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Spring 2015 Syllabus SPH 107
Spring 2015 Syllabus SPH 107
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Course Description
This course explores the principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual
planning, rehearsing, and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations,
communication theories, and student performance are emphasized.
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Prerequisite
None
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Textbook/Materials
REQUIRED
Ford-Brown, L. (2014). DK Guide to Public Speaking (2nd ed.) Pearson Education, Inc..
3 Green Skinny Scantrons
Stapler
National/State Newspapers and magazines
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Evaluation:
Your Grade
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Exam 2
50 points (10%)
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Final Exam
50 points (10%)
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Biography Speech/Outline
50 points (10%)
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Policy Speech/Outline
75 points (15%)
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50 points (10%)
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Participation Critiques
50 points (10%)
Audience Participation (deduction of 5 points per speaking day absent)
Introduction speech (5 points)
Occupation Speech Outline (5 points)
Speech Critiques 4x10pts (40 points)
Grading Scale:
450-500 points = A
400-449 points = B
350-399 points = C
300-349 points = D
000-299 points = F
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Attendance
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Statement of Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and
educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individuals race, color, gender, religion,
national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education Policy. Any practice or
behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 state that qualified
students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and academic requirements are entitled to reasonable
accommodations. It is the students responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to the College.
Any student who request special accommodations under the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act should
contact Robin Brown at the Valley Campus, Gary Branch at the Opelika Campus, and Dr. Fred Williams at the
Wadley Campus.
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Student Conduct:
Each student will be expected to conduct himself/herself in a manner which is conducive to an effective learning
situation. Any student who unduly disrupts a class or violates any behavior rule, regulation, or policy of the College
during a class shall be subject to immediate removal from the class and to appropriate disciplinary action. Any
student who is caught cheating on an examination, or graded writing assignment or a speech shall receive a grade of
zero on the respective exam or assignment, or speech. Any student charged by the instructor with misconduct,
whether academic or non-academic, shall be subject to disciplinary action as detailed in the SUSCC General
Catalog/Student Handbook.
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Academic Misconduct:
It is expected that every student will be honorable. Academic misconduct includes all acts of dishonesty in any
academically related matter and any knowing or intentional help or attempt to help, or conspiracy to help, another
student commit an act of academic dishonesty. Suspected cases of academic misconduct will be reported to the
Dean of Academics. Penalty of academic misconduct on a test or other assignment will result in receiving a grade of
zero on that test or assignment and possible suspension of the college.
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latter is offensive). Please get all materials and notes from your peers. Once you have done that, I am
happy to further explore and refine your understanding of the course concepts.
7 To succeed in college, read the material BEFORE it is covered in class, come to class on time, pay
attention, take good notes during lectures, review your notes before AND after each lecture, do your
homework in a timely fashion, ask questions in class, get extra help as soon as possible, and avoid crisis
management study habits.
8 The make-up day for speeches will be the day of the final exam. If a student is absent for EXAM I or
EXAM II the final exam grade will count twice. Once for the final exam grade and once for the exam
missed earlier in the semester, I will only do this for excused absences.
9. It is of the utmost importance that students read national newspapers, magazines, and online
sources to have an understanding of current events, as the information will be the topic of class
discussion. Students participation grades will suffer if a student is not knowledgeable of current
events and cannot engage in class discussion at an academic level. There are three levels of class
participation: 1. Active participation, The Outcome Objective is defined as follows: Student is able to
demonstrate through class discussion that he/she has read the assigned material and has drawn
valid conclusions or raised good questions. 2. Passive participation, involves piggyback discussion
limited to the issues raised by others, lack of reading of materials is evident. No participation
obtains when a student is absent, remains silent, or does not contribute to the academic discussion.
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There is a ZERO tolerance policy regarding cell/smart phones/ usage in the class. First offense the student
will be asked to leave the class. Second offense the student will need permission from the Dean of Students
AND the instructor to re-enter the class. Students using cell/smart phones/laptop computers or other
electronic devices during test/speeches/or class assignments will receive a grade of Zero/F. Students may
use a laptop computer in class to take notes and access e-text. Students who use laptop computers for other
business will be asked to leave class for first offence. Second offense the student will need permission from
the Dean of Students AND the instructor to re-enter the class.
THE COURSE SYLLABUS, OUTLINE, AND DATES ESTABLISHED ARE TENTATIVE, AND THE
INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THEM.
SPH 107
Course Outline and Calendar---Spring 2015
Shaquille Marsh
M/W Class
Date
1/7
1/12
1/14
1/19
1/26
1/28
2/2
2/4
2/9
2/11
2/18
2/23
2/25
3/2
3/4
3/9
3/11
3/16
3/18
3/23
3/25
3/30
4/1
4/6
4/8
4/13
4/15
4/20
4/22
4/27-5/1