Table of Contents
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Course Contents
Faculty Resources
Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking
Module 2: Informative Speaking
Module 3: Listening Effectively
- Video: Selecting a Topic
- Objectives, Outline, and Introduction
- Hearing Versus Listening
- The Value of Listening
- Three A's of Active Listening
- Barriers to Effective Listening
- Strategies to Enhance Listening
- Providing Feedback to Speakers
- Encouraging Effective Listening
- Conclusion, Review Questions, and Activities
- Glossary and References
- Appendix A: Listening Profile
Module 4: Organizing and Outlining
- Video: Sample Demonstration Speeches
- Elements of an Excellent Demonstration Speech
- Objectives, Outline, and Introduction
- The Topic, Purpose, and Thesis
- Writing the Body of Your Speech
- Organizational Styles
- Connecting Your Main Points
- Outlining Your Speech
- Conclusion and Module Activities
- Glossary and References
- Appendix A: Full Sentence Outline
- Appendix B: Speaking Outline
Module 5: Delivering Your Speech
Module 6: Introductions and Conclusions
Module 7: Visual Aids
Module 8: Critical Thinking and Reasoning
- Video: Sample Student Demonstration Speeches
- Thou Shalt Not Commit Logical Fallacies Poster
- Objectives, Outline, and Introduction
- Critical Thinking
- Logic and the Role of Arguments
- Understanding Fallacies
- Formal Fallacies
- Informal Fallacies
- Conclusion, Review Questions, and Activities
- Glossary and References
Module 9: Audience Analysis
Module 10: Persuasive Speaking
- Objectives, Outline, and Introduction
- What is Persuasive Speaking?
- Functions of Persuasive Speeches
- Types of Persuasive Speeches
- Choosing a Persuasive Speech Topic
- Approaching Audiences
- Persuasive Strategies
- Organizing Persuasive Messages
- Conclusion and Module Activities
- Glossary and References
- Appendix A: Persuasive Speech Topic Ideas
Module 11: Supporting Your Ideas
- Video: Using Wikipedia for Academic Research
- Objectives, Outline, and Introduction
- Personal and Professional Knowledge
- Library Resources
- Internet Resources
- Evaluating Information
- Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Conclusion and Module Activities
- Glossary and References
- Using Statistics
- Using Testimony
- Using Examples
- Gathering Expertise in Your Subject Area
Module 12: Using Language Well
Module 13: Ethics in Public Speaking
Module 14: Speaking With Confidence
Module 15: Group Presentations
Module 16: The Origins of Public Speaking
Module 17: Speech Videos and Resources
- 50 Wise Speakers
- Video: CC Licensed student example speeches
- Video: Amy Cuddy "Your body language shapes who you are"
- Video: Terry Moore - "How to tie your shoes"
- Video: Demonstration Speech - How to give the perfect man hug
- Video: Demonstration Speech - Easy Tube Pillow Case Tutorial
- Video: Brene Brown - "The Power of Vulnerability"
- Video: Elizabeth Lesser - "Take 'the other' to lunch"
Assignments
- Assignment: Syllabus Review
- Assignment: Speech of Self-Introduction
- Assignment: Speech to Introduce a Classmate
- Assignment: Impromptu Speech
- Discussion: Speech Analysis
- Assignment: Demonstration Speech Topic Selection
- Assignment: Demonstration Speech Outline
- Discussion: Demonstration Speech Handouts and Presentations
- Rubric: Demonstration Speech
- Assignment: Peer Evaluation of Demonstration Speech
- Assignment: Audience Analysis of an Advertisement Speech
- Assignment: Inspirational Speech
- Assignment: Persuasive Speech
- Assignment: Subject Exploration, Development, and Understanding
- Assignment: Audience Analysis for Persuasive Essay
- Assignment: Rebuttal
- Assignment: Reflection
- Assignment: Persuasive Speech Topic Outline
- Discussion: Persuasive Speech Handouts and References
- Assignment: Self-Evaluation of Demonstration Speech
- Assignment: Peer Evaluation of Persuasive Speech
- Sample Rubric: Persuasive Speech Video Evaluation
- Assignment: Planning for Final Speech
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