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Effective Public Speaking

The ability to deliver effective speeches and presentations is a critical factor in job advancement and success. Preparation, including audience analysis and adaptation, enhances the effectiveness of public speaking. In this course, you will learn to use supporting materials to develop and deliver persuasive messages. You will also learn how to lessen anxiety and leave a lasting impression on audiences, large or small. 16 hours (Textbook required)

Fee:

Date / Course#:

$173

Wednesdays 4/2/08-5/21/08

 S28V
Time: Registration: 
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Textbook: 

Voice Power: Using Your Voice to Captivate, Persuade, and Command Attention
By Renee Grant-Williams
ISBN #0814471056
Learning Objectives:
  • To enhance vocal variety and projection for greater impact as a public speaker.
  • To overcome anxiety and fears related to communication at all levels.
  • To develop the ability to analyze different types of speaking situations in order to make effective communication choices.
  • To utilize your voice with effectiveness in all settings, from the boardroom to the elevator.
  • To develop an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses as a public speaker and communicator, and to optimize the strengths and overcome the weaknesses.
Course Outline :

Week One: Introduction to Public Speaking and Your Voice

  • Course introduction
  • Anatomy & Physiology of Voice
  • Health Habits
  • First Impressions
  • Video recording of your speaking style

Week Two: Individual Speaking Evaluation Sessions

  • Meet individually with the instructor to discuss your public speaking style.  Together you will analyze your speaking strengths/weaknesses and set goals for the course.

Week Three: Body Language and Overcoming Fears

  • Eye contact, posture, voice
  • Listening skills
  • Overcoming fear or faking it until you do!
  • Speaking Experience

Week Four: Delivery

  • Diction and Articulation
  • Rate
  • Captivating the Audience with your Voice
  • Speaking Experience

Week Five: Informative Speaking

  • Poise
  • Developing an Outline
  • Speaking Experience

Week Six:  Organization and Visual Aids

  • Impromtu Speaking
  • Visual Aids
  • Speaking Experience

Week Seven: Professional Interactions

  • Handshaking
  • Business Mingling
  • Managing Yourself Up
  • Persuasive Speaking
  • Problem Solving and Argument

Week Eight: The Whole Package

  • Speaking Experience