Attendance

Class attendance, especially on days student speeches are given, is important and expected. There is no penalty for missing three classes during the course of the semester. For every class you miss after three you will be penalized 10 points from your final point total for the class. The only exception to this rule is a documented legal, University, or physician's excuse.

Grading Scale

This course is designed to aid students in developing expertise in speech organization and delivery. Grading is criteria-based. The teaching team clearly details expectations for speech organization and delivery. Grades are not awarded on the amount of effort put forth, but rather on the excellent (A), above adequate (B), adequate (C), below adequate (D), or inadequate (F) meeting of the public speaking criteria. The philosophy shaping this grading policy is in accordance with how others (future employers, colleagues in the work or volunteer force, etc.) outside of this class may view oral and written communication skills.

Points Breakdown

Coursework totals 900 points. Because COMM 1300 emphasizes practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge, speeches are weighted heavily.

 

Extemporaneous Speeches	Points
Self-introduction speech	50 points
Demonstration speech	100 points
Informative speech	150 points
Persuasive speech	200 points
Impromptu Speeches	150 points
Impromptu #1	10 points
Impromptu #2	10 points
Specail Occasion	30 points
Examinations
Midterm	150 points
Final	200 points
Total	900 points

The letter grade for the course is based upon the following grade points scale:
A	900-837	C	710-680
A-	836-805	C-	679-649
B+	804-773	D+	648-618
B	772-742	D	617-587
C+	741-711	D-	586-556
		F	555-0

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