Matakuliah Tahun : G1062/Public Speaking : September 2006 Speaking in Public Pertemuan 1 1 • The Power of Public Speaking • The Tradition of Public Speaking • Public Speaking and Conversation • Overcoming Stage Fright • Public Speaking and Critical Thinking • The Speech Communication Process 2 The Power of Public Speaking • A Vital Means of Communication • A Vital Means of Civic Engagement • A Form of Empowerment 3 The Tradition of Public Speaking • The Ancient Greeks • The Victorian Era • In the Twentieth Century 4 Similarities between Public Speaking and Conversation • • • • Organizing your thought logically. Tailoring your message to your audience. Telling a story for maximum impact. Adapting to listener feedback 5 Differences between Public Speaking and Conversation • Public speaking is more highly structured. • Public speaking requires more formal language. • Public speaking requires different method of delivery. 6 Dealing with Nervousness • Acquire Speaking Experience • Prepare, prepare, prepare • Think Positively • Use the Power of Visualization • Know that Most Nervousness Is not Visible • Don’t Expect Perfection 7 Public Speaking and Critical Thinking • If the structure of your speech is disjointed and confused, your thinking is also disjointed and confused. • If the structure is clear and cohesive, there is a good chance your thinking is tool. 8 The Speech Communication Process 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Speaker Message Listener Feedback Interference Situation 9 Public Speaking in a Multicultural World • Cultural Diversity and Public Speaking • Avoiding Ethnocentrism 10