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Several different situations where public speaking skills can be employed.

The  Art of Public Speaking

Couse Syllabus and Teaching Plan

Sichuan University

Part I Syllabus

Teaching objectives

The purpose of theis course is to eanable studens to better undestand the principles and then master the skills of public speaking. The flipped classroom model is designed to allow students to read textboo chapters ana watch microvideos before class to understand the theory and principle part sothat they have more time and opportunites in class to do task-based classroom dicussions and practice on different public speaking skills. Post-class activities usually include continued practice of public speaking skills, speech research and speech writing. Throughout the semester, each student will give four speeches to the eniter class including an introductory speech, an infmormative speech, a persuasive speech and a ceremonial speech. The skills developed by engaging in this course can be practically applied to other situations, such as school or work presentations, job interviews, meetings, conferences, etc.

Required Materials

1. Stephen Lucas. (2010). The Art of Public Speaking 10th ed. 

2. Online course of The Art of Public Speaking

Teaching Method

This course will be delivered b a fliipped-class model where students will beforehand access online lessons, some course materials and recources, and instructors will later on facilitate class discussions and guide activities at class times.

Grading Policy

10% - class attendance, participation of class activities, and completion of the online course.

10% - introductory speech

30% - informative speech

40% - persuasive speech

10% - ceremonial speech

Course structure

• pre-class

Read a book chapter. Watch the online course relevant to the book chapter. Finish assignment fronm the online course.

• in - class

Quiz for pre-class reading and videos. Discussions of key conecpts or points. Case study. Practice.

• post - class

Review thea assigned video speeches to observe and analyze. Finish the exercises for thinking and speaking that follow each chapter. Give feedback to the instructor.

Course Schedule

Week 1 - Introdutions and speaking confidently and ethically

Week 2 - Delivering the speech

Week 3 - Selecting a topic

Week 4 - Introductory speech making 1

Week 5 - Introductory speech making 2

Week 6 - Audience analysis and speaking to inform

Week 7 - Outlining the speech

Week 8 - Beginning and ending the speech

Week 9 - Visual aids

Week 10 - Informative speech making 1

Week 11 - Informative speech making 2

Week 12 - Speaking to persuade and supporting your ideas

Week 13 - Polishing language

Week 14 - Persuasive speech making 1

Week 15 Persuasaive speech making 2

Week 16 - Speak on special occasions 

Part II Teaching plan 

Week 1 Introduction and speaking confidently and ethically