The Speaker: The Tradition and Practice of Public Speaking

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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. [gtm-s26-Comm]

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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