Oral Communication

Oral Communication

Author: Gail-Ann Greaves-Venzen

Publisher:

Published: 2017-12-31

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9781516529742

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Oral Communication: A Lecture Guide provides students with a comprehensive yet accessible guide to effective communication and public speaking. The texts help readers understand their role, as well as the role of their audience, during the communication process. With this new knowledge, students learn how to present concepts and share ideas with confidence and efficacy. The book begins by introducing students to the concept of communication, highlighting that communication is a complicated, shared process that is composed of many variables and elements. Proceeding chapters teach readers how to prepare for a public address, organize a presentation to achieve maximum audience understanding and impact, and strategically practice the delivery of a speech. Additional topics include the disadvantages of memorizing a speech word-for-word, the impact of nonverbal communication on an address, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of speeches or presentations. The text closes with a chapter dedicated to presentational aids and how their correct use can maintain audience engagement and increase understanding. Oral Communication is ideal for undergraduate courses in public relations, broadcast and radio journalism, and communication studies. Gail-Ann G. Greaves-Venzen is an associate professor of communication studies in the Department of Journalism and Communication Studies at Long Island University. She is the director of forensics and the former chair of the Communication Studies Department. She is also an adjunct professor at Pace University and Medger Evers University and the founder of and a consultant at Nnaliag International Marketing. In addition she is a co-founder of Miklah Scrubs LLC. Dr. Greaves-Venzen earned her doctoral degree in rhetoric and intercultural communication from Howard University. Her research focuses on political commentary Calypso music, Caribbean, American, and African culture, intercultural communication, and rhetoric.


Effective Speaking

Effective Speaking

Author: Christopher Turk

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-11-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1135921350

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Effective Speaking provides the hard scientific information about audience psychology, text preparation, presentation methods, voice production, body language and persuasive advocacy which will help would-be speakers improve their performance. The emphasis throughout is on practical self-help, on methods which have been shown to work, with clear explanations of just why they are effective.


Oral Communication

Oral Communication

Author: Larry A. Samovar

Publisher: Roxbury Publishing Company

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13:

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"The eleventh edition of Samovar's Oral Communication: Speaking Across Cultures offers a straightforward, practical approach to public speaking. The text is noted for its clear and concise writing style, abundant use of examples, and logical organization." -- Amazon.com viewed October 28, 2020.


Speaking Effectively

Speaking Effectively

Author: Air University Press

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9781079358186

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Dr. Kline presents techniques on how to speak successfully. He provides examples and pointers for both the novice and the skilled speaker.Dr Kline's book, Speaking Effectively, is an essential resource for anyone faced with any kind of speaking situation. It contains hints, anecdotal examples, and the accumulated wisdom of decades of speaking experience. John is highly regarded in government, religious, and corporate circles and widely in demand because he is a great speaker and because he can help anyone communicate more effectively. He brings that expertise forward in a way that both teaches and entertains.


The Art of Public Speaking

The Art of Public Speaking

Author: Stephen Lucas

Publisher: McGraw-Hill College

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780072562965

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Lucas' "The Art of Public Speaking" is the leading public speaking textbook in the field. Whether a novice or an experienced speaker when beginning the course, every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations. Creative activities, vivid examples, annotated speech samples, and foundation of classic and contemporary rhetoric provide students a strong understanding of public speaking. When instructors teach from this textbook, they benefit from Lucas' Integrated Teaching Package. The Annotated Instructor's Edition and Instructor's Manual, both written by Steve Lucas, provide teaching tips and give outlines on how to use the various supplements. As a result, instructors are able to see various teaching examples, how to integrate technology, and analyses and discussion questions for video clips in class. The Annotated Instructor's Edition, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, CDs, videos, and other supplements provide instructors the tools needed to create a dynamic classroom. This edition has a supplement to meet the needs of online classes, Teaching Public Speaking Online with The Art of Public Speaking.


Well Spoken

Well Spoken

Author: Erik Palmer

Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1571108815

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In this book, Erik Palmer shares the art of teaching speaking in any classroom. Teachers will find thoughtful and engaging strategies for integrating speaking skills throughout the curriculum.--[book cover]