Public Speaking

Public-Speaking

Public Speaking

This course is designed to build self-confidence when speaking in public, and improve listening and interpersonal communication by utilizing informational and persuasive speaking methods.

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Learning Objectives/

1. Introduction to Public Speaking

  1. 1.1 Identify the benefits of public speaking in professional and personal contexts.
  2. 1.2 Define the differences between public speaking and presenting.
  3. 1.3 Summarize the philosophical influences on 21st century public speaking.
  4. 1.4 Outline the dynamic presentation model.
  5. 1.5 Describe the four common types of public speaking.
  6. 1.6 Recognize the common myths about public speaking.

2. Purpose and Context in Public Speaking

  1. 

2.1 Describe the necessary information contained within a business model.
  2. 

2.2 Describe the importance of purpose in public speaking.
  3. 

2.3 
Use strategies to develop effective purpose statements.
  4.   2.4 Explain the importance of context in public speaking.
  5.   2.5 Apply techniques for generating appropriate speech topics.

3. Audience and Speaker

  1. 

3.1 Describe the importance of identifying your audience.
  2. 

3.2 Summarize the importance of demographics and other audience characteristics.
  3. 

3.3 List and describe the qualities and actions that attribute to speaker credibility.
  4.   3.4 Identify the key elements of ethical speaking.

4. The Main Idea and Research

  1. 

4.1 Describe how to develop a clear main idea for a speech.
  2. 

4.2 Use the appropriate techniques to develop an effective thesis.
  3. 

4.3 Identify the various methods of supporting a main idea.
  4. 

4.4 Distinguish between primary and secondary research.
  5.   4.5 Explain the importance of and methods for avoiding plagiarism.

5. Body of the Speech

  1. 

5.1 Identify the strategies for developing the body of a speech.
  2. 

5.2 List and describe the techniques for organizing the body of a speech.
  3. 

5.3
Recognize the importance of transitions.
  4. 

5.4 List and describe the features of an effective informative speech.

6. Introductions and Conclusions

  1. 

6.1 Describe the theories of primacy and recency.
  2. 

6.2 Identify the purpose of and methods for constructing strong opening and closing statements.
  3. 

6.3 Identify the purpose of and methods for developing an engaging introduction.
  4. 

6.4 Identify the purpose of and methods for preparing a successful conclusion.
  5.   6.5 Describe the characteristics of effective speech notes.

7. Speech Delivery and Building Confidence

  1. 

7.1 Identify the most effective techniques for reducing speaker anxiety.
  2. 

7.2 Recognize the proper techniques for enhancing vocal delivery.
  3. 

7.3 Demonstrate the proper techniques for enhancing physical delivery.
  4. 

7.4 Summarize effective methods for using notes during a presentation.

8. Listening Skills

  1. 

8.1 Distinguish between hearing and listening.
  2. 

8.2 Compare passive and active listening.
  3. 

8.3 Describe the importance of critical thinking in public speaking.
  4. 

8.4 Identify effective techniques for providing constructive feedback.

9. Persuasive Speeches

  1. 9.1 Summarize the proper organization of a persuasive speech.
  2. 9.2 Synthesize information from multiple sources to construct an argument, central ideas and main points.
  3. 9.3 Differentiate the types of ethical, emotional, and logical appeals used in persuasive speeches.
  4. 9.4 Define the key elements of effective persuasive speeches.
  5. 9.5 Describe how to address objections to points.

10. Online Delivery

  1. 

10.1 Describe effective camera techniques.
  2. 

10.2 List and describe the key elements of an effective speech.
  3. 

10.3 
Determine the correct and incorrect ways of using visual aids in public speaking.
  4.   10.4 Describe techniques for managing time in speech delivery.

11. Using Language Effectively

  1. 

11.1 Identify key factors in effective language for different audiences and purposes.
  2. 

11.2 Recognize the importance of using inclusive language.
  3. 

11.3 Summarize the importance of using language that is appropriate for multicultural audiences.
  4.   11.4 Identify the situations in which humor is or is not an appropriate strategy in public speaking.

12. Special Occasion Speeches

  1. 

12.1 List and describe the types of special occasion speeches.
  2. 

12.2 Describe the importance of purpose in special occasion speeches.
  3. 

12.3 Explain how the audience shapes a special occasion speech.
  4.   12.4 Discuss delivery techniques for special occasion speeches.

13. Evaluating Your Success

  1. 

13.1 Summarize the characteristics of effective speeches.
  2. 

13.2 Apply critical thinking to public speaking contexts.
  3. 

13.3 List and summarize techniques for writing and delivering effective speeches.
  4.   13.4 Summarize the most important things you learned in this course.

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