Faculty Syllabus
SPCH-1315 Public Speaking
Milton Hunt
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
SPCH-1315-016 (18681)
LEC EGN ONL DIL
LEC M 1:30pm - 2:50pm EGN EGN1 1285
Course Requirements
Course Assignments and Grade Weights
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ACTIVITY |
MAXIMUM PTS. |
EARNED PTS. |
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Introductory Email Assignment (.5%) |
5 pts. |
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Speeches & Support Work (69.5%) |
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Self-Reflective Speech+Multimedia Slide Presentation |
100 pts. |
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Special Occasion-Introductory Speech/ Special Occasion-Introductory Speech Manuscript |
70 pts. |
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Informative Speech+Multimedia Presentation-TEAM-SYMPOSIUM ASSIGNMENT Famous Speaker (includes extemporaneous speaking full-sentence outline with References in MLA or APA format, and a video recording of speech + slides). |
250 pts. |
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Get Smart (Research, impromptu, extemporaneous) Speaking Assignments |
100 pts. |
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Persuasive Speech Platform Delivery Assignment (includes extemporaneous speaking short-phrase/key-word outline with References in MLA or APA format; audience survey, and post-speech peer critique/feedback) |
225 points |
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Chapter Exams (15%) |
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Exam 1: Chapters 1-4 & 18 |
50 pts. |
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Exam 2: Chapters 5-15 + Group Communication Chapter |
50 pts. |
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Exam 3: Chapters 16 & 17 |
50 pts. |
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Attendance/Participation (10%)—4 pts. per in-person class attendance/participation and hybrid/asynchronous participation checks |
100 pts. |
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TOTAL POINTS |
1000 pts. |
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Course Subjects
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Day of Week |
Date |
Course Activity/Assignments Description |
Reading |
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Monday |
1/26 |
Introductory Activity Syllabus Self-Reflection Speech Assigned |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Wednesday |
1/28 |
Communication Process/Ethics-video and questions (hybrid check 1) |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Monday |
2/2 |
Self-Reflection Speeches Delivered Communication Process/Ethics |
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Wednesday |
2/4 |
Listening-TED talk questions (hybrid check 2) |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Monday |
2/9 |
Listening Special-Occasion Speeches Preparation |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Wednesday |
2/11 |
James Earl Jones Confidence questions (hybrid check 3) |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Monday |
2/16 |
EISD SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Deliver: Special Occasion Speeches Recordings Due (hybrid check 4) |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Wednesday |
2/18 |
EXAM 1 due |
Chapters 1-4, & 18 |
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Monday |
2/23 |
Informative-Symposium-Team-Based Assignment Team Meeting-Google Document |
Chapters 5-15
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Wednesday |
2/25 |
Informative-Symposium-Team-Based Assignment Team Meeting-Google Document check #1/Topic chosen and Team Roles |
Chapters 5-15
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Monday |
3/2 |
Outlining and Organization- Individual Team Role Speaking Outline
Visuals/slides |
Chapters 5-15
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Wednesday |
3/4 |
Individual Team Role Speaking Outline Due |
Chapters 5-15
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Monday |
3/9 |
Record your individual speech |
Chapters 5-15
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Wednesday |
3/11 |
Add visuals/slides to recording and submit the finished file to Blackboard
EXAM 2 DUE by 11:59 PM |
Chapters 5-15
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Monday/Wednesday |
3/16 & 3/18 |
SPRING BREAK |
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Monday |
3/23 |
Informative Symposium Team Assignment Discussion Board Questions
Get Smart-Impromptu/Extemporaneous Assignment A-Prepare a travel speech on one side of 3x5 index card—practice platform walk for transitions
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Chapter 16 |
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Wednesday |
3/25 |
Informative Symposium/Team Assignment Discussion Board Due
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Chapter 16 |
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Monday |
3/30 |
Get Smart-Impromptu/Extemporaneous Assignment A-Travel Speech Delivery
Assignment B- Prepare Research Chart/Source Bias |
Chapter 16 |
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Wednesday |
4/1 |
Get Smart-Assignment B due: Chart/Source Bias Due |
Chapter 16 |
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Monday |
4/6 |
EISD BAD WEATHER DAY HOLIDAY Get Smart-Impromptu/Extemporaneous Assignment C-Policy-Based Organization |
Chapter 17 |
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Wednesday |
4/8 |
Debrief Survey-Research Chart-Source Bias |
Chapter 17 |
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Monday |
4/13 |
Assignment C-Policy-Based Organization delivery
Get Smart-Impromptu/Extemporaneous Assignment D-Value-Based Organization
Assignment E-Toulmin Model Argument Preparation with Vocal Source Citations |
Chapter 17 |
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Wednesday |
4/15 |
Persuasive Speech Assignment Classwork: Persuasive Speech Audience Survey Statements due |
Chapter 17 |
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Monday |
4/20 |
Assignment E Toulmin Model Argument Preparation with Vocal Source Citations Due
Complete Persuasive Speech Audience Survey
Outlining and Organization of Arguments |
Chapter 17 |
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Wednesday |
4/22 |
Work on Persuasive Speech Outline |
Chapter 17 |
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Monday |
4/27 |
Persuasive Speech Typed Extemporaneous Short-phrase/Key-word Outline + References due. |
Chapters 17 |
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Wednesday |
4/29 |
Final Preparation for speech Peer feedback/critical listening |
Chapters 17 |
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Monday |
5/4 |
Persuasive Speech Delivery |
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Wednesday |
5/6 |
EXAM #3 Due by 11:59 PM |
Chapters 16-17 |
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Monday |
5/11 |
Persuasive Speech Delivery |
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Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate skills in researching, planning, organizing, rehearsing, and delivering a variety of speeches individually and/or in groups.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the foundation models of communication leading to effective and ethical communication based on audience and context.
- Illustrate and appropriately employ verbal and nonverbal various modes of delivery in oral communication (e.g. manuscript, extemporaneous, impromptu, memorized).
- Recognize and use principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in gathering information for the development of oral presentations and argument.
- Employ appropriate research and provide speeches with appropriate documentation.
- Practice effective use of computer-based technology in communicating and acquiring information.
- Recognize the roles that public speaking plays in civic awareness.
- Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
- Utilize listening skills for analysis and evaluation of a speaker’s message.
- Participate in teamwork situations to foster interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Practice strategies for reducing stress while presenting to an audience.
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Published: 01/21/2026 08:52:17