Public Speaking and speech writing

Course outline

1. Definition and scope of public speaking.

 Short history of public speaking.

 Value of public speaking.

2. Types of speeches

 Persuasive speeches

 Informative speeches

 Manipulative speeches

 Entertainment speeches

3. Key factors to consider before giving a speech.

 Audience

 Space

 Speaker

 Language

 Timing

 Purpose of speech

4. Preparing a suitable speech

 Know your audience

 Know the occasion

 Select a topic

 Select a purpose

 Gather potential content

 Gather more content than actually used

 Organize your content

 Phrase the speech

 Prepare visual aids

 Practice, practice, practice

5. Speech presentation

 Voice

 Gestures

 Facial expressions

 Appearance

 Eye contact

 Class presentation

6. To examine powerful speeches given by powerful speakers.