(TR Fall 2016)

COM231-02 9:30am-10:45am OC, Room 306

COM 231-05 11:00am-12:15pm OC, Room 306
COM 231 08 12:30pm-1:45pm OC, Room 306

Instructor: Corlis A. Hayes, Ph.D.

E-mail: corlis.hayes@cpcc.edu
Phone: 704- 330-6715
Fax: 704-330-6438 ( Address to Corlis Hayes )
Office: 316 Overcash Academic and Performing Arts Bldg., Central Campus
Office Hours: Mon.: 5:00-5:45pm@ Central Campus, OC Rm.316
TR: 1:00pm-2:00pm@ Harper Campus, Rm. 3520
Fri: by appointment@ Central Campus, OC Rm. 316

Required Materials:
1. The Art of Public Speaking, 12th ed., by Stephen E. Lucas, McGraw-Hill, (ISBN978-0-07-352391-0
2. COM 231 Student Booklet, (comes with text of download from Blackboard) CPPCC
Speech Communication Faculty, 2012
3. Speeches will be recorded. This is required. Information will be given in class.
Prerequisites: ENG 090 with C or higher: RED) with C higher
Co requisites: None
Credits: 3 hours
Contact: 3 hours
COM 231 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and
delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research,
preparation, delivery and evaluation of informative, persuasive and special occasion public speaking. Upon
completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized business, health and education
contexts. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in speech/communication.
(2001 - 2002 CPCC Catalog)
Note: COM 231 Public Speaking is a required course for the Pre-Major Associate in Arts
Speech/Communication. For information related to the transferability of this course to specific four-year
college/university and or program, please contact your CPCC college-transfer counselor or the transfer
school and department.
CORE COMPETENCY: Central Piedmont Community College has adopted a set of core competencies that
are expected of all graduates. Communication, Critical Thinking, Personal Growth & Responsibility, and
Information Technology & Quantitative Literacy have been identified as skills needed to be successful in the
workplace or to participate as an educated citizen. These competencies are demonstrated through the content
of the discipline or program of study, and complement basic program knowledge and application. This course
will address Information Technology and Quantitative Literacy Core Competency. The key indicator addressed
in this course will be: Communicates effectively using technology in a variety of forms and contexts.
Learning Objectives:
1.
2.
3.

Demonstrate individual and group presentational skills that can be in the workplace and other public
setting. These skills include research, preparation, delivery and analysis of informative, persuasive,
impromptu and special occasion speeches.
Demonstrate critical thinking and listening skills when evaluating speakers inside and outside the
classroom.
Demonstrate critical thinking in selection/use of research materials for speeches.

4.

Deliver specialty speeches-such as introducing a speaker, making an announcement, presenting and

accepting an award
5. Demonstrate an understanding the role cultural diversity has on the preparation, delivery,
6. Receiving messages in a public speaking context;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics and responsibilities of public speaking for the speaker and
the listener.
Learning Outcomes:
AT the completion of this course, students will be able:
1. Write a formal sentence speech outline.
2. Delivery an extemporaneous speech
3. Demonstrate increase confidence as a public speaker.
4. Demonstrate the use of PowerPoint effectively in a speech.
5. Demonstrate Information Technology as it relates to speech making (content/delivery)
6. Deliver effectively an informative and persuasive speech.
7. Demonstrate group communication.
8. Demonstrate the use or audience and situational analyses
9. Delivery a special occasion speech
10. Demonstrate the ability to survey, gather analyze, organize, and document resources in an informative
and persuasive.

Web Enhanced Class (Blackboard format)

You will need to access the Blackboard class and email on a regular basis. Plan to
check the Blackboard class on a weekly basis for announcements. Other materials will
also be posted on Blackboard. Software and connection problems? Call ITS Helpdesk
at 704-330-5000.

POLICIES:
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is required. There must be an audience and someone to
critique the student speeches. In-class activities require class participation. For each class
hour missed over 8 class hours, the overall grade average will be lowered 5 points. (Note:
The policy specifies class hours, not class meetings. A 75 minute class would allow 5 absences.)
There are no excused absences. It is the students responsibility to contact the instructor
concerning the number of absences or other problems related to this issue. This is the CPCC
Speech Communication attendance guideline for all classes. (See booklet)
Please note: Regular attendance is required to remain entitled to financial aid and veterans
benefits. The faculty is required irregular to the College which may result in the loss of benefits.
Failure to attend class and/or withdrawal from class may impact your financial assistance. Fro
more, information go to http://www.cpcc.edu/financial aid fy/withdrawal
Please note: After a student has missed two weeks of class, online attendance should be
changed to S for stopped attending. Thus, students who are no longer coming to class regularly
will be identified.
Late Entry To insure students success and accuracy of reporting, The prohibits a registered
students from ( attending for the first time) a curriculum after the 10% date. A program dean may
make an exception in the case of a College error.
TARDIES - Be on time! Class will begin on time. Attendance, announcements, discussion of
upcoming assignments and class business will all be done at the beginning of class. Two tardies
will count as one absence. If students are speaking , please wait until the presentation concludes
to enter the classroom. Students who are late should sign the roster and note the time they
entered the class. This is the Communication Program policy. (See booklet)

LATE GRADES Grades for late assignments will be lowered one letter grade. Late Speeches
will be permitted only if class time permits and only after all scheduled speakers. Students will
not be penalized if they can document illness, automobile accident or other serious reasons for
missing a speaking assignment. Assignments emailed to me will not be counted late if received
by the due date. Please do not email me any assignments or exams without prior approval
or permission.
PROHIBITED ITEMS In accordance with CPCC policies, students may not bring to the campus
or classroom alcohol, drugs, animals, firearms or other weapons. These items are prohibited for
any purpose, including the use of props for speeches. It is at the discretion of the instructor to
determine the policy of pagers and cell phones within the classroom, but at no time should these
devices be allowed to disturb the learning environment for other students. Pagers and cell
phones must be turned off during speech days.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY When a student determines that he/she will be unable to complete the courses
in which he/she is currently enrolled, it is the students responsibility to initiate procedures leading to a formal
withdrawal (W) in order to avoid a failing (F) grade. To receive a W grade a student must withdraw
before the last 35% the academic term. Financial aid recipients need to refer to the financial aid satisfactory
progress policy to determine if schedule adjustments will affect financial aid. If at some point in the
semester you are considering withdrawing from this course, please talk to me first so that we can determine
that you are doing so will not adversely affect your studies here at CPCC. The last date to withdraw from
this course is 09/22/2016.
While withdrawing from a course is sometimes necessary, it is advisable to discuss this with me before
withdrawing. For those experiencing academic difficulty, CPCCs Academic Learning Center offers free
individualized and small group tutoring computer tutorials, and strategies for improving learning skills.
Additionally before withdrawing, consider whether this course is a prerequisite for another course: whether
the course will be offered again in the future; whether withdrawing will delay plans for graduation: or whether
withdrawing will affect eligibility for honors designation, health insurance benefits, or other financial
arrangements.
The Speech program recommends that a student notify the instructor if the student plans withdraw from the
course.
For additional information, go to the following links:
http://www.cpcc.edu/administrtion/policies-and-procedure/5-09-withdrawal-from-classes
http:www.cpcc.edu/administration/polices-and-polices-procedure/5-10-grading-policy
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND STUDENT CONDUCT All students should be aware of and abide by
CPCCs Academic Integrity Policy and Student Conduct Guidelines, including but not limited to
plagiarism and cheating, as described in the CPCC Student Handbook and CPCC Catalog. Any student
who violates CPCC Code of Student Integrity is subject to academic disciplinary action. Such action may
include, but is not limited to entry of the incident in the records of the Office of Student Development,
reduces grades, and dismissal from college programs and activities.
For addition information, please visit
http:www.cpcc,edu/student handbook/conduct
.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES- CPCC is committed to the success of each student and provides
services for students with DISABILITIES.
For additional information, contact Student Services
DISABILITIES OFFICE, Terrell 219, 330-6621 or 330-6556 or http://www1.cpcc.edu/disabities. Disabilities
Services provides comprehensive and innovative accommodations to assist students with disabilities in
meeting their academic and career goals. Students who self- identify and provide the disability
documentation are eligible for services.
CLASS POLICIES: In order not to disrupt class activities and discussions, please be on time. Cell phone
usage: All cell Phones are to be turned off while you are in class. If you have some special situation ( such
as a child) and need to keep your phone on, please keep it on manner mode and alert me that you may

need to step out to receive a call. This is a exceptional, not a routine, situation. If your cell phone rings, I
WILL NOT answer it. NO text MESSAGING during class time.

Incomplete: AN I ( Incomplete) may be assigned when a student has persisted through the course and
has successfully completed at least 90% of the requirements for passing the course or when the instructor
has determined extenuating circumstances exist. A student must resolve an I grade within 6 months the
end of the term in which the grade was assigned, unless the time period is otherwise specified by the
division. When an I grade has been resolved, the final grade will be recorded beside the I (e.g.I/B and the
GPA will be recomputed. An I which is unresolved will be changed to the grade of I/F after 6 months.

SPEECH PROCEDURES:
Please note: No student can pass this class without delivering the demonstration,
informative and persuasive speeches. No exceptions!
1. All speeches will be extemporaneous, using speaker notes only. NO SPEECHES WILL BE
READ!! This will result in a lower grade.
2. Speeches will be developed using the following step by step procedure:
a. Specific purpose statement must be approved before you develop your speech.
b. A preliminary full sentence outline will be turned in by the date on your schedule. The
outline will be graded and returned to you. Your outline revisions may be turned in for reevaluation until the day of the speech. (Note: The outline grade will be worth 10 points
on the final speech grade.) Outlines submitted after the outline due date will receive a
lower grade.
c. Using your full sentence outline as a guide, you will then prepare your Speaker Notes.
The full sentence outline will not be used for speaking notes.
d. If a student presents a speech without submitting it for grading prior to the speech,
the outline will receive a zero grade.
e. All speaker notes must be approved on the day of the speech (if speaker notes are
used). Speakers with excessive notes will not be allowed to speak thus having a late
grade for the speech.
f. Grades will be returned when you have completed a self-evaluation of the speech based
upon viewing your videotape. The self-evaluation will be a minimum of one page and will
discuss the criteria used for grading the speech. These are available on BB under
Assignments.
GRADES WILL BE DETERMINED USING THESE PRESENTAGES:
Demonstration Speech
10%
Exams 3 (10% each)

30%

Informative Speech

15%

Outside critiques (2)

5%

Persuasion Speech

25%

COM 231Research Assignment

5%

Chapter Summaries (10) &

Short Written Assignments

10%

Learn Smart Quizzes from Connect

Total:

Grades will be assigned using 10pts scale:

100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C

69-60 D

TBA
100%

Below 60 F

Chapter Summaries:
For each of the chapters listed, you are to submit a typed 1-2 pgs. summary of the chapter
highlighting the major themes, concepts, issues and theories discussed. I encourage you to use

examples and illustrations from your own experiences to supports your responses and
comments. All summaries must be written in your own words. Failure to do so will result in no
credit. The chapters are as follows: Chapter 1: Speaking In Public, Chapter 2: Ethics and Public
Speaking, Chapter 6: Analyzing The Audience, Chapter 8: Supporting Your Ideas , Chapter 9 :
Organizing the Body of Your Speech, Chapter 11: Outlining the Speech, Chapter 13: Delivery,
Chapter 14: Using Visual Aids, Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform, and Chapter 17 Method of
Persuasion. Due Date: Tuesday, November 22th.

**Short assignments include speech topics, student self -evaluation, ungraded speeches,
chapter vocabulary, and other written homework assignments. Each assignment/activity will be
given a point value of 1 or 2. A student whose work is acceptable and meets the standard will
receive full point value, exceptional work may receive a bonus point, late work will receive no
points. Written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, and proofread for errors (spelling,
grammar, punctuation). Please use either APA or MLA style to cite your sources and include your
name, course number, section, instructor, and date (see following example of a heading):
Your Name
COM 231-02 or 05 or 08
Dr. Corlis Hayes
Symbol of Success Self- Evaluation
August 16th, 2016

INCLEMENT WEATHER:
In cases of severe weather or other emergencies, the College may be closed. In such event,
listen to area radio and television stations for announcements regarding the operation of the
College. You may also check CPCCs website (www.cpcc.edu), CPCC TV on Time Warner
Cable (Channel 17) or by calling CPCCs 4-CHRIS (704-330-6888). Assignments due, including
speaking assignments will be due at the next class meeting. Should other adjustments be
needed to the schedule, they will be made after classes resume.

STAR---- Success Through Academic Reporting

As a result of STAR: Success Through Academic Reporting, all students will
receive Student Success Reports providing feedback for their 8,12, and 16 week
classes. Faculty will submit initial and midterm reports notifying students of their
progress. First time, full time, degree seeking students will be contacted by the
STAR Student Success Coach for more specialized assistance. Contact Sarah
Wide and /or Terrence Strickland for more information or the STAR email
account: Stars.Success@cpcc.edu

PLAGIARISM You are expected to do your own work in this class and, frankly, in all
college classes! CPCCs Library Services gives this advice: Plagiarism can be avoided by
paraphrasing (summarizing) correctly, using quotes to indicate when you are using an
authors exact words and citing an author when using his/her ideas. Heres how they
describe plagiarism:

You are plagiarizing if

-You paraphrase without giving credit to the author
-You only change a few words or phrases in a passage (even if you give an
author credit)
-You dont use quotes to indicate when you use an authors exact words.
If you have any concerns about plagiarizing, do not hesitate to talk with me or any
instructor! Plagiarizing in this class will result in a zero on the assignment and/or failure
for the entire class!

COM 231-02 Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am-10:45am Overcash Building, Room 306

COM 231- 05 Tuesday/ Thursday 11:00am-12:15pm Overcash Building Room 306
COM 231- 08 Tuesday/ Thursday 12:30pm- 1:45pm Overcash Building Room 306
Tentative Course Schedule Fall 2016
Tuesday, August 16
Thursday, August 18

Introduction Student Interviews

Review of Course Syllabus
Course Objectives, Policies, and Assignments
Due: Complete Student Information Sheet from Student
Communication Booklet
Complete Introduction Interviews

Tuesday, August 23

Read: Chapters 1: Speaking in Public &

Chapter 5: Selecting a Topic and a Purpose (pgs82-95)

Thursday, August 25

Homework: Symbol of Success Speech

(1-2min.; your laptop/ your camera your camera)
H.W. Assignment
Read: Chapters 2: Ethics and Public Speaking
Chapter 3: Listening
Chapter 4: Giving Your First Speech

Tuesday, August 30

Symbol of Success Speech( 1-2min.; ungraded; your

Camera/ your phone

Thursday, September 1

Complete Symbol of Success Speeches

H.W. Assignment
Reading Assignments
Chapter 1: (pp. 22-27) and Chapter 5: Selecting a Topic
and a Purpose
Due: Topic and Specific Purpose Statement for Demo
Speech
Topic approval by instructor is required.

Tuesday, September 6

H.W. Assignment Read Chapter 6: Audience Analysis

Due: In-Class Group Assignment based reading from text
Due: Self- Evaluation of Symbol of Success from camera/
your camera.

Thursday, September 8

Read: Chapter 9: Organizing the Body

Chapter 10: Introductions/Conclusions
Chapter 11: Outlining the Speech
Due: Central Purpose Statement for Demo Speech

Tuesday, September 13 Chapter 11 : Outlining Speeches

Due: In- Class Group Assignments related to outlining
H.W. assignments related to outlining ( handouts )
Due: Rough Draft Sentence Outline of Demonstration
Outlining Workshop: Bring Two (2) copies of your outline
for peer review
Review Exam # 1
(Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 & 11)
Thursday, September 15

Exam #1 (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 & 11)

Reading assignment:
Chapter 13: Delivery
Chapter 14: Using Visual Aids
Due: Informative Speech Topic/Specific Purpose
Statement: Instructor Approval Required

Tuesday, September 20 Due: Demonstration Speeches

Requirement: 7-10min., 1 note card or 1pg. speaking notes,
Three presentational aids, typed Formal Sentence Outline,
Appropriate dress and SD Card/ your camera.

Thursday, September 22

Continue Demonstration Speeches

Tuesday, September 27

Continue Demonstration Speeches

Thursday, September 29

Continue Demonstration Speeches

Tuesday, October 4
Thursday, October 6

Complete Demonstration Speeches

COM 231 Library Research Assignment
Reading and H.W assignments are all for the
Preparation of the Informative Speech
Please read these chapters carefully:
Chapter 7: Gathering Materials
Chapter 8: Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 12: Using Language
Chapter 13: Delivery
Chapter 14: Using Visual Aids
Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform
Please submit Demonstration Speech Self-Evaluation
Final Day to submit your Informative Speech Topic

Tuesday, October 11 FALL BREAK; NO CLASSES; CPCC OPEN

H.W. assignment: Informative Speech
Central Purpose Statement

Thursday, October 13

Informative Speech Outline Workshop

Tuesday, October 18

Informative Speech Outline Workshop

Thursday, October 20 Visual and Presentational Aids Workshop

Please sample of PowerPoint/ or aids you plan to use for
Informative for approval

Tuesday, October 25

Bring copies of your rough draft outline to class

Take-home Essay Exam # 2
Workshop Informative speech outline
View samples of Informative
Last day to bring copies of your rough draft informative
speech outline
Also, again please bring samples of your PowerPoint/
other aids you plan to use for approval

Thursday, October 27 Due: Informative Speeches & Audience Analysis

Requirements: 7-10min., 6-7 notecards or 5-6pgs,
speaking notes, typed formal sentence outline, PowerPoint
With one (1) other presentational aids, BB. (4-5 sources),
and professional/appropriate attire is required.
In additional, please submit your COM 231 Research
Library Assignment. You are welcome to use your
own camera/ phone. Reminder: Videotaping is
required.

Tuesday, November 1

Continue Informative Speeches

Thursday, November 3

Continue Informative Speeches

Due: Take-Home Essay Exam
Read: Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade

Chapter 17: Methods of Persuasion

Tuesday, November 8

Thursday, November 10

Last Day! Informative Speeches

Due: Topic and Specific Purpose Statement for
Persuasive Speech ( Monroe Sequence Required)
Instructor Approval required.

Persuasive Preparation / Take Home essay Exam # 3

Lecture on The Art of Persuasive Speaking
And the Call of Action Speech/Monroe Sequence
Due: Central Idea /Thesis Statement for Persuasive
Speech
Technology Workshop ( PowerPoint, Y-Tube, etc..)
Due: Informative Speech Self-Evaluation

Tuesday, November 15

Persuasive Speech Workshop

Thursday, November 17 Persuasive Speech Workshop

Tuesday, November 22 Persuasive Speech Workshop

Bring to class copies of rough draft outline
Bring to class samples of PowerPoint/
or other presentational aids for instructor approval.
Last day to submit typed Chapter Summaries

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Holiday; CPCC Closed

Tuesday, November 29 Due: Persuasive Speech & Audience Analysis

7-10min., 5-6 note cards or 5-6pgs. Speaking notes, PowerPoint,

4-5 sources cited in speech;

BB. 8-10 sources, Type Monroe Sequence Formal
outline, Professional Business Dress, One (1) other visual aid,
and SD card/your camera.

Thursday, December 1 Persuasive Speeches Continues

Due: Take Home Essay Exam # 3
Last date to submit Learn Smart Quizzes on Black Board
All Outside speaker and/or Theatre Critiques are due.
All Critiques must be typed/word processed on your own paper.
Please do not tear pages out of the Communication Booklet.
Handwritten work will receive no credit and grade.

Reminder: A typed self-evaluation (1-2pgs.) is required for each speech. It is due one
week after the delivery of your speech. Also, a typed audience is required for all
speeches except the Symbol of Success Speech. Please follow the guidelines in the
syllabus when submitting written assignments.

Late written work will not be accepted after Tuesday, December 1st. This includes
Chapter Response Papers, outlines, and other short written assignments.
Please note: A typed self Evaluation (1-2pgs.) is required each speech. It is due one
week after the delivery of your speech. Please follow the guidelines in the syllabus
when submitting written assignments.

Our final exam time will be used to complete the Persuasive Speech. Please plan
your schedule so you will be in class for the entire exam time. Attendance is required
and will be documented online.
Final Exam Schedule:
Final Exam Date/ Time/ Location:
COM 231-02 Public Speaking ( Tues./ Thurs. 9:30am-10:45am)@ Thursday,
December 8th, 8:00am-10:30am OC, Room 306
COM 231-05 Public Speaking (Tues./Thurs. 11:00am-12:15pm) @Tuesday,
December 6th, 11:00am-1:30pm OC, Room 306
COM 231-51 Public Speaking (Tues/Thurs.12:30-1:45pm) @ Thursday, December
8th, 11:00am-1:30pm OC, Room 306
Reminder: The final exam date and time will be used to complete the Persuasive
Speeches and any make-up speeches (time permitting and instructors advanced
approval.) Attendance is required and will be documented online.

CAVEAT: The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments in the course
outline as needed giving ample notice to the students in particular regarding
assigned speeches, examinations, and short assignments.