C 103 Syllabus Fall 2014

COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 1
COMM 103: Oral Communication Schedule!

Fall 2014
This syllabus is lengthy but contains important information about the custom
version of our textbook available only at the SDSU bookstore (includes the
McGraw-Hill access code) and registering your clicker, as well as due dates for
assignments. Please read thoroughly.
Large Lecture Instructor:
Small Section Instructor:
Michael Rapp
You will have a different Small Section Instructor
Important information related to your Small Section Instructor can
be found on your course Blackboard sites.
Time/Day/Room:
The Large Lecture meeting times are as follows. You will attend
ONLY ONE of these large Lectures ONCE A WEEKcheck your
schedule for correct Large Lecture:
Mon ENS 280, 10:00-10:50am
AL 201, 2:00-2:50pm
AL 201, 3:00-3:50pm
Wed ENS 280, 10:00-10:50am
AL 201, 2:00-2:50pm
You will also attend a SMALL SECTION TWICE A WEEK (M/W)
You must attend the Large Lecture on your scheduleyour
clicker will not work in any other COMM 103 Lecture.
Large Lecture Instructor:

Michael Rapp
Office:
Office Hours:
E-mail:
Small Section Instructor:
Communication # 233
M/W, 11:30am-1:30pm
And by appointment
mrapp@mail.sdsu.edu
Office:
Office Hours:
Email:
School of Communication Main Office: Communication # 237, (619) 594-8512

Required Materials:
Floyd, K. (2014, 2nd ed.). Communication matters. New York: McGrawHill [custom version with McGraw-Hill Connect Access code
available only at SDSU bookstore]
I>clicker classroom response pad (physical clicker, not web-based). You
must register your clicker through BlackBoard. If you do not, you
may not get points. Register by September 17th to ensure you receive
the maximum points.
Look us up on twitter (http://twitter.com/COMM103).

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2012 SDSU School of Communication This syllabus cannot be copied or altered without the expressed written consent of the instructor.

Instructional Perspective:
COMM 103 Oral Communication combines an overview of communication concepts with
training in public presentations. The purpose of this combination is to equip students with the
knowledge and skills to communicate competently in enacting and critically consuming a variety
of contexts, including interpersonal, group, public, and mediated contexts.
The class is split into two parts, equally important: Large Lecture and Small Section. In the
Large Lecture, students get an overview of foundational communication theories and concepts.
Students are assessed on terms, theories, and concepts addressed in the Large Lecture. Students
are also required to integrate understanding of these concepts into presentations and other class
work completed in the Small Sections. Students will perform all presentations and activities
related to public speaking in the Small Sections.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will learn to:
1) craft well-reasoned arguments for specific audiences;
a. Conduct thorough research on a topic
b. Create cohesive, coherent, and complete outlines for public
presentations
c. Employ effective language choices in the construction of public
presentations
d. Identify, analyze, and present credible, well-reasoned arguments in
a public setting
2) assess the relative strengths of arguments and supporting evidence;
b. Synthesize relevant information about a topic or phenomenon into
an argument
c. Create cohesive, coherent, and complete outlines for public
presentations
d. Employ effective language choices in the construction of public
presentations
e. Identify and analyze the components of effective public
presentations
f. Identify, analyze, and present credible, well-reasoned arguments in
a public setting
g. Employ competent listening as audience members during
presentations
3) analyze a variety of texts commonly encountered in the academic
setting;
b. Synthesize relevant information about a topic or phenomenon into
an argument
c. Demonstrate effective APA source citation skills
4) situate discourse within common, social, cultural, and historical
contexts.
a. Utilize effective and appropriate verbal and nonverbal
communication skills
b. Identify competent communication in a variety of communication
contexts
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c. Articulate class theories and concepts as they pertain to competent
communication
d. Apply communication concepts to everyday scenarios to increase
communication competence
This course is one of three courses that you can take in the General Education area of
Communication and Critical Thinking.
When does my class meet?
The schedule can be a bit confusing with separate Large Lecture and Small Sections times. Small
Sections will meet twice a week (MW) and your Large Lecture will meet once a week on M or
W. Please write down your schedule to avoid any confusion.
What are the required class materials?
Textbook: Floyd, K. (2014, 2nd ed.). Communication matters. New York: McGraw-Hill.
There is the custom version available from the SDSU Bookstore
McGraw-Hill Connect access code: this code comes with the custom version, can be
purchased separately, but is required to complete all the quizzes and modules.
I>clicker response pad: This should be purchased at the same time as your textbook, and the
bookstore on campus should tell you this when you buy your textbook. See the i>clicker
section in this syllabus for further instructions and information. You must register it
through my Large Lecture BlackBoard site.
Access to a dependable computer that runs a word processing program and is connected to
a working printer. All course assignments must be typed, printed, and submitted
electronically. Computers for student use are available at the library, but you must supply
your own removable storage device (USB/Flash Drive).
Reliable and stable Internet access and current browser software. You will need to
regularly access BlackBoard sites (http://blackboard.sdsu.edu) for the Large Lecture and
Small Sections to read assignment descriptions, download templates, review helpful
resources, and print required forms. Given that youll be doing online quizzes and study
modules, be sure your internet access is reliable. You may not get points for those
assignments if your connection goes down (the librarys internet access is usually
reliable).
Working e-mail address. The address you supply to the university through the WebPortal
site is the address to which you will receive all e-mails from your instructor and fellow
students. If you choose to use a different e-mail address, be sure your e-mail is correct in
BlackBoard. You will often receive messages from your instructors sent through
BlackBoard, and if your e-mail address is incorrect, you may miss important announcements.
Please register for a free SDSU student e-mail account at the Student Computing Center in
Love Library.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME IN CLASS?
Course Expectations: Students agreeing to the terms for this class as set out in this syllabus
not dropping the class constitutes an agreement to the terms, including the grading policyare
expected to do the following:
1. Be on time to class
2. Be respectful and let others talk without interruption, including me
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Read the assigned chapters/materials and engage in class discussions
Treat others viewpoints and experiences with respect
Make connections between the material and your own lives and experiences
Complete assignments on time and follow instructions
Communicate with the instructor in advance about potential attendance conflicts
APA is the required citation format for outlines.
Do not use cell phones at any time during class
These expectations hold for both the Large Lecture and the Small Section. Laptops are fine for
you to use in the Large Lecture. The use of any other recording devices must be approved by me,
this includes photos and audio and video recordings.
WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WILL I HAVE TO COMPLETE?

For complete details on assignments, see the assignment handouts and grading rubrics located on
BlackBoard. All topics must be approved by the instructor before the presentation is given.
Speech of Introduction and Outline
For this assignment, you will be introducing yourself to your classmates. You will be speaking to
the class about two (2) objects that best represent you, your personality, values, interests, and/or
passions. You should bring in the objects (or a representation of them) to class for your speech.
Informative Speech and Outline (Partner Assignment)
The ability to communicate and interact with different cultures is extremely important in this day
and age due to the internet, the cultural make-up of America, and our close proximity to another
country. For this assignment, it is preferred that you pick a culture that is unique and different
from your own culture. Please pick a country or culture that you are interested in traveling to or
learning more about so that you can present this information to your classmates. This
assignment asks you to explore a new culture in more depth in the format of a partner,
informative speech. Incorporating concepts from the textbook and Large Lecture about
Intercultural Communication, you and your partner will inform the class about a mutually agreed
upon topic regarding another culture. Outline with APA-style References page due on date listed
on schedule. Presentation aids are required.
Persuasive Speech and Outline
Informing audiences about new ideas and concepts is all well and good, but for ages, public
speaking has been used for another purpose: persuading audiences to take action. From
politicians to teachers to leaders of social movements, persuasion is used to educate and
motivate. The importance of becoming engaged in issues that affect us and the community in
which we live is increasing as our communities become more diverse and fractured. The goal of
this speech is to choose a current events topic and deliver a persuasive presentation to your class.
This is a persuasive speech where you will argue in favor or against your topic. You will attempt
to challenge our class to change or maintain a specific way of thinking or acting. This is an
individual speech. The topic for this speech will likely address a controversy of a political,
social, economic, or cultural nature. This speech will include researched sources that support
your arguments. Outline with APA-style References page due on date listed on schedule.
Presentation aids are required.
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Special Occasion Speech
At some point in our lives, we may be asked to speak at an event or gathering. Some common
occasions are weddings and funerals, but it is easy to imagine similar events like award
ceremonies and dinner toasts. For this speech, you will choose the occasion and deliver a speech
appropriate to the situation. No outline is required to be turned in for this speech.
IMPACCT Survey
IMPACCT, or the Interactive Media Package for the Assessment of Communication and Critical
Thinking, is a multi-stage online assessment of your communication skills, as you perceive them
and as people who know you perceive your skills. Successful completion of this involves you
linking to an online survey, registering yourself, providing some basic information, and then
responding to items regarding how skilled you are in applying reasoning and communication
abilities across a wide variety of situations. Later in the semester, you will take the self-report
portion of the assessment again. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of two
people who know you well enough for them to fill out a briefer version of the survey about you
(about 15 minutes). You can find the survey at: http://impacctassess.org/
Online Quizzes and Study Modules
Our publisher provides a variety of online learning tools. In your textbook bundle, you should
receive a code to use for registering online. Go to: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/ and follow
the instructions. See the syllabus for the due dates of each quiz and study module. Be sure you
have a stable internet connection when completing these assignments; you may not be able
to make up points if your connection goes down.
Examinations
You will be required to take two exams. Each exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions.
The second exam is NOT cumulative. The first exam will be held on a Friday afternoon, and the
second exam will be held on a Saturday afternoon the week before finals.
WHAT IS PLAGIARISM? SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT IT?
Plagiarism is one of the highest forms of academic offense. It represents several ethics
violations. It is theft of intellectual property. In academe, a scholars words, ideas, and creative
products represent essential intellectual property, which are the primary measures of scholarly
identity, status and achievement. It is fraud. Students should be assessed on their own ideas and
abilities, not the ideas and abilities of others. It is unfair. It introduces bias and inequity in the
assessment process, producing grades for fellow students based on disadvantaged standards and
expectations. It is corruption. It undermines the credibility of higher education by
misrepresenting the meaning of university grades and degrees to the rest of the public. Whether
by ignorance, accident, or intent, theft is still theft, fraud is still fraud, inequity is still inequity,
and corruption is still corruption. Therefore, the offense, no matter how minor in quantity, is still
serious, and is treated as such.
The 2008-2009 SDSU Graduate Bulletin policy1 states:
1 San Diego State University Graduate Bulletin, 2008-2009, p. 35.
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Plagiarism is formal work publicly misrepresented as original; . Work shall be
deemed plagiarism: (1) when prior work of another has been demonstrated as the
accessible source; (2) when substantial or material parts of the source have been
literally or evasively appropriated (substance denoting quantity; matter denoting
qualitative format or style); and (3) when the work lacks sufficient or unequivocal
citation so as to indicate or imply that the work was neither a copy nor an
imitation. This definition comprises oral, written, and crafted pieces. In short, if
one purports to present an original piece but copies ideas word for word or by
paraphrase, those ideas should be duly noted. (Lindey, 1952, Plagiarism and
Originality)
The 2008-2009 Graduate Bulletin continues by stating:
San Diego State University is a publicly assisted institution legislatively
empowered to certify competence and accomplishment in general and discrete
categories of knowledge. The president and faculty of this university are therefore
obligated not only to society at large but to the citizenry of the State of California
to guarantee honest and substantive knowledge in those to whom they assign
grades and whom they recommend for degrees. Wittingly or willfully to ignore or
to allow students ascription of others work to themselves is to condone
dishonesty, to deny the purpose of formal education, and to fail the public trust.
One of the primary objectives of higher education is to advance humanity by increasing and
refining knowledge. Such an objective is therefore threatened by students who commit
plagiarism, in which the evidence of the students knowledge is not genuine. Given the gravity of
the offense, students suspected or accused of disregarding, concealing, aiding, or committing
plagiarism must be assured of thorough, impartial and conclusive investigation of any such
accusation. Likewise, students guilty of such an offense must be liable for an appropriate penalty,
even severance from the University and in some cases revocation of an advanced degree, should
the demonstrated plagiarism clearly call into question a students academic ethics, competence or
accomplishments.
THE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY OF THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
In any case in which an instructor identifies evidence for charging a student with violation of
academic conduct standards or plagiarism, the presumption will be with that instructors
determination. The instructor(s) will confer with the School of Communication Director to
confirm the evidence. Once confirmed, the student will be informed and presented with the
evidence. Some conditions and terms below clarify the School policy and procedure.
Proper source attribution: Proper attribution occurs by specifying the source of content or ideas.
This is done by (a) providing quotation marks around text, when directly quoted, and (b) clearly
designating the source of the text or information relied upon in an assignment.
Intellectual contents: Intellectual contents include all forms of text produced by another person
or persons. It includes: writings, course syllabi, course lectures and recordings of lectures, visual
information such as models, videos, lyrics, software, etc.
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Secondary citations: Secondary citation is not strictly a form of plagiarism, but in blatant forms, it
can present similar ethical challenges. A secondary citation is citing source A, which in turn cites
source B, but it is source Bs ideas or content that provide the basis for the claims the student
intends to make in the assignment. For example, assume that there is an article by Jones (2006) in
the students hands, in which there is a discussion or quotation of an article by Smith (1998).
Assume further that what Smith seems to be saying is very important to the students analysis. In
such a situation, the student should always try to locate the original Smith source. In general, if an
idea is important enough to discuss in an assignment, it is important enough to locate and cite the
original source for that idea. There are several reasons for these policies: (a) Authors sometimes
commit citation errors, which might be replicated without knowing it; (b) Authors sometimes make
interpretation errors, which might be ignorantly reinforced (c) Therefore, reliability of scholarly
activity is made more difficult to assure and enforce; (d) By relying on only a few sources of
review, the learning process is short-circuited, and the students own research competencies are
diminished, which are integral to any liberal education; (e) By masking the actual sources of ideas,
readers must second guess which sources come from which citations, making the readers own
research more difficult; (f) By masking the origin of the information, the actual source of ideas is
misrepresented. Some suggestions that assist with this principle:
When the ideas Jones discusses are clearly attributed to, or unique to, Smith, then find the
Smith source and citation.
When the ideas Jones is discussing are historically associated more with Smith than with
Jones, then find the Smith source and citation.
In contrast, Jones is sometimes merely using Smith to back up what Jones is saying and
believes, and is independently qualified to claim, whether or not Smith would have also
said it; in such a case, citing Jones is sufficient.
Never simply copy a series of citations at the end of a statement by Jones, and reproduce
the reference list without actually going to look up what those references reportthe only
guarantee that claims are valid is for a student to read the original sources of those claims.
Self-plagiarism: Students often practice some form of double-dipping, in which they write on a
given topic across more than one course assignment. In general, there is nothing wrong with
double-dipping topics or sources, but there is a problem with double-dipping exact and redundant
text. It is common for scholars to write on the same topic across many publication outlets; this is
part of developing expertise and the reputation of being a scholar on a topic. Scholars, however, are
not permitted to repeat exact text across papers or publications except when noted and attributed,
as this wastes precious intellectual space with repetition and does a disservice to the particular
source of original presentation by diluting the value of the original presentation. Any time that a
writer simply cuts-and-pastes exact text from former papers into a new paper without proper
attribution, it is a form of self-plagiarism. Consequently, a given paper should never be turned in to
multiple classes. Entire paragraphs, or even sentences, should not be repeated word-for-word
across course assignments. Each new writing assignment is precisely that, a new writing
assignment, requiring new composition on the students part.
Specific exemplary infractions and consequences:
Course failure: Reproducing a whole paper, paragraph, or large portions of unattributed
materials without proper attribution, whether represented by: (a) multiple sentences,
images, or portions of images; or (b) by percentage of assignment length, will result in
assignment of an F in the course in which the infraction occurred, and a report to the
Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (CSRR2).
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Assignment failure: Reproducing a sentence or sentence fragment with no quotation

marks, but with source citation, or subsets of visual images without source attribution, will
minimally result in an F on the assignment, and may result in greater penalty, including a
report to the CSRR, depending factors noted below.
Exacerbating conditions--Amount: Evidence of infraction, even if fragmentary, is
increased with a greater: (a) number of infractions; (b) distribution of infractions across an
assignment; or (c) proportion of the assignment consisting of infractions.
Exacerbating conditions--Intent: Evidence of foreknowledge and intent to deceive
magnifies the seriousness of the offense and the grounds for official response. Plagiarism,
whether by accident or by ignorance, still qualifies as plagiarismit is all students
responsibility to make sure their assignments are not committing the offense.
Exceptions: Any exceptions to these policies will be considered on a case-by-case basis,
and only under exceptional circumstances.
Turnitin.com: All outlines and written assignments will be uploaded to Turnitin.com via
BlackBoard. Faculty may use additional methods to detect plagiarism.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE CHEATING? IVE HEARD STORIES ABOUT SEVERAL
STUDENTS GETTING Fs, ACADEMIC PROBATION, AND EXPULSION FROM
CHEATING ON AN EXAM. IS THAT TRUE?
Yes, it is true. In the past, weve caught many students cheating. Trust me, we have ways of
finding out. If you cheat on an exam, you will likely be caught and punished to the full extent of
the course, school, and university policies contained in this document.
I provide study guides for each chapter of the textbook, as well as sample exam questions from
past exams on the study guides and via clicker questions. I do not, and never have, given out
old exams to students from which they can study. So, if a friend tells you or gives you what he
or she says is an old exam copy, it was obtained illegally and constitutes academic dishonesty for
anyone in possession of it. If you forward it and all accompanying information to me
immediately, you will not be punished. If you dont, you may receive not only an F in the class,
but your name will be reported to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, where you
will face academic probation, expulsion, or other sanctions.
Ultimately, you are responsible for both your exam copy (they are numbered and turned in at the
end of the exam) and your PARScore sheet. If, for any reason at all, your instructor does not
receive both of these at the end of the exam period (you forgot to turn it in, you gave it to a
classmate to turn in, etc.) you will receive a zero for the exam and may possibly be
recommended to Judicial Affairs for additional action.
HOW WILL I BE GRADED ON ASSIGNMENTS?

You will better understand your grades on speeches and outlines if you remember that a B is
not average; average performance on class assignments is rewarded with a C. In other words, a
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C means that you have simply met the minimum requirements for a particular assignment. The
grade descriptions COMM 103 Small Section Instructors abide by are as follows:
A = Outstanding achievement. This grade signifies outstanding work that demonstrates an in-depth
understanding of skills and material far surpasses the minimum expectations of a student in the class.
Specifically, an A speech is one that satisfies all the requirements of a B speech and:
Constitutes a genuine contribution to the knowledge and thinking of the audience.
Is delivered in a fluent, polished manner that strengthens the impact of the speakers message.
Illustrates a mastery of organization, language choice, nonverbal displays, and visual aid use.
B = Praiseworthy performance. This grade signifies work in which the student has demonstrated an
understanding of skills and material that exceeds the minimum requirements. Specifically, a B speech is
one that satisfies the requirements of a C presentation and:
Supports main points with more than the minimum amount of evidence required and is accurate,
relevant to the topic, and sufficient to aid in the audiences understanding of that topic.
Is delivered in a way that does not distract attention from the speakers message.
Illustrates proficiency in organization, language choice, nonverbal displays, and visual aid use.
C = Satisfactory performance. This grade signifies work in which the student has met the minimum
requirements and expectations. Specifically, a C presentation:
Conforms to the type of speech assigned, fulfills all requirements of the speech (e.g., visual aids) and
is ready for presentation on the assigned date.
Includes a clear thesis and an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion where appropriate
Illustrates a basic understanding of organization, language choice, nonverbal displays, and visual aid
use (where appropriate).
Contains disfluencies, verbal stumbles, and other verbal and nonverbal characteristics that may be
distracting to an audience.
D = Minimally passing. This grade signifies work in which the student does not meet the minimum
expectations for a given assignment.
F = Failing. This grade signifies work in which little or no effort seems to have been expended by the
student.
RETURNING EXAMS AND OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

Please note that exams in this class will not be returned. However, you are welcome to make an
appointment to see and review your exam. All exams, and other papers not picked up by the
student will be destroyed at the end of the following semester.
WHATS THE GRADING SCALE FOR THIS CLASS?
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This course uses a total point grading system, in which your final letter grade is based on your
total points earned in the class over the course of the semester. The grading scale for this class is
as follows:
1000- 930=
929-900
899-870
869-830
829-800
799-770
A
=
=
=
=
=
AB+
B
BC+
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769-730
729-700
699-670
669-630
629-600
599-000
=
=
=
=
=
=
C
CD+
D
DF
DO YOU CURVE GRADES OR BUMP UP TO THE NEXT GRADE?

Final grades are just that: final. Please do not ask your instructor to bump you up, regardless of
how close you are to the next grades. Grades are not curved for any assignments. You may look
at your final grade and see that youre 1% away from the next highest grade. In this grading
scale, however, 1% equals 10 points, which could be the entire value of one quiz or activity. So,
you will not get bumped up even if youre 1% or 2% away from the next highest grade.
DO YOU OFFER EXTRA CREDIT?
Students may obtain extra credit from participation in departmental research if research
opportunities are made available. Extra credit cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on the
NEED of research participants in departmental research. If extra credit opportunities are made
available, students can receive 2 points for each half-hour of research participation (maximum 14
points). To find out about studies in which you are eligible to participate:
https://sites.google.com/site/commsdsuresearch/
HOW MANY POINTS IS EACH ASSIGNMENT WORTH?

Assignment
Individual and Partner Presentations
Speech of Introduction
Informative Speech(Partner Presentation on
an Intercultural topic)
Persuasive Speech
Written Assignments
Speech of Introduction Outline
Informative Speech Outline (Partner)
Persuasive Speech Outline
Participation
Large Lecture Participation (clicker points)
Small Section Participation (see below)

In-Class Activities
Online Study Modules (through McGraw-Hill
LearnSmart)
Point Values
300 points (30% of grade)
50 points
100 points (40 partner points, 60
individual points)
100 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
100 points
you can miss up to three
lectures and still get the full
points (the rest are not extra
credit)
200 points totalSee
breakdown below
10 points x 10 activities = 100
points
70 points total
My Score
IMPACCT Assessment Completion
Exams and Quizzes

Online Quizzes (through McGraw-Hill
Connect)
Exam #1 (50 multiple choice questions x 2
points each)
Exam #2 (50 multiple choice questions x 2
points each)
Total Points
Study Module 1 (Exam #1) = 7

Chaps x 5 pts each= 35 points
Study Module 2 (Exam #2) = 7
Chaps x 5 pts each= 35 points
30 points total (10 points for
peers; 10 points Time # 1; 10
points Time # 2)
10 points x 5 quizzes =
50 points
100 points
100 points
1000 points
WHAT IS THE ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THE LECTURE AND DISCUSSION

SECTION?
Large Lectures
It is essential that you attend lecture and discussion sessions for this course every week. In Large
Lecture, you will learn about communication theory, communication contexts, and competent
communication in a variety of contexts. Youll be asked to apply in your presentations certain
concepts addressed in the large lectures. Additionally, the exams will be primarily comprised of
lecture material. Some of the topics covered in lecture are not in the textbook nor addressed in
your discussion section, so you must attend Large Lecture to know the material. If you do not
attend Large Lecture, you will also miss participation points garnered through the use of the
clickers. NOTE: We will offer more than 100 possible points to ensure that students who
experience technical glitches with their clickers get ample opportunities to get the full
participation points.
Small Sections
Since youll be presenting your speeches in your Small Section, attendance is mandatory. In
Small Section meetings, you will receive important instructions about assignments and work
closely with your instructor and classmates to increase your communication skills.
Attendance on speech days is mandatory. Failure to attend a scheduled speech day on which you
are scheduled to present means you will receive a zero on that speechabsolutely no make-ups
are allowed unless you contact your instructor before the class and provide documentation for an
excused absence (this means a University activity, sports, or medical paperwork).
Please arrive to class on time. If you are late, you may miss participation points. Absolutely no
make-ups of in-class activities are allowed.
IS LATE WORK ACCEPTED?
There are no make-ups for speeches or written work unless the student provides documented
proof of an emergency or illness, participation in a university-sponsored activity, or prior
understanding with the Small Section Instructor. A doctors note must include a phone number.
Dont be surprised if your instructor calls this number to verify your absence.
Speeches
Failure to give your presentation on the day assigned to you without proper documentation, a
university-sanctioned absence, or prior understanding with the Small Section Instructor will
result in a zero on the assignment. Trading speech days with a classmate requires instructor
approval in advance. If you are given a postponement and your speech has not been made-up
after two (2) weeks, you may receive a zero on that assignment.
Written Work
It is your responsibility to complete and submit all written work, typed and according to
assignment guidelines at the beginning of the specified class period. Written work not turned in
on the day it is due will result in a zero on the assignment unless you have proper documentation,
a university-sanctioned absence, or prior understanding with the small section instructor. If you
are given a postponement and your written work has not been made-up after two (2) weeks, you
may receive a zero on that assignment. You will also be required to submit outlines to
turnitin.com and it is your responsibility to complete that process in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT QUESTION:
MY PARENTS WANT TO BUY MY PLANE TICKET TO GO HOME. CAN I TAKE THE
FINAL EXAM AHEAD OF TIME? CAN I MAKE-UP THE EXAM IM GOING TO
MISS?
As per university policy, the final exam must be administered on the official final exam date for
the discussion section. This date is determined by the university and based on the Group Final
Schedule; see the online SDSU final exam schedule for details. Make-up exams are permitted
only for reasons recognized by the university, such as participation in a university-sponsored
activity, a documented illness, or serious emergency. Previously purchased airline tickets or
family vacations/gatherings do NOT meet these standards.
HOW WILL I KNOW HOW IM DOING IN CLASS? CAN I PERIODICALLY CHECK
MY GRADE?
All assignment scores will be posted on your Small Section BlackBoard site. You can keep track
of your Large Lecture participation on the Large Lecture BlackBoard site. You will also receive
your graded assignments handed back to you in a timely manner. But it is your responsibility to
keep track of grades and to be sure that your scores have been posted correctly. Students should
retain all graded assignments until the final, official course grade has been posted. If you have
questions or concerns about your grading, feel free to contact your instructor during office hours.
WHATS THIS CLICKER FOR? DO I NEED IT? HOW WILL WE BE USING IT IN

CLASS?
Were using i>clicker 2 for in-class participation in the Large Lectures. My hope is that this will
help you: a) study for the exams; b) understand the material better; and c) feel more engaged
with class. You must register your i>clicker remote by using the BlackBoard link in the Large
Lecture BlackBoard site. Be sure to see 1) a success message and 2) a registration date. If you
do not see both, then you are not registered. Do not register it with i>clicker.
If you forget your clicker, you will not receive any points.
See http://clicker.sdsu.edu/ for instructions on getting started. Additional instructions will be
posted on BlackBoard.
I'm in a class which uses clickers. What should I do?
1. Buy a clicker in the bookstore, if you haven't already. A clicker should show up on the
class materials list if an instructor requires you to use a clicker.
2. You can buy a used i>clicker online rather cheap if you are so inclined.
3. Go to your Large Lecture BlackBoard site, click on Tools, then click on the link that
says i>clicker student registration.
4. Follow the appropriate set of directions below to register your clicker.
5. Be sure that you see 1) a success message and 2) a registration date. Continue to register
your clicker again and again until you see both messages.
6. NOTE: Batteries are supposed to last at least a year, but do make sure to change them
when the battery meter indicates that they are low.
How do I award clicker points?
Unless otherwise noted, the clicker points for the Large Lectures are as follows: 15 meetings x 9
= 135 points. Remember that the total points for i>clicker participation are 100 points. What
does this mean? This means that you get 3 free absences; 3 times you can miss Large Lecture or
forget your clicker with no penalty. Please also remember:
1. If you forget your clicker, you will not receive any points.
2. If your clicker batteries run out, you will not receive any points (you can always see
your battery level in your clicker window).
3. If your clicker breaks, you must purchase a new one and re-register your clicker
before you receive points (if theres a technical difficulty, please see mewe dont
want to penalize you for a technical glitch that isnt your fault).
4. If you buy a new clicker, do NOT remove the old clicker from BB when you reregister your new clicker. Talk with me first!
Students with Disabilities
If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it
is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any
delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as
soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that accommodations
based upon disability cannot be provided until you have presented your instructor with an
accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Week
1 (8/25-8/29)
Chapters
Textbook
Introduction
Monday Small Section Meeting

Introductions to class and each
other: Icebreakers
Wednesday Small Section Meeting

Introduce Speech of Introduction
Activity # 1
LO1 = Articulate important

assignments, policies, and due dates
for the class
LO2 = Begin speaking in front of
classmates
2 (9/1-9/5)
No class Monday, 9/1Labor Day
LO1 = Articulate goals of Speech of

Introduction
APA citation style; Outlining, APA

style
LO1 = Identify necessary elements
of APA style
LO2 = Demonstrate APA citation
style
LO3 = Define plagiarism &

consequences of it
3 (9/8-9/12)
9/9 Last Day to
Add/Drop Classes
4 (9/15-9/19)
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Preparation for Speech of

Introduction Outline
Speech of Introduction Outlines

Due
Activity # 2
Activity # 3
LO1 = Identify main components of

a formal outline
LO2 = Distinguish formal outline
from speaking notes
LO1 = Identify ways to manage

stage fright
LO2 = Demonstrate effective visual
and vocal delivery skills
Preparation for Speech of

Introduction
Activity # 4
LO1= Demonstrate effective public

speaking skills
Deadline for registering clickers to

still earn the maximum points
Deadline for registering for

McGraw-Hill Connect
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speaking skills

speaking skills
Assign Partners for Info Speech

IMPACCT Time 1 Survey
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Introduce Informative Speech
Preparation for Informative Speech

Outline
Topic brainstorming
Activity # 5
LO1 = explain effective informative
speaking skills
LO2 = Identify types of support
LO3 = Identify cultural awareness
LO1 = Demonstrate effective

outlining
LO2 = Identify types of support
LO3 = Define cultural awareness
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8 (10/13-10/17)
Informative Speech Outlines Due
Preparation for Informative Speech
Activity # 6
Activity # 7

stage fright
Informative Speeches

stage fright
LO1= Demonstrate effective

informative speaking skills

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Introduce Persuasive Speech

Preparation Persuasive Speech
LO1 Identify important components
of persuasion
LO2 = Brainstorm topics
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Preparation for Persuasive Speech
Activity # 8

Outline
LO1 = Demonstrate persuasive
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speaking skills
11 (11/3-11/7)
Persuasive Speech Outlines Due
outlining skills
LO2= Identify components to Stock
Issues format
Activity #9
Activity #10

stage fright
12 (11/10-11/14)
13 (11/17-11/21)
14 (11/24-11/28)
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(Appendix on
Media Literacy)
Persuasive Speech
Persuasive Speech

persuasive speaking skills

Persuasive Speech
Persuasive Speech


Persuasive Speech
15 (12/1-12/5)

speaking skills
Introduce & Prepare for Special

Occasion Speech
LO1 = Demonstrate knowledge
of course concepts and theories
vocal and visual delivery
elements
No large Lecture or Small Section

Wednesday, 11/26Early
Thanksgiving Holiday

LO2 = Articulate image management
theory

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COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 1

COMM 103: Oral Communication Schedule!

Large Lecture Instructor:

Small Section Instructor:

School of Communication Main Office: Communication # 237, (619) 594-8512

Look us up on twitter (http://twitter.com/COMM103).

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COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 3

COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 4

WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WILL I HAVE TO COMPLETE?

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COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 6

COMM 103 syllabus

COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 7

COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 8

Assignment failure: Reproducing a sentence or sentence fragment with no quotation

HOW WILL I BE GRADED ON ASSIGNMENTS?

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COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 9

RETURNING EXAMS AND OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

WHATS THE GRADING SCALE FOR THIS CLASS?

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COMM 103, Fall 2014, Syllabus, 10

COMM 103 syllabus

DO YOU CURVE GRADES OR BUMP UP TO THE NEXT GRADE?

HOW MANY POINTS IS EACH ASSIGNMENT WORTH?

Small Section Participation (see below)

IMPACCT Assessment Completion

Exams and Quizzes

Study Module 1 (Exam #1) = 7

WHAT IS THE ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THE LECTURE AND DISCUSSION

WHATS THIS CLICKER FOR? DO I NEED IT? HOW WILL WE BE USING IT IN

Monday Small Section Meeting

Wednesday Small Section Meeting

LO1 = Articulate important

No class Monday, 9/1Labor Day

LO1 = Articulate goals of Speech of

APA citation style; Outlining, APA

LO3 = Define plagiarism &

Preparation for Speech of

Speech of Introduction Outlines

LO1 = Identify main components of

LO1 = Identify ways to manage

Preparation for Speech of

LO1= Demonstrate effective public

Deadline for registering clickers to

Deadline for registering for

LO1= Demonstrate effective public

LO1= Demonstrate effective public

Assign Partners for Info Speech

by Monday, 9/22, 7pm

Introduce Informative Speech

Preparation for Informative Speech

LO1 = Demonstrate effective

Informative Speech Outlines Due

Preparation for Informative Speech

LO1 = Identify ways to manage

LO1 = Identify ways to manage

LO1= Demonstrate effective

LO1= Demonstrate effective

Introduce Persuasive Speech

Preparation for Persuasive Speech

Preparation for Persuasive Speech

LO1 = Demonstrate persuasive