Study Public Speaker - Give better speeches!
Speaking in public can be daunting, but there are so many situations where this skill is required, that it's important to not shy away from it. These skills come in to play within roles such as:
- a Master of Ceremonies
- when presenting at a seminar or conference
- a teacher or communicator in public
- a broadcaster on radio, TV, social media or elsewhere
- holding staff meetings
- running events
Effective public speakers are:
- confident
- enthusiastic
- concise
- able to read a room and pick up audience cues
- adaptable
- self aware
Why not develop your confidence in public speaking by taking this course today!
Lesson Structure
There are 9 lessons in this course:
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Scope and nature of public speaking
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The nature of public speaking
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The scope of public speaking
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Context influence the nature and scope of speaking
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Critical factors in public speaking
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The ultimate message
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Speaker/listener relationship
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Channel
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Feedback
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Interference
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Writing and preparing speech
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Words! Words! Words!
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Clarity and confusion
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Reorganising words leads to different results
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Questions
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Rhetoric and rhetorical devices
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Speech preparation
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Speech organisation
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Outline
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Purpose
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Subject statement
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Development
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Sample outline
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Other imporant factors to consider
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Attention
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Transitions
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Orientation
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Conclusion and summary
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Presentation and delivery
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A speech
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Volume, pitch, tone
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Projection (volume)
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Voice
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Vocal health
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Dealing with nerves
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Body language
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How to present a speech
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Visual aid and media
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Types of visual aids
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Reasons for and against the use visual aids and media
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For visual aids and media
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Against visual aids and media
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Toasts and entertainment
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Speaking for entertainment and toasting
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Toasts
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Content and focus
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Timing
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Humour
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Body language
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Voice
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Master of ceremonies (MC)
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Focus
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Paying attention to the audience
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Use of humour
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Voice and body language
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Story, script, and narrative
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Preparation
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Vocal technique
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Adding character
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Body language
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Types of speeches
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Introductions
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Debate and presenting argument
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Introduction
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What is rhetoric?
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Ethos, pathos, and logos
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Ethos: persuasion by character
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Pathos: persuasion by emotion
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Logos: persuasion by reason or logic
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Persuasive context
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Rhetorical triangle
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Constructing an argument for speech or debate
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Logic, fact and fallacy
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Constructing an argument
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What is a logical fallacy?
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Critical thinking
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Persuasive speaking
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Lecture and informative speech
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Know your subject
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Fact check
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Questions and answers
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Use elements from other areas of public speaking
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Important points about fact-based presentations and educational presentations
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Structuring a lecture or informative presentation
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General educational lecture
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The socratic method
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Hands-on lectures: practicals, activities, and exercises
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The role of vulnerability
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Evaluating a speech
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Introduction
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Quality and evaluation
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Anonymous or not?
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Feedback
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Ways to examine the quality of a speech/ speaker
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Evaluating a toast or entertainment speech:
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Evaluating a debate or argument:
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Evaluating a lecture or informative speech:
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Regaining confidence after a poor speech
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Question speaking for broadcast media
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Introduction
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Broadcasts
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Rhythm of speaking
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Slang and colloquial speech
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Filler words
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Developing a speech for broadcast media
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Radio and podcast or sound recordings
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Sound recordings
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Television and film presentation
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Media interviews and speaking on panels
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Project: prepare and deliver a speech
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Why is problem based learning important?
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Project aim
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Learning outcomes
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Problem definition
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Your speech
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Discussion questions
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Team structure and mode of interaction
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Final pbl submission
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