Public Speaking

1. Prepare and deliver effective public speeches
2. Analyze and adapt to diverse audiences
3. Apply persuasive communication techniques
4. Develop strong listening skills
5. Understand ethical considerations in public speaking

13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Persuasion

   • Unit 1: Foundations of Persuasion · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Define persuasion, explore its historical context, and understand its role in public speaking.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on relationship-based persuasion..

   • Unit 2: Theories of Persuasion · 2 hours

     Read Unit 2: Explore theories of persuasion, including attitude change, learning, and consistency theories.. Identify the components of verbal and nonverbal messages in persuasion..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Persuasion

   • Unit 3: Introduction to Public Speaking · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Understand the oral tradition and its importance in public speaking.. Assess the public speaking process and the role of confidence..

   • Unit 4: Analysing the Audience · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Learn to analyze audience demographics, psychographics, and cultural considerations.. Develop questions for audience analysis..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Persuasion

   • Unit 5: Selecting a Topic and Purpose · 3 hours

     Read Unit 5: Learn steps to choose a speech topic, considering audience, knowledge, and timely topics.. Determine the general and specific purposes of your speech..

4. Week 4Module 2: Techniques of Persuasion

   • Unit 1: Supporting your Ideas · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: Identify forms of support for speech ideas, including examples, testimony, and statistics.. Apply guidelines for using supporting materials effectively..

5. Week 5Module 2: Techniques of Persuasion

   • Unit 2: Organising your Material · 3 hours

     Read Unit 2: Understand the structure of a speech, including introduction, body, and conclusion.. Learn to organize the body of a speech using chronological, spatial, and topical orders..

6. Week 6Module 2: Techniques of Persuasion

   • Unit 3: Preparing the Delivery · 3 hours

     Read Unit 3: Focus on verbal, vocal, and visual behaviors in speech delivery.. Practice techniques for overcoming speech apprehension..

7. Week 7Module 2: Techniques of Persuasion

   • Unit 4: Persuasive Speeches · 3 hours

     Read Unit 4: Learn to develop persuasive speeches, considering attitudes, beliefs, and values.. Apply persuasive strategies, including logos, pathos, and ethos..

8. Week 8Module 3: Listening in the Public Speaking Context

   • Unit 1: Hearing and Listening · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Differentiate between hearing and listening.. Understand the importance of listening skills in public speaking..

9. Week 9Module 3: Listening in the Public Speaking Context

   • Unit 2: Types of Listening · 3 hours

     Read Unit 2: Explore different types of listening, including discriminative, comprehension, and critical listening.. Identify listening styles and their impact on communication..

10. Week 10Module 3: Listening in the Public Speaking Context

    • Unit 3: Hindrances to Effective Listening · 3 hours

      Read Unit 3: Identify physiological and psychological hindrances to effective listening.. Learn strategies to overcome listening barriers..

11. Week 11Module 3: Listening in the Public Speaking Context

    • Unit 4: Techniques of Becoming a Better Listener · 3 hours

      Read Unit 4: Explore the stages of listening and techniques for becoming a better listener.. Practice active listening skills..

12. Week 12Module 3: Listening in the Public Speaking Context

    • Unit 5: Listening in Persuasive Situations · 3 hours

      Read Unit 5: Focus on listening in persuasive situations.. Understand the depth of listening and how to listen effectively..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Practice speech delivery and listening skills..