PRAGMATIC PUBLIC SPEAKING

ISBN: 9781516507856 Géneros: GTC Sinópsis: Pragmatic Public Speaking A Workshop Approach to Real World Speeches explains why speaking well is a necessary tool for professional success and how to speak well in a variety of situations and genres Using a workbook format each chapter of the book discusses why a particular type of speech is useful and gives tips on preparation and provides two practice assignments The initial chapters deal with speech preparation strategies such outlining and organizing informative speeches researching and creating visual aids Then students learn about the components of effective delivery voice and body language The final chapters address the art of persuasive speaking which includes understanding claims fallacies and advocacy Every chapter includes a brainstorm box to help students prepare a speech checklist for review an atomistic evaluation and a holistic evaluation As they move through the book readers learn how to analyze speeches look for logical chains of progression and identify flaws in logic Designed to prepare students for a successful communication future Pragmatic Public Speaking can be used in introductory communication and public speaking courses Danna Prather Davis is an associate professor of communication at Suffolk County Community College in Selden New York She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas and her graduate coursework at the University of Alabama and the University of Iowa She currently teaches courses in human communication public speaking persuasion and gender and communication In addition Professor Prather Davis is the college advisor to SALUTE the National Veterans’ Honor Society the assistant forensics coach and holds a leadership role with the National Communication Association Wren C Levitt is an assistant professor of public speaking interpersonal communication and introduction to communication at Suffolk County Community College She is also a membe