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Xiamen University

The Making of Good English Public Speaking

Xiamen University via XuetangX

Overview






Systematic training on public speaking not only helps to improve one's ability to express oneself, but also helps to broaden one's mind, increase one's confidence, improve communication skills and develop critical thinking.


This course combines TEDTalks with the instruction of verbal and non-verbal skills needed for a successful speech. It aims to help students acquire language, master verbal and non-verbal speaking skills, and become eloquent public speakers.  


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Syllabus

  • Unit 1 Speaking as who you are
    • Introduction
    • Speaking skill: Speaking as who you are
    • Focus learning: Kathryn Schulz -- On being wrong
  • Unit 2 Deciding the purpose and central idea of your speech
    • Speaking skill: Deciding the purpose and central idea of your speech
    • Focus learning: Robert Waldinger --What makes a good life?
  • Unit 3 Organizing your speech
    • Speaking skill: Organizing your speech
    • Focus learning: Adam Grant -- The surprising habits of original thinkers
  • Unit 4 Supporting your ideas
    • Speaking skill: Supporting your ideas
    • Focus learning: Lera Boroditsky -- How language shapes the way we think
  • Unit 5 Beginning and Ending your speech
    • Speaking skill: Beginning and ending your speech
    • Focus learning: Suzanne Simard -- How trees talk to each other
  • Unit 6 Speaking to inform
    • Speaking skill: Speaking to inform
    • Focus learning: Amy Cuddy -- Your body language may shape who you are
  • Unit 7 Speaking to persuade
    • Speaking skill: Speaking to persuade
    • Focus learning: Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action
  • Unit 8 Using language
    • Speaking skill: Using language
    • Focus learning: Garry Kasparov -- Don't fear intelligent machines. Work with them.
  • Unit 9 Using visual aids
    • Speaking skill: Using visual aids
    • Focus learning: Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
  • Unit 10 Delivering your speech
    • Speaking skill: Delivering your speech
    • Focus learning: Kelly McGonigal -- How to make stress your friend
  • Final Exam

    Taught by

    Jiang Guiying, Li Suying, Liu Yan, and Yang Kun

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