Tentative Class Schedule



SP 1: Communication Fundamentals (3 Units—UC: CSU)

Saddleback College, Fine Arts Division

Department of Speech Communication Course Syllabus

Associate Professor Heidi Marie Ochoa

Telephone: 949 582 4404 Email: hochoa@saddleback.edu

Office Location: Fine Arts 118 Class Location: VILL 20-1

Class Time: TTH 9-1015/1030-1145 Office Hours: Friday 900 am-100 pm or by

Ticket #: 17990 & 17945 appointment

READING MATERIALS:

1. A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking (Custom Saddleback, 3rd Edition) by Dan O'Hair, Hannah Rubenstein, & Rob Stewart. ISBN:  978-1-45762874-0

2. A copy of the syllabus, assignment guideline handouts, student samples, exam study guides, & helpful links are posted on my faculty website:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed to enable the student to understand and use the processes of communication in the making of personal and social decisions in everyday life, including an understanding of problems and propositions; organizations and development of thought processes; support of ideas; and methods of research, criticism and evaluation. Platform speaking experience will be required.

DROPPING THE CLASS: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw (drop) from the class. Students who no longer attend class but do not withdraw will receive a failing grade (“F”) at the end of the semester, Saddleback College policy.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Students requiring accommodations for a disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule an appointment during the first week of the semester with a staff member in Special Services so that accommodation and any academic adjustments can be authorized. Special Services is located in the Student Services Center, SSC 113, phone: 582-4885.

MAKE-UPS/UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: No “late” papers/presentations will be accepted and No make-up exams will be given unless you have an excused absence. Unexcused absences will result in a grade of zero (0) for all assigned work and presentations.

Excused absences include the following and only the following:

-A physician’s verified medical excuse.

-A school sponsored event (e.g.: debate tournament, athletic event) in which you are a participant. In this case, it is your responsibility to show me written verification from your coach before the event occurs.

-A funeral provided you bring me the funeral program.

If you are tardy the day a Speech is due, you will receive a letter grade point deduction for every student speech you miss. You are not allowed to walk into class while others are presenting. Therefore, missing a speech or two could make you 20-30 minutes late.

CLASSROOM DECORUM: You are required to take responsibility for your own actions and must honor the attempts of others to improve themselves. You will be asked to challenge yourself, to expand your comfort zones, and to respect those around you. A speech class can be one of the best classes you will take because the classroom environment is so positive and constructive. This class is about growth, yours and your classmates.

This is also a class about self-expression. Everyone in this class will fumble, everyone will improve, and hopefully everyone will have fun. I will make every effort to create a classroom environment where people feel comfortable and confident expressing themselves. This includes everyone and anyone! Therefore I will not tolerate racist, sexist, homophobic, condescending, or judgmental language in our class discussions or in your presentations. We will discuss a wide variety of interesting issues this semester. You never have to agree with an idea, example, experience or concept, but you must listen receptively to everyone. If I feel you are unable to offer classmates your undivided respect, you will be removed.

The only person you are allowed to make fun of in this class is yourself-and even self-deprecation should be kept to a minimum and only be used as a rhetorical device in a speech.

Cultural Narrative Speech (10 points): This is a (3-5 minute) speech that requires you to tell the class a story about yourself. This story should exhibit your relationship to a particular culture (i.e. race, gender, sexuality, sports team, academic club, workplace, etc.). No outline required. Look to Cultural Narrative Speech Handout for further instruction.

Informative Speech (15 points): This is a (5-7 minute) original, factual speech on a realistic subject to fulfill the general goal of informing the audience. Your Informative Speech will consist of an introduction (attention getter, thesis, & preview statement), 3 main points, transitional devices, at least 4 credible sources, and a conclusion (restated preview statement, thesis, & attention getter). Typed outline required. Look to Informative Speech Handout for further instruction.

Persuasive Speech (20 points): This is an (7-9 minute) original speech designed to inspire, reinforce, or change beliefs, attitudes, values, or actions of the audience. Much like the informative speech, you will be graded on use of organizational techniques. You will be required to incorporate 6 sources. Look to Persuasive Speech Handout for further instruction.

Impromptu Speech (5 points): Will be announced in class. Mandatory Attendance.

Interview Activity (5 points): Will be announced in class. Mandatory Attendance.

Midterm (10 points) & Final Exam for (15 points): Multiple Choice & Short answer; 882E-SCANTRON REQUIRED. Study guides will be posted on website.

Special Occasion Speech (10 points): This is a (2-3 minute) original speech designed to prepare you for speeches that are given in ceremonial contexts (funeral, graduation, weddings, etc). No Outline Required. Look to Special Occasion Speech Handout for further Instructions.

Participation (10 points): The class will be assigned participation activities (quizzes, role play, application games, in-class analyses, etc.) almost every day of class. If you are not here, you will be unable to participate which will result in point deductions. Much of your participation will rely on chapter readings assigned in this course. If you are unable to answer particular questions because you are behind in the reading, your participations score will be reduced. Additionally, your participation score also reflects your ability to effectively listen to others. Listening is after all a theoretical component, which the author of your textbook dedicates an entire chapter to. Furthermore, the nature of this class requires heavy personal disclosure of experiences—so if you aren’t providing your full attention, you are at risk of seeming insensitive. If you are a bad audience member, if you are caught distracted by a laptop, cell phone, practicing your speech, writing your personal to-do lists, doing homework, fingernails, split ends, a loud candy rapper, or your peers love notes, your participation score will be reduced.

And finally, tardiness impacts your participation score significantly. Each tardy results in a .5 point deduction. It is also your responsibility to make sure that I have you documented as tardy and not absent before you leave. Otherwise, you will receive a 1 point deduction. (Refer to excused/unexcused absence policy above for rule contingencies.)

GRADING SCALE out of 100 points (Total number of points accumulated)

A = 90 -100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 and below

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Cheating and plagiarism are serious violations of the student conduct code. Cheating or plagiarizing will result in a zero on the assignment or test and may result in suspension, failure in the course, and/or other disciplinary action taken by the College. All incidents of cheating and plagiarism will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs.

Instructor Feedback: All speech feedback questions are due 72 hours before the speech is due. I am often away at Speech & Debate Tournaments when I am not on campus. This rule allows me time to get back to you and you time to adapt to my feedback.

ALWAYS BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS. There are worksheets that we will use during class.

Tentative Class Schedule

Public Speaking Basics & Listening

Tuesday, August 21 Overview of Course Syllabus/Expectations, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Class

Website, Intramural Opportunity, and Public Performance Extra Credit

Student Introductions

Homework: Purchase Textbook. Bring Textbook to class. Fill out and bring Student Information Sheet (which is in textbook). Study Student Codes of Conduct available on Saddleback’s Website (Student Handbook). The link to the Student Handbook is also on my website. Read Chapter 1 by the following class period.

Thursday, August 23 Discussion of Public Speaking Basics

Student Codes of Conduct Quiz

Submit Student Information Sheet

Homework: Read Chapter 5 by the following class period.

Tuesday, August 28 Discussion of Listening

Observe Speech

Meet Positive Buddy

Overview of Cultural Narrative

Homework: Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 3 & 17-19. Bring in favorite poem/song. (No length/language requirement)

Delivery & Anxiety

Thursday, August 30 Discussion of Delivery & Anxiety

Delivery Workshop

Homework: Ready & be ready to discuss Chapter 6 by the following class period.

Audience Analysis

Tuesday, September 4 Discussion of Audience Analysis

Homework: Prepare Cultural Narrative Speech

Sept. 6-11 Cultural Narrative Speeches Due

Homework: Read & be ready to discuss Chapters 7 & 23 by the following class period.

Selecting a Topic, Ethics, and Informative Speaking

Thursday, September 13 Discussion of Chapter 7 & 23

Overview of Informative Speech Guidelines

Homework: Read and be ready to discuss Chapter 4 by the following class period.

Tuesday, September 18 Discussion of Chapter 4

Oral Informative Speech Group Analysis (1 Speech: Ethics, Topics, Audience Analysis)

Homework: Research Informative Topic. Read Chapters 8-11.

Research, Introductions, Conclusions & Outline

Thursday, September 20 Chapter 8-11 Reading Quiz

Discussion of Chapters 8-11

Tuesday, September 25 Citation Activity

Homework: Research Informative Topic. Read Chapters 12-15

Thursday, September 27 Discussion of Chapters 12-15

Tuesday, October 2 Outline Activity

Informative Speech Topics Due

Homework: Study for Midterm Exam. Study Guide available on my website.

Thursday, October 4 Midterm Exam

Tuesday, October 9 Interview Speech

Homework: Complete Informative Outline

Thursday, October 11 Collect Informative Outlines (at the beginning of class). The instructor will not accept final drafts of outlines through email or on disc. If you want credit for your outline, you must turn in a hard copy of it when collected. If you have a college documented excuse (jury duty, hospitalization, etc.), you will have to staple documentation in addition to contacting me through email with the reason for your extension.

Informative Delivery Workshop

October 16-25 Informative Speeches. All students are expected to attend all days. Students who are tardy on either speech day will receive a deduction for every speech they miss. Students who miss the first day of speeches will not be given an opportunity to speak if they don’t provide a college documented excuse. This rule was established to maintain fairness for students who attend the first day and are forced to do their informative speech as a result of your absence. This rule also ensures speakers have an equal amount of audience members. Students who miss days will receive a 2 point deduction. If you have jury duty or another college documented excuse, you may attend another speech class to make up the participation points (this should be arranged with me in advance).

Homework: Reach Chapter 16 & 25 by the following class period.

Special Occasion Speeches & Language

Tuesday, October 30 Discussion of Special Occasion Speech & Language

Overview of Special Occasion Speeches

Homework: Read and be ready to discuss Chapter 16 & 25. Prepare Special Occasion Speech.

Thursday, November 1 Impromptu Speeches

November 6-8 Special Occasion Speeches Due

Homework: Read Chapter 24.

Persuasive Speech

November 13-15 Discussion of Chapter 24

Overview of Persuasive Speech

Tuesday, November 20 Argumentation Activity

Persuasive Speech Analysis

Persuasive Topics Due

Homework: Prepare Persuasive Speeches

November 27-December 11 Persuasive Speeches Due. All Outlines will be collected at the beginning of class on November 27th. The instructor will not accept final drafts of outlines through email or on disc. If you want credit for your outline, you must turn in a hard copy of it when collected. If you have a college documented excuse (jury duty, hospitalization, etc.), you will have to staple documentation in addition to contacting me through email with the reason for your extension.

All students are expected to attend all days. Students who are tardy on either speech day will receive a deduction for every speech they miss. Students who miss the first day of speeches will not be given an opportunity to speak if they don’t provide a college documented excuse. This rule was established to maintain fairness for students who attend the first day and are forced to do their informative speech as a result of your absence. This rule also ensures speakers have an equal amount of audience members. Students who miss speech days will receive a 2 point deduction. If you have jury duty or another college documented excuse, you may attend another speech class to make up the participation points (this should be arranged with me in advance).

Finals Week:

9:00 am-10:15 class Final Exam, Tuesday 12/18: 10:15-12:15 pm

10:30 am-11:45 class Final Exam, Thursday 12/13 10:15-12:15 pm

The instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule as needed.

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