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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Speaking in Public. Forms of Public Speaking. “Grand oratory” Job Interview Class Lecture Civic Engagement. Joel Osteen. The Public Speaking “Tradition”. Egyptian Papyrus Eloquence praised by many ancient cultures Classical Greek & Roman periods. Aristotle.

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  1. Chapter 1 Speaking in Public

  2. Forms of Public Speaking “Grand oratory” Job Interview Class Lecture Civic Engagement

  3. Joel Osteen

  4. The Public Speaking “Tradition” Egyptian Papyrus Eloquence praised by many ancient cultures Classical Greek & Roman periods

  5. Aristotle • On Rhetoric arguably the most important and influential work in the communication discipline • e.g. ethos, logos, & pathos

  6. Other classical & “modern” rhetoricians Quintilian St. Augustine Erving Goffman (sociology) Kenneth Burke

  7. Public Speaking & Conversation • Similarities • Organize thoughts logically • “Tailor” messages to audiences • Telling a story for maximum impact • Adapting to listener feedback

  8. Public Speaking & Conversation • Differences • Public speaking is more highly structured • Public speaking requires more formal language • Public speaking requires a different method of delivery

  9. Developing Confidence IT’S OK TO BE NERVOUS! The point is not to experience zero nervousness Adrenaline

  10. Dealing with Nervousness Positive Nervousness Acquire experience Preparation! Nervousness isn’t inherently visible

  11. Public Speaking & Critical Thinking Writing a speech is a lesson in critical thinking Researching and organizing builds and shapes opinion Important aspect of education in ancient cultures

  12. Linear Communication Model

  13. Interaction Communication Model

  14. Competent Communication Model

  15. Public Speaking in a Multicultural World • The world is incredibly diverse • Different customs and frameworks exist for how persons perceive communication acts

  16. Avoiding Ethnocentrism • “The belief that one’s own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures” • Has the capacity to instill pride and loyalty, but can also produce jealousy and hostility

  17. Malcolm Gladwell @ TED

  18. Discussion Questions How does Gladwell attempt to use narrative techniques to his advantage? Did Gladwell’s narrative serve a purpose greater than merely telling a story? If so, why did he tell the story? Was it effective? What are some elements of Gladwell’s performance you found to be effective/non-effective?

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