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SPEECH 1144 FORENSICS SYLLABUS
Department of Theatre and Speech Communication Rev. 01/06
San Antonio College 1300 San Pedro San Antonio, Texas 78212-4299
Forensics (SPCH 1144)
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor: Jolinda Ramsey
Office: MCFA 124A Phone: (210) 733-2722 Dept. Phone: (210) 733-2715
Email: jramsey@accd.edu
Dept. Website: www.accd.edu/sac/theatre/default.htm
I. Catalogue Description: This is a laboratory course designed for students to enhance performance skills in public speaking, oral interpretation and/or acting. The students are offered an opportunity of activities including tournament competition, community sponsored performances and/or organized festivals. The students are given individual attention for preparation of performances and rehearsal is offered. This course may be repeated each semester for a maximum of 4 semester hours credit.
II. Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: None
III. Text: None
IV. Instruction will consist of: Individual instruction of performance and practice
V. Course Content: Competition with two and four year colleges and universities in public speaking and oral interpretation events
VI. Learning Outcomes:
A. Learning Outcome 1: The student will be able to master the skills needed to be competitive in oral interpretation events.
Performance Objectives / Methods of Measurement:
- The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of finding original literature, the ability to edit a piece of literature, and using various performance skills in preparing for an oral interpretation event.
- The student will be able to demonstrate their abilities by competing at an intercollegiate speech tournament.
- Learning Outcome 2: The student will be able to master the skills needed to be competitive in public speaking events.
Performance Objectives / Methods of Measurement:
- The student will be able to demonstrate research, outlining, writing, and oral communication skills in preparing a public speaking event.
- The student will be able to demonstrate their abilities by competing at an intercollegiate speech tournament.
VII. Course Requirements and Grade Computation:
A. College Requirements:
- A written comprehensive final examination, not to exceed three hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
- A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end or the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook – January, 1995)
B. Departmental Requirement:
- A student in forensics is required to compete in AT LEAST 4 intercollegiate tournaments during the semester.
C. Instructor Requirements:
- All students are expected to meet with the instructor at least 2 hours a week for individual practices.
- All students are expected to practice on their own at least 2 hours a week.
D. Grade Breakdown:
- The grade for this course will be determined as follows:
- Event 1 20%
- Event 2 20%
- Attendance 20%
- Participation 20%
- Final Exam 20%
VIII. College Policies:
A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
B. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. (College Academic Council – April, 1998)
C. ADA Statement: As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify DisABILITY Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g. pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. (College Academic Council – January, 2000)
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes a policy with regard to each. (see Instructor Requirements above) Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester class may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W” (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.