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From the Syllabus:

Required Materials
The required materials for this course are a tape recorder and blank tapes.

Course Structure
Each lesson will include information that will assist you in becoming a better communicator— whether it’s speaking in public, teaching a class, leading a discussion, enhancing personal relationships, or improving listening skills.


Lesson 1 discusses the problem of fear in public speaking and suggests ways to overcome that fear.

Lesson 2 explains how to analyze and connect with diverse audiences.

In lesson 3 you will read some very important information on ethics and speech delivery. You will become familiar with your voice by recording your favorite poem and a speech by Mark Twain into your tape recorder.

In lesson 4 you will select a topic for a speech, gather material, organize the body of the speech, add a beginning and ending to the speech, and outline the speech. You will record a self-introductory speech.

Lesson 5 discusses the use of language. You will rewrite your self-introductory speech and record it again with your changes.

Lesson 6 teaches the speech style for informational speaking. You will write and record an informative speech.

Lesson 7 is on persuading with passion—learning the methods and tools of persuasion. You will write and record a persuasive speech.

Lesson 8 is on argumentation, critical thinking, and ethics. You will write and record an argumentative speech.

Lesson 9 teaches speaking for special occasions. For the final assignment for this course you will write and record an after-dinner or tribute speech.