Delivered at:: School of Foreign Languages

Course type:: Elective course

When:: 4 year, 1-3 module

Instructor

Terentieva, Irina

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course is designed for students who are training for the following majors: linguistics, cultural studies, translation and interpreting, teaching methods. This course is aimed at providing guidance in preparation and delivery of speeches within frames of public context. It focuses on the realization of a number of tasks, such as: gaining the basic rhetoric expertise, mastering presentations, speaking on special occasions and preparing a workshop. On completion, students are supposed to be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches with appropriate audiovisual support, also demonstrate speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills necessary to become effective communicators in academic context or the workplace.

Learning Objectives

The main aims of the course are: • to explore the basics of rhetoric knowledge; • to study the principles and methods of selected forms of public speaking for various purposes, contexts and audiences; • to consider different presentation techniques, to plan and structure presentations; •to apply knowledge to classroom presentations and receive feedback on the style and impact in presenting; • to overcome anxiety, fear and nervousness when making a presentation .

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to plan, structure and deliver a workshop
Students will be able to use language in public speaking effectively and to make the speech clear, accurate, and bright
Students will be able to use the methods of persuasion, to identify logical fallacies and to deliver a persuasive speech
Students will be able to use their voice effectively; to vary vocal characteristics during the speech and to make it more appealing to the audience
Students will learn : - how to structure the speech; - how to begin and end the speech effectively; - learn about unconventional ways to structure the speech
Students will learn about different methods of speech delivery and their peculiarities
Students will learn about different types of informative speech and will present their own informative speech
Students will learn about the effective usage of body language (eye contact, gestures, posture, movements) and some recommendations for the speaker's appearance and style
Students will learn some strategies and techniques which can be used while dealing with difficult audience
Students will learn the main requirements and guidelines for giving a speech on special occasions
Students will: - get acquainted with main types of public speeches and their characteristics; - create an image of a successful speaker and their skills; - learn strategies for dealing with stage fright; - learn about the structure of an elevator pitch; - plan and present an introductory speech
Students will:- learn about the importance of audience analysis; - learn about the main components of demographic and situational audience analysis; - learn how to gather information about the audience and use it in their speeches

Course Contents

Тема 1. Introduction. What does it mean to be a great speaker?
Тема 2. Audience Analysis
Тема 3. Text Preparation
Тема 4. The Use of Language
Тема 5. The Use of Voice
Тема 6. Methods of Delivery
Тема 7. Non-verbal means of communication
Тема 8. Dealing with difficult audience
Тема 9. Speaking to Inform
Тема 10. Preparing a Workshop
Тема 12. Speaking on Special Occasions
Тема 11. Speaking to Persuade

Assessment Elements

Project #1. Self-Introduction
Project #2. Presentation
Project #3. Workshop
Project #4. Speaking to Persuade
Project #5. Speaking on Special Occasions
Auditory
Portfolio
Self-study
Exam

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.1 * Auditory + 0.25 * Portfolio + 0.2 * Project #1. Self-Introduction + 0.25 * Project #2. Presentation + 0.2 * Self-study
2023/2024 3rd module
0.1 * Auditory + 0.2 * Exam + 0.25 * Project #3. Workshop + 0.25 * Project #4. Speaking to Persuade + 0.2 * Project #5. Speaking on Special Occasions

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Schwabish, J. (2016). Better Presentations : A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks. New York, NY: Columbia University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1821441

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Joosr Ltd. (2016). A Joosr Guide To... TED Talks by Chris Anderson : The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. Hove: Joosr. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1460722

Authors

TERENTEVA IRINA YUREVNA

Bachelor’s Programme 'Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication'

Public Speaking and Speechwriting