PUBLIC SPEAKING (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

1. Identify the audience’s characteristics and the speaking context to select appropriate public speaking strategies.
2. Outline structured speech content using effective message construction techniques, integrating ethical considerations and audience engagement strategies.
3. 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