office, or other system. This course requires regular access to a webcam and microphone. There are limited cameras on campus with different levels of availability. It is your responsibility to locate a computer where you can record videos. For more information on hybrid instruction, follow this link. GRADING: Demonstration: 50 Cultural Artifact: 100 This I Believe: 100 Final Performance Rehearsal: 50 Final Performance: 150 Reading Responses (4): 200 Pre-Assessment: 10 Post-Assessment: 10 Self-Evaluations (3): 75 Peer Evaluations (3): 75 This I Believe Introduction: 30 Rehearsal Feedback: 50 Impromptus (2): 10 700-799 = C 600-699 = D 599 or less = F 900 or more = A 800-899 = B

Refer to the textbox above for points. S/U grading is not available. Most assignments will have unique grading criteria, so consider assignment sheets an extension of the syllabus. Outlines for certain speeches are graded along with the speech content. Refer to specific assignment sheets for directions on grading. In general, grades work in the following manner: A. Excellent work. The student produced exemplary work. B. Above-average work. The student produced work that exceeds expectations. C. Average work. The student produced work that meets expectations. D. Below-average work. The student was unable to meet expectations.. F. Insufficient or unacceptable work. The student failed to meet expectations by a large margin. Because this is a performance class, there are performance requirements. You must complete six speeches plus the Final Performance to pass the course. Failing to complete those items will result in an F regardless of points. If you have questions about an assignments grade, you must obey the 24/7 rule. Students must wait at least 24 hours before asking questions about a grade or setting an appointment, but any assignment more than a week old (seven days) will not be discussed. ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all sessions. A student missing sessions will lose points for participation that day. Students are responsible for obtaining any information from a colleague. Students missing more than TWO class periods will be dropped from the course. Tardiness or early exits will count as an absence. A student with an unpredictable circumstance beyond his/her control should contact the instructor as soon as possible. LATE WORK: Late work is not accepted. Any late assignments will receive a zero. CELL PHONES, PAGERS, AND LAPTOPS: NAU-Yavapai is committed to providing a quality learning environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers need to be used outside these facilities. Students caught texting in class may be asked to leave. These students will lose participation points for that day. Repeat violators of this policy face severe penalties. Finally, who texts at 9 am on Friday? Laptops are welcome for student presentation or necessary accommodations only. BLACKBOARD AND EMAIL: We will use Blackboard for some assignments, course information, and grading. Since this is a hybrid course, students should check Blackboard on a regular basis. Most emails sent through Blackboard will arrive at an NAU email account, so students should check that email regularly. Students emailing the instructor should expect a response within one business day. Student Conduct: This course deals with the ideas of other people. Because we will be exposed to new and controversial themes, its important that we respect the views of other people. You have every right to disagree and express that disagreement, but you must be civil.

Also, arrive on-time, minimize interruptions, put your phone away, and use laptops only with my prior approval. The Student Code of Conduct (available on the NAU website at https://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy%20Manual/5-308-Student%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf and Yavapai Colleges website at http://www2.yc.edu/content/humanresources/employeetoolkit/codeofconductchoice.htm#code) outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding to allegations of student misconduct. Academic Integrity, Plagiarism and Cheating: Copying any work that is not your own, without acknowledging the source, is both a moral and legal violation. Please read the guidelines for Academic Integrity on NAUs website (http://home.nau.edu/studentlife/handbook/appendix_g.asp) and Yavapai Colleges website (http://www2.yc.edu/content/admissions/NewTemplate/AcademicIntegrity.htm). For some excellent and clear examples of plagiarism, see http://www2.yc.edu/content/libraryservices/diagnosis-plagiarism.htm, http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml, and http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/01/. Common sources of plagiarism are the work of other students, professors, published authors, speakers and internet sources. Minimum consequence for plagiarism in this course is failure of the assignment, and may well result in failure of the course, depending on the nature of the infraction. There is the possibility of even more severe sanctions, including expulsion from NAU-Yavapai. This is a serious issue in the academic community because it involves what is legally termed as intellectual property. NOTE: Failure to read or understand this syllabus, the Academic Integrity guidelines, or understand the various types of plagiarism and cheating DOES NOT constitute an excuse for the violating of Academic Integrity. Withdrawal Policy: You may withdraw from this class before March 26 without any effect to your transcripts. Withdrawing after March 26 but before April 2 will add a W to your transcript. If you intend to withdraw, but have not withdrawn from the class by this student initiated withdrawal date, you will receive the grade based on points earned or performance goals (e.g. a student with 660 points and completed four orange-box requirements gets a D). Student Support Services: NAU/Yavapai offers additional student support at the campus Think Tank. Services provided include tutoring (by appointment), master-student mentorship, and writing support. The Think Tank is located in Room 150 and hours will be posted outside the door. Students are encouraged to contact Tiffany (Learning Center Coordinator) with their specific needs/questions at Tiffany.Antone@nau.edu or 928-771-6170. For additional students needsdisability, health services, etc.please contact Nancy Jensen in her office (Room 134), by email at Nancy.Jensen@nau.edu , or call 928-771-6148 University Policies: Safe Environment Policy NAUs Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy seeks to prohibit discrimination and promote the safety of all individuals within the university. The goal of this policy is to prevent the occurrence of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status and to prevent sexual harassment, sexual assault or retaliation by anyone at this university. You may obtain a copy of this policy from the college deans office or from the NAUs Affirmative Action website http://home.nau.edu/diversity/. If you have concerns about this policy, it is

important that you contact the departmental chair, deans office, the Office of Student Life (928523-5181), or NAUs Office of Affirmative Action (928-523-3312). Students with Disabilities If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting Disability Resources (DR) at 523-8773 (voice)or 523-6906 (TTY), dr@nau.edu (e-mail)or 928523-8747 (fax).Students needing academic accommodations are required to register with DR and provide required disability related documentation. Although you may request an accommodation at any time, in order for DR to best meet your individual needs, you are urged to register and submit necessary documentation (www.nau.edu/dr) 8 weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations. DR is strongly committed to the needs of student with disabilities and the promotion of Universal Design. Concerns or questions related to the accessibility of programs and facilities at NAU may be brought to the attention of DR or the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (523-3312). Institutional Review Board Any study involving observation of or interaction with human subjects that originates at NAU including a course project, report, or research papermust be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the protection of human subjects in research and researchrelated activities. The IRB meets monthly. Proposals must be submitted for review at least fifteen working days before the monthly meeting. You should consult with your course instructor early in the course to ascertain if your project needs to be reviewed by the IRB and/or to secure information or appropriate forms and procedures for the IRB review. Your instructor and department chair or college dean must sign the application for approval by the IRB. The IRB categorizes projects into three levels depending on the nature of the project: exempt from further review, expedited review, or full board review. If the IRB certifies that a project is exempt from further review, you need not resubmit the project for continuing IRB review as long as there are no modifications in the exempted procedures. A copy of the IRB Policy and Procedures Manual is available in each departments administrative office and each college deans office or on their website: http://www.research.nau.edu/vpr/IRB/index.htm. If you have questions, contact the IRB Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President for Research at 928-523-8288 or 523-4340. Academic Contact Hour Policy The Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-206, Academic Credit) states: an hour of work is the equivalent of 50 minutes of class timeat least 15 contact hours of recitation, lecture, discussion, testing or evaluation, seminar, or colloquium as well as a minimum of 30 hours of student homework is required for each unit of credit. SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily involves engagement with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In the course of college studies, students can expect to encounterand critically appraisematerials that may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.

Schedule of Topics Tuesday, September 4: Read Chapters 1 and 2 I. II. Introductions Anxiety

Thursday, September 6 I. II. Demonstration Speeches Speaking Situations

Tuesday, September 11 Read Chapters 6, 7, and 10 I. II. Audience Culture

Thursday, September 13: I. II. Cultural Artifact Speeches Persuasion

Tuesday, September 18 Read Chapters 4 and 9 I. II. Descriptive Language This I Believe

Thursday, September 20 I. II. This I Believe Speeches Review Rehearsal Concepts

Tuesday, September 27 Read Chapters 5 and 8 I. Final Speech Rehearsal

Thursday, September 29 I. Final Speech Rehearsal

Tuesday, October 2 I. Small Group Practice

Thursday, October 4 I. Final Speech Performance

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