Public Speaking (Summer 2019)/Week 2

M: Arrangement and Delivery (Structure and Apprehension)

 * Preparation:
 * 1) Prepare 3-4 impromptu outlines
 * 2) Watch [why speech is a distinct medium]
 * 3) Watch [how speaking and writing are distinct]
 * 4) Think a bit about the last time you got nervous before a speech. What was the context? What did you think before, during, and after the speech? What was your body feeling?
 * Activities:
 * 1) Discuss the importance of arrangement and delivery
 * 2) Discuss the nature and causes of PSA, and how to manage it.
 * 3) Discuss breath control, projection, and gestures
 * 4) Brainstorm multiple impromptu speeches as a class, then small groups, and finally in pairs
 * Optional Readings:
 * 1) An interesting strategy for dealing with speech apprehension discussed on [NPR's Morning Edition]
 * 2) If you feel apprehensive, you might read [this chapter], which provides a great way of changing the mindset that's making your nervous

W: Impromptu Round 1

 * Preparation:
 * 1) Practice, practice, PRACTICE!
 * 2) Review the peer-analysis assignment description
 * 3) Watch [sample peer critique]
 * Activities:
 * 1) Impromptu Speeches
 * 2) Peer-Analysis