Online Comm1 Summer 2020

Welcome  - This is an online public speaking class. 

This website will be used so that you always have access to the syllabus, the schedule, the speech assignments, the quizzes and the gradebook.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes for SPEECH 1A 
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 
1. Effectively prepare and present public speeches to a live audience using contemporary technology when appropriate; 
2. Demonstrate active listening skills; 
3. Critically evaluate various forms of communication.

Important Dates - Mandatory In Class Meetings

At the Petaluma Campus, room 698 - from 6 to 9:30pm 

1. January 25 - Narrative Speech
2. February 15 - Demonstration Speech
3. February 22 - Demonstration Speech
4. March 29 - Informative Speech
5. April 5 - Informative Speech
6. April 26 - Persuasive Speech
7. May 3 - Persuasive Speech
8. May 17 - Special Occasion Speech

     May 24 Online Final Exam 

Textbook

The text book for this class will be a free online open source text.

Click here  Stand Up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking Links to an external site.

The Library Guides page is another valuable resource for this class.  Links to an external site.

I also recommend the Public Speaking, Quick Study Bar Charts. You can find it at the SRJC bookstore for $4.95. It is a 4 page laminated overview of Public Speaking. It has all the basic information you will use to prepare and deliver speeches this semester.

Class Participation

Attendance

This is a hybrid online class, so you must participate in the online activities as well as the in class activities.

If you are not present you can not participate. Your participation grade will be affected if you are absent, arrive late and/or leave early. This is a communication class so your attendance at all 8 speaking days are required. On those days you will be giving your speeches and evaluating your peers. You can not pass this class if you do not give all 5 speeches. 50 points per class will be deducted from you overall points if you miss any of the 8 speaking days. If you miss 3 of the in class meetings you can not get a passing grade regardless of the quality and quantity of your work. You will get no credit for late written work.

Homework 

Web Lesson Homework Assignments:

For the online participation you must complete ten Web Lessons. Each will include; reading assignment, quiz, group discussion and homework. Each homework assignment will be worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points. Check the website for each assignment and due date.

No Credit for Late Work!

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