Speech

Good public speaking involves much more than the ability to stand in front of an audience without saying “um.” The best public speakers not only speak smoothly; they also say important and interesting things. This class focuses on the composition and delivery of speeches. The course objectives are deceptively simple: By the end, you should be able to compose and deliver a clear, convincing, and compelling speech. In service of this goal, we will study the principles of argumentation and arrangement, critically examine our own speeches and the speeches of others, and practice, practice, practice. By becoming a student of public speaking, you join a long history of rhetorical study dating back to ancient Greece. This course thus advances the mission of the Muncy School District to nurture socially responsible, literate citizens who can interpret and evaluate the images and messages they create and receive. · Overcome self-consciousness when speaking by developing poise, self-confidence, and a sense of communication to become more comfortable communicating in all kinds of life situations. · Provide skills which will allow you to fully engage an audience in a presentational setting, · Develop the skills to analyze and evaluate the presentations of others. · Develop a command of ideas and their arrangement in speeches. · Understand and integrate the fundamental speech processes into normal daily speech situations.
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