Principles of Public Speaking.

Activities and Assignments

Below are the module assignments and activities:

Task Assignment/Activity Recommended Completion Schedule
Read Read the following early in the module to help you complete your assignments:
Chapters 33-37 in your text.
Additional Readings and Videos:
Tripp and Tyler. (2015, November 17). A Video Conference Call in Real Life. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMOOG7rWTPg
Jones, E. (n.d.). Intercultural Communication: Gestures. Retrieved from https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/humanities/communication/ccs11615/intercultural-communication-gestures
Navarro, A. (2015, January 08). The Hidden World of Chili Peppers Informative: Needs Improvement. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4HKR13fQ70
COM212SNHU. (2010, January 03). Sample Informative Speech. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRKrbXEbEvU
Winson, A. (2012, September 05). Chilli Peppers Speech. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIY7oKsIDDo&t=1s
Schmitz, A. (2012). Listening Styles. Retrieved from https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_stand-up-speak-out-the-practice-and-ethics-of-public-speaking/s07-02-listening-styles.html
Duarte, Inc. (n.d.). Seven Questions to Knowing Your Audience. Retrieved from https://www.duarte.com/wp-content/uploads/Duarte-Audience-Needs-Map.pdf
Virginia Tech University Libraries. (2018, August 8). Getting Started with Academic Research: Developing a Topic. Retrieved from https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gettingstarted
Smith, M. (2015, October 14). 3 Keys to Giving a Normal Presentation at Work (Because Not Every Talk Is a TED Talk). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-keys-to-giving-a-normal-presentation-at-work-because-not-every-talk-is-a-ted-talk
View Online Lecture: View the online lecture(s) on this week’s topics available on the Lecture course page.
Submit Exam 8 Sunday
Module Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to:

Analyze the context of your speaking situation.
Develop speaking skills in an educational context.
Use informative speech strategies in workplace settings.
Develop persuasive project proposals.
Follow guidelines for project status reports.
Observe guidelines for team presentations.
Develop a presentation appropriate to the civic or political format.
Apply the guidelines for public dialogue or debate.
Demonstrate an understanding of the guidelines for various social and ceremonial contexts.
Create a ceremonial speech appropriate to the expectations of the audience and situation.