1. SPC1024 – Intro to Speech
Communication
Mr. Tyler Watts
Learning Resources Manager

3. What does studying an online course mean?
• Study when you want
• Study where you want
• Requires self-discipline
• Requires independent learning
• No one to remind you about your work
(for the most part)

4. SPC1024 - Intro to Speech Communication
Instructor: Prof. Gary Serlin
Textbook: Communicating Effectively,
9th Edition, by Saundra Hybels & Richard L
Weaver
Visit Library to order copy

5. SPC1024 - Intro to Speech Communication
Main Assignments:
• Complete activities and assignments (online)
• Take exams (2 total) (online)
• Participate in discussions (online)
• Deliver, record, and submit three speeches to
an audience of your choosing.
Speech 1: Self-Introduction Speech
Speech 2: Informative Speech
Speech 3: Persuasive Speech

6. SPC1024 - Intro to Speech Communication
Assignment Point Value
Orientation 40
Email (5 points); Discussion (5
points); Assignment
Submission (10 points); Quiz
(20 points)
Self-Introduction Speech 50
Informative Speech 135
Persuasive Speech 135
Exam I 100
Exam II 100
Online Discussions 70
(5 points each)
Total 630

7. SPC1024 - Intro to Speech Communication
Grading Scale
Grades Points
Grade = A 567-630
Grade = B 504-566
Grade = C 441-503
Grade = D 409-440
Grade = F 408 and below

8. SPC1024 - Intro to Speech Communication
Class facilitator
Tyler Watts
tylerwatts@vatc.net
Office: 4th floor & Library
- Bi-weekly check-ins
- Help with access, troubleshooting
- Help with videos as needed

9. SPC1024 - Intro to Speech Communication
First Assignment
Email me (using an email you check regularly) with the
following items:
•Full name
•Have you ever had to give a public speech before?
How did you feel?
•What do you hope to learn in this class?