Principles of Public Speaking

ISBN-13: 9780367860288 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 272 str.

Kathleen German

Opis

Balancing skills and theory, this introductory public speaking textbook encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to build community in today’s diverse world. This new edition is ideal for general courses on public speaking as well as specialized programs in business, management, political communication, and public affairs.

Spis treści

I. Public Speaking in an Electronic World  1. Public Speaking in a Civil Society  2. Getting Started  3. Coping With Anxiety  4. Critical Listening  II. Planning and Preparing Your Speech  5. Understanding Your Audience  6. Finding and Using Supporting Materials  7. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech  8. Beginning and Ending Your Speech  III. Presenting Your Speech  9. Wording Your Speech  10. Delivering Your Speech  11. Using Visual Media  IV. Types of Public Speaking  12. Speeches to Inform  13. Speeches to Persuade  14. Argumentation and Critical Thinking  15. Speaking in Community Settings

O autorze

Kathleen M. German is Professor of Media and Culture at Miami University, USA.