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The Role of Public Speaking in China’s English-Language Curriculum -- Stephen E. Lucas

The Role of Public Speaking in China’s English-Language Curriculum -- Stephen E. Lucas. Is there a permanent place for public speaking in the English-language curriculum at Chinese universities?. Bidding for the Olympic Games. Entrance to the World Trade Organization.

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The Role of Public Speaking in China’s English-Language Curriculum -- Stephen E. Lucas

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  1. The Role of Public Speaking in China’s English-Language Curriculum -- Stephen E. Lucas

  2. Is there a permanent place for public speaking in the English-language curriculum at Chinese universities?

  3. Bidding for the Olympic Games

  4. Entrance to the World Trade Organization

  5. What is the relationship between a public speaking course and courses in oral English?

  6. Technical Competence in Oral English • Vocabulary • Grammar • Syntax • Usage • Pronunciation • Accent

  7. Public Speaking • More than technical proficiency • Act of communication • Strategic communication • Use of English as a working language

  8. Situations Requiring English as a Working Language • Formal public speeches • Informal speeches • Negotiations and small-group communication • One-on-one communication

  9. Where does a course in public speaking fit in the English-language curriculum?

  10. What are the primary topics to be covered in a public speaking course?

  11. ContentStructure LanguageDelivery

  12. Content • Informative: Convey information to audience • Persuasive: Change beliefs or actions of audience

  13. Content • Main points • Supporting materials

  14. Content in “The Great Wall of China”

  15. Structure • Introduction • Body • Conclusion

  16. Importance of Structure • Speech unfolds over time • As with a film, a speech must make sense to the audience as it develops across time

  17. Structure in “The Great Wall of China”

  18. Language • Accuracy • Clarity • Vividness

  19. Language in “The Great Wall of China”

  20. Delivery

  21. Speaker’s Voice • Rate (Speed) • Volume • Vocal variety

  22. Bodily Action • Gestures • Eye contact • Use of visual aids (PPT)

  23. Visual Aids/PPT • Enhance speaker’s ideas • Prepare carefully: clear and professional • Present effectively: integrate with speaker’s presentation

  24. Delivery in “The Great Wall of China”

  25. Stagefright:Qie Chang

  26. Creativity

  27. What is the most effective method of instruction in public speaking?

  28. Ideal Method of Instruction • Small classes • Chance to develop skills • Experiential and active learning • Consultation time for instructor

  29. Teaching Public Speaking in a Large Class • Rely on lecture rather than discussion • Fewer speaking opportunities • Break class into small units for speeches • Students create their own speaking opportunities

  30. Are there other courses related to public speaking that could contribute to the English-language curriculum in China?

  31. Rhetoric • Art of effective communication between a speaker (or writer) and an audience • Developed in ancient Greece • Aristotle’s Rhetoric • Studied for 2,500 years

  32. Rhetorical Theory

  33. Public Address

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