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Course Info

  • SPEECH COMMUNICATION SKILLS

SPEECH COMMUNICATION SKILLS

About this Course

SPEECH COMMUNICATION SKILLS course aims to assist learners to develop effective presentation skills with emphasis on oral communication theory and practice. It provides a basic understanding on the significance of oral communication as well as instruction and practice of public speaking in an online setting. While the theory may be similar to the traditional face-to-face public speaking courses, the practical application and speaking components, as well as some theory elements prepared will provide a basic understanding on the significance of oral communication practice of public speaking in an online setting. The modules created will be helpful for learners to learn how to organize a presentation, how to communicate clearly, and how to develop and enhance their public speaking styles. No matter what the subject, effective presentation skills training provided in this course will help learners to deliver their message with poise and power, and further develop these skills to help them transform ideas and visions into dynamic influential presentations. The course also focuses on enhancing learners’ ability to use the correct language for a presentation, and to exploit a variety of materials and sources to support their opinions. Learning takes place through a variety of activities, teaching modules, and links to useful websites and Youtube videos. This self-learning course is offered entirely online. The Modules are flexible and available throughout the year.There is no set time frame, so you can do the activities when it suits you best.

Course Syllabus

Syllabus Info
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Lesson 1: Speaking with Confidence
Lesson 2: Credibility

SELECTING SPEECH TOPICS
Lesson 1: Guidelines on Selecting a Topic
Lesson 2: Consider the Audience

ORGANIZING THE SPEECH
Lesson 1: Central Idea
Lesson 2: Organizational Patterns
Lesson 3: Using Powerpoint

INFORMATIVE SPEECH
Lesson 1: Types of Informative Speech
Lesson 2: Attention-Grabbers
Lesson 3: Attention-Grabber Devices

PERSUASIVE SPEECH
Lesson 1: Monroe's Motivated Sequence (MMS)
Lesson 2: Pitching
Lesson 3: Rhetorical Approaches to Persuade
Lesson 4: Goal of Persuasions

DELIVERING A SPEECH
Lesson 1: Beginning the Speech
Lesson 2: Ending the Speech

Frequently Asked Questions

Course FAQ
Q1 : When can I start joining the course?
A1 : There is no fixed schedule. You can start anytime.

Q2 : Who organizes and responds to the discussion forums?
A2 : Once you go into MOOC, you will initiate your own learning and answer each other’s questions about the material or assignments. You may also refer to your lecturers to assist you through the course development.

Q3 : How much time do I need to invest per week? How much work is involved?
A3 : The amount of work involved depends on one's prior knowledge and is estimated at 4-6 hours per week. This involves working with the videos and the course material provided, checking one's understanding of the curriculum with a self-test, completing the assessments and actively participating in the discussion forums.

Q4 : What are the most important speaking skills in communication?
A4 : Listening. To become a good communicator, it is important to be a good listener. Conciseness. Convey your message in as few words as possible. Body language. Good body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and the tone of the voice when communicating will make you look approachable by others. Confidence. Looking confident helps the speaker to maintain a relaxed body stance, hence showing your credibility as a speaker.