Spring 2011 Syllabus

CM 115 PUBLIC SPEAKING

3 Credit Hours

Textbook A Concise Public Speaking Handbook, Second Edition Steven A. Beebe Division of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science Instructor: Susan L. Sutton
The learning outcomes detailed in this syllabus meet, or exceed, the learning outcomes specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents.

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SPRING 2011 Course Number: CM 115 Time & Day: This course meets every semester at various times and days, on- and off-campus. Location: Concordia Campus, usually Room 201 Instructor: Susan L. Sutton Office: Cook Theatre Phone: 785.243.1435 ext. 236 1.800.729.5101 ext 236 Email: ssutton@cloud.edu

Required Materials: Textbook: A Concise Public Speaking Handbook, Second Edition, and the Public Speaking Workbook Office Hours: 8:00 9:00 a.m., 2:00 4:00 p.m. M-F

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Public speaking is an elementary course in study and practice of the basic principles of speech and interpersonal communication with emphasis on critical thinking, the creative and intelligent selection of material, organization, and oral presentation. PREREQUISITE: None SEQUENCING: None; however, some students find taking Public Speaking and English Composition I the same semester helpful as many of the organizational and developmental procedures are similar. METHOD OF EVALUATION/GRADING: STUDENTS ARE EVALUATED ON A POINT SYSTEM. This method makes it possible for students to keep track of their earned points throughout the semester. Letter grades are arrived at by dividing ones earned total by the total number of points possible at any time during the semester on a 100-90 (A), 89-80 (B), 79-70 (C), 69-60 (D), and 59 < (F) percentage. TEACHING METHODS: Class discussion, lecture and group exercises. ASSIGNMENT POLICY: UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE, CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD. Students will need to arrive at class fully prepared with his/her assignment completed. THE STUDENT WILL COMPLETE ALL CHAPTER AND SPEAKING ASSIGNMENTS. NEATNESS, TECHNICAL CORRECTNESS IN GRAMMAR, SPELLING, ORGANIZATION, AND ORIGINAL WORK IS EXPECTED AND REQUIRED. COURSE POLICIES ACADEMIC INTEGRITY It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in class. Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:

Using another students work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking someone elses file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another students quiz, or help on a quiz/exam. Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation, giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.

It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does the work himself/herself with your assistance. Cheating: Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment,quiz or examination. 1. You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or help during an exam. 2. You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an open book exam. 3. You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected.
Materials taken from Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms. Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)

Plagiarism: Plagiarism means submitting work as your own that is someone elses. For example, copying material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone elses and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an authors words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone elses ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write. PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS: THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES FOR COMMITTING PLAGIARISM. Although consequences may range from grade lowering on a particular assignment or project to receiving a failing grade for the semester, each instance will be handled on a case-bycase basis. ATTENDANCE POLICY: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN CLASS. You are allowed 3 absences per semester; each unexcused absence translates into10 points from your overall earned total points. Tardiness will affect your grade in a similar manner. MISSED ASSIGNMENTS CANNOT BE MADE UP WHEN NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION WAS MADE. STUDENTS MUST PRESENT ALL SPEECHES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE. CONDUCT: STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO RESPECT OTHERS FOR THEIR DIVERSE VIEWS AND INPUT. Differing viewpoints are encouraged and valued as part of the college experience. The instructor may not validate or affirm ideas or views lacking thoughtful substance or critical analysis. In the classroom, students are expected to comport themselves in a respectful, disciplined, orderly, and thoughtful manner.

EXAMINATION POLICY: Two exams of 100 points each will be administered during the semester, one at midterm and the other during finals. INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE: Your instructor will be available for any class-related assistance during posted office hours or at special, pre-arranged times. TUTOR ASSISTANCE: Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information. INCOMPLETE POLICY: Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation. ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS: Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office. GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES: Students enrolled in Humanities courses (of which Public Speaking is one) will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of cultural experiences and expressions by exhibiting understanding of the human condition through art, history, literature, music, theatre, or philosophy. Successful students will be able to: 1. Identify major cultural influences of the human condition. 2. Demonstrate understanding of the effects of cultural influences on individuals and society. 3. Analyze and synthesize the effects of cultural influences on the human condition with regard to time and place. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1. The student will use critical thinking skills when designing public speeches. 2. The student will develop and utilize outlining skills when organizing speeches. 3. The student will utilize constructive and effective feedback practices when verbally responding to classmates speeches. 4. The student will demonstrate the standards for effective visual and vocal delivery when presenting speeches COURSE OUTCOMES: 1. The student will demonstrate mastery of information gathering, organizing, and presenting an audience-centered public speech. 2. The student will demonstrate proficiency in applying principles of ethical responsibility, tolerance, originality, accuracy, critical thinking, and mutual respect in all course work. 3. The student will demonstrate the ability and initiative to meet all deadlines as assigned. 4. The student will demonstrate the ability to present a public speech representative of all three general purposes: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. 5. The student will develop a mastery of outlining techniques and documentation principles. 6. The student will develop proficiency when analyzing his or her own public speaking performance.

ASSESSMENT of COURSE OUTCOMES: To assess student achievement, each student will present a videotaped speech. The taped speech and all pertinent paperwork will be used by a panel of reviewers to determine whether course goals were met. Student learning is assessed every semester based on course outcomes. Each instructor measures student performance on all course outcomes for each course section every semester. The instructor fills out an electronic form, which populates a database. This information is reviewed by the Assessment Coordinator and the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Team. It is due to be completed by February 15th for the fall semester and June 15th for the spring. ASSESSMENT of PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Student learning is also assessed each semester based on program outcomes. Program outcomes accomplishment is measured through performance on course outcomes. Each program uses a matrix to match course outcomes of individual courses to overarching program outcomes. The program outcomes are calculated as an average of all of the relevant course outcomes. This information is processed after each semester and then immediately reviewed by the Assessment Coordinator and the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Team. ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY: If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the Advisement Center. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. will be notified: KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KHCD KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KSAL WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KWCH (TV) KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE The following radio and TV stations 100.9 FM 89.5 FM 1150 AM Chan. 12 Clay Center Hutchinson Salina Wichita

Notification will also be placed on the internet at www.cancellations.com. A text message will also be sent out on the Emergency Text Messaging System for the students who have signed up for it. Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you will be instructed to move to a designated safe area or to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you are informed to leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area outside the building. Students requiring special assistance will be the responsibility of the instructor or staff person. Systems of alert for tornado or bomb threat: PA system, phone, or staff interruption of class. In case of fire, the alarm will sound. If directed to leave the building, evacuate to the soccer field unless an alternate safe location has been designated.