Three Months
Online
The Certificate in Public Speaking offers a comprehensive exploration of the history and skills essential for impactful public speaking.
In the first half of the module, students will be able to assess speeches from professionals and understand other famous orators’ techniques. The second half provides practical advice, breaking down elements of spoken communication to help develop a compelling and effective public speaking style.
This programme in Public Speaking will allow you to:
- Gain an understanding of the history and evolution of public speaking.
- Appreciate the importance of public speaking as a key influence on major events in world history.
- Examine the core features of the main styles of oratory.
- Analyse famous speeches and speechmakers within their social-historical context,
- Learn the fundamentals of the speech communication process,
- Explore ways in which speeches can be adapted to the audience.
- Understand the various components of a speech and how to structure them effectively.
- Develop the use and delivery of persuasive language.
While it's often said that people fear public speaking more than death, the reality is that, whether it's a work presentation, a school assignment, or even a wedding speech, most individuals will find themselves needing to speak publicly at some point in their lives. The Certificate in Public Speaking caters to anyone gearing up for a presentation or entering a profession that demands public speaking skills.
This module is especially valuable for students who have experienced nervousness in front of a classroom and aspire to gain confidence in their public speaking abilities. Exploring oratory skills through the lens of historical speechmakers such as Lincoln, Gandhi, and Barack Obama, the course not only equips individuals for effective presentations but also delves into the reasons behind the enduring impact of certain speeches throughout history.
History buffs will appreciate discovering why specific speeches are remembered over time and how individuals can use these rhetorical strategies to enhance their own public speaking skills.
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