SPCH-1311 Introduction to Speech Communication

Mary Vanwisse

Credit Fall 2023

Section(s)

SPCH-1311-004 (70359)
LEC W 6:00pm - 8:40pm HLC HLC1 2217

SPCH-1311-074 (70388)
LEC Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm DIL DLS DIL

Course Requirements

Learning Unit Tests

Five tests, about 40-50 multiple choice and true/false questions. Tests are based on the textbook and additional information from class. Tests are timed and are taken online. You are allowed to use notes and the book but you will need to know where to look in the notes for answers. You are responsible for knowing test due dates and completing the tests on time. You have 2 chances to take each test.

Attendance and Participation

Your participation, in the form of reading before class, participating in discussions and exercises, and completing any discussion board and journal assignments are all a part of your participation grade. You are responsible for signing the attendance sheet each night of class.

Plagiarism Tutorial

Complete the online tutorial on plagiarism provided by the ACC library. Upload a screenshot of your quiz results in Blackboard.

Interpersonal/Conflict Resolution Assessment

Groups of 4-6 students will work together to design two role plays. The first role play will demonstrate ineffective conflict management, either non-confrontational/unassertive or confrontational/aggressive (or both). The second role play will demonstrate effective, cooperative/assertive conflict management.

Small Group Communication Assessment-Brainstorming and Solution Seeking Assignment (BSSS)

In small groups, you will brainstorm tag lines for a government campaign. Then, you will use objective criteria to evaluate the tag lines. This assignment gives you a chance to practice several skills that can enable groups to become not only more creative in problem-solving, but more effective as well.

Audience Analysis and Formal Outline

Your last two assignments will cover the same topic. The topic must be relevant to Texas and within the last 5 years. This is an informative speech, and must include at least 5 sources of information other than your personal opinion or knowledge. See additional due dates on Blackboard.

Informative Speech Delivery

You will present the 5-7 minute informative speech created in your outline assignment. You must use a visual or an auditory aid and it must be presented extemporaneously. See Blackboard for additional requirements.

Readings

Course Subjects

Day of Week	Learning Unit	Date	Course Reading & Activity Description	Assignment Information
Thursday	1	8/24	Introduction to Course Grice’s Maxim’s Intro & Overview of Human Communication	Review Syllabus Read Chapter 1
Thursday		8/31	Communication and Perception Intercultural Communication	Read Chapter 2 Read Chapter 6
Thursday	2	9/7	Verbal Messages	Read Chapter 3 Unit 1 test due by Midnight 9/8
Thursday		9/14	Nonverbal Messages	Read Chapter 4
Thursday	3	9/21	Listening & Intro to Interpersonal Communication	Read Chapter 5 & Begin 7 Explain Conflict Resolution Assignment Unit 2 test due by Midnight 9/22
Thursday		10/5	Interpersonal Communication	Read Chapter 7 & 8 Work on Conflict Assignment
Thursday	4	10/12	Small group Communication	Read Chapter 9 & Begin 10 Work on Conflict Assignment Unit 3 test due by Midnight 10/13
Thursday		10/19	Small group Communication	Conflict Resolution Role Play Due in class Read Chapter 10 Explain small group assignment
Thursday		10/26	Small group Assignment Due You must be present to receive a grade	Arrive at classroom 10 minutes before your appointment Unit 4 test due by Midnight 10/27
Thursday	5	11/2	Introduction to Presentational Speaking	Read Chapters 11 & 14 Explain Speaking Assignments
Thursday		11/9	Organizing & Outlining Speech delivery	Read Chapters 12 & 13 Plagiarism Tutorial due 11/10
Thursday		11/16	Persuasion Final Questions on Speeches	Read Chapters 15 Formal outline & audience analysis Due by Midnight 11/17
Thursday		11/23	Thanksgiving	No class-review feedback, prepare visual aid
Thursday		11/30	Group 1 Speeches due in class	Be present and stay for the entire session
Thursday		12/7	Group 2 Speeches due in class	Be present and stay for the entire session Unit test 5 due by Midnight 12/8

Day of Week	Learning Unit	Date	Course Reading & Activity Description	Assignment Information
Wednesday	1	8/23	Introduction to Course Grice’s Maxim’s Intro & Overview of Human Communication	Review Syllabus Read Chapter 1 Begin Chapter 2
Wednesday		8/30	Communication and Perception Intercultural Communication	Read Chapter 2 Read Chapter 6
Wednesday	2	9/6	Verbal Messages	Read Chapter 3 Unit 1 test due by Midnight 9/7
Wednesday		9/13	Nonverbal Messages	Read Chapter 4
Wednesday	3	9/20	Listening & Intro to Interpersonal Communication	Read Chapter 6 & Begin 7 Explain Conflict Resolution Assignment Unit 2 test due by Midnight 9/21
Wednesday		10/4	Interpersonal Communication	Read Chapter 7 & 8 Work on Conflict Assignment
Wednesday	4	10/11	Small group Communication	Read Chapter 9 & Begin 10 Work on Conflict Assignment Unit 3 test due by Midnight 10/12
Wednesday		10/18	Small group Communication	Conflict Resolution Role Play Due in class Read Chapter 10 Explain small group assignment
Wednesday		10/25	Small group Assignment Due You must be present to receive a grade	Arrive at classroom 10 minutes before your appointment Unit 4 test due by Midnight 10/26
Wednesday	5	11/1	Introduction to Presentational Speaking	Read Chapters 11 & 14 Explain Speaking Assignments
Wednesday		11/8	Organizing & Outlining Speech delivery	Read Chapters 12 & 13 Plagiarism Tutorial due 11/9
Wednesday		11/15	Persuasion Final Questions on Speeches	Read Chapters 15 Formal outline & audience analysis Due by Midnight 11/16
Wednesday		11/22	Group 1 Speeches due in class	Be present and stay for the entire session
Wednesday		11/29	Group 2 Speeches due in class	Be present and stay for the entire session
Wednesday		12/6	Make-up, final questions	Unit test 5 due by Midnight 12/7

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes

Foundations of Human Communication
1. Apply the techniques of communication competency in a variety of settings.
2. Develop skills in selecting and using a variety of communication strategies and responses based on situational contexts, goals, and human needs.
3. Integrate self-monitoring strategies to increase personal communication competence.
4. Analyze the role of perception in communication and employ various perception checking methods to enhance competency.
5. Recognize the power of verbal and nonverbal messages and adapt messages effectively.
6. Evaluate listening habits and practice effective listening skills.
7. Identify the dimensions of cultural diversity and their influence on communication.
8. Examine the influence of using communication technologies on human interaction.
Interpersonal Communication
1. Identify, analyze, and apply effective interpersonal communication skills.
2. Recognize personal conflict style and demonstrate effective conflict management.
Small Group Communication
1. Engage in and evaluate the dynamics of small group communication.
Public Speaking
1. Develop, research, organize, and deliver an effective formal public speech.

Note:

entire syllabus is available from the professor

Office Hours

M Th 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM zoom room on syllabus

NOTE

Published: 08/25/2023 17:21:25