Public Speaking Skills

Paper Code: 
PSS 161
Credits: 
5
Periods/week: 
5
Objective: 
  • To familiarize the students with the essentials of Public Speaking and help them overcome the fear of speaking in public.
  • To help the students become effective speakers, by inculcating in them the qualities of a good speaker.
     
8.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Public Speaking

Informative Speech                                                               
•Content
•Style
Persuasive Speech   
•Content
•Style

14.00
Unit II: 
Oral Presentations and Speeches

Planning
Analyzing the situation
Selecting the right medium
Organizing the presentation
Preparing to speak
Overcoming anxiety

Appropriate Selection of Structures and Vocabulary
Adapting to your audience
Planning the presentation

Speaking to an Audience
Effective opening, using anecdotes and humour
Handling questions responsively

6.00
Unit III: 
Vocal Delivery

Articulation (Quality, Rate, Volume)
Correct Pronunciation
Stress and Intonation

6.00
Unit IV: 
Essentials of Non Verbal Communication

Body Posture
Gestures
Facial Expressions
Eye Contact

6.00
Unit V: 
Visual Aids and Handouts

Selecting the type of visuals to use
Developing Visual Aid Presentation
 

SUGGESTED READINGS: 
  1. Business Communication and Personality Development by Biswajit Das and Ipseeta Satpathy
  2. Public Speaking by Paul E. Nelson, Judy C. Pearson
  3. How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie
  4. Basic Managerial Skills for All by S. J Mcgrath E. H.
     
Academic Year: 
2016-2017