CRN: 74374. Days & Times: Online Asynchronous Required Materials: This is a zero textbook cost course. We will use the free open edcation resource Fundamentals of Public Speaking by Tammera Stokes-Rice, Victoria Leonard, & Lauren Rome. We will also have other free materials like articles, TED talks, and YouTube videos throughout the course in Canvas. Recommended Materials: Apps – Access to CANVAS app for Bakersfield College and a scanner app like Genius Scan, CamScanner, or Adobe Scan is also useful. Most iOS and Andriod users have scanners free in their notes apps. Zoom account. Students can easily record speeches that use slideshows in Zoom or a similar online meeting program. Course DescriptionThis course applies the theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society to online, hybrid, and digital media situations. Discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches including informative and persuasive speeches. Speeches are delivered in front of live audiences and recorded. Videos are then shared in a digital environment. You will speak for at least 22 minutes combined with online vidoes. Transferable: CSU and UC. IGETC C.1; CSU GE A.1; BC GE A.1 Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply critical thinking skills when listening to, analyzing, and evaluating oral messages.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to develop, organize, and support ideas with personal experience and cited research for informative and persuasive presentations.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate contexts, attitudes, values, and responses of different audiences.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify and apply different styles of presentation utilizing effective delivery techniques and presentation aids.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to manage communication apprehension.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply and adapt public speaking skills across various digital media.
Late Assignments The assignment due dates for all assignments in the course are consistent: Sundays at 11:59pm. If it’s a Sunday, always expect you have assignments due. Make sure to plan your time accordingly. If weekends are busy for you, you can always submit your assignments early before the weekend starts. This schedule gives students max flexibility. Students need to schedule time to write and practice their speeches, read, and complete online assignments just like students make time to study for an exam. Those who stay on top of their work can be successful; however, sometimes students need more time. Late assignments are accepted under the following conditions:
Speeches and Outlines – This is the big one: Late outlines and speeches will be accepted for one week past the due date. Once assigments are turned in during the last period, the speech and/or outline will receive a 30% deduction. After the one-week late period, the assignments will close and students will receive a zero (0) on the assignment(s).
Online Activities/Discussion Boards/Quizzes – Every Sunday, you will also have online activities, assignments, etc. due on Canvas. All online assignments may be turned in late for one week for HALF CREDIT. After a week, they close and will be graded a zero (0).
Please note: A due date means the assignment must be TURNED IN by a specific date and time. If you claim to have completed an assignment on time but blame technology, family problems, etc. as a reason why it did not get through to me on time, I will still consider it late. Make sure to practice with new technology prior to the evening before the speeches are due. It is wise to turn in assignments early when possible to avoid last-minute interference issues. Assignments scheduled as due during the last week of class will not have a full week late period due to the end of the course. Communicating with CCB Instructor: Dr. CCB (aka Chris Cruz-Boone). Email: [email protected] Online Thur 1-4:00PM via ConferZoom Office Hours: Mon/Wed 7:00-8:00 AM Job Spot
The best way to reach me is via text my google number is 661-204-8643
Please refrain from sending texts past 8 PM at night or before 6 AM in the morning.
The best way to reach Dr. Cruz-Boone is via text message or remind.
If your message is going to be super long please send an email message, if it is urgent send me a text asking that I check my email.
Please indicate your full name & class time when you text for example“Chris Cruz-Boone from COMM B11”
During the week (Mon-Thur) all messages received through email or text will be responded to within 24 hours. During the weekend (Fri-Sun) please allow for up to 72 hours for reply.
CCB will respond to all email questions regarding assignments until 7pm the evening before the assignment is due (most stuff is due Sunday).
Assignments submitted by the required deadline will be graded within one week of submission.
CCB is available weekly for online office hours via Zoom -- if you can't make those times let me know and we can schedule an appointment
Chris Cruz-Boone
Department of Communication
Bakersfield College
