Public Speaking (CT101 (CM25))
Term: Fall Session 2025 (UNDG)
Digital Resources Librarian and Assistant Professor
Smiley Memorial Library
Office: 230A Cupples Hall
Office Phone: 660-248-6309
Mobile Phone: 573-684-3643 (text preferred)
Email: jparsons@centralmethodist.edu
Tue-Thu, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (8/18/2025 - 12/12/2025) Location: MAIN (T Berry Smith Hall 404 - Classroom)
Students study the theory of speech communication to develop skills in public-speaking situations. Topics include the speech-communication process, ethics, listening, intercultural considerations, speech-topic selection, audience analysis, research, use of evidence in a speech, speech organization, language usage, speech delivery, presentation aids, and the types of public speaking. Students present introductory, impromptu, commemorative, informative, and persuasive speeches as well as group presentations to improve their public-speaking skills Required of all students and must be taken during the first three semesters of enrollment at CMU. Offered: Spring and Fall. MOTR COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking