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The Speaker: The Tradition and Practice of Public Speaking

Joseph M. Valenzano III, Jim A. Kuypers, Stephen W. Braden

As Speech instructors know, public speaking can be considered both a skill and a field of study. But for today’s students, the rich tradition of speech communication is either reduced to a few quick mentions of Aristotle and Cicero or lost altogether. In The Speaker, the tradition of public speaking instruction is brought to the forefront, through the lens of skills-centered teaching. This text will help students understand the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’ of effective public speaking so they can apply it to their own speaking skills.

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Table of Contents for The Speaker: The Tradition and Practice of Public Speaking

  • Welcome to The Speaker!
  • Chapter 1: Public Speaking: A Long and Vibrant Tradition
  • Chapter 2: Practical Concerns: Fear, Listening, and Ethics
  • Chapter 3: Civility
  • Chapter 4: Research and Preparation
  • Chapter 5: Delivery
  • Chapter 6: Presentation Aids
  • Chapter 7: The Speaking Environment: Traditional and Digital Oratory
  • Chapter 8: Analyzing Your Audience
  • Chapter 9: Language and Considerations of Style
  • Chapter 10: Outlining
  • Chapter 11: Informative Speaking
  • Chapter 12: Crafting an Informative Speech
  • Chapter 13: Types of Persuasion