Dr. Matt McGarrity – Introduction to Public Speaking (Coursera – University of Washington)
Description See our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use for more information] Introduction to Public Speaking A report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that employers want job candidates with strong communication skills. Similarly, educational success also requires the ability to articulate your thoughts clearly. In this class, we will study the principles of public speaking; critically examine our own speeches and those of others through interactive practice. About the course The main objective of this course is to demystify the process of writing, practicing, and delivering clear and engaging speech. In doing so, I hope that this course can help each student to improve the quality of their speeches and the confidence with which they present them.More specifically, upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: design and deliver basic speech presentations concise form; design and deliver informative presentations clearly; design and deliver complex arguments persuasively; speak confidently with appropriate speed, projection, movement, and vocal variety; Assess and critique speeches with insight Course Syllabus Week 1: Course summary and key terms Week 2: Preparing for impromptu speeches Week 3: Delivering impromptu speeches Week 4: Basics of informational speaking Week 5: Preparing informational speeches Week 6: Delivery of informative speeches Week 7: Basics of persuasive speech Week 8: Preparation of persuasive speeches Week 9: Delivery of persuasive speeches Week 10: Conclusion of the course, or video camera) and the possibility of sharing this digital content through YouTube, Vimeo or Aparat. Since there is no certificate, uploading speeches is completely optional. Students who choose not to post video will not be denied any access to course content.
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