Public Speaking Course Syllabus

Public Speaking Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]

1. Course Description

This course is designed to help students foster both their public speaking and presentation skills. In an increasingly collaborative and interactive world, effective communication skills are more important than ever. This course will provide you with practical tools and insights to help you become a successful public speaker, interact with confidence, and articulate your thoughts coherently.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

3. Learning Objectives

To help students overcome their fear of public speaking.
To teach students how to develop clear, concise, and compelling presentations.
To provide students with the tools needed to handle difficult Q&A situations.
To improve verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
To provide insights on how body language impacts audience perception.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Reading
1	Introduction to Public Speaking	Chapter 1 - Introduction to Public Speaking
2	Understanding Audience and Purpose	Chapter 2 - Understanding Your Audience
3	Principles of Effective Communication	Chapter 3 - Principles of Effective Communication
4	Speech Preparation and Research	Chapter 4 - Preparing Your Speech
5	Organizing Your Speech	Chapter 5 - Organizing Your Speech

5. Required Reading and Materials

'Talk Like TED’ by Carmine Gallo
'Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences’ by Nancy Duarte
'The Art of Public Speaking' by Stephen Lucas
Any recording device for self-evaluation purpose
Internet access for researching and presentations

6. Assignments and Assessments

Week 2: Speech Outline
Week 3: Peer Reviewed Draft Speech
Week 4: Individual Presentation on Chosen Topic
Week 5: Group Presentation
Final Exam: End-of-Course Speech

7. Course Policy

Attendance: Your presence during each session is crucial as each session is designed to be interactive. Hence, regular attendance is a must.
Lateness: Lessons will begin on time. Students are encouraged to arrive at least 5 minutes early for each session.
Respect: Respect for fellow students and the instructor is crucial in this class due the nature of the course. Derogatory language and off topic conversations will not be tolerated.
Email Policy: Use email for non-urgent questions or concerns. All other queries should be raised during class.
Academic Integrity: All students must adhere to the highest level of academic integrity. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade.

8. Grading Policy

Category	Weight
Participation and Attendance	30%
Assignments	40%
Final Exam	30%

9. Disclaimer

This syllabus, as currently written, is not set in stone and is subject to potential alterations or modifications. The decision to implement any such changes will take into account the specific needs and requirements of the class in its entirety. Any changes decided upon will not be made in haste, but instead will be introduced and announced with a sufficient and reasonable amount of notice to all involved – ensuring that those affected by the changes will be properly informed and will have ample time to adjust.