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.
understand the reciprocal roles of listener and speaker;
analyse the voice and its role in communication;
develop facility and confidence in speaking for a range of communicative purposes;
develop skills in oral interpretation;
apply in practice the interaction between purpose, audience and context.
