Course Syllabus

                                                                   

                                        

R-110 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Fall 2016 – Section 23256

Instructor:           Joshua W. Timmons

e-mail:                 jwtimmon@iupui.edu

Contact #:            317-413-1171 (Emergencies Only)

Office hours:       MW 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., (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. You must purchase this book to be successful in the course.

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.

2016 Fall+R110+Student+Contract.docx

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. 

 

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
• 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 given speech date.  Depending on the circumstance you may not be allowed to make up speech at all. 

 

 

 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.

 

3. 3.   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.

4. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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. 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. 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. 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. 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
   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).  Find more information about sexual violence, including campus and community resources at http://stopsexualviolence.iu.edu/.” 

R110 Grading Schedule:  By Percentage (%)

A+         100       to           97 A            96.9     to           94 A-           93.9     to           90 B+          89.9     to           87 B            86.9     to           84 B-           83.9     to           80

C+          79.9       to          77 C            76.9       to          74 C-           73.9       to          70 D+         69.9        to           67 D            66.9       to           64 D-          63.9        to           60 F            59.9        to             0

 

 

Sample Course and Assignment Outline:

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

Summary of Assignments			Points Possible
Testing (Quizzes and Final Exam)			300
Introduction speech -1			25
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			100
Explanation Speech Outline - 3			120
Explanation Speech Reflection Paper - 3			20
Question of Fact speech -4			100
Question of Fact outline -4			120
Question of Fact Reflection Paper - 4			20
Question of Policy speech - 5			200
Question of Policy outline - 5			120
Question of Policy Reflection Paper - 5			20
Professionalism			75
Audience Analysis Speech 2			5
Audience Analysis Speech 3			15
Audience Analysis Speech 4			15
Audience Analysis Speech 5			15
Explain Speaker’s Lab Visit			15
Persuasive Speaker’s Lab Visit			0
End of Class survey			15
		Total	1435
Extra Speaker’s Lab Visits	Possible 5 points each	(15)
Outside speaker’s report (Extra Credit)	Campus Speaker’s or University  Events	(10)
Absences: 2 allowed without penalty	See notes above in the syllabus for explanation.
Tardies or leaving class early

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Calendar Fall 2016 (4168)     *IU Common Calendar Dates

February 2016 Fri Feb 12 Fall 2016 Course Offerings available on-line Fri Feb 12 Registration Guide Available Online  March 2016 Mon Feb 29 Priority Registration Appointments available on-line via One.IU for students enrolled in Spring 2016. Students not currently enrolled will register during open registration beginning April 2nd. Mon Mar 21 Priority Registration (by appointment only) - on-line via One.IU Continues through April 1, 2016 Mon Mar 21 Drop/Add - on-line via One.IU through the student center. Course deleted from record, no grades assigned. Continues through August 28, 2016 April 2016 Sat April 2 Open Registration (no appointment required) - on-line via One.IU.  Continues through August 28, 2016 August 2016 Mon Aug 22 * Weekday classes officially begin Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates Mon Aug 22 Late Registration Fee is assessed Wed Aug 24 Last day to Waitlist Classes (by 5:00 p.m.) Fri Aug 26 Weekend College classes officially begin Sun Aug 28 Last day to Register and Drop/Add on-line via One.IU through the student center Sun Aug 28* 100% refund period ends for regular academic session classes; go towww.bursar.iupui.edu, 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 29 FLAGS - Student Performance Roster are available. Continues through September 2, 2016 Mon Aug 29 Enrollment Certifications - official document for verification of academic record information becomes available Mon Aug 29 A late schedule change fee is assessed in addition to course fees for each added course Mon Aug 29 Extra fee for audit option. Mon Aug 29 Added Courses require approval from instructor and academic advisor via the Late drop/add classes link in One.IU. Paper forms for late adds are also available from your advisor or school and require instructor and academic advisor signatures. Submit completed forms in person at the Office of the Registrar, Campus Center 250. Continues through October 23, 2016 Mon Aug 29 Withdrawal with automatic grade of W begins. Requires advisor approval via the Late drop/add classes link in One.IU. Paper forms for late withdrawals are also available from your advisor or school and require advisor signature. Submit completed forms in person at the Office of the Registrar, Campus Center 250. Continues through October 23, 2016. (Withdrawn courses WILL appear on the official transcript.) September 2016 Sun Sep 04 * 75% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu, 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 05 Labor Day Holiday (no classes - academic and administrative offices closed) Fri Sep 09 Audit Option deadline ends (at 5:00 p.m.). Late adjustment fees will be added to audit option after August 28th. Fri Sep 09 Pass/Fail Option deadline ends (at 5:00 p.m.) Sun Sep 11 * 50% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu, 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 Sun Sep 18 * 25% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu, 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 19 FLAGS - Notify Registrar to administratively withdraw students based on attendance. Fri Sep 23 Spring 2017 Course Offerings available on-line October 2016 Sun Oct 16 Middle of term Sun Oct 16 1st 8 week classes end (Exception: "Monday only" classes end October 24th) Mon Oct 17 Fall Break. October 17-18th (Weekend classes October 15-16th continue to meet) Wed Oct 19 2nd 8 week classes begin (Exception: "Monday only" classes begin November 7th) Sun Oct 23 * Last day to withdraw with automatic grade of W. Requires advisor approval via theLate drop/add classes link in One.IU. 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 24 Withdrawal with grade of W or F 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 11th Mon Oct 24 1st 8 week classes end for "Monday only" classes Mon Oct 24 Priority Registration using One.IU for Spring 2017 for students enrolled in Fall 2016.Continues through November 4th. November 2016 Mon Nov 07 2nd 8 week classes begin for "Monday only" classes Fri Nov 11 Last day to withdraw with grade of W or F. 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. Wed Nov 23 Thanksgiving recess begins (no classes) Sun Nov 27 Thanksgiving recess ends (no classes)  December 2016 Fri Dec 02 Summer 2017 Course Offerings available on-line Fri Dec 09 Final Examinations - Common Departmental Sat Dec 10 Final Examinations - Common Departmental Sun Dec 11 Final Examinations - Common Departmental Mon Dec 12 * Classes End for Monday only and Monday/Wednesday classes Tue Dec 13 Final Examinations- Weekday Classes Wed Dec 14 Final Examinations - Weekday Classes Thu Dec 15 Final Examinations - Weekday Classes Fri Dec 16 Final Examinations - Common Departmental / Weekend College / Finals End for Weekday Classes Sat Dec 17 Final Examinations - Common Departmental / Weekend College Sun Dec 18* Final Examinations - Common Departmental / Weekend College Tue Dec 20 Faculty deadline for submitting Fall 2016 grades (submit by 8:00 p.m.) Thu Dec 22 Official Fall Grades available in One.IU Thu Dec 22 Transcripts with Fall grades available