Course Syllabus

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R-110 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Fall 2015

Instructor: Rev. Steven J. Overbey, MSM, CSMA   

e-mail:     soverbey@iupui.edu     

Contact #:    317-294-8255

Office hours:   By Appointment Only

 

Required Textbook:

R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Textbook: ISBN: 978073805984-6. Hayden McNeil, 1^st edition.

It can be purchased at the Barnes and Noble (campus) bookstore or Indy college bookstore.

Additional Required Resources:

USB flash drive (minimum of 1 gb memory)

 

 Learning Objective and Student Contract

There are ten learning objectives for this course.  They are listed and explained on page (vi) of your textbook.  Be sure to read them BEFORE you sign the student contract. I will consider your signature  on the student contract a binding commitment.

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Additional regulations:

1)  No hats should be worn during a speech or presentation. They cover the face, hide your expressions and limit eye contact.

2)  Points will be deducted from your FINAL grade for each time you fail to turn off your cell phone. Absolutely no texting during class. It is very disruptive.

3)  All speech assignments and final exam must be completed to pass the class. 

4)  Your speech grade will be penalized if you are talking, studying other subjects, sleeping, or attempting to prepare your own speech while others are speaking.

5)  The lectern will not be used while speaking.

6)  NEVER enter the room while a classmate is speaking, wait for applause or instructor permission and then enter.

7)  Speech outlines and audience analyses are due the day of your speech if not before.

8)  The blackboard/whiteboard is not a visual aid.

9)   All work is to be word processed in the latest Word format. 

10) Keep everything you turn into me. If there is a question regarding your speech grade, no change will be made without the original evaluation document and review of your speech video.

11) You are expected to have purchased a textbook by the first week of class.

12)  Assignments are due in the assignment drop box by the due date. 

13)  Dress appropriately for each presentation; practice being professional. 

14.) Texting, Cell Phone use and Laptops are not allowed when class is in session. 

 

Speaker’s Lab:

You are required to visit the speaker’s lab for one of your speeches throughout the semester.

• The IUPUI Speaker’s Lab
• http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/spchlab Links to an external site.
• spchlab@iupui.edu
• 278-7940

Late Work:

Late work, if accepted, is automatically penalized one letter grade, with the penalty increasing as the work becomes later.This will be determined by the instructor on a case by case basis. 

Late speeches will be made-up as time allows and will be penalized a minimum of one letter grade, regardless of the reason why they are being presented late. Speeches are not allowed to be made up if you do not notify instructor before a given speech date.  Depending on the circumstance you may not be allowed to make up your speech at all for a grade. 

 Attendance & Tardies:

Attendance will be taken each day. Attendance in this course is mandatory.  You are allowed 2 absences without penalty.This absence MAY NOT TAKE place on a day you are scheduled to speak.

There are no excused absences.The reason for the absence is not important.  You are responsible for the work of the day and will not receive any credit for work completed during class.

• Starting with your third absence you will be docked one letter grade off your final grade.

• Tardies are any arrival 5 minutes or more after the class has started.Two (2) tardies count as one absence.

• Leaving class before the class is dismissed is the same as a tardy.Two (2) times leaving early counts as one absence.

 

Academic Misconduct: From the IUPUI Bulletin (http://www.bulletin.iupui.edu/)

The university may discipline a student for academic misconduct, which is defined as any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution and undermine the educational process. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Cheating
   1. A student must not use external assistance on any “in-class” or “take-home” examination, unless the instructor specifically has authorized such assistance. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the use of tutors, books, notes, and calculators.
   2. A student must not use another person as a substitute in the taking of an examination or quiz.
   3. A student must not steal examinations or other course materials.
   4. A student must not allow others to conduct research or to prepare any work for him or her without advance authorization from the instructor to whom the work is being submitted. Under this prohibition, a student must not make any unauthorized use of materials obtained from commercial term paper companies or from files of papers prepared by other persons.
   5. A student must not collaborate with other persons on a particular project and submit a copy of a written report which is represented explicitly or implicitly as the student’s own individual work.
   6. A student must not use any unauthorized assistance in a laboratory, at a computer terminal, or on fieldwork.
   7. A student must not submit substantial portions of the same academic work for credit or honors more than once without permission of the instructor to whom the work is being submitted.
   8. A student must not alter a grade or score in any way.    
2. Fabrication

A student must not falsify or invent any information or data in an academic exercise including, but not limited to, records or reports, laboratory results, and citations to the sources of information.

1. Plagiarism

A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, words, or statements of another person without an appropriate acknowledgment. A student must give due credit to the originality of others and acknowledge indebtedness whenever he or she does any of the following:

1. Quotes another person’s actual words, either oral or written;
2. Paraphrases another person’s words, either oral or written;
3. Uses another person’s idea, opinion, or theory; or
4. Borrows facts, statistics, or other material, unless the information is common knowledge.
5. Interference
   1. A student must not steal, change, destroy, or impede another student’s work. Impeding another student’s work includes, but is not limited to, the theft, defacement, or mutilation of resources so as to deprive others of the information they contain.
   2. A student must not give or offer a bribe, promise favors, or make threats with the intention of affecting a grade or the evaluation of academic performance.   
6. Violation of Course Rules

A student must not violate course rules as contained in a course syllabus or other information provided to the student.

1. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty

A student must not intentionally or knowingly help or attempt to help another student to commit an act of academic misconduct.

*This is just one area of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.  See the link above for complete details.

Final Exam Policy for R110

As an integral part of Indiana's Commission on Higher Education and its initiative as stated in the Statewide Transferable General Education Core (STGEC), also known as the “Core 30,” basic public speaking at IUPUI realizes its participation in this initiative to be extremely important. In order to promote, encourage, and assess student learning, The Department of Communication Studies and the faculty of R110 has initiated effective fall 2015 a common final exam that all students will take at the conclusion of their semester of basic public speaking. While the location of this exam will vary among sections of R110, all final exam dates and times at IUPUI are predetermined by the university and can be found at:  http://registrar.iupui.edu/enrollment/4158/4158-final.html Links to an external site. .  For all sections of basic public speaking students will take a comprehensive final exam covering the entire text book that is required for all sections of R110.  If you have any questions regarding this policy please direct your questions first to your instructor and/or if necessary contact Ian Sheeler at 317-278-3143 or by e-mailing isheeler@IUPUI.edu Links to an external site. . 

STUDENT RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

(Approved: University Faculty)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

1. 1.    The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. 2.    The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the University to amend a record should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested, the University will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. 3.    The right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. The University discloses education records without a student's prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using University employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the University. Upon request, the University may disclose education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Finally, "public information" may be released freely unless the student files the appropriate form requesting that certain public information not be released. This form is available at the Office of the Registrar. Public information is limited to name; address; e-mail address; phone; major field of study; dates of attendance; admission or enrollment status; campus; school, college, or division; class standing; degrees and awards; activities; sports; and athletic information.
4. 4.    The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Indiana University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
   
   Family Policy Compliance Office
   U.S. Department of Education
   400 Maryland Avenue, SW
   Washington, DC 20202-5901

 

Policy on Sexual Misconduct:

“What you should know about sexual misconduct:  IU does not tolerate acts of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence.  If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help.  It is important to know that federal regulations and University policy require faculty to promptly report complaints of potential sexual misconduct known to them to their campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) to ensure that appropriate measures are taken and resources are made available.  The University will work with you to protect your privacy by sharing information with only those that need to know to ensure the University can respond and assist.  If you are seeking help and would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can make an appointment with a Mental Health Counselor on campus (contact information available at http://stopsexualviolence.iu.edu/employee/confidential.html Links to an external site.).  Find more information about sexual violence, including campus and community resources at http://stopsexualviolence.iu.edu/ Links to an external site..” 

* Syllabus reviewed 8/1/2015. The instructor reserves the right to alter or change the syllabus with notification to the student. 

R110 Grading Schedule:

A+         1000    to           970 A            969     to           940 A-           939     to           900 B+          899     to           870 B            869     to           840 B-           839     to           800

C+          799       to          770 C            769       to          740 C-           739       to          700 D+         699        to           670 D            669       to           640 D-          639        to           600 F            599        to               0

 

 

 Course and Assignment Outline:

Class/Date	Activities / Focus	Assignment/Deadline notes
1 / Aug 24	Ice-breaker and course overview; Introduction to Section 1 in book	Read Syllabus and Canvas Materials
2 / Aug 26	Continuing overview: particular notes on assignment requirements	Read Section 1.1 and 1.2
3 / Aug 31	Informative Speech 1-Proverb/Connection/Object speeches	Read Section 1.3 and 1.4
4/ Sept 2	Informative Speech 1-Proverb/Connection/Object speeches	Read Section 1.5
Sept 7	Labor Day/No Class	Quiz One opens
5/ Sept 9	Introduction to Informative section; beginning preparations for Informative Speeches: key section topics	Read Section 2.1
6 / Sept 14	Discussion Sections 2.1 - 2.3	Read Section 2.2
7 / Sept 16	Speech 2- Workshop/Lecture/Discussion	Read Section 2.3
8 / Sept 21	Speech 2 - Speech Delivery – Group A	Quiz Two opens
9 / Sept 23	Speech 2 - Speech Delivery – Group B	Read Section 2.4
10 / Sept 28	Speech 2 - Speech Delivery – Group C	Read Section 2.5
11 / Sept 30	Discussion Sections 2.4 – 2.7	Read Section 2.6
12/ Oct 5	Speech 3 – Workshop/Lecture/Discussion	Read Section 2.7
13 / Oct 7	Speech 3 – Workshop/Lecture/Discussion	Quiz Three opens
14/ Oct 12	Speech 3 -  Speech Delivery – Group B	Read Section 2.8
15/ Oct 14	Speech 3 -  Speech Delivery – Group C	Read Section 2.9
Oct 19	Fall Break/No Class	Read Section 2.10
16/ Oct 21	Speech 3 -  Speech Delivery – Group A Discussion Sections 2.8 – 2.10	Read Section 2.11 and 2.12
17/Oct 26	Introduction to the Persuasive Section and Semester Re-Focus, including key section topics	Quiz Four opens
18 / Oct 28	Persuasive Speech 4 - Workshop	Read Section 3.1 and 3.2
19 / Nov 2	Persuasive Speech 4 - Workshop	Read Section 3.3,3.4 and 3.5
Nov 3	Persuasive Speech interlude: Speech Night Candidates Present Speech 5; candidate chosen and judges finalized Speech Night Contestants and Judges Entries Due
20 / Nov 4	Persuasion Speech  4 workshop	Read Section 3.6 and 3.7
21/ Nov 9	Speech 4 -  Speech Delivery – Group C	Read Section 3.8
22 / Nov 11	Speech 4 - Speech Deliver - Group A	Read Section 3.9. 3.10 and 3.11
23 / Nov 16	Speech 4 - Speech Delivery - Group B
24 / Nov 18	In-class final prep for Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy	Read Section 3.12 and 3.13,
25 / Nov 23	MMS Outline Workshop/Discussion/Lecture ** Speech Night Quarterfinals (for nominee and online judges) this week **  Quarter-final Speech Contestant Outline Entry	Quiz Five opens
Nov 25	Thanksgiving Break/No Classes
26 / Nov 30	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group A   Speech Night Semifinals (for nominee, judges and instructor) **
27 / Dec 2	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group B
28 / Dec 7	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group C MANDATORY ATTENDANCE: SPEECH NIGHT, OLD NATIONAL CENTRE (Murat Theater) **
29 / Dec 9	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group C
30 Dec 14	Class surveys and other closing items; Speech Night Assignment  Exam Review
30/ Dec 11 - 19	FINAL EXAM (Consult Final Exam Schedule)
	Grades due to registrar 8 pm Dec 22 / Available in OneStart Dec 28

 

* Assignments are subject to change by the instructor. An announcement will be made for any schedule changes. 

 

Summary of Assignments

 

Assignments:			Points Possible.
Testing (Quizzes and Final Exam)			200
Introduction speech -1			20
Introduction outline -1			10
Introduction Speech Reflection Paper -1			10
Informative speech -2			60
Informative outline - 2			20
Informative Speech Reflection Paper -2			20
Explanation Speech - 3			90
Explanation Speech Outline - 3			40
Explanation Speech Reflection Paper - 3			20
Question of Fact speech -4			100
Question of Fact outline -4			50
Question of Fact Reflection Paper - 4			20
Question of Policy speech - 5			150
Question of Policy outline - 5			50
Question of Policy Reflection Paper - 5			20
Professionalism			50
Audience Analysis Speech 2			5
Audience Analysis Speech 3			5
Audience Analysis Speech 4			5
Audience Analysis Speech 5			5
Explain Speaker’s Lab Visit			10
Persuasive Speaker’s Lab Visit			10
End of Class survey			10
		Total	1000
Extra Speaker’s Lab Visits	Possible 5 points each	(15)
Outside speaker’s report (Extra Credit)	Campus Speaker’s or University  Events	(10)
Absences: 3 allowed without penalty	See notes above in the syllabus for explanation.
Tardies or leaving class early

 

 

Academic Calendar
Fall 2015 (4158)     *IU Common Calendar Dates Links to an external site.

February 2015
Fri	Feb 13	Fall 2015 Course Offerings Links to an external site. available on-line
Fri	Feb 13	Registration Guide Links to an external site. Available Online
March 2015
Mon	Mar 02	Priority Registration Appointments Links to an external site. available on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. for students enrolled in Spring 2015. Students not currently enrolled will register during open registration beginning April 4th.
Mon	Mar 23	Priority Registration Links to an external site. (by appointment only) - on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. Continues through April 3, 2015
Mon	Mar 23	Drop/Add Links to an external site. - on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. through the student center. Course deleted from record, no grades assigned. Continues through August 30, 2015
April 2015
Sat	April 4	Open Registration Links to an external site. (no appointment required) - on-line via OneStart Links to an external site.. Continues through August 30, 2015
August 2015
Mon	Aug 24 *	Weekday classes officially begin Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Mon	Aug 24	Late Registration Fee Links to an external site. is assessed
Wed	Aug 26	Last day to Waitlist Links to an external site. Classes (by 5:00 p.m.)
Fri	Aug 28	Weekend College classes officially begin
Sun	Aug 30	Last day to Register Links to an external site. and Drop/Add Links to an external site. on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. through the student center
Sun	Aug 30*	100% refund period ends for regular academic session classes; go towww.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates.
Mon	Aug 31	FLAGS - Student Performance Roster are available. Continues through September 4, 2015
Mon	Aug 31	Enrollment Certifications Links to an external site. - official document for verification of academic record information becomes available
Mon	Aug 31	A transaction fee Links to an external site. assessed in addition to course fees for each added course
Mon	Aug 31	Extra fee Links to an external site. for audit option.
Mon	Aug 31	Added Courses Links to an external site. require form with the instructor and academic advisor signatures. Submit via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link on the self service page. Continues through October 25, 2015
Mon	Aug 31	Withdrawal Links to an external site. with automatic grade of W Links to an external site. begins. Advisor signature is required. Submit via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link on the self service page. Continues through October 25, 2015
September 2015
Sun	Sep 06 *	75% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. on prior Friday. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates.
Mon	Sep 07	Labor Day Holiday (no classes - academic and administrative offices closed)
Fri	Sep 11	Audit Option Links to an external site. deadline ends (at 5:00 p.m.). Late adjustment fees will be added to audit option after August 31st.
Fri	Sep 11	Pass/Fail Option Links to an external site. deadline ends (at 5:00 p.m.)
Sun	Sep 13 *	50% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. on prior Friday. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Fri	Sep 18	Spring 2016 Course Offerings Links to an external site. available on-line
Sun	Sep 20 *	25% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. on prior Friday. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Mon	Sep 21	FLAGS - Notify Registrar to administratively withdraw students based on attendance.
October 2015
Sun	Oct 18	Middle of term
Sun	Oct 18	1st 8 week classes end (Exception: "Monday only" classes end October 27th)
Mon	Oct 19	Fall Break. October 19-20th (Weekend classes October 17-18th continue to meet)
Wed	Oct 21	2nd 8 week classes begin (Exception: "Monday only" classes begin November 2nd)
Sun	Oct 25 *	Last day to withdraw Links to an external site. with automatic grade of W Links to an external site. via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site.(eDrop/eAdd) link on the self service page. Advisor signature is required. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m.
Mon	Oct 26	Withdrawal Links to an external site. with grade of W or F Links to an external site. begins. Advisor and instructor signatures required. Submitted in person only at the Office of the Registrar, Campus Center 250. Pick up the form from your advisor or school. Continues through 5:00 p.m., November 13th
Mon	Oct 26	1st 8 week classes end for "Monday only" classes
Mon	Oct 26	Priority Registration using OneStart Links to an external site. for Spring 2016 for students enrolled in Fall 2015.Continues through November 6th.
November 2015
Mon	Nov 02	2nd 8 week classes begin for "Monday only" classes
Fri	Nov 13	Last day to withdraw Links to an external site. with grade of W or F Links to an external site.. Advisor and instructor signatures required.  Submitted in person only at the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 p.m., Campus Center 250. Pick up the form from your advisor or school.  No drops will be approved after this date unless there are serious, extenuating circumstances and would require the approval of the instructor, advisor, and the student’s school dean.
Fri	Nov 13	Late adds after this date require approval from instructor, advisor, student dean.
Wed	Nov 25	Thanksgiving recess begins (no classes)
Sun	Nov 29	Thanksgiving recess ends (no classes)
December 2015
Fri	Dec 04	Summer 2016 Course Offerings Links to an external site. available on-line
Fri	Dec 11	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental
Sat	Dec 12	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental
Sun	Dec 13	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental
Mon	Dec 14 *	Classes End
Tue	Dec 15	Final Examinations Links to an external site.- Weekday Classes
Wed	Dec 16	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekday Classes
Thu	Dec 17	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekday Classes
Fri	Dec 18	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental / Weekend College / Finals End for Weekday Classes
Sat	Dec 19	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental / Weekend College
Sun	Dec 20*	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental / Weekend College
Tue	Dec 22	Faculty deadline for submitting Fall 2015 grades (submit by 8:00 p.m.)
Mon	Dec 28	Official Fall Grades Links to an external site. available in OneStart
Mon	Dec 28	Transcripts Links to an external site. with Fall grades available