1. Introduction to Public Speaking
If all my talents and
powers were to be
taken from me by some
inscrutable Providence,
and I had my
choice of keeping but
one, I would unhesitatingly
ask to be
allowed to keep the
Power of Speaking, for
through it, I would
quickly recover all
the rest.
~Daniel Webster
Introduction to Public Speaking
Chapter 1

2. Intro to Public Speaking
Why Study Public Speaking?
What are some benefits to studying this skill?
The ability to speak publicly offers…
Empowerment –
Having the resources, information and attitude to achieve a desired goal
Results from ability to speak with confidence and competence

3. Intro to Public Speaking
Why Study Public Speaking?
Improve Employability
Ability to communicate effectively is key to success in any line of work
Good communication skills are one of the most sought by employers
It is a top rated skill based on employer surveys

4. Intro to public speaking
Rich heritage of public speaking
Rhetoric –
The use of words & symbols to achieve a goal
Golden age of this was 4th century BC in Greece
Aristotle formulate ideas still used today
US Also has a rich history
Declamation –
The delivery of an already famous address
Practiced by 19th century speakers

5. Intro to public speaking
Rich heritage of public speaking
Elocution
The expression of emotion through
Posture
Movement
Gestures
Facial expression
Voice

6. Intro to public speaking
The Communication Process
Communication as action
Receiver – Individuals or audience message is being sent to
Noise – Anything that interferes with message being sent
External – Lawn mower, leaf blower, etc
Internal – Physiological or Psychological
What might be an example of internal noise

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Communication as Interaction
Feedback
Messages sent back to the sender from the receiver
What are some examples of feedback?
Are there any benefits for the speaker?
Context
The environment or situation in which the speech occurs
Time
Location
Attitudes of audience

8. Intro to public speaking
The Communication Process
Communication as action
Source – Where the information is coming from
Message – The information being transmitted
Channel – The method being used to send the message
Visual & Auditory in speech
What other types of channels exist to send messages

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Communication as transaction
(Current communication model)
Identifies communication as a simultaneous process
Roles are constantly changing
We send & Receive messages concurrently
Speaker sending verbal messages
– listening to nonverbals
Listener sending non-verbal messages
– listening to verbals

10. Intro to Public Speaking
Public speaking as a communication process
Public speaking is more planned
Public speaking is more formal
Roles of public speaker and audience is defined
Speaker (sender) vs Listener (receiver)