Public Speaking
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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:
- Critical thinking
- Well-organized narrative
- Reasoning
- Research
- Preparation
In this course, part of the Soft Skills Professional Certificate program, you will study methods that help to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and customize a process which will results 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.
This course may be audited free of charge. Learners also have the opportunity to earn a verified certificate of completion. Exclusive learning opportunities such as live events hosted by subject matter experts will be available for verified learners.
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 3 ratings |
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| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 4 - 6 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 6 (225 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | Rochester Institute of Technology, RITx via edX |
| Instructors | Andrea Hickerson PhD, Andrea Hickerson, Keith B. Jenkins |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Personal Development |
| Tags | Business & Management Communication |
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found these exercises amazingly
I found these exercises amazingly effective.
view your speech elicits
will view your speech elicits a fairly high degree of effort; and, reviewing others' speeches with the rubric is illuminating also.
deliver various short speeches
The homework is to prepare and deliver various short speeches, which you record and upload to youtube [set to private viewing].
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I notice that Prof McGarrity is offering it on the Coursera platform now.
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man whos specialization
Amazing course, best explanations possible, because they are provided by Dr. Matt McGarrity, public speaker, a man whos specialization is explanations.
real checking what
No certificate is provided though the impossibility of real checking what you've learned.
talk every day
I recommend it to just everyone, because you talk every day; if you add a bit to the quality of everyday talking - you gain a lot.
mooc format
I'm familiar with the MOOC format; it's convenient for sure.
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 3 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 4 - 6 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 6 (225 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | Rochester Institute of Technology, RITx via edX |
| Instructors | Andrea Hickerson PhD, Andrea Hickerson, Keith B. Jenkins |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Personal Development |
| Tags | Business & Management Communication |
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