Fundamentals of Public Speaking - COMM 115

Class Meets: Monday & Wednesday

Your learning is my top priority - so I may
adjust this schedule based on the needs of
the class.

Tentative Course Schedule

Note: All reading needs to be completed PRIOR to the next class period so that you can actively participate in class discusssions.
Topics
Read for next class & Assignments Due
Week
Dates
Introduction to course/syllabus - Ice Breaker Activity
M 1/9
Discuss Self-Introduction Speech

W 1/11**

Chapter 1: Intro to Public Speaking

will be conducted via Moodle

M 1/16

Chapter 2: The Speech Preparation Process

Public Speaking Anxiety

W 1/18

Self-Introduction Speeches (everyone will present)

M 1/23

Chapter 3: Speech Ethics

Discuss Hero Speech

W 1/25

Chapter 6 Topic Selection

M 1/30

Chapter 4: Listening Skills

W 2/1

Chapter 12: Language & Style

M 2/6

Chapter 13: Delivering Your Speech

W 2/8**

Chapter 14: Using Presentation Aids

class will be conducted via Moodle

M 2/13

Hero Speeches (everyone will present)

W 2/15

Chapter 16: Informative Speaking

discuss Informative Speech

M 2/20

Chapter 9: Organizing Your Speech

Chapter 10: Introductions and Conclusions

W 2/22

Chapter 11: Outlining Your Speech

M 2/27

Chapter 7: Researching Your Speech

W 3/1

Chapter 8: Using Supporting Materials

class

8
9

M 3/6
W 3/8**

No Class - Spring Break

M 3/13

Importance of Peer Evaluations

W 3/15

Informative Speeches

if you are not presenting, you will be conducting

peer evaluations

M 3/20

Informative Speeches

if you are not presenting, you will be conducting

peer evaluations

W 3/22

Chapter 17: Persuasive Speaking

M 3/27

Chapter 18: Methods of Persuasion

W 3/29

Chapter 5: Audience Analysis

M 4/3

Audience Survey & Audience Analysis Worksheet workshop

W 4/5

Persusasive Speech workshop

M 4/10

Persuasive Speeches

if you are not presenting, you will be conducting

peer evaluations

W 4/12**

Persuasive Speeches

if you are not presenting, you will be conducting

peer evaluations

10

11

12

13

14
M 4/17

15
16
17

Persuasive Speeches

W 4/19

Chapter 19: Special Occasion Speaking

M 4/24
W 4/26
M 5/1
W 5/3

Ceremonial Speeches (everyone will present)

if you are not presenting, you will be conducting

peer evaluations

Finals Week - No Class

Have a great summer break!

Self-Analysis due on Moodle