Fundamentals of Speech - SPH 101: 71239

I. General Course Information:

Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 45

Section: 810 Semester: Fall, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:28 p.m. Thursday only
Location: Ted Scott
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisite: None

II. Instructor Information:

Instructor Name: Mrs. Malisa Jones
Phone: (734) 699-7008
E-mail: [email protected]
Email2: [email protected]
Office Location: Faculty Office
Office Hours: Prior notice necessary prior to appointment

III. Course Description

In this course there will be the study and application of basic principles underlying effective oral
communication with emphasis on public speaking.

IV: TEXT
Hamilton, Gregory. Public Speaking for College and Career, the 12th edition. New York:
McGraw-Hill Co. Inc., 2018. ISBN-: 978-1-259-89992-8.
Have a video recording device to record your speeches and an ISD or cloud base for
storage.
A one-subject notebook entirely devoted to this class is required. Other requirements include
note cards, visual aid material, and requisite items to assist in effective oral communications.

V. Course Objectives

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1. To demonstrate and understanding of course terms and concepts
2. To demonstrate increased skills in public presentations
3. To demonstrate learning in critiquing speakers and speeches
4. To demonstrate an understanding of the purpose in which public speaking plays in human
communication.
5. To demonstrate the components that make a good speech.

VI. EXPECTED COMPETENCIES:

Upon Successful completion of the course, students will:
1. Select and narrow a topic appropriate to the speaking purpose, the audience,
and the situation.
2. Formulate a thesis statement consistent with the speaking purpose.
3. Use a suitable organizational pattern and incorporate effective transitions.
4. Provide supporting material that demonstrates research.
5. Enact informative and persuasive strategies.
6. Use effective oral delivery.
7. Use effective physical delivery.
8. Select an appropriate language to communicate ideas vividly, accurately, and
respectfully.
9. Design and use effective presentational aides.
10. Engage in ethical communication by demonstrating respect for the audience,
the topic, the content, and the consequences of the speech.
11. Design and use effective presentations.

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COURSE OVERVIEW, PHILOSOPHY, AND TEACHING PROCEDURES

SPH101 is designed to familiarize students with rhetorical theory, critical thinking, and the
effective construction and delivery of various types of speeches. The course will concentrate on
informative, persuasive, special occasion, and impromptu speeches, with other types, included at
the instructor’s discretion.

The entire semester will be completed in a face-to-face instructional model with assistance of
Blackboard as the class learning management system. Each presentation topic for speeches must
be approved by the instructor prior to presentation day. Students are expected to have an approved
outline, prior to the presentation date and note cards on the date of the presentation with approved
visuals. Presentations will be completed as a class in person. All students are expected to be in
appropriate dress during presentations. Students are expected to be prepared to present on the
assigned presentation day, failure to do so will count against your participation points. Attendance
will be taken at the beginning of each class, and you are expected to be present at your scheduled
class time. Failure to attend class sessions on time with your assignments completed when it is
due, will be considered a disruption to your fellow classmates and a reduction of points on your
final presentations. Failure to show up on presentation day without written documentation will
result in a failed grade for each presentation missed. If you have concerns that are related to not
meeting the expectations stated above, I am available for discussion after class or via email. Office
hours times are available upon request via email or discussion after class period.) If a student
arrives more than 15 minutes late for class without prior approval or a written excuse will be
counted absent for that day. Students who do not complete the final exam on the last week of the
semester will have failed the course.

BEING ORGANIZED AND POSITIVELY ADDING TO THIS GROUP WILL

AVOID DISRUPTIONS IN THE CLASS AND ASSURE THAT EVERYONE WILL
HAVE FUN THIS SEMESTER!!!

You are responsible for developing the content of your speeches, should your information rely
on outside sources, you must give credit to your source in your presentation. Failure to do so is
plagiarism, as is using anyone’s work without proper documentation. Any incident of plagiarism
is considered a failed grade on the assignment and or class

ATTENDANCE POLICY AND GRADING

Your attendance and participation, and appropriate behavior are crucial to the success of this
course. Class participation accounts for 50 points of the course grade. Everyone will begin with
a maximum of 50 points for participation. This grade will be lowered by five points for each

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class hour of unexcused absence and for each failure to complete assigned projects, lowered
by three points for each instance of tardiness, and lowered by three points for
unsatisfactory completion of assigned projects.

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Grading Scale and Assignment: Each in-class or out-of-class assignment is worth a percentage
of your final grade. Assignments are given a point value to help you assess and keep track of
your grades/points after each assignment. The total points earned will be matched against the
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS EARNED. Class assignments (specifics of each assignment will be
given via individual assignment descriptions).

ASSIGNMENT GRADE WEIGHT

Informative -1(Intro/Speech) 5%
Process Speech -2 5%
Informative –3 Research Speech 15%
Persuasive Speech-4 15%
Blackboard activity 10%
*Speech of Tribute (Paper) 15%
*Class Participation 15%
(2) Quizzes 10%
Final Exam 10%
TOTAL 100%

CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION SPEECHES WHICH WILL INFLUENCE

PARTICIPATORY POINTS.

The average speech (Grade C) should meet the following criteria:

1. Conform to the kind of speech assigned (informative, persuasive, etc.)

2. Be ready for the presentation on the assigned date.
3. Conform to the time limit.
4. Fulfill any special requirements of the assignment-such as preparing an outline, using visual aids,
conducting an interview, etc.
5. Have a clear specific purpose and central idea.
6. Have an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion.
7. Show reasonable directness and competence in delivery.
8. Be free of serious errors in grammar, pronunciation, and word usage.

The above-average speech (Grade B) should meet the preceding criteria and also:

1. Deal with a challenging topic

2. Fulfill all major functions of a speech introduction and conclusion.
3. Display clear organization of main points.
4. Support main points with evidence that meets the tests of accuracy, relevance, objectivity, and
sufficiency.
5. Exhibit proficient use of connectives-transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and
signposts.
6. Be delivered skillfully enough so as not to distract attention from the speaker’s message.

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The superior speech (Grade A) should meet all the preceding criteria and also:

1. Constitute a genuine contribution by the speaker to the knowledge or beliefs of the audience.
2. Sustain positive interest, feeling, and/or commitment among the audience.
3. Contain elements of vividness and special interest in the use of language.
4. Be delivered in a fluent, polished manner that strengthens the impact of the speaker’s message.
The below-average speech (Grade D or F) is seriously deficient in the criteria required for the C
speech.

BEHAVIOR POLICY &CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS WHICH WILL INFLUENCE

PARTICIPATORY POINTS,
Students are expected to be on time, find a seat, and be prepared to engage in the work of class
(e. g., taking notes, asking related questions, taking tests, group activities, etc). Students are
expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. It is available as part of our Student
Handbook, page 39, at: http://www.wcccd.edu/students/pdfs/studenthandbook.pdf. Students are
expected to stay in class until the class is dismissed, except in the case of an emergency. Students
are expected to stay alert throughout the class and avoid talking with friends while the professor
or other students are speaking. Students are expected to use good manners, be courteous and act
with decorum towards peers and anyone who may be in class facilitating the learning process.
Students are expected to follow the instructor’s recommendations about studying. Assignments
are expected on the date they are due. Exceptions are made only for extraordinary situations and
with the approval of the professor. Students are expected to turn off cell phones, pagers, radios,
and such electronic devices during class. Students are expected to address everyone in a
respectful tone. Students are NOT to bring guests (friends, family, children, etc) to class. Any
students engaging in disruptive or inappropriate behavior will first be warned; if the behavior is
repeated, the student will be dismissed from class. A third disruption will result in dismissal
from the course. Please avoid leaving class unless necessary as leaving will cause disruption
in the classroom.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Labor Day (No Classes/District Closed) Monday, September 2, 2024

District Conference Day (District Closed) Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a "W" Grade Monday, November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes Wednesday – Sunday, November 27- December 1st , 2024
Thanksgiving Break (District Closed) Thursday-Sunday, November 28- December 1st , 2024
Final Exams October 11th, 2024

DO NOT ENTER THE CLASS WHILE SOMEONE IS PRESENTING A SPEECH. WAIT AT

THE DOOR UNTIL YOU HEAR THE APPLAUSE BEFORE ENTRY. Students who continue to
violate the rule will have 20 points deducted from their speech.

WRITING STYLE: All reference pages for speeches should follow MLA Style (Modern Language
Association). All speeches must include a reference page using the appropriate MLA format.
Please access MLA (Website) http://www.mla.org/elecref.html

PLAGIARISM POLICY

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Though you alone are responsible for developing the content of your speeches. Not Artificial
Intelligence. Should your information rely on outside sources, you must give credit to your source in
your presentation. Failure to do so is plagiarism, as is using anyone’s work without proper
documentation. Any incident of plagiarism will result in failure of the assignment and a loss of personal
credibility for future assignments.

COURSE ACCOMMODATIONS
If there is a student in this class who has needs because of a learning disability or other kinds of
disabilities, please feel free to come and discuss this with me and/or directly contact Learning
Accommodations Center, @ 313-943-4063 for Northwest Campus and Downtown Campus
@ 313-496-2667.

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Academic Grades
The following is the Wayne County Community College District’s grading system:

Grade Points Description/Explanation

A 4.0 Excellent

B 3.0 Above Average

C 2.0 Average

D 1.0 Below Average

E 0.0 Failure to complete course requirements satisfactorily

Academic grades are “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E”. Pluses and minuses are not given with
the grades.

Incomplete Grade

An instructor may give an “I” or “Incomplete” grade for a student during the final two weeks
of the semester when the student cannot complete the course requirements because of
emergency circumstances. Emergency circumstances are considered situations beyond the
control of the student. The criteria to give an “I” grade are as follows:
1). The student must be passing the course.
2). The student must have to complete a contract that is mutually agreed upon by the
student and the instructor.
3). The student must have a true emergency, such as emergency surgery.
The instructor and the student complete the “I” form of the contract and discuss the conditions
of the contract. The student must agree to the conditions of the contract and must sign the
contract. The instructor signs the contract enters the grade into the Banner System final grade
module and turns in a copy of the contract at final checkout.
District policy requires all students who earn an incomplete “I” grade to complete that contract
by the end of two consecutive regular semesters after the term in which the “I” grade was
given. The student is charged with the responsibility of completing the contract requirements
through the instructor who issued the “I” grade.
In the event the student is unable to contact the instructor, the student must immediately
contact the appropriate campus academic administrator for instructions. Failure to complete
the course requirements within the two regular consecutive semester time limits shall result in
a grade of “E” replacing the “I” grade. Students should not register a second time for a
course in which they have received an outstanding “I” grade.

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 “W” Grades

W Withdrawal Withdrawal by the student during the first half of the semester. (8th
week)

XW Walk-away Attended at least one class during the first third of the semester and
failed to withdraw during the remaining two-thirds of the semester.

Note:
While neither grades XW, nor W, are calculated as part of the official grade point average,
they are counted in determining satisfactory academic progress for students receiving
financial aid and their continuing aid eligibility.

WCCCD Attendance Policy:

It is required that attendance is recorded daily since many students are receiving state and federal
money that requires positive attendance verification. You will receive a “0” for positive
attendance verification if you do not attend one class session before the deadline date. You will
not be reinstated into the course if you do not attend. Students that do NOT appear on the class
roster will NOT receive a Final Grade from the course.

Academic Honesty
The expectations at WCCCD are that principles of truth and honesty will be practiced in all academic
matters. Therefore, acts of academic dishonesty, including such activities as plagiarism or cheating are
regarded by the college as very serious offenses. If cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic
dishonesty on the part of students are discovered, each incident will be handled on an individual basis as
deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Change of Grades.
There is a process by which faculty can change grades. Grades are assigned based on the faculty
member’s assessment of student performance in achieving the competencies identified for the course. In
cases where a clerical error was made in recording grades from the instructor’s records to the District
records, a change of grade can be initiated by the faculty member. Or, if a mistake in calculation caused a
faculty member to assign a grade inconsistent with a performance at the time grades were due, the change
of grade process is the mechanism by which the District record can be altered (within 90 days) to reflect
the instructor’s valid assessment.
While a student can request that the instructor review with him or her, the basis upon which a grade is
awarded, the student should be made to understand that performance in meeting course objectives as
judged by the faculty is, in the final analysis, the basis upon which the grade is awarded. To the extent
that effort, hard work, and improvement contribute to the performance of competencies, those attributes
are reinforced through grades as well. However, students at times need to be gently reminded that effort,
improvement, and working hard do not, in and of itself, merit an “A” grade in a course.
Similarly, the student also needs to understand that the pressure of his/her non-academic commitments
(i.e., family, jobs, social, community, etc.) does not constitute a valid reason for the instructor to have
lower expectations of some students than of others. At times, students try to do too much and, therefore,

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cannot devote the time to academics that is required. Those students may benefit from assistance in
planning their academic schedules to meet educational goals while fulfilling personal commitments.

Learning Center
The Learning Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, assists students with regularly
scheduled tutoring appointments. Many other students are assisted on a drop-in basis. The LC gives
presentations to classes upon request and welcomes instructors to accompany their students to the lab to
familiarize them with the location and services. Tutoring is offered for all courses subject to the
availability of tutors.
STUDENT FEEDBACK: SSOI SURVEYS In efforts to better serve our students, The Division of
Institutional Effectiveness (IE) provides routine online surveys for our students. Toward the end of the
term, your assistance is needed to ensure that all students registered for courses at the campus complete
the online surveys for each of their campus courses. The surveys only take a few minutes to complete and
can be administered at the beginning or end of your class session. The data collected from these surveys
provide evidence-based feedback to support continued assessment and strategic planning. This enables
continuous improvement of the District's services to students, faculty, and staff. The Office of Instruction
will be contacting classes toward the end of the term, to schedule an appointment for your class to
complete the online surveys. We hope that you will welcome this opportunity to assist us in obtaining
feedback from our students regarding their needs and expectations. Survey link:
www.wcccd.edu/dept/survey.htm

ACCESS
The ACCESS program provides supportive services and academic assistance to students enrolled in
vocational, technical, and occupational programs and who are handicapped, academically or economically
disadvantaged, or who have limited English proficiency.
Such services include educational, career, and personal counseling, interpreters, note-takers, readers,
tutors, mobility assistance, and referral services. Special equipment such as tape recorders, computers,
and telecommunication devices for the deaf and closed-circuit televisions are available to support students
with special needs.

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Downriver Campus
(734) 374-3206 Voice/TDD
(734) 946-3500

Downtown Campus
(313) 496-2708 Voice/TDD
(313) 496-2758

Eastern Campus
(313) 579-6923 Voice/TDD
(313) 922-3311

Northwest Campus
(313) 943-4073 Voice/TDD
(313) 943-4000

Western Campus
(734) 374-3206 Voice/TDD
(734) 699-7008

Note! It is the policy of the Wayne County Community College District that the responsibility for dropping a class belongs
to the student. Please pay attention to the drop dates and policies in the academic schedule for each term

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 VII. Instructional Strategy (This schedule will be delivered in a face-to-face format
with assistance of Blackboard and McGraw-Hill’s Connect software program.
All content is subject to revision.

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Week Dates Chapters Assignments Assessments Points

Thurs, Course Overview & Review Video: Inro Introduce yourself.

Week 1 09-12-24 Review of Syllabus. to Connect Share your goals for
& do Blackboard this course.
Video/Quiz
Chapter I: Introduction Begin reading and
to course: Principles of answering the Technology Review-
Speech review questions at Mandatory!!! MS Word
Communication. the end of the 365, Blackboard and
assigned chapter. WCCCD Web gate,
Your active
Chapter 1,3,4 and 5 participation is
What is MLA? necessary to be
successful in this class!
Week 2 Thurs, Assignment# – Introductions will
09-19-24 Brainstorm topic include a summary of
Chapter 2 and 3 outline of who you are. Share
Introduction your strengths and
Speech. Review pg. weaknesses and your
13, Chpt#1 and contribution for the
pg.222-223 & future. Also state how it
(Figure2), Chpt. #12 will help you in this
course.

Chapter 3 Review answer Assignment Chapter 1

Listening/introductio Q&A- Video “Scares Review Questions
n to listening. The and Bruises” Due. Blackboard
problem of poor submission only. Must
listening skills. How to Read and answer be typed in MLA
Listen Effectively. the review question format and saved on
at the end of the MS Word document
assigned chapter prior to submission. No
email or written
assignments are
accepted past due date.

Use topic outline for

support. Content Submit Essay
will be 3-4 minute in introduction for
length. Bring review. Typed 12 font,
notecards for MLA format within
practice. MS Word

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 (Use attached Sample Outline – I
template.) DUE Review” Essay
Prepare for Speech #1.

Week 3 Thurs., SPEECH I – . Assignment Chapter 2

09-26-24 Introduction Begin Not as and 3 Review
Presentation - DUE Healthy as it Questions Due
Chapter 4 Sounds” pg.227-230. Blackboard submission
Reaching the Chpt.#12 only. Must be typed in
Audience. The Review Connect MLA format and saved
Audience-Centered Video on MS Word document
Speaker “Not as Health as it prior to submission. No
Chapter – 5 Sounds.” email or written
Selecting Topic, assignments are
Purpose, Central Idea Read and answer accepted past due date.
the review questions
at the end of the
assigned chapter.
Chapter 4 and 5
Week 4 Thurs., .
10-03-24
SPEECH I – Full Audience
Introduction participation is Assignment Chapter 4
Presentation – cont. expected. and 5 Due Review
Questions Blackboard
submission only. Must
be typed in MLA
format and saved on
MS Word document
prior to submission. No
email or written
assignments are
accepted past due date.
Week 5 Thurs., Read and answer Assignment due:
10-10-24 Chapter – 6 the review question Topics, Purpose
Locating Information at the end of the statements with MLA
& Finding Materials assigned chapter. Research Assignment
Efficiently using Chapters 6,8,13 & 3 sources in prep for
Libraries, Online 15. informative speech.
Research, Field Must be typed and
Research etc.) Review Video on saved on MS Word
WCCCD LRC document prior to
submission. No email
or written assignments
are accepted past due
date.

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 QUIZ I - DUE Chapters I-5
Week 6 Thurs., Chapter 7 Brainstorm four
10-17-24 Evaluating possible topics for
Information & your one
Avoiding Plagiarism informative speech
(Concept of Being an Read and answer
Honest Investigator of the review questions
Information; in search at the end of the
of Trustworthy assigned chapter.
Information.
Application of Critical
Thinking Skills.
Speech Workshop Video: Process- Assignment due:
(Speech of Informative “How Chapter 6 Review
introduction). Show of to hide Valuables.” Questions Blackboard
YouTube video clip & Chapter 8 submission only. Must
discussion of content. Read and answer be typed in MLA
Page 358 the review questions Format and saved on
at the end of the MS Word document
assigned chapters. prior to submission. No
6,8,13 &15 email or written
assignments are
accepted past due date.

Week 7 Thurs, Chapter 9 Review Video

10-24-24 Presentation Aids – answer Q&A:
Advantages of Visual Informative Rock
Aids, Types of Visual Climbing
Aids and preparing
and Presenting Visual
Aids
Discussion on research How to present Chapter 8 Due Review
materials material for Questions
speaking Blackboard submission
only. Must be typed in
Workshop – In-class MLA format and saved
practice of developing on MS Word document
an outline for Speech II prior to submission. No
(Informative Speech email or written
with Visual Aids) assignments are
accepted past due date
Week 8 Thurs. Chapter 13 TYPE SAMPLE
10-31-24 Body of the speech. OUTLINE (HOUSE
ARREST) ON Review of Informative-
Chapter 15 PAGES 227-230 Demonstrative
Informative (DO NOT TYPE SPEECH with VISUAL
AIDS – DUE

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 THE Assignment Due
COMMENTARIES) Chapter 13 & 15
Review Questions
TYPE Blackboard submission
BIBLIOGRAPHY only. Must be typed in
ON A SEPARATE MLA format and saved
PAGE on MS Word document
prior to submission. No
email or written
assignments are
accepted past due date

Quiz #2 DUE Chapters 6,8,13 &15

Presidential Election, Tuesday, Take your “Souls to

November., 5th, the Polls” and Vote!!!
2024
Week 9 Thurs., SPEECH II Video: informative
11-7-24 (Informative Motivated Sequence
Demonstration (Use attached
SPEECH with Visual template.)
AIDS DUE

Chapter 16, 17,18, &19

Importance of
Organization; Creating
the Body, Devising
Main Points etc.
Week 10 Thurs, Chapter 16, &17 Read and answer
11-14-24 Persuasive strategies the review question
at the end of the
assigned chapter.

. Assignment Chapter
16, 17 Review
Questions Due
Blackboard submission
only. Must be typed in
MLA Format and saved
on MS Word document
prior to submission. No
email or written
assignments are
accepted past due date

Week 11 Thurs, Speech III (Persuasive (Use attached

11-21-24 Speech) template.)

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 Chapter 18 &19 Read and answer
Speaking within the review question
groups and Occasions at the end of the
assigned chapter
Thanksgiving Break Wed, Nov.27
through Monday
December 1st, 2024
Week 12 Thurs, Presentation Due Assignment Chapter 18
12-05-24 & 19 Review
Speech of Essay papers will Questions Due
Tribute be submitted prior Blackboard submission
to student only. Must be typed in
presentation. MLA format and saved
Citations will be on MS Word document
added prior to submission. No
email or written
assignments are
accepted past due date
Speech due 2-3, MLA
format minutes in
length subject will
vary.
Final Exam Review Chpts. 16,17,18 &19

Week 13 Thurs, FINAL EXAM. End of 2024 Fall Have an awesome

12-12-24 Semester- Holiday Holiday season!!!
Break

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