SPCH 1110 Public Speaking
Syllabus
Instructor and Class Information
Instructor Name
Deb Lawson
dlawson@cccneb.edu
Phone
Office: 1+308-398-7553
Mobile
Cell Phone: 308-383-2223
Office Location
Central Community College
3134 W Highway 34
P.O. Box 4903
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
- my office is located at the Grand Island Campus in the suite of offices in the 400 wing. The best ways to contact your instructor are by texting (or calling) my cell phone: 308-382-2223 OR through email: dlawson@cccneb.edu
Instructor Office
Hours
Please call and make an appointment.
Instructor Information
Master of Arts, Education with Speech Communication Emphasis
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Explain the importance of active listening in the communication process.
Apply listening skills that assist the communication process.
Listen to various types of speeches within their cultural context.
Evaluate critically the public discourse of others with awareness of cultural context.
Respond critically to questions raised by readings and speeches.
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Incorporate information from outside sources ethically, effectively, and appropriately.
Assessment Strategies in the speech class. through source citation on the speech outline submitted to the instructor for prior approval. through the actual process of presenting a speech scored by the instructor on a rubric. through the speaker 's notes.
Criteria
Your performance will be successful when: you conduct research in preparation for speeches. you select credible sources. you identify sources adequately in the speech outline using APA, MLA, CMS or Turabian citation style. you represent the source information accurately. you use a citation format appropriate to the purpose of the speech. you credit complete sources orally in your speech.
Learning Objectives
Select credible sources.
Identify sources adequately.
Explain source information …show more content…
Regular course progress is expected. Just as the student is given the opportunity to complete work during an entire semester, the instructor of this course expects a similar amount of time to evaluate an entire semester 's assignments.
SUBMITTING MOST OF THE SPEECHES AND ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE FINAL WEEKS OF THE
SEMESTER WILL RESULT IN A LOWER COURSE GRADE!!
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:44 AM
CCC-Cell Phones
There are to be no active cell phones during class time as they are a disturbance to others and disrupt any activities that may be occurring. If a situation occurs that a student may need to be in contact with others, such as a family emergency, the instructor must be notified prior to accepting any