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Subject 'Public Speaking'

Name in Estonian: Avalik esinemine

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State codeSD.048
Study languageEstonian
Chair
Credit points 1 ECTS
Grading method Non-differentiated assessment

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.

Is taught in following curricula

2019: AM  ATS  CNS/TECH*  ER*  
2018: AM  ATS  CNS  CNS/TECH*  ER*  
2017: AM  ATS  CNS  ER*  TECH*  
2016: AM  ATS  CNS  TECH  
2015: AM  ATS  CNS  PIL*  TECH  
* Optional subject

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