Principles of Public Speaking

List of contents

I. Public Speaking in an Electronic World 1. Public Speaking in a Civil Society 2. Getting Started 3. Coping With Anxiety 4. Critical Listening II. Planning and Preparing Your Speech 5. Understanding Your Audience 6. Finding and Using Supporting Materials 7. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech 8. Beginning and Ending Your Speech III. Presenting Your Speech 9. Wording Your Speech 10. Delivering Your Speech 11. Using Visual Media IV. Types of Public Speaking 12. Speeches to Inform 13. Speeches to Persuade 14. Argumentation and Critical Thinking 15. Speaking in Community Settings

About the author

Kathleen M. German is Professor of Media and Culture at Miami University, USA.

Summary

Balancing skills and theory, this introductory public speaking textbook encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to build community in today’s diverse world. This new edition is ideal for general courses on public speaking as well as specialized programs in business, management, political communication, and public affairs.

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen German, Kathleen (Professor of Media and Culture German, Kathleen M. German
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367860301
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86030-1
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Letters, rhetoric; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; Media Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Communication / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills, Business communication & presentation, Public speaking guides, Business communication and presentation, Speaking in public: advice and guides