Course Description: 

This class is designed for you to better your public speaking skills and become proficient in preparing and presenting organized speeches.  In this class, we will go over the basics of what makes up public speaking.  The first half of the course will be about speaking techniques and the “do’s” and “don’t’s” of public speaking.  The latter half will focus on the research aspect of speeches and work collaboratively when delivering speeches.  

In this course, you will be required to give five major speeches with diverse topic areas.  To better prepare your presentation in front of the class, we will have multiple impromptu “mini-speeches” and debates every few days.  In addition to that, we will have the occasional quiz, a test at mid-term, and a final.

 Class Text:

An Introduction to Speech Communication: Person to Person – 5^th Edition
by Kathleen M. Galvin & Cassandra Book

 Class Objectives:

• To become comfortable and confident to speak in front of groups
• To prepare organized and focused speeches
• To understand an argument and to properly prepare and defend one
• To understand  and utilize the various ways to present oneself properly and effectively

Speech Schedule (tentative):

             Presidential Speech                  Week of January 26^th
              Narrative Speech                       Week of February 16^th
            Demonstration Speech               Week of March 9^th
              Informative Speech                   Week of April 6^th
               Persuasion Speech                    Week of May 4^th

Academic Integrity:

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.  Students subject to academic dishonesty will receive a zero on the assignment and will be referred to the administration.

 Student Accommodations: 

Students with special needs will receive the necessary accommodations.  Students needing additional assistance may seek tutoring at a mutually convenient time.   

As always, feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns about this class.  I can always be reached by email.