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Public Speaking
Here’s what Naomi, a blogger, posted…
“Everyone’s scared of public speaking, and they still wind up finding out that this is one of the most valuable classes you can take in college. No matter what you do in life, you’re going to need to communicate with others verbally, and this class is one of the best ways to help you get over your fears and learn”
Public Speaking Is an Evolving Art
The evolution of human communication Influences on public speaking today
Public Speaking
A situation in which an individual speaks to a group of people, assuming responsibility for speaking for a defined length of time
Earliest Origins
Africa/Ethiopia Over 50,000 years ago
Hominid ancestors
were uttering sounds
Lucy is one of the most complete skeletons found to date from the early hominids that flourished between 4 and 2 million years ago. The skeleton consists of bones from a single individual, presumably female, who stood well under 4 feet tall.
Cicero and the Five Arts
Invention-focuses on what you want to say
Arrangement-organize your ideas
Style-examines the language that you use
Memory-importance of practicing the speech
Delivery-how it is presented to the audience
Storytelling
People love to hear stories because it helps listeners understand the world
Narrative thinking relies on narratives, or stories to connect self with the world
Audience members welcome narratives in speeches
Public Speaking Is a Life Skill
Developing transferable skills• Becoming more confident and managing
speech anxiety• Becoming a better listener• Adapting to different audiences and building
your credibility • Finding and using reliable information• Organizing ideas and information effectively• Presenting ideas and information effectively
Public Speaking Is a Life Skill Cont.
Speaking effectively in common public communication contexts• In classes• In the workplace• In communities• At social events• Online
Public Speaking and Human Communication Today
Contexts for human communication• Interpersonal communication• Small-group communication• Organizational communication • Mass communication• Public communication
Public Speaking and Human Communication Today Cont.
Models of human communication • Mass media• Information technology• Personal communications technology• Face-to-face
Key Issues for Today’s Public Speaker
Ethics Critical thinking Cultural awareness Using presentation software
Relevant Websites
American Rhetoric Public speaking tips
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