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Publish Date
01/24/2012 23:48:42
Introduction to Speech Communication
SPCH-1311
Spring 2012
01/17/2012 - 05/13/2012
Course Information
Section 069
Lecture
MW 3:00PM - 4:20PM
RVSG 9137
Kevin Clark
kclark@austincc.edu
(512) 223.1790 x26239
Office Hours
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M W
4:20 - 4:50pm
RVSG 9139
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M W
8:50 - 9:20pm
RGC1 320
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5:00 - 5:30pm
BOW B206
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8:10 - 8:40pm
BOW B206
Course Requirements
Group Assignments: 30%
Group Zone Game Agenda and Presentation: 5%
Group Creative Product Modification: 25%
Group Topic Proposal: 3%
Group Talking Points: 7%
Group Presentation: 15%
Individual Assignments: 34%
Individual Contract of Understanding: 3%
Individual Practice Informative Speech: 3%
Individual Informative Speech: “A Favorite Place”: 28%
Individual Topic Proposal: 3%
Individual Outline: 7%
Individual Presentation: 18%
Individual Examinations (Best 3 out of 4): 36%
Exam 1 (Unit 1, part 1: Chapters 1, 2 & 6): 12%
Exam 2 (Unit 1, part 2: Chapters 3, 4 & 5): 12%
Exam 3 (Units 2 and 3: Chapters 7-10): 12%
Exam 4 (Unit 4: Chapters 11-15 and «Notes on Ancient Greeks »): 12%
Readings
Beebe, Steven A., Susan J. Beebe, and Diana K. Ivy. Communication: Principles for a Lifetime (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2010.
Course Subjects
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W, January 18 |
Course Introduction |
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M, January 23 |
Chapter 1: Foundations of Human Communication Reading Sheets for Ch. 1, 2 & 6 |
Chapter 1: Answering the Question: Is It Communication? |
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W, January 25 |
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Introducing Your Partner |
DUE by 2:45 PM via ACC gmail: Contract of Understanding |
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M, January 30 |
Chapter 2: Self-Awareness and Communication
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Chapter 2: Determining Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values in the “Big Issues” |
Returned via ACC gmail: Confirmation that your Contract was received |
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W, February 1 |
Chapter 6: Adapting to Others: Bridging Culture and Gender Differences |
Chapter 6: Distinguishing Stereotype From Prejudice in Television |
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In Blackboard: Exam 1 Practice Qs |
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M, February 6 |
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Exam 1: Ch. 1, 2 & 6 |
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W, February 8 |
Chapter 3: Understanding Verbal Messages Reading Sheets for Ch. 3, 4 & 5 |
Chapter 3: Applying the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis to the Five Senses |
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Returned in class: Exam 1 |
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M, February 13 |
Chapter 4: Understanding Nonverbal Messages |
Chapter 4: Distinguishing Verbal From Nonverbal Messages in Media |
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W, February 15 |
Chapter 5: Listening and Responding |
Chapter 5: Paraphrasing Message Content & Emotion in Sitcoms |
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In Blackboard: Exam 2 Practice Qs |
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M, February 20 |
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“Speed-teaming” to Form Teams |
DUE in class: Team Request Forms |
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W, February 22 |
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Exam 2: Ch. 3, 4 & 5 |
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M, February 27 |
Discussion of Group Zone Game |
Working in Groups: Developing Team Name in Acronym Form |
Returned in class: Team Assignments
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Returned in class: Exam 2 |
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W, February 29 |
Chapter 7: Understanding Interpersonal Communication Discussion of Group Creative Product Modification Reading Sheets for Ch. 7-10 |
Chapter 7: Understanding Perception & Self-Awareness |
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M, March 5 |
Chapter 8: Enhancing Relationships |
Chapter 8: Moving from Aggressive to Assertive Communication |
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W, March 7 |
Chapter 9: Understanding Group and Team Performance |
Chapter 9: Recognizing Groups and Teams in Disaster Situations |
Group Zone Game Agendas and Presentations (5 min. per team; 5%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Group Zone Game |
In Blackboard: Exam 3 Practice Qs |
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M, March 12 |
NO CLASS (Spring Break) |
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W, March 14 |
NO CLASS (Spring Break) |
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M, March 19 |
Chapter 10: Enhancing Group and Team Performance
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Chapter 10: Recognizing the Reflective Thinking Process in Inventions Working in Groups |
DUE in class: Group Creative Modification Topic Proposals (3%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Topic Proposals |
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W, March 21 |
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Exam 3: Ch. 7-10 |
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M, March 26 |
Chapter 11: Developing Your Presentation “Notes on Ancient Greeks” Reading Sheets for Ch. 11-15 & “Notes” |
Chapter 11: Developing Supportive Evidence & Testimony Working in Groups |
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Returned in class: Exam 3 |
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W, March 28 |
Chapter 12: Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation |
Working in Groups |
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M, April 2 |
Discussion of Individual Practice Informative Speech Discussion of Individual Informative Speech Assignment + Video Example |
Chapter 12: Turning a Preparation Outline Into a Delivery Outline Working in Groups |
DUE in class: Group Creative Modification Talking Points (7%) |
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W, April 4 |
Chapter 14: Speaking to Inform |
Chapter 14: Organizing Spatially, Chronologically, and Topically Practicing Enunciation |
DUE in class: Individual Informative Speech Topic Proposals (3%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Talking Points
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M, April 9 |
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Group Creative Product Modification Presentations (15-18 min. per team; 15%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Group Presentations Returned in class: Evaluations of Speech Topic Proposals |
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W, April 11 |
Chapter 13: Delivering Your Presentation |
Chapter 13: Noticing Effective Verbal Delivery |
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M, April 16 |
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Individual Practice Informative Speeches (2-3 min.; 3%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Practice Speeches |
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W, April 18 |
Chapter 15: Speaking to Persuade |
Chapter 15: Detecting Faulty Reasoning Exam 4 Review in class: “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire—SPCH 1311 Edition” |
DUE in class: Individual Informative Speech Outlines (7%) |
In Blackboard: Exam 4 Practice Qs |
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M, April 23 |
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Signups begin in class for Individual Informative Speech Presentations |
Exam 4: Ch. 11-15 and “Notes” |
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W, April 25 |
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Practicing Emotions |
Signups end in class for Individual Informative Speech Presentations Returned in class: Evaluations of Speech Outlines |
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M, April 30 |
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Individual Informative Speech Presentations (4-6 min.; 18%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Speech Presentations |
Returned in class: Exam 4 |
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W, May 2 |
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Individual Informative Speech Presentations (4-6 min.; 18%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Speech Presentations |
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M, May 7 |
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Individual Informative Speech Presentations (4-6 min.; 18%) Returned in class: Evaluations of Speech Presentations |
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W, May 9 |
Conclusions |
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F, May 11 |
Final Letter Grades Officially Submitted & Entered in Blackboard |
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Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
· To understand the communication process and characteristics of competence;
· To demonstrate an understanding of the role of perception in communication;
· To recognize the power of language and adapt verbal messages appropriately;
· To evaluate listening habits and practice effective listening skills;
· To send and interpret nonverbal messages with accuracy and effectiveness;
· To understand the role of communication in interpersonal relationships;
· To recognize own conflict style & demonstrate effective conflict management;
· To contribute to effective group problem-solving and practice role flexibility;
· To use effective delivery style in informal or formal public speaking situations;
· To recognize the need to self-monitor personal communication competence;
· To develop skill in selecting and using a variety of communication strategies and responses based on situational contexts, goals, and human needs; and
· To foster a better understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity.