Effective Speaking
CV1200:03
Study Period 53, Singapore 2013
Internal Delivery
James Cook University
School of Creative Arts
Faculty of Law, Business & The Creative Arts http://www:jcu.edu.au/soca/ Effective Speaking
CV1200:03
Prepared by Dr. David Salisbury for the School of Creative Arts, James Cook University.
Produced & Published by the School of Creative Arts, James Cook University.
Contents
Subject Overview
Subject Description
This subject offers practical training in vocal techniques essential to develop effective speech capabilities. Students are exposed to and learn the skills required to communicate effectively in such contexts as formal discussions, debates, meetings, public presentations and seminars. It also enables students to develop a vocal signature and use it and their body in effective communication.
Subject Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:-
1. Describe the reciprocal roles of listener and speaker.
2. Analyse the voice and its role in communication
3. Demonstrate facility and confidence in speaking for a range of communicative purposes.
4. Demonstrate skills in oral interpretation
5. Demonstrate skills in interaction between purpose, audience and context.
Teaching Schedule
Week
Week Begin
Lecture Program
Assessment Milestones
0
22 Jul
Orientation Activities
1
21 Oct
Introduction: assessment timeline; assessment expectations; teaching schedule; assessment rubrics;
Voice work
How the voice is produced
Breathing
Making pure sound
Revision: How voice is produced
Voice work
Releasing breath
Resonating sound
Releasing jaw and tongue
2
28 Oct
Voice work
Releasing the jaw
Tongue and soft palate
Resonators
Articulators
Speech Theory
Elements of a speech
1. Content
2. Voice
3. Non-verbal communication
Fun Exercises
Impro speech in a minute
Come