James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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TH1200:04

Effective Speaking

Townsville

39 contact hours. Second semester.

The subject offers the practical training in content choice/management and in vocal techniques essential to develop effective speech in contexts such as discussions, debate, meetings, public presentations, seminar papers, radio and television appearances.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to communicate ideas effectively through speech and enhance proficiency with oral interpretation and communication;
  2. to apply specific and appropriate vocal and speech techniques to a variety of contexts and potential audience/auditorium requirements.

Assessment by two speech preparations (20% - 10% each); three oral presentations for different audiences and purposes (80% - 20%, 30%, 30%).


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