• College level reading and writing skills
• SPCH 1311 Fundamentals of Speech (preferred)
  

1. To improve one's self-confidence and self-concept by improving communication skills-particularly those used in work situations.
2. To foster or enhance each student's ability to present his/her ideas coherently, in an organized highly structured and time-constrained format.
3. To improve critical thinking skills and enhance each student's ability to express himself/herself objectively, subjectively, and creatively; and understand the difference between the three.
4. To develop an understanding and appreciation for the dynamics of the communication process.
5. To develop an introductory level of knowledge of PowerPoint and the use of technology in public speaking.
6. To be able to listen more critically to others and discern the various parts of a presentation.
7. To develop an appreciation of diversity and improve on individual skills to communicate more effectively within a heterogeneous audience.
8. The ability to develop and use supporting materials for an oral presentation.
9. To demonstrate the ability to research a topic thoroughly and organize it into a concise and coherent presentation.
10. The ability to deliver a variety of types of both informative and persuasive presentations in a professional extemporaneous style.
11. At the end of the semester, the student will be able to understand the interviewing process and develop competencies as both the interviewer and interviewee.

• System with a Pentium II (two) or higher processor
• A 56k or faster modem
• Windows XP, NT operating system
• 64 mb RAM
• 15 mb free disk space
• Use a current version of an Internet Browser. The following current browser versions can be downloaded free: Microsoft Internet Explorer Web Browser 6.0.2 or Netscape Communicator 7.1
• Access to the web through IDEA, WorldNet, Earthlink, Roadrunner, DSL, or other Internet service provider
• Mac or Linux users: equivalent of the above or better

ASSIGNMENT	POINTS
MARKETING PLAN	75
INTERVIEW PRESENTATION	25
INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION	50
MARKETING PLAN PRESENTATION	100
EXAM I and II	100
Introduction Speech	25
Journal Entries	30

 

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Computers on Campus

If an Internet student's system goes down temporarily, it does not necessarily mean s/he has to drop the class. If logistics can be worked out, s/he may use computers at these locations on campus.

S/he may check the sites or call the numbers given for hours. A road map to the campus and charts of the various campus locations are here on the SAC site.

For Researching

For E-mail

Computers for email are available in

• the Loftin Student Center almost in the center of the campus
• the Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) located on the 7th floor of the Moody Learning Center, room 726. A bill marked "Paid" for the current semester and SAC ID are required. (733-2106)
• Internet Skills Center

For Typing Documents

• Gonzales Hall 122 - 3 1/2" Disk and SAC ID required. (733-2503)
• SLAC Lab in MLC 726 -- 3 1/2" Disk, a bill marked "Paid" for the current semester, and SAC ID required. (733-2106)
• Internet Skills Center (210) 785-6105 or 785-6106

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Tutoring

In addition to contacting the instructor, an Internet student may use the tutoring service on campus. Call the number given for hours.

SLAC Lab in MLC 726 -- the tutoring available covers many areas. Although the tutors accept walk-ins, people who call and set up a time get first priority. Also, tutors for certain classes are scheduled only certain hours, so it's best to call. A bill marked "Paid" for the current semester and SAC ID are required.
(733-2106)

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Some Important San Antonio College Policies

(Quotations are from the San Antonio College Catalog, 1998-1999.)

I. Absences -- "A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a regular semester may be dropped by the instructor." Please consult the San Antonio College Catalog in general. Your attendance in this class will be based on your weekly chapter reaction papers. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 2 WEEKLY CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE SEMESTER, IT WILL BE CONSIDERED EQUIVALENT TO MISSING 2 WEEKS OF SCHOOL AND YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THIS CLASS!!!!!!!

San Antonio College Catalog

II. Academic Dishonesty -- The full text of the policy may be found in the "Student Code of Conduct," which is on pages 52-60 in the San Antonio College Catalog. The text reads, in part: "Students found guilty of an act of academic dishonesty may be subject to:

III. Children on Campus -- "Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of 12 must not be left unattended on campus." Individual instructors may include additional restrictions or waivers in the syllabi for their particular classrooms or labs.

IV. Principle of Equal Opportunity and ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations -- 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. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, (210) 208-8051. Address: Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. A, San Antonio, Texas 78204.

For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the San Antonio College DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124, at 733-2347.

V. These and all other policies and procedures outlined in The San Antonio College Catalog and in The San Antonio College Student Handbook will be enforced in this course.

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