The Art of Public Speaking Chapter 1 SPEAKING

The Art of Public Speaking Chapter 1 SPEAKING IN PUBLIC

Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Power of Public Speaking The Tradition of 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 • • In Egypt- The oldest book: 4. 500 years ago In classical Greece and Rome Notable thinkers Communication researchers

Conversations and Public Speaking • • - 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 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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?