Introduction to Public Speaking

1. Introduction to Public Speaking

2. Agenda • Introductions • Overview of the Course Syllabus • Introduction to Public Speaking

3. Introductions

4. Introductions Give the following information about yourself using the five fingers on your hand: • Thumb – name something you’re good at or something you need luck with this quarter; • Pointer – say where you’re headed, your direction; • Middle – tell the others something that makes you mad; • Ring – name someone or something special to you; • Pinky – state something to remember you by.

5. Let’s take a look at our course syllabus…

6. Questions?

7. Introduction to Public Speaking A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -- Old Chinese Proverb

8. Why Study Public Speaking? • Get in groups of 3 or 4 and brainstorm some reasons; • Time: 2 minutes

9. Why Study Public Speaking? • Empowerment • Gives you an edge; • The ability to stand up and say what you think in front of others; • Audition for Leadership: “Every time you have to speak – whether it’s in an auditorium, in a company conference room, or even at your own desk – you are auditioning for leadership” James Humes (former presidential speech writer).

10. Why Study Public Speaking? • Employment • Communication skills are rated as the top employment factor by personnel managers in the US and internationally. • 1st Factor Sought by Employers • 2nd is Writing Skills

11. Benefits of Public Speaking Skills • Throughout your lifetime, the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations will benefit you: • Academically; • Professionally; • Publicly; • Personally.

12. Academic Benefits of Public Speaking Skills • Successful students must speak and write with clarity; • By preparing for your speeches you will also develop other skills: • Critical thinking • Effective listening; • Research techniques; • Cultural sensitivity; • Organizational ability all necessary for enhancing learning and academic success.

13. Professional Benefits of Public Speaking Skills • Ability to make effective presentations impacts your professional growth and career success; • Employers seek applicants who can present ideas • Clearly (informative speeches) • Persuasively (persuasive speeches) • Learning to speak is not a luxury, it is a necessity in most careers.

14. Public Benefits of Public Speaking Skills • The survival of a nation depends on whether citizens are • ready, • willing, and • able to speak in public. • Speaking opportunities in the community: • A school board hearing; • Rally of social communities; • Political candidates forums; • Community celebrations.

15. Personal Benefits of Public Speaking Skills • Effective presentations can boost: • your personal confidence; • your perceived competence; • your popularity. • You will be able to express your thoughts; • Most listeners admire speakers who can express their ideasclearly, justify opinionslogically, and share feelings; • Speakers derive enormous satisfaction from their speaking experiences.

16. Public Speaking and Conversation • Similarities: • Focus and vocalize thoughts; • Adapt to listeners;

17. Public Speaking Planned Formal language and nonverbal communication Roles of speaker and listeners are clearly defined and stable Often involves a larger audience Conversation Spontaneous Casual language and nonverbal communication Roles of speaker and listeners are fluid and interactive Normally is carried out among a smaller group of people Differences

18. Public Speaking and Diversity • Different expectations for appropriate and effective speech topics, argument structure, language style, and delivery. • A speaker needs to understand differences and adapt to diverse audiences.

19. Questions?