The Art of Public Speaking
Chapter 1
SPEAKING IN PUBLIC
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The Power of Public Speaking
The Tradition of Public Speaking
Public Speaking and Conversation
Developing Confidence
Public Speaking in a Multicultural World
The Power of Public speaking
• What is Public Speaking?
- A way of making your ideas public, of sharing
them and of influencing other people
• Why do I need PS?
- essential for my career development
- no substitute for face- to-face communication
- make a different in something you care about
Tradition of Public Speaking
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In Egypt- The oldest book: 4.500 years ago
In classical Greece and Rome
Notable thinkers
Communication researchers
Conversations and Public Speaking
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Similarities:
Organizing your thoughts logically
Tailoring your message to your audience
Adapting to listeners feedback
Differences:
PS is more highly structured
PS requires more formal language
PS requires a different method of delivery
Develop Confidence
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How to overcome “ stage fright”
Nervousness is normal
Speaking experience
Preparation
Positive thinking
The power of visualization
Most nervousness is not visible
Perfection: No
Tips for dealing with nervousness
Critical Thinking
Speech Communication Process
1. Speaker: the person who initiates a speech transaction
2. Message: make sure your nonverbal message does not
distract from your verbal message
3. Channel: the most direct of all
4. Listener: different frames of reference – must be
audience- centered
5. Feedback: Be alert to the reactions and adjust the
message accordingly.
6. Interference: hold your listeners’ attention despite the
various kinds of interference.
7. Situation: certain occasions require certain kinds of
speech
Public Speaking in a Multicultural World
Consolidation
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In what ways is public speaking likely to make a difference in your life?
How is public speaking similar to everyday conversation?
How is public speaking different from everyday conversation?
Why is it normal—even desirable—to be nervous at the start of a
speech?
How can you control your nervousness and make it work for you in
your speeches?
What are the seven elements of the speech communication process?
How do they interact to determine the success or failure of a speech?
What is ethnocentrism? Why do public speakers need to avoid
ethnocentrism when addressing audiences with diverse cultural, racial,
or ethnic backgrounds?