Central Texas College
CLASS SYLLABUS
Truman Education Center ● 268 Constitution Ave., Suite 9
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 ● (573) 329-5550
www.ctcd.edu
Course Number: SPCH 1315
Course Title:
Public Speaking
Day/Time:
Credit Hours:
3
Tuesday / 5:00 - 10:40
Instructor: Scott Rezek
(E-mail):
Contact: (H)
(O)573-329-5550 (CTC) (Fax)573-329-6165 (CTC)
Prerequisites:
Textbook(s):
Author(s):
Edition:
s.rezek@yahoo.com
None
The Art of Public Speaking (Bundle)
Lucas
9th
ISBN:
0077220633
Publisher:
McGraw Hill
Catalog Description:
Course encompasses both theory and practice of communicating with others and includes
research, composition, organization, and delivery of speeches for various purposes and
occasions.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the Public Speaking course, the student will be able to:
A. Perform research, synthesis, organization, and documentation of materials for
presentation in both written and oral formats.
B. Analyze your audience and adapt to that audience by tailoring your presentation to their
interests and preferences.
C. Compose speech outlines in a variety of formats.
D. Deliver speeches in a variety of formats.
E. Demonstrate mastery of concepts on exams.
Weekly Topical Outline:
Week One:
Introduction of Course
Review Course Syllabus
Week Two:
Self-Introduction Speech (non-graded. 3-5 minutes) --- Chapters 1, 9-12, and Pages 74-83
Week Three:
Demonstration Speech (4-6 minutes) --- Pages 375-378, Chapter 13 (Visual Aids required)
Week Four:
Midterm Exam – Chapters 1-14 – No References Allowed
Make-up speech night for Self-Introduction and Demonstration Speeches
Week Five:
Guest Introduction Speech (3-5 minutes) --- Pages 470-473, (3 references required)
Week Six:
Informative Speech (5-7 minutes) --- Chapter 14 (Visual Aids & 3 references required)
Week Seven:
Persuasive Speech (5-7 minutes) --- Chapters 15-16 (Visual Aids & 3 references required)
Week Eight:
Final Exam – Chapters 1-19 – No References Allowed
Make-up speech night for all speeches
Method of Evaluation:
Points
Self-Introduction Speech (non-graded but required to pass
course)
0
Demonstration Speech
10
Guest Introduction Speech (not a relative/friend. Someone
historical or notable)
10
Informative Speech
20
Persuasive Speech
20
Total for Assignments and Speeches
60
Mid-Term Exam
20
Final Exam
20
Total for Exams
Course Total
40
100
Grading Scale:
90 - 100
A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
59 & below F
Additional Course Information (i.e. instructional methods, out-of-class activities, etc.):

This course satisfies the oral communication requirement in most curricula.

This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in a
variety of fields since most occupations require professional communication skills.
Additional Information from the Instructor (make-up exams, rounding of grades, cell
phone/pagers, etc.):
Course Format:
You will be doing your speeches in a face-to-face class, but will work from the Text
materials and work in accordance to the schedule. The speeches done in class will be
proctored by an in-class instructor or CTC administrator who will collect your note cards
and outlines and mail to me.
Topics:
Approval of all speeches is required 1 week prior to delivering speeches. Email instructor
for approval of topic. For example, demonstration of how to take the cap off a pen or
guest introduction of a spouse would not be approved.
Outlines:
Read Chapter 10 at least twice! Outlines in previous classes have been an area where
students have had points taken off. They must be typed and follow the proper format
provided in your text. Pages 260-262(Chapter 10) shows an example of a full sentence
outline that you should use. This doesn't mean that you write out your entire speech as
the outline but rather you use full sentences for all their major points which in turn
helps you create you note cards.
Note Cards:
You need to have enough words on your note cards so that if you had to refer to them, you
could remember what to say. A lot of past students have had full sentences which is too
much. In short, you should have a few index cards with a few words for a few thoughts
each that helps "jog the memory" when presenting.
Late Speeches:
Speeches are due on the scheduled night. A minimum of one letter grade will be deducted
for late speeches. Make up speeches are allowed on Week 4 and Week 8 after the midterm
and the final exams.
Visual Aids:
Visual aids are required for the Demonstration, Informative, and Persuasive Speeches. Read
Chapter 13 at least twice! NO Firearms, weapons, or live animals are allowed. If a visual
aid is of this nature, a letter grade of “F” will be given.
Review Questions at end of each Chapter:
Type your answers to the end of chapter review questions and turn in on the date of the
Exams. Chapters 1-14 review questions are due on the night of the mid-term and chapters
15-19 are due on the night of the final.
IMPORTANT: The chapter questions are not graded
but are required to complete this course. If they are not turned in on these nights or
before the end of the course, an Incomplete will be assigned.
Incomplete Grades:
Note that all work (assignments, exams, and speeches) is required to receive a grade in
this class. If not, an Incomplete (IP) will be assigned.