Curriculum subject

Public Speaking

Subject
Subject code	SD.048
Subject name	Public Speaking
Credit points	1 ECTS
Grading method	Non-differentiated assessment
Subject program

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2017 AM
Study year	1
Semester	Spring semester
Subject type	Mandatory

Subject loads
Seminar	20

Goal of subject
To acquire essential skills and confidence needed for preparing and giving extemporaneous speech.

Learning outcomes of the subject
1. to build one’s confidence as a speaker by learning to cope with the platform fright; 2. to learn to use the proper vocal varieties, tempo, and pauses, and their significance in adding quality to a message; 3. to learn about a flowchart of organization of speech and its use for structuring and clarity of a message in speech: 4. to prepare for, and to give short speeches ex tempore

Subject course description
In this, basics of speech course the participants familiarize themselves with the techniques and tips of speaking extemporaneously. Students learn to delineate their speech topic, to conduct audience analysis, prepare a speech outline, prepare and use cue cards. Students develop their platform manners and learn to cope with speech anxiety. By practicing speaking to the public extemporaneously, the students can tap their important character strengths and strengths-to-be in order to develop them further as important assets for life and career. Also they learn to make visuals and practice applying them.

Replacement Subjects
MT.C.025 Public Speaking
SD.090 Marketing Communication & Public Speaking

Current rounds
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