Communication and public speaking
Module: 4. Skills Workshop | 5. Professional Development
Abstract
The goal of this course is to provide students with the skills to effectively communicate with the media, a live audience and their professional networks. By finding the right message, building confidence for public speaking and understanding the goals of every communication, students will learn how to make public speaking work for them.
Students will learn how to organise their message, create compelling presentations and deliver them with clarity and impact. Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of activities that will help them develop their public speaking skills, including impromptu speeches, prepared speeches, group presentations and media interviews. Students will also learn how to use visual aids and technology to enhance their presentations.
In addition to public speaking, the course will cover other important aspects of communication such as active listening, nonverbal communication and interpersonal communication. Students will learn how to read body language, engage in effective dialogue and sidestep potential miscommunication.
The course will culminate in a final project where students will create and deliver a persuasive speech on a topic of their choice. They will receive feedback from their peers and the instructors to help them refine their presentation skills. Upon completion of this course, students will have developed the confidence and skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
They will also have a better understanding of the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional contexts.
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