Borough of Manhattan Community College
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Fundamentals of Speech: SPE100 (3credit)
Instructor: B. D’Amato Email: bdamato@schools.nyc.gov
Schedule: 8:30am until 11:26am
Saturdays
Classroom: main campus room N468
Office hours by appointment Saturdays 11:30 am-12:00 p.m..
Course Description
The aim of this course is to develop effective skills in speech communication. The student examines how to generate topics, organize ideas, master elements of audience psychology and practice techniques of speech presentation in the public forum. All elements of speech production and presentation are considered.
Evaluation & Requirements of Students
Assignments: All assignments must be typed, double spaced, and in accord with MLA style guidelines. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted (except for in class work). Each assignment has specific guidelines that are previewed here and developed further later in the semester. Be sure to abide by these general guidelines as well as those you receive later in the semester.
Readings: This course requires extensive reading of difficult materials. You should be prepared to dedicate a significant amount of time outside of class to reading your materials (including both the lecture material and the text book) carefully and critically.
Required Text and Readings
The Art of Public Speaking, 11th edition by Stephen E. Lucas choose from new, used, rented or electronic versions. The New York Times will be one of your three sources for information.
Test and Virtual Classwork
Test will cover information from the textbook, class lectures and discussion boards. When you are absent from face to face (F2F) session you are still responsible for the work missed. Refer to the class schedule or contact classmates
College attendance policy
At the Borough of Manhattan Community College, the maximum number of absences is limited to one more hour than the number of hours a class meets in one week. For example, you may be enrolled in a three – hour class. In that class, you would be allowed 4 hour of absences (not 4 days). In the case of excessive absences, the instructor has the option to lower the grade or assign an F or WU grade.
BMCC policy on plagiarism and academic integrity statement
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one’s own creation. Using the idea or work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism. Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation is advised to consult with their instructors. The library has guides designed to help students to appropriately identify a cited work. The full policy can be found on BMCC’s web site www.bmcc.cuny.edu For further information on integrity and behavior, please consult the college bulletin (also available online).
Grading policy
Introduction speeches (3) minutes 10pts
Typed answered questions, attached MLA bibliography, speak extemporaneously
using index cards as a speaking outline
Informative speeches (6) minutes 20pts
Preparation and speaking outline, MLA bibliography mandatory 3 sources of information,
one must be the New York Times.
Persuasive speeches (6) minutes 20pts
Preparation and speaking outline, bibliography mandatory 3 sources of information,
one must be the New York Times.
Special Occasions speeches (3) minutes 10pts
Preparation and speaking outline, bibliography mandatory 3 sources of information,
one must be the New York Times.
Discussion Boards Google Classroom 10pts
Midterm exam on what you have learned so far about writing different types of speeches and delivery) 10pts
Final reflection 2-3 pages written piece 10pts
Homework Google Classroom 10pts
Participation, attendance and lateness (integrated into the Turnitin.com discussion board and delivering the speeches)
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No eating or drinking except bottled water
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cell phones must be on silent mode
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No entering late while a speech is being delivered, no leaving early except in
medical emergency.
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You are expected to arrive on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late or
leave more than 10 minutes early, you will be considered absent.
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There will be mutual respect between speaker and audience, instructor and
students at all times.
Grade disputes:
I will not discuss grades on the day that I return an assignment to you. Instead, I ask you to wait 24 hours before presenting your questions and concerns. In addition, you need to type out your reasons for questioning the grade (if that is the case). Email will not fulfill this requirement. These policies allow both of us to be objective while discussing the issue on hand. Appeals must be made within five working days after the assignment was returned to you. You may not dispute your grade after this time period. The grade will stand as is.
Student Obligations
§ Arrive to class on time, prepared with readings done.
§ Respect one another and the professor. (e.g., be mindful of others’ opinions, values beliefs; refrain from using potentially offensive language, etc.)
§ Positively contribute to class discussions and activities.
| General Education Learning Outcomes | Measurements (means of assessment for student learning outcomes listed in first column) |
| 1.Communication Skills- students will be able to write, read ,listen and speak critically and effectively 2. Information & Technology Literacy – students will be able to collect, evaluate and interpret information and effectively use information technologies 3. Values- Students will be able to make informed choices based on an understanding of personal values, human diversity, multicultural awareness and social responsibility. | 1.Presentation and outlines 2. Informative and Persuasive presentations and outlines; mid-term exam; final exam 3. Ethical persuasive presentations |
§ Turn cell phones off! (Your phone should not ring, sing, or vibrate in class. We all have phones, but we can and will live without them for the 50 minutes we have for class. Turn your phone off, and I will too!)
| Student Learning Outcomes (students will be able to…….) | Measurements (means of assessment for student learning outcomes listed in first column) |
| 1. prepare presentations for the listeners 2. Present presentations using effective delivery techniques including extemporaneous speaking, standard language, and eye contact with the audience 3. Prepare presentations that locate, evaluate, select, and incorporate different forms of supporting materials, including visual aids 4. Demonstrate acceptable ethical standards in research and presentation of materials 5. Research and organize material to support a thesis 6. Listen critically and respectfully to others’ speeches | 1. Major presentations 2. Major presentations 3. Presentations and outlines 4. Presentations, outlines, and mid-term 5. Presentations, outlines, and final exam 6. Class feedback exercises |
§ Avoid distractions, such as talking, eating, doodling, reading the newspaper, doing homework, or sleeping!
Class Schedule
Week 1 Course introduction, review syllabus and the text. Create Google Classroom login. Remember all assignments must be typed and submitted on google classroom. First assignment is to complete “self-introduction and career development” form. All answers must be submitted before your introduction speech. Speak extemporaneously using a set of notes on index cards as a speaking outline.
| Week | Assignment | Agenda | Google Classroom |
| #1:9/7/2019 | Complete your Self-Introduction/Career development speech questionnaire. | Brief introductions Review the syllabus and google classroom. | Post your feelings or concerns about taking a Speech course. |
| #2: 9/14/2019 | Read chapter 1 Homework #1 page 26 review questions 1-7 Due 9/11 | Self-Introduction/Career Choice speech | Answer the questions about your presentation posted on the discussion board Due 9/11 |
| #3: 9/21/2019 | Read chapter 2 Find a speech on TED no longer than 30 minutes and breakdown the how they supported their ideas. http://www.ted.com/ | Finish speeches Developing Confidence class exercises (dealing with stage fright) | Share the video link with your classmates Students must comment on 2 in the discussion boards. Due 9/27 |
| #4: 9/28/2019 | Read chapters 5 & 8 | Selecting a topic | Post your speech topics. Develop the specific purpose and central idea . Each student must comment on 3 and respond to your own post due 3/8 |
| #5: 10/5/2019 | Read chapters 9 & 10 Homework #2 page 181 review questions 1-6 due 2/28/14 | Monday 2/24/14 Introduction and conclusion | Continue to work on your Informative speeches due 2/26/14 |
| #6: 10/12/2019 | Your preparation outline and speaking outline are due before your speech. Remember you must have 3 sources of information 1 from the NY Times the bibliography must be written in a MLA format Read chapter 7 & 11 HW # 3 page 218 review questions 1-3. Due 3/29 | Review preparation outline | Your preparation outline is due 3/27-3/29 |
| #7: 10/19/2019 | Your preparation outline and speaking outline are due before your speech. Remember you must have 3 sources of information 1 from the NY Times the bibliography must be written in a MLA format Read chapter 12 | Informative speech | You the (audience) must post your comments and questions for 3 speeches. You the (speaker) must respond to all your questions and comments. |
| #8: 10/26/2019 | Read Chapter 13 Watch Pres. Obama and Eric Thomas and answer the questions within the post by 4/12/18 | Informative speech | You the (audience) must post your comments and questions for 3 speeches. You the (speaker) must respond to all your questions and comments. |
| #9: 11/2/2019 | Midterm due 4/17 Read chapter 18 Homework #4 page 362 review questions 1-4 due 4/18 | Continue Informative speeches Speech topics review special occasion | Post your speech topics. Develop the specific purpose and central idea . Each student most post comments and suggestions on each other’s topic. Due 5/1 |
| #10: 11/9/2019 | Your preparation outline and speaking outline are due before your speech. Remember you must have 3 sources of information 1 from the NY Times the bibliography must be written in a MLA format Read chapter 14 | Special Occasion speech | You the (audience) must post your comments and questions for 3 speeches. You the (speaker) must respond to all your questions and comments 5/3 |
| #11: 11/16/2019 | Your preparation outline and speaking outline are due before your speech. Remember you must have 3 sources of information 1 from the NY Times the bibliography must be written in a MLA format Read chapter 3 | Special Occasion speech | You the (audience) must post your comments and questions for 2 speeches. You the (speaker) must respond to all your questions and comments 5/8-5/10 |
| #12: 11/23/2019 | Read chapter 6 | Discuss the chapter Special occasion speeches | Post your speech topics. Develop the specific purpose and central idea. Each student most post comments and suggestions on each other’s topic. |
| #13: 12/7/2019 | Read chapter 16 Homework # 5 review questions 1-10 page 322. 5/22 | Special occasion speeches | Post your special occasion speech |
| #14: 12/14/2019 | Read chapter 17 | If need continue Special occasion speeches (if time permits any late speeches) Discuss and answer any questions about persuasive speeches | Post the special occasion speech |
| #15:12/21/2019 | Prepare for your final exam/speech. Your preparation outline and speaking outline are due before your speech. Remember you must have 3 sources of information 1 from the NY Times the bibliography must be written in a MLA format Reflection | Persuasive speeches | You the (audience) must post your comments and questions for 3 speeches. You the (speaker) must respond to all your questions and comments |