SYLLABUS FOR COM 150 SPEECH COMMUNICATION

Term:  Fall 2006 (August 28, 2006-December 9, 2006)

Day & Time: TF 12:10-1:40 PM-Room 258

Course Number: COM 150L

Instructor:  Dawn T. Muhammad, M.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Office:  504

Office Phone: (Indiana) 219-473-4350; (Illinois) 773-721-0202, ext. 350

E-mail: dmuhammad@ccsj.edu                               

Office Hours:  By Appointment Only

Instant Messaging: AIM-DawnPhDJD or Yahoo: drdawnmuhammad

Instructor Biography: My name is Dawn Muhammad. I am currently the Director of the Communication Program here at Calumet College of St. Joseph.  Prior to CCSJ, I was the Campus College Chair for General and Professional Studies at the Chicagoland Campuses of the University of Phoenix (UOP) in The Artemis School. Prior to UOP, I worked at a plethora of colleges and universities in an adjunct capacity.

Course Description: This course focuses on the development of skills in public speaking and group communication.  Students learn how to prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation and study characteristics of active listening.

Textbook:  Grice & Skinner (6^th Edition)-Mastering Public Speaking

Public Speaking Outcomes:

· Compose and deliver confident, well organized, and sufficiently documented oral presentations.

· Adapt their message appropriately to audience and occasion.

· Give evidence of a clear, identifiable purpose.

· Design a logical, coherent organizational structure.

· Use smooth transitions from point to point.

· Use credible and varied supporting materials.

· List content sources at end of outline.

· Name sources of specific facts and statements during the speech

· Use appropriate language.

· Use audio-visual aids to increase audience attention and understanding.

· Prepare purposeful introductions and conclusions.

· Deliver the speech confidently and conversationally.

· Use physical behavior to enhance the presentation.

· Define interpersonal communication.

· Explain how roles and expectations are important to relationships and why one might need to renegotiate them from time to time.

· Identify strategies for resolving communication problems brought on by criticism, complaints, avoidance, aggression, and defensive behavior.

· List and explain steps in conflict resolution.

· Collaborate productive in-group tasks.

· Distinguish among task, maintenance, and negative roles and give                      examples of each.

· Explain ways in which conflict can be managed in a group.

· Listen actively, intelligently, critically, and empathically.

· Explain problems that lead to poor listening.

· Identify and explain various parts of the listening process.

· Define active listening

· Explain the meaning of listening for information and give steps to improve one’s skills.

· Explain the meaning of critical listening and give steps to improve one’s skills.

· Explain the meaning of empathic listening and give steps to improve one’s skills.

Learning Strategies: Lectures, handouts, individual speeches, group critiques, reading of textbook chapters, quizzes, small and large group activities, online discussion forum.

Assessment:

Quizzes                                                                                              20 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments*               20 % of grade

Speaker’s Journal & Speeches                                                         60 % of grade

*Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments include:

1.              Speeches, including outlines, delivery and evaluation.

2.              Listening and participation in critiques and other class activities

3.              Additional duties and activities as needed.

Grading Scale:  A student’s final grade is based on holistic evaluations of the above components; no point system is used.  Students will receive a number grade on their speeches based on checklists of specified criteria for content, organization, and delivery.   Late speeches are normally docked one letter grade.

Format for Written Assignments:  Outlines should be done on standard 8-1/2 by 11 paper.  Name, date, and type of speech should be placed in the upper right hand corner; title in upper center; specific purpose below title.  All speeches should have an introduction, discussion and conclusion, as given in class.  Key words and phrases, rather than complete sentences, should be used, and a line of white space should separate each item. 

Class Policy on Attendance:  Normally, because of the laboratory nature of this course, missing more than two weeks (four sessions) of class will lower a student’s final grade one letter or at the discretion of the instructor.  This policy does not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences.  A student is responsible for material covered and assignments given in any class missed. 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Cell phones, beepers, and pagers are to be turned off during class.  Exception:  unusual circumstances cleared with instructor ahead of time.

Videotaping:  At least two speeches will be videotaped.  The personal experience speeches will be played back and critiqued in class.  Other speeches will be played back if time permits.  Students are expected to supply their own blank VHSC tape.

Blackboard: Electronic communication has become the new standard in many environments.  As such, we will supplement our course with blackboard and email.  As a CCSJ Student, you have an email account but you have to activate it in order to use it. If you have not done so already, click on http://www.ccsj.edu/library/email.shtml to view instructions on how to activate your e-mail account.

Students may activate their e-mail account at the Whiting campus or activate/manage the email account online. 

On the days that we meet online in lieu of class, you are to complete the respective assignment AND post your answer to a discussion question.  In addition to posting your response to the question…you need to respond to two of your other classmates’ postings in order to fulfill this requirement.  All discussion board forums will open on Monday at noon and close on Sunday at midnight.

Changes To Syllabus: Subject to occur at instructor’s discretion.

DATE	IN CLASS ACTIVITIES	ELECTRONIC ACTIVITIES
Week 1 8/29	ICEBREAKERS INTRODUCTION OF THE COURSE BLACKBOARD ORIENTATION LECTURE-CHAPTER 1	-ACTIVATE YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT -UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT IN BLACKBOARD
9/1	LECTURE-CHAPTER 2 & 3 SUBMIT 1^ST OUTLINE	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 1 & 2
Week 2 9/5	LECTURE-CHAPTER 4
9/8	NO CLASS	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 3 & 4
Week 3 9/12	DELIVER 1^ST SPEECHES
9/15	LECTURE-CHAPTERS 5 SUBMIT SPEAKERS JOURNAL
Week 4 9/19	LECTURE-CHAPTERS 6 SUBMIT 2^ND OUTLINE	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 5 & 6
9/22	DELIVER 2nd SPEECHES
Week 5 9/26	NO CLASS
9/29	LECTURE-CHAPTERS 7 & 8 SUBMIT SPEAKERS JOURNAL SUBMIT 3^RD OUTLINE	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 7 & 8
Week 6 10/3	DELIVER 3^rd SPEECHES
10/6	LECTURE-CHAPTER 9 SUBMIT SPEAKERS JOURNAL
Week 7 10/10	LECTURE-CHAPTER 10	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 9 & 10
10/13	LECTURE-CHAPTER 11 SUBMIT 4^TH OUTLINE
Week 8 10/17	LECTURE-CHAPTER 12	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 11 & 12
10/20	DELIVER 4^TH SPEECHES
Week 9 10/24	LECTURE-CHAPTER 13 SUBMIT SPEAKER’S JOURNAL
10/27	LECTURE-CHAPTER 14	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 13 & 14
Week 10 10/31	LECTURE-CHAPTER 15
11/3	LECTURE-CHAPTER 16	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 15 & 16
Week 11 11/7	LECTURE-CHAPTER 17 SUBMIT 5^TH OUTLINE
11/10	LECTURE-CHAPTER 18	QUIZZES MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS 17 & 18
Week 12 11/14	5TH SPEECHES DELIVERED
11/17	NO CLASS-CONFERENCE
Week 13 11/21	5TH SPEECHES CONTINUED  SUBMIT SPEAKER’S JOURNAL	SUBMIT 6^TH OUTLINE
11/24	NO CLASS-THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Week 14 11/28	LECTURE-CHAPTER 19 DELIVER 6^TH SPEECHES
12/1	SUBMIT SPEAKER’S JOURNALS SUBMIT 7^TH OUTLINE	QUIZ MADE AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTER 19
Week 15 12/5	DELIVER GROUP PRESENTATIONS
12/8	FINISH DELIVERING GROUP PRESENTATIONS SUBMIT SPEAKER’S JOURNAL

* All speeches must be accompanied with a typewritten outline and speech analysis sheet; to be handed in prior to your speech as indicated in the course schedule (above).  As you are expected to speak extemporaneously, you should make two copies of the outline so that you may refer to one during your speech.

**All speech topics must be approved by the instructor in advance of the assigned speaking day.

The above schedule is subject to change, with notice given in class.

Students will give one or more impromptu speeches as time permits.

Classroom Decorum:  Students should act toward each other in a cooperative, constructive, respectful manner.  Personal or derogatory remarks are out of place.  One person talks at a time.  This rule not only applies to instructor and student presentations but also to discussions and critiques.  Sleeping and socializing are out of place during class. 

Students are expected to come to class on time.  Leaving and re-entering the room during class is not permitted except in unusual circumstances.  Food is not allowed in the classroom except for use in Demonstration speeches.  

The instructor first gives a student who engages in any inappropriate behavior a verbal warning.  If the behavior continues, the instructor may ask the student to leave the class.  To be allowed back in, the student must first meet with the instructor, acknowledge that the behavior is inappropriate, and agree not to engage in it again.  If the student continues to exhibit offending behavior, the instructor may request an administrative withdrawal, which requires approval by the Academic Dean. 

Center for Academic Excellence: Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism: If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Citation Guidelines: Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian).  My preference, of course is APA.  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy: After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

“I” (“Incomplete”) grades:  “I” grades because of missing assignments are not automatic but must be requested.  Requests should include the reason for the missing work and the plan to make it up.

Statement of Plagiarism: If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Administrative Withdrawal: To protect a student from failing a course, a faculty member may initiate an administrative withdrawal of a student who misses two or more consecutive weeks of classes.

Academic Alerts:  

In an effort to keep you informed of serious problems affecting your ability to pass this course, students who are in jeopardy of not passing may receive an Academic Alert to notify them of the situation and the remedial actions they should take to put them in good academic standing.

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