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Volunteer State Community College Department of Communication COM 103 V31: PUBLIC SPEAKING (College at Home -Video Course) Prof. Leonard Assante |
Note: The information on this page applies to Prof. Assante’s COM 103 College at Home (Video) sections only. All others go here.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: COM 103: Public Speaking (3 hours credit). An introduction to preparing and delivery public speeches, including emphasis on informative and persuasive speeches.
CLASSROOM: McGavock High School Community Education OR VSCC Gallatin Campus A-308A
OFFICE/CONTACT: A-223, VSCC Main Campus
Phone 452-8600 Ext. 3727 or toll-free:
1-888-335-VSCC x3727
Fax: 230-3228
E-Mail: Len.Assante@volstate.edu
Home Phone: 230-0973
OFFICE HOURS: Before/after class, and by appt.
VSCC weekday: see schedule
TEXTBOOK: Confidence in Public Speaking Telecourse Edition, 6th Ed. Nelson and Pearson. Available in the bookstore. (Books may be purchased on-line.)
VIDEOS: Videos are available in the McGavock library on the first night of class and in Gallatin at the College at Home Desk, 2nd floor Thigpen Library.
Campus Pipeline: http://vspipeline.volstate.edu/cp/home/loginf
(You are expected to regularly check your Pipeline E-Mail for course updates from me. All VSCC students have Pipeline E-Mail. All course web pages are available through Pipeline. Just click on the link for this class.
COLLEGE @ HOME DESK: 2nd Floor, Thigpen Library, 230-3409 or http://www2.volstate.edu/distance/cah.html
COM 103 College at Home WEB PAGE: http://www2.volstate.edu/humanities/comm/dpt103c@h.htm
Department of Communication Web Page: http://www2.volstate.edu/humanities/comm/comm.htm
Thigpen Library/LRC: http://www.volstate.edu/lrc/lib.html
Library Services for Distance Education: http://www.volstate.edu/lrc/delibse.html
College at Home: http://www.volstate.edu/distance.htm
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
The general education goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop effective oral communication skills in order that they may function effectively in society as students, citizens, & workers.
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES:
As a result of successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated an acceptable level of effectiveness in oral communication.
EVALUATION:
1. PREPARED SPEECHES - (500 points total):
A. Informative - (4-6 min) OUTLINE/BIBLIOGRAPHY REQUIRED
(2nd class meeting) (150 points)
B. Persuasive - (4-6 min) OUTLINE/BIBLIOGRAPHY REQUIRED
(3rd class meeting) (200 points)
C. Special Occasion - (4-6 min) OUTLINE/BIBLIOGRAPHY REQD.)
(4th class meeting) (150 points)
Notes:
-Students may elect to video tape any one speech in front of a live audience of 6 or more adults and submit the tape to the course instructor in lieu of attendance at the class meeting required for that speech. Only one of the three required speeches may be video taped. When choosing the video tape option, students are still required to submit a typed presentation outline and bibliography with the video. Students are REQUIRED to receive permission of the instructor prior to selecting this option.
-The prepared speech assignments require a typed presentation outline. One copy of this outline must be given to the instructor before you speak. OUTLINES MUST BE TYPED. (Outlines must also include a purpose statement, introduction and conclusion, a full bibliography of all sources used [There is a 3 source minimum (2 written) for all graded speeches], and a cover page with creative speech title.) All speech topics and a draft of the outline body are due a minimum of one week prior to the day of the speech!
2. IMPROMPTU SPEECH - 50 points:
In-class, 1.5-2.5 minutes. (5th class meeting.)
3. SPEECH CRITIQUES - 150 points total
A. Critique of outside speaker (essay format) 75 points
B. Critique of student speech in class (critique sheet format) 75 points.
4. EXAMINATIONS - 300 points total (COM 103 College at Home Web page has Sample Exams)
There will be two (2) examinations (150 points each):
A. Midterm Exam (Chapters A-L)
B. Final Exam (Chapters M-U)
Exams are multiple choice, final exam may also include a few questions from the first half of the text.
Examinations are to be completed at the VSCC College at Home Desk in the Thigpen Library during the exam "window" provided. Contact the College at Home Desk at 230-3409 to make arrangements. You will be provided with a test, answer sheet, and a quiet location to complete the exam. Students must show photo ID and use a #2 pencil. You must write your name, the course number and section (COM 103 V31) and my name (Assante) on the answer key!
GRADING SCALE: The following grading scale is used for all exams, speeches, and exercises. It is also used to determine a final grade for the course.
A = 90% -100% B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69% F = Below 60% I & W (see college catalog)
ATTENDANCE MAY AFFECT THE FINAL GRADE:
Failure to attend required class meetings may result in an "F" grade.
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT POLICY
In compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act, it is the students' responsibility to contact their instructor concerning any special accommodations required for completion of course requirements.
Volunteer State Community College is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action Educational Institution. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. (See catalog p. 6 for more information and other protected classes at the college.)
ON CAMPUS MEETING DATES FOR FALL 2001:
August 25 10:00am Discussion of Speech Assignments, Orientation to College at Home and course.
Introductory speech
September 22 Topic and Outline Draft for Speech #1 Due
September 29 10:00am Informative Speech Presentations.
September 29 Exam 1 window opens
October 6 Exam 1 window closes
October 20 Topic and Outline Draft for Speech #2 Due
October 27 10:00am Persuasive Speech Presentations.
November 20-25 Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes, LRC closed)
November 26 Topic and Outline Draft for Speech #3 Due
December 1 10:00am Special Occasion Speech Presentations.
December 1 Exam 2 Window opens
December 8 11:00am Impromptu Speech Presentations.
December 8 Exam 2 window closes. COURSE ENDS
NOTE: Only one of the three prepared speeches may be video taped. The impromptu speech must be presented to the class. You may also present all speeches to the class rather than videotape.
Note about the schedule:
It is important to pace yourself. Do not wait to the deadline to read the text, watch the videos, study for the exams or prepare the speeches. The exams are rigorous, and speeches take time to research, outline, practice and refine. If you procrastinate, you will do poorly!
Note the fifth class may meet one hour later than the first 4. I will keep you posted. Class 5 may also meet in a different room.
Class #1: Introductory Speech Assignment
Your first speech for this class will be a speech of introduction. Your goal is to introduce yourself to the audience. You will have 2 minutes to speak and you MUST speak for at least one minute. This assignment is un-graded, but will be evaluated by class and instructor. (We will be gentle.)
Keep the following hints in mind as you prepare. (2 minutes prep time.)
1. 1-2 minutes in length
2. Goal is to introduce self in an interesting an informative manner. Hit the highlights, stay away from mundane aspects of your life. What is interesting and unique about you?
3. Be clear. Have an obvious introduction, body and summary/conclusion to your speech. The body should be organized by main ides –topics you are covering, such as time periods, events, etc.)
4. Remember delivery is important too. Make eye contact, smile, etc.
5. Have some fun, or at least pretend to…
End of page. Last modified August 18, 2001.