英语演讲syllabus.docx

Syllabus for English Public Speaking?Credits: 2Course Category: elective?1. Teaching Objectives of the Course:1)??????? To build your self-confidence and develop your interest in English public speaking;2)??????? To develop your ability to write effective English public speeches;3)?????? To develop your ability to effectively deliver English public speeches;4)?????? To develop your speaker responsibility;5)?????? To develop your listener responsibility;6)?????? To develop your research skills and cooperation skills.?2. Assessment of Students’ performance: 1)??????? Participation and In-Class Performance 70%?2)??????? Final Exam 30% 3. Study Materials, Textbooks, and Reference Books:1)??Instructor’s Handouts.2)??Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. FLTRP. 2010.3)???? Carnegie, Dale. Public Speaking for Success. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. 2005.4)?O’Hair, Dan et al. A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking. Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2010.?Teaching plan Week 1: 1.??????? Introduction to the course;2.?????? Do the “survey on public speaking course” and lead students in an icebreaker activity by sharing in pairs their ideas on how they understand public speaking and their own strengths and weaknesses as a presenter. PPT3.?????? Explain the power and tradition of public speaking and what makes a good speech;Videos 1)The power of public speaking2) Craig Valentine Shares a Public Speaking Experience in Hong Kong3) Public Speaking - From Speaking Zero to Speaking HeroAudio: Tips on Giving a Public Speech by Larry King4.????? Pair work: ask students to choose a topic (mostly personal brief, non-technical, “preferences”/hates/likes topics) and prepare for 5 minute, give a 1-minute speech and deliver it to their partners; then one from each group delivers the speech to the whole class. Teacher gives comments on the speeches. Week 2: Week 2: 1.????????? Lecture 1: Discuss key topics from Chapter 1: Public Speaking VS Conversation; Stage Fright; Speech Communication Process2.?????