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The
Art of Public Speaking |
Rationale
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Professionals and persons employed
in certain jobs are expected
to be able to speak in public or make professional oral presentations
in a formal context, which often necessitates the use of English.
Such exposure is necessary in order for them to deliver themselves
confidently and competently in their daily professional lives.
This one-semester course is designed to give students advanced
communication skills which will enable them to present well-researched
speeches, and to develop the art of speaking in public. |
| Course
Description |
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Participants will make frequent presentations,
using a variety of
discourses, which demonstrate their ability to think critically,
to operate within different contexts, to be sensitive to their
audience, and to take into consideration ethical concerns when
preparing and delivering speeches. The purpose of the course
is to provide students with skills in the preparation of oral
presentations with an emphasis on the delivery - that is, the
choice and use of appropriate language, the proper use of the
voice (including elocution, pronunciation, and voice projection)
and the employment of visual aids. |
| Course
Objectives |
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At the end of the course, the students
will be able to: -
1.. Research, write and deliver speeches for various occasions
2.. Use multimedia tools to enhance presentations
3.. Listen and respond appropriately to questions from an
audience following a presentation
4.. Identify and analyze elements of a good speech.
5.. Develop an awareness for appropriate pronunciation and
articulation for various contexts |
| Course
Content |
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a.. The nature and process of communication
b.. The sociology of speech
c.. Voice and articulation
d.. Public speaking and critical thinking
e.. Researching, planning and writing a speech
f.. The use and control of non-verbal language
g.. Ethics and public speaking
h.. Speaking in specialised contexts
i.. Incorporating visuals and handouts into presentations (that
is, computer generated, as well as other relevant charts, graphics
and
texts)
j.. Developing and utilising listening skills
Criteria for evaluating oral presentations
> l.. Conducting
an interview |
| Assessment |
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1. Speech writing: written outline
of a researched
presentation giving details of the context in which the presentation
will be made, the different strategies/techniques that will
be used in the delivery a bibliography 20%
2. Five ten-minute speech presentations 50%
3. Written critique/analysis of a speech 15%
4. In-course test (1 hour) 15% |
| Method
of Delivery |
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Lecture (1 hour per week)
Seminar/workshop (2 hours per week) |
| Instructional
Resources |
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a.. Digital video camera
b.. Laptop Computers and LCD projector
c.. Camcorder, video cassette recorder and monitor/television
d.. Videos |
| Textbooks |
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Prescribed
- Lucas, Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking. Boston: McGraw
Hill.
1998.
- Tierney, Elizabeth P. How to make effective presentations.
Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications. 1996.
Highly Recommended-
- Brydon, S.R. & M.D. Scott. Between One and Many -
The Art and
Science of Public Speaking California: Mayfield Publishing.
1994.
- Holcombe, M.W. & J.K. Stein. Presentations for Decision
Makers
3rd Edition. Wiley & Sons, Inc.: New York. 1996.
- Jones. D. English Pronouncing Dictionary. Cambridge:
Cambridge
UP. 1997.
- Mayer, L. V. Fundamentals of Voice and Articulation 12th
Edition.
Boston: McGraw Hill. 1999.
- Scott, Rebecca, Tony Young and Cordelia Bryan (Eds.).
Series ed.
Rebecca Scott. Speaking your Mind. London: Longman. 2001.
Recommended
- Hausman, C., L.B. O'Donnell, & P. Benoit. Announcing
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Broadcasting Communicating Today 4th Edition. Stanford:Wadsworth/Thomas
Learning. 2000.
- Hyde, S. Television and Radio Announcing. 8th Edition.
Boston:
Houghton Mifflin. 1998.
- Reese, D. E., M.E. Beadle & A. R. Stephenson. Broadcast
Announcing Worktext - Performing for Radio, Television,
and Cable
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