COMM-C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking - Jane Arnett

Introduction

Dear Learners,

I'm professor Jane Arnett. Welcome to your COMM C-1000 Online/Live class. I am glad to see all of you in this class. College of the Canyons is a very close community and I would like this to be the best possible experience for you. As we go through the course, feel free to contact me, if you have any questions and or concerns. Please read the course syllabus for important information about how we will communicate, and etiquette of online expectations.

I know you are experienced at working on the internet, reading e-articles, and communicating with your friends online. We will utilize those skills you already have in a unique way, and I hope you learn some more techniques. You have to check in by coming to our first meeting on June 8th at 7:30AM (Pacific Saving Time), Monday, otherwise I have no choice but to drop you and give your place to one of the wait-listed students.

This is a short-term intensive, and one-hundred percent online section. That means we will be meeting every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for 5 weeks. In those 5 weeks we must cover materials usually covered in 16 weeks, which means you have to invest more time in Zoom Class and online to pass the class. That's almost 10 to 15 hours per week. You have to finish weekly requirements by the week's deadline.

In our first meeting we will go over all coursework, questions, assignments, the syllabus, and unclear subjects. All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the due date, except for Speeches. Speeches will be presented in in class in front of a live audience of you classmates. Students are evaluated on the quality of work completed; one is evaluated on what one does and does not complete. The State of California has implemented some specific requirements regarding your speeches for you to pass the class. We will go over those specifics on the first day with reminders through the session.

After reading the syllabus, let me know if you have any questions or concerns. The expectations, guidelines, responsibilities, and assignments will be discussed in breakout room with your classmates an d then reported to the class to assure understanding. 

 The virtual classroom will be available for entrance on the Monday.

All students are required to have their own valid COC assigned e-mail address for this course. Please note your classmates and I will communicate with you through this e-mail. Hence, you should check this email regularly during the course.

The following are some guidelines and requirements that will help you successfully navigate and complete this class:

1. Check your computer status. Students should have access to a computer with minimum requirements. You will need a camera and a microphone. Otherwise, you should get to the habit of using a library or TLC computers.
2. Word Processing program is necessary. Google Docs will be available through Canvas.
3. Access to Canvas for the OER Free Textbook.

As you know, we have a short time to cover our learning objectives, make sure you are prepared and ready on day one. Make sure you participated in Canvas orientation. 

Course Description

This course examines the principles and practices of public speaking, especially speech organization and development, research, audience analysis, presentation skills, listening, and the use of language and ethics for the development of informative and persuasive speeches. CSU & UC (3 Credits)

What to Expect in this Course

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.The student will be able to deliver effective informative and persuasive speeches using the principles of public speaking.

2. Utilize effective research skills using traditional and electronic resources.

3. Analyze public discourse.

Learning Objectives:

1. By the end of the semester you will be able to define and explain the communication process.

2. Define and apply audience analysis to speech preparation.

3. Describe different patterns of organization and determine when to use them.

4. Develop a comprehensive complete sentence outline.

5. Apply techniques of effective speech delivery.

Types of Assessments

Students will be assessed by their participation in solving problems via:

1. 3 REQUIRED SPEECHES
   • Demonstration Speech with a full sentence outline (4-5 minutes.)
   • Informative Speech with a full sentence outline (6-7 minutes.)
   • Persuasion Speech with a full sentence outline (7-8 minutes.)
2. 9 Learning Exercises to be completed in class
3. Chapter quizzes (These can be done individually or in the Breakout room setting.)
4. Two multiple-choice, short answer, and or true-false exams.
5. An analysis of an outside speaker past or present, living or death (nonfiction.)
6. Discussion questions will be covered in breakout rooms with a reports back to the full class.

You can start by reading Chapter 1 and completing the chapter's quiz. Exams will be available 48 hours after their deadlines. No excuses will be accepted, including lack of reliable Internet connection.

Textbook Information

Text: Personal Finance OER, Zero Textbook Cost 

Other Relevant Course Information

To begin, when the Canvas shell will become available, go over the course menu, become familiar with location of documents and materials. Just like any other online course, you can finish assignments They will expire at the deadline time...

Please do not hesitate to contact me, if you have any questions and or concerns.

Online\Live classes work best for me as I moved to Nebraska. I have a good sense of humor. Also, I appreciate topics that are more imaginative. Try to think of topics that would fit your skills and that will be of interest to the class and me.

I will send an email to the class one week prior to the start date with additional information, including the syllabus. It will include Zoom meeting dates and our class schedule of assignments.

Warm Regards & Happy Surfing,

Prof. Ali Arnett

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students! (This may not be available during summer session.)

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
 

Course Description

This class will develop your skills for speaking in public.  We will meet online via Zoom every schedule class day to go over materials, complete assignments and present speeches. You must be present for every entire Zoom meeting with your cameras on. Speeches must be given to a live audience, so you are the audience for the other speakers.

This course examines the principles and practices of public speaking, especially speech organization and development, research, audience analysis, presentation skills, listening, and the use of language and ethics for the development of informative and persuasive speeches. CSU & UC (3 CREDITS)

What to Expect in this Course

Canvas provides an excellent platform for online education.  Once I cover the material in out Zoom class, you will be able to review that material in the Modules. The material is broken into Modules to cover each course topic.  Within the Modules you will find the textbook material, videos of my lectures and packets to go with the videos.  You will also find the chapter quizzes and the learning exercises that correspond with that material. In the learning exercises, you will submit the answers individually for your grade.

You will need a Webcam and a microphone. Cameras are to be on during every Zoom meeting, so dress appropriately and have a quiet setting.

You will be required to give 3 speeches and submit an outlines to go with each speech.  Please follow the specific outline format. Research is required for the Informative and Persuasive speeches. There will be 2 exams covering the material and a term paper analysis/critic of an outside speaker.

The syllabus is on Canvas.  I will also email it to you before class meets. For the best view of it, you should download it.

Types of Assessments

Assignments consist of  3 speeches with outlines, quizzes on the reading material, learning exercises, 2 exams and an outside speaker analysis paper.

PLEASE READ MY EMAILS COMPLETELY FOR EXTRA ASSIGNMENT DETAILS AND ZOOM MEETING INVITATIONS. Zoom invitations will also be found in announcements. Dates and times are very important.

Textbook Information

The textbook is free. The textbook is found on the Syllabus Canvas site and in individual Modules. You may read it through Canvas or download it.

Other Relevant Course Information

Our mandatory first meeting on Zoom and you must be present. This will occur on the first day of class as listed in the class schedule. All Zoom meetings that follow will cover various materials relating to public speaking. DAte for your speech are listed in syllabus and on Canvas. Due dates for other assignments also have a close date. as long as you submit the assignmet by the clase date it will not be considered late. I'm looking forward to seeing you on the first day of our class term.

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 05/04/2026 Sub#: 1758 Sub ID: 174131