Course Introduction Video
Hello, my name is Dr. Gillis. I'm one of the many professors who contributed to the development of this course. I am happy to introduce you to the content of public speaking. This course examines the elements of an effective speech and identifies traits of the individual speaker and how these traits affect preparation and delivery. Additionally, this course demonstrates specific performance-oriented aspects of public speaking. The themes of information and ethics tie these elements together and are emphasized in every part of the course because they are vitally important to all communicators. Since modern societies have ever increasing access to information, there are increased demands on the individual to effectively and ethically use information. For example, the New York Times has more information in one week than individuals in the 1800s would have encountered in a lifetime. This illustrates the challenges speakers face beyond the common stresses of public speaking anxiety. In spite of that, ethical communication means not only accepting responsibility for the information you present, but also speaking up when others abuse their information platforms. You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus. You can find both on the left navigation panel. Let's get started.
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Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
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This course introduces the fundamentals of public speaking, focusing on how to effectively prepare, organize, and deliver speeches. You will explore how ethical communication, audience awareness, and information use shape successful presentations in both personal and professional settings. Here are some key takeaways:
- Understand the elements of effective speech preparation and delivery.
- Explore the role of ethics and responsibility in communication.
- Learn how to manage speech anxiety and communication apprehension.
- Develop skills to communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts.
You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus.
Course Introduction Video
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Course Introduction Video
Hello, my name is Dr. Gillis. I'm one of the many professors who contributed to the development of this course. I am happy to introduce you to the content of public speaking. This course examines the elements of an effective speech and identifies traits of the individual speaker and how these traits affect preparation and delivery. Additionally, this course demonstrates specific performance-oriented aspects of public speaking. The themes of information and ethics tie these elements together and are emphasized in every part of the course because they are vitally important to all communicators. Since modern societies have ever increasing access to information, there are increased demands on the individual to effectively and ethically use information. For example, the New York Times has more information in one week than individuals in the 1800s would have encountered in a lifetime. This illustrates the challenges speakers face beyond the common stresses of public speaking anxiety. In spite of that, ethical communication means not only accepting responsibility for the information you present, but also speaking up when others abuse their information platforms. You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus. You can find both on the left navigation panel. Let's get started.
AI Summary
YouTube
Transcript
Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
AI Summary
This course introduces the fundamentals of public speaking, focusing on how to effectively prepare, organize, and deliver speeches. You will explore how ethical communication, audience awareness, and information use shape successful presentations in both personal and professional settings. Here are some key takeaways:
- Understand the elements of effective speech preparation and delivery.
- Explore the role of ethics and responsibility in communication.
- Learn how to manage speech anxiety and communication apprehension.
- Develop skills to communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts.
You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus.