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In this course, you will learn how public speakers plan and deliver presentations. You will also learn how to make critical judgments as an audience member to public discourse. The purpose of the course is to provide you guidelines, practice and feedback in selecting, organizing, adapting and presenting ideas in a public speaking situation.
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate increased understanding and appreciation of the communication process as it relates to speaker and listener interactions.
- Develop speaking and listening competencies for effective speech composition and delivery.
- Develop critical insight in judging spoken discourse.
- Appreciate how spoken communication is used to critically examine facts, values and policies.
- Respect for ethical codes that govern spoken discourse, such as
- tolerance for differences of opinion,
- preference for civility,
- willingness to test rationally evidence and arguments, and
- development of interpersonal values that open and maintain channels of communication.
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Materials |
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Grading |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
Assignment |
Points |
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Discussion Activities |
250 (25 each) |
25% |
Quizzes |
50 (2.5 each) |
5% |
Questionnaire |
25 |
2.5% |
Introductory Speech |
25 |
2.5% |
Personal Narrative Speech |
100 |
10% |
Informative Speech |
150 |
15% |
Persuasive Speech |
150 |
15% |
Informative Speech Plan
(including a bibliography) |
50 |
5% |
Persuasive Strategy Report
(including a bibliography) |
100 |
10% |
Comprehensive Exam |
100 |
10% |
Your final grade may be based on the following scale.
Grading Scale |
Grade |
Points |
Percent |
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900-1000 |
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800-899 |
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700-799 |
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600-699 |
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0-599 |
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Exams |
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There is one proctored exam in this course, but you are required to present four speeches and submit your recordings via Panopto. |
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822. |
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Beginning the Course |
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1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.
Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor. |
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