Speech Writing

1. Identify different types of speeches and their purposes.
2. Apply basic principles of speech writing, including ethical considerations.
3. Analyze an audience and tailor a speech to their needs and interests.
4. Construct logical and persuasive arguments in a speech.
5. Utilize effective language and stylistic devices in speech writing.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Speech Writing

   • Unit 1: What Speech is, Its Importance and Why it is Written. · 2 hours

     Define speech and discuss its importance in various contexts.. Explain why some speeches need to be written for preservation and legal purposes.. Analyze the speech 'Justification for Change of Government' and identify key reasons for the coup..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Speech Writing

   • Unit 2: The Communication Process · 2 hours

     Define communication and explain the communication process.. Compare and contrast different models of communication (Shannon and Weaver, Berlo, ABX, Lasswell).. Identify and discuss barriers to effective communication..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Speech Writing

   • Unit 3: The Historical Context of Speech Writing · 2 hours

     Trace the historical development of speech writing from ancient times to the present.. Discuss the contributions of Greeks, Romans, and key figures like Corax, Aristotle, and Cicero.. Explain the impact of the invention of printing on speech writing..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Speech Writing

   • Unit 4: Basic Principles of Speech Writing · 2 hours

     Discuss the principles of speech writing, including ethical considerations and audience analysis.. Explain the responsibilities of a speech writer to oneself, the audience, content, and society.. Identify and apply principles specific to speech writing, such as due diligence, clarity, accuracy, and reader-friendliness..

5. Week 5Module 2: Types of Speech

   • Unit 1: Expository/Informative Speech · 2 hours

     Define expository/informative speech and explain its main objective.. Outline the steps to write an effective expository/informative speech.. Analyze the sample speech 'Looking Ahead' and identify its strengths and weaknesses..

6. Week 6Module 2: Types of Speech

   • Unit 2: Analytical Speech · 2 hours

     Define analytical speech and explain its main objective.. Outline the steps to write an effective analytical speech.. Analyze the sample speech 'Women and Diversity' and explain why it qualifies as an analytical speech..

7. Week 7Module 2: Types of Speech

   • Unit 3: Persuasive Speech · 2 hours

     Define persuasive speech and explain its main objective.. Outline the steps to write an effective persuasive speech.. Analyze George Bush's speech announcing war against Iraq and identify persuasive elements..

8. Week 8Module 2: Types of Speech

   • Unit 4: Technical Speech · 2 hours

     Define technical speech and explain its main objective.. Outline the steps to write an effective technical speech.. Analyze the sample speech by Anne Stevens and identify its technical elements..

   • Unit 5: Other Types of Speech · 2 hours

     Identify and describe various other types of speeches (introductory, remarks, impromptu, tributes, toasts, valedictory).. Explain the purpose and characteristics of each type of speech.. Analyze Ronald Reagan's speech on the Challenger disaster as an example of 'other types of speech'..

9. Week 9Module 3: Steps towards Quality Speech Writing I

   • Unit 1: Choosing the Topic · 2 hours

     Explain how to select an appropriate topic for a speech.. Discuss the importance of choosing a topic that interests you and is relevant to the audience.. Analyze Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech and suggest alternative titles..

10. Week 10Module 3: Steps towards Quality Speech Writing I

    • Unit 2: Analysing the Audience · 2 hours

      Explain how to analyze the audience to enhance the quality and effectiveness of a speech.. Discuss factors such as age, background, education, and socio-cultural context.. Analyze Nelson Mandela's speech and infer the characteristics of his audience..

11. Week 11Module 3: Steps towards Quality Speech Writing I

    • Unit 3: Sourcing for Information · 2 hours

      Explain various methods for sourcing information for speech writing (books, newspapers, internet, interviews, observations, discussions, museums).. Discuss the importance of verifying information and respecting privacy.. Analyze Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'A Date Which Will Live in Infamy' speech and identify likely sources of information..

12. Week 12Module 3: Steps towards Quality Speech Writing I

    • Unit 4: Outlining and Organising the Speech Contents · 2 hours

      Explain the process of outlining and organizing speech contents.. Discuss the importance of strategic thinking in organizing speech points.. Outline the main points of Harold Poling's speech on 'Straw-man argument'..

13. Week 13Module 3: Steps towards Quality Speech Writing I

    • Unit 5: Writing the First Draft · 2 hours

      Explain how to write the first draft of a speech and revise it effectively.. Discuss the importance of avoiding distractions and focusing on developing key points.. Analyze the speech 'Gains of the Public from Good Programme Presentation' and identify its strengths..