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Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
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Many people name public speaking as one of their greatest fears, and this course starts from that reality. It sets out methods to reduce anxiety and build confidence before turning to the craft of a formal speech.
The course treats speaking as more than performance. It emphasizes critical thinking, a well-organized narrative, sound reasoning, research and preparation, then examines organization, evidence, language, strategy, delivery, ethics and the use of media aids.
The course is part of a professional certificate program in communication skills, so it works well as one step in a longer path.
When asked, many people cite public speaking as one of their biggest fears. In fact, many renowned public speakers admit that they were once extremely anxious about speaking in front of groups.
Good public speaking is more than a performance. It is the result of:
In this course, part of the Communication Skills Professional Certificate program, you will study methods that help to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and customize a process that will result in successful speaking experiences.
This course is designed to equip you with knowledge of the principles necessary for formal public speaking with an emphasis on organization, evidence, language use, strategy, delivery, ethics, and effective use of media aids.
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Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides