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Public Speaking in English英语演讲技巧 赵永彬 Feb. 18, 2009 Part I. Lead-in Video Clip Going beyond “Reality” We were not born to be speakers, but we are going to be soon… Part II. Introduction to the Course This course attaches more importance to practice than to knowledge. The ability to speak in public and the ability to comment on speeches are acquired through practice rather than teaching. We are going to follow the principle “refined lectures + more practice, with the emphasis on practice. Class Organization Lectures on speaking fundamentals (the first hour) Analysis of English speeches Practice (the second hour) Assessment Class presence: 20% Class presentation: 20% Final exam: 60% Course Outline Lecture 1 Introduction to Public Speaking Lecture 2 Topic Selecting Lecture 3 Material Gathering Lecture 4 Speech Organization Lecture 5 Speech Delivery (language and manners) Lecture 6 Visual Aids Lecture 7 Informative Speeches Lecture 8 Persuasive Speeches Lecture 9 Methods of Persuasion Course Outline Lecture 10 Special-occasion Speeches Impromptu Speech Lecture 11 Introduction to Debate Lecture 12 Preparation for Debate (proposition analysis definition; arguments’ building note-taking) Lecture 13 Debating Process (team work) Lecture 14 Rebuttal Methods Lecture 15 Final Exam I (oral) Lecture 16 Final Exam II (oral) Recommended Magazines and Newspapers Chinese:《南方周末》、《参考消息》《环球日报》《读书》《新华周报》《凤凰周刊》《三联生活周刊》《经济学家茶座》《21世纪经济报道》《财经》 English: China Daily; Beijing Review; 21st Century; Economist; New York Times; Business Week Part III. Introduction to Public Speaking 3.1The tradition of public speaking making your ideas public—of sharing them with other people and of influencing other people Aristotle’s Rhetoric, followed by speakers today Throughout history people have used public speaking as vital means of communication. 3.2 History of the Teaching of Public Speaking The oldest known handbook, written on pa‘pyrus 纸莎草纸 in Egypt