CMST - 1A

This course will be an exploration of the art and science of public speaking. Designed for beginners and experienced students alike, this journey will take us through the needed communication theory to understand research, organization, and delivery of various kinds of speeches. 

Let's be honest ...

Public Speaking can bring up a lot of anxiety! That's a real and understandable feeling that many of us share. However, with a little but of practice and a strong community of support, it's my hope  that we can look at those fears, build some tools to take them on, and learn to enjoy the experience! 

...Words of wisdom from a peer

“Just get up there and start talking, I know that sounds scary but once you do that and just get into the groove of speaking in front of everyone, it will start to feel easier in the next speech or the speech after that. I think everyone believes they have to be as articulate as President Obama right off the bat, but that’s not the case, it’s a slow ride and with each turn you gain more experience. Just take each speech as a chance to improve on what you did on your last one. Also know that your professor and your classmates are on your side and no matter how much you mess up, you can improve.” 

--- CMST-1A student

Important Dates

For the Summer 2023 semester this class will be remote distance and meet entirely online; there are no in-person class meetings on campus. Three important things to know: 

• Day Class Begins:  June 5, 2023 [Find the following dates in the Instructional Calendar oLinks to an external site. or in the online Schedule of Classes by hovering over the deadlines link next to your class listing.]

• Day Class Ends: July 30 2023

• Last Day to Drop with refund: June 8, 2023

• Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: June 13 2023

• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: June 17, 2023

• Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: June 17, 2023

• Final Exam Due Date: July 30, 2023

Drop Policy

I know that the first few days of the semester might be very stressful and confusing. In order to stay enrolled:

• Please fill out our first assignment, which is a few questions that helps me understand your CCSF goals and goals for the class, within the first 7 days of the course. If you don’t submit the assignment by then, I will consider you a no-show in the course.

• By the second week of the course you should have participated in one online discussion and submitted your introduction speech.

Students who do not perform these three exercises or does not communicate with me may be dropped from the course in the beginning of the third week of the course.

Course Syllabus