PUBLIC SPEAKING (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – Identify the audience’s characteristics and the speaking context to select appropriate public speaking strategies; LO2 – Outline structured speech content using effective message construction techniques, integrating ethical considerations and audience engagement strategies; LO3 – Perform well-prepared speeches confidently across multiple communication settings, both individually and in teams, while demonstrating vocal, visual, and verbal effectiveness.

Topics:

1. Why Public Speaking Matters: From Fear to Confidence;
2. Listen First, Speak Better: Understanding Your Audience;
3. From Ideas to Impact: Selecting Topics and Building Speech Support;
4. Structuring Your Speech: Organize to Be Understood;
5. Open Strong, End Clear: Crafting and Wording Your Speech;
6. Say It Like You Mean It: Delivery, Nonverbal Skills, and Visual Aids;
7. Speaking to Inform: Share Knowledge That Matters;
8. Speak to Influence: Building a Persuasive Message;
9. Team Talk: Speaking in Small Groups;
10. Moments that Matter: Special Occasion Speeches;
11. Storytelling: Connecting Through Personal Narratives;
12. Academic Presentation Skills: Speaking Beyond This Course;
13. Speaking in the Digital World: Online Presentation and Q&A.