CMST 3746 - Presentational Speaking
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43897,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jaietta Jackson
Email: jjackson@ysu.edu
Course Description
3746. Presentational Speaking. In depth examination of the theory and practice of preparing and delivering presentations in today's work environment with emphasis of the impact of internet technology on the forms of oral communication presentations. Prereq.: CMST 1545 or equivalent. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Exploring Public Speaking, 4th Edition. | Tucker, B. G. & Barton, K. M. |
This is an open educational resources textbook.
You can access it for free at: https://www.exploringpublicspeaking.com/
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Orientation to course Student Elevator pitch- outline and presentations | ||
| Thu | 8/27 | Chapter 1 Basics of Public Speaking | Elevator pitch Presentations | |
| Tue | 9/1 | Chapter 2 Audience Analysis | Audience analysis activity | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 3 and Ch. 11 Ethics in Public Speaking | ||
| Tue | 9/8 | Chapter 4 Developing Topics for your Speech | Topic Activity and Introduce Tribute Assignment | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapter 6 Organizing your Speech | Tribute Topic DUE | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Work on Tribute Presentations | ||
| Thu | 9/17 | Tribute Presentations and Outlines Due | ||
| Tue | 9/22 | Chapter 5 Researching for your speech | Tribute Presentations (cont. if needed) | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Ch. 7 Supporting your Speech Ideas | ||
| Tue | 9/29 | Chapter 8 Intros and Conclusions | Intro and Conclusion Activity | |
| Thu | 10/1 | Appendix D: Humor in Speeches | Introduce Humor Assignment | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Humor Assignment DUE | ||
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 15 Special Occasion Speech | Introduce Special Occasion Speech | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Ch. 15 (cont.) | Special Occasion Speech DUE | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Special Occasion Speech DUE | ||
| Tue | 10/20 | Special Occasion Speech DUE | ||
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapter 9 Presentation Aids in Speaking | Introduce PPT Presentation Assignment Special Occasion Speech DUE (if needed) |
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| Tue | 10/27 | Appendix C- Public Speaking Online | Introduce Online Ignite Speech Assignment | |
| Thu | 10/29 | PPT Presentation Assignment DUE | ||
| Tue | 11/3 | PPT Presentation Assignment DUE | ||
| Thu | 11/5 | Chapter 13 Persuasion | Introduce Long Table Talk Presentation | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Chapter 14 Logical Reasoning | Ignite Speech Assignment DUE | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Long Table Talk Group Work | ||
| Tue | 11/17 | Long Table Talk Group Work | ||
| Thu | 11/19 | Long Table Talk Presentation | ||
| Tue | 11/24 | Long Table Talk Group Work | ||
| Thu | 11/26 | Have a Great THANKSGIVING! | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Long Table Talk Presentation | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Long Table Talk Presentation | ||
| Tue | 12/8 | Finals Week | ||
| Thu | 12/10 | Finals Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.