Rio Hondo Speech classes

Instructor:  James  Ameen 

Spring semester, 2010

The syllabus information is for the three different public speaking classes I have at Rio Hondo College. 

30179 Wednesday evening 7pm-10:10pm--room A218

30242 Monday and Wednesday 3pm-4:25pm--Whittier High School 

30217 Tuesday and Thursday 3:45pm-6:55pm--room A220--March 30-May 27th (short term course) 

3 units/Advisory: English 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment, READ 023 or appropriate assessment.

I must understand your English proficiency for you to remain in class. 

Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU

(*Students will receive credit from UC for only one of the following courses: SPCH 101 or SPCH 102)

This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations including design and delivery of the public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills such as speech communication majors, future teachers, and future business leaders.

Student learning outcomes: Students (as speakers) will conclude the course with the ability to deliver coherent speeches inclusive of a distinctive introduction, body, and conclusion; including 2-3 substantive main points within the body and appropriate minor points and transitions. Students should be able to control and manage their verbal and nonverbal communication. The students (as speakers) should have delivered audience-centered speeches; that is, the audience should have (at least) gained understanding, knowledge or insight about the speakers' topics.

Please refer to the Rio Hondo College Catalog and Class Schedule for any specific details about attending Rio Hondo College. Please be advised about the plagiarism and dishonesty issues. If you are disabled, please see the disabled services agency on campus for assistance.

Class text

One text applicable to the class is  A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking  by O'Hair, Rubenstein and Stewart (2007). This is the recommended (not required) text that has been ordered for the class. I do not lecture from the text. My website, lectures, and class discussions summarize the text information.